Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, at the adjourned session of the General Assembly, at Atlanta, Wednesday, July 8, 1891

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATiVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA,
AT THE
ADJOURNED SESSION
OF THE
GENERAL AssEMBLY,
At Atlanta, Wednesday, July 8, 1891


ATLANTA, GA.:

w. GBO.

HARalSON, 8TA.TB PRIN'J"D.

(Franklin Publishing House.)

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JOURNAL.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, July 8, 1891.

The House of Representatives met pursuant to adjournment ; was called. to order by the Ron. Clark Howell, Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. R. H. Rhodes.

'fhe roll was called and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Buifeuillet,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Bush,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

Ivey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Clay,

Kennon,

f"tV'~'lPT,

Kitchens,

Norman, Oattis, Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee Sapp of Mitchell, ' Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smi.th of Butts, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,

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Craiga

Kimbr<,ngb,

l'cruggs,

Crowder,

Lane,

Strickland,

Cutts,

J~ark,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

L'lslie,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch, Lewis,

Tarver,

Davis of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Thornton,

Dennard,

LumsdPn,

Thompson,

De\ore,

Mattox,

Traylor,

Dismuke

}lartin,

Trammell,

Dodson,

Mason,

Tnrncr,

Dnnwody

Mann,

Twitty,

Edenfieid

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Faust

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Fleming,

Mathtws of Montg'ry, Wells of Lee,

Gardner,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Witzell,

61over,

Merritt,

Williams,

Goodwin,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Wheeler,

Graves,

}litchell,

White,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Hardt>man,

Mobley,

Wright,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Harris of CatoO!!Il, Monroe,

Wooten,

Harris of Qnitman, Morton,

Young,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Mr. f::ipeaker.

Those absent were Messrs.--

Coffey, Crawford, Hand,

McDonald of Banks, Reid,

Smith of Decattrr, Stokes.

The Journal of December 22, 1890, was then read and confirmed.

At this juncture Mr. Wm. Jennings, of Terrell county, who was unavoidably absent from the winter sPssion, presented himself and was sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives.

Als(l, Mr. ,V. J. Harrison, of Twiggs, member-elect,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. E. S.Griffin. Oath administered by Judge Simmons of the Supreme Court.

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;Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, offered the following resolutions, which were read and adopted :
Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, the roll of the counths shall be called for the intwduction of new matter on the days named in the rules of the House.

4-lso, the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, That until otherwise ordered, the sessions of this House shall be as follows : M~et at 9 A. M. and adjourn at 1 P.M.

Mr. ~'leming, of Richmond, offered the following nsolution, to-wit:
.A resolution providing for the continuation of the Encampment of the Volunteer Troops of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the resolution was taken up for :final action.

Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, moved to table the resolution.

Upon the motion to table Mr. Twitty called for the ayes and nays, which called was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll or the House, the vote was as follows:

Those yoting aye were Messrs.-

Anderson, At:.inson of Coweta, Barrett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Haral~:~on, Bryan, Burge, Cagle, Campbell, Chappell,

Hill of Cherl)kee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Holbrook, Hulsey, Ivey, Johnson, Jones, Kemp, Kimbrough, Mattox,

Phillips, Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay,
sc~ruggs,
Strickland, Tarver, Thornton, Traylor, Trammell,

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Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis uf Bulloch, Devore, Dodson, Glover, Godard, Hand, Hartridge, Hancock,

Mason, :rtlcDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Merritt, Mitchell, Montgomery, Nash, Odom, Parham, Peacock, Pt>rry,

Twitty, Underwood, Walker, 'Vare, Wells of Marion, Witzell, Whatley, 'Vheeler, White, Wright.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Graves,

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Baskin,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Baxter,

Hardeman,

McClure,

Bennett,

Hall,

Meriwether,

Berner,

Harris of Catoosa, Mobley,

Boifeuillet ,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Brown of Forsyth, Harrison,

O'Neal,

Brinson,

Harper,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Bush,

Heard,

Payne,

Burney,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Cal \"in,

Henderson,

Pope,

Chapman,

Holtzclaw,

Rembert,

Clifton,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Crowder,

Huff,

Ryals,

Cutt~,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Davis of Burke,

.Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Dennard,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Dismuke,

Lane,

Sharp,

Dunwody,

Lark,

Stokes,

Edenfield,

I.aslie,

Swain,

Everett,

l.ewis,

Tatum,

Ethridge,

v~conte,

Turner,

Faust,

Martin,

Welis of Lee,

:Fleming,

Mann,

Whitfield,

Gardner,

Maxwell,

Williams,

Gilbert,

McDonald of Sumter, Wylly,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Cason, Coffey. Crawford,

Jennings, Lumsden, Meeks, Mosely,

Pearson, Reid, s:nquefield, Smith of Decatur,

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Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Hagan,

Norman,

Hogan,

Oattis,

Humphreys,

Parker of Thomas,

Ingraham,

Peek,

Thompson, Wisdom, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 65. Nays 84.

So the motion to table was lost.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolutions, to-wit:
A resolution that the Senate has met pursuant to adjournment, and is ready to proceed with the business of the session.
A resolution appointing a joint committee of three from the Senate and five from the House, to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in adjourned session, and is ready to receive any communication which His Excellency may wish to make.
The committee on the part of the Senate is Senators Terrell, Lanier and Nunnally.
Upon motion of Mr. Gilbert, of Muscogee, the Senate resolution relating to the appointment of a committee to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and notify him of the reconvening of the General Assembly was taken up, and the Speaker announced the following named members on the part of the House to act on the committee, to-wit : Messrs. Martin, Twitty, Kemp of Emanuel, Jones and Johnson.
The resolution of Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, relating to the encampment of the volunteer troops of the State was then taken up for further consideration.

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Upon the passage of the resolution, the Speaker ordered the call of the ayes and nays.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messr~.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

Mathews of .Jefferson,

Earrett,

Hardeman,

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Baskin,

Hall,

McAfee,

Baxter~

Harris of Catoosa, McClure,

Bennett,

Harris of Quitman, Meriwether,

Berner,

Harrison,

Mobley,

:Boifeuillet,

Harper,

Morton,

Brown of Forsyth, Hancock,

O'Neal,

Brinson,

Heard,

Pnrker of Wilkinson,

Bush,

Herrington,

Payne,

Burney,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Calvin,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Chapman,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Clifton,

HumphreyS,

Rembert,

Crowder,

Huff,

Roberts,

Cutts,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Davis of Burke,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Davis of Lumpkin, Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Dennard,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Devore,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Dismuke,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

DunwO<ly,

Kimbrough,

Swain,

Edenfield,

Lane,

Tatum,

Everett,

Lark,

Turner,

Ethridge,

Laslie,

Wells of Lee,

Faust,

LeConte,

Whitfield,

Fleming,

Mattox,

Williams,

Gardner,

Martin,

Wylly,

Gilbert.,

Mann,

Wooten,

Goodwin,

McDonal<l of Sumter, Young.

Graves,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Branch, Broadnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge,

Hendrix, Holbrook, Hulsey, Ivey, Johnson, Jones,
KE~mp,

Phillips, Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Scruggs, Strickland,

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Cagle,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Campbell,

Mason,

Thornton,

Chappell,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Clay,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Cooper,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Craigo,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Davis of Bulloch,

Montgomery,

Walker,

Dodson,

Mitchell,

Ware,

Glover,

Nash,

Wells of Marion,

Godard,

Odom,

Witzell,

Hand,

Parham,

Whatley,

Hartrid~e,

Peacock,

Wheeler,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peek.

Wliite,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Wright.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Lumsden,

Cason,

Meeks,

Coffey,

Mosely,

Cr-awford,

Monroe,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Hagan,

Oattis,

Hogan,

Parker of Thomas,

Re:d, Sinquefield, Smith of Deeatur, Stokes, Thompson, Wisdom, Mr. Speaker,

Ayes 91. Nays. 63.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

By request the resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Mr. Hartridge, of Chatham, offered the following resolution, which was read, and under the rules of the House, the same was ordered to lay over for one day, to-wit:

A resolution to appoint a committee of ten to report upon the expenditure of the military appropriation, and the causes of the present deficiency.

The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:

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.Mr. Speaker :
I am instructed by His Excellency, the Governor, to return to the House of Representatives Joint Resolution No. 86, pres3nted to him D3cember 26, 1890, and vetoed Dacember 30, 1890, together with his reasons for disJ.pproving the same :

EXECUTIVE DF.P A RTMENT, Atlanta, Ga., July 8, 1891.
To tke House qf RepresentatirJes :
I respectfully return to the House of Representatives, without my approval, Joint Resolution No. 86, received by me December 26, 1890, and vetoed December 30, 1890, being a resolution requesting the President of the United States to pardon all parties now serving sentences for the violation of the internal revenue laws.
I decline to approve this resolution because I have not tlJe information on which to base an intelligent opinion in regard to it. Indeed, I know absolutely nothing of the grounds upon which the request for pardon in these cases is founded. I cannot, in good conscience, ask the President to do what I might not, in like circumstances, be willing myself to do, and I cannot say what my action would be, unless I knew something of the facts in each case. Laws in regard to the collection of internal revenue have been on the Federal statute book a long time. If these laws are wise and just they should be enforced, and I know of no surer way to do this than to require payment of the penalty attached to their violation. If the laws are unjust, or against public policy, the strict enforcement of them is, perhaps, the readiest and most c-rtain means of securing their repeal.
W. J. N ORTHEN, Governor.

The following message was received from His Ex-

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cellency, the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor, to return to the House of Representatives House Bill No. 120, pres3nted to him December 23, 1890, and vetoed December 26, 1890, together with his reasons for disapproving the same:

EX:IWUTIVI<; DEP ARTMI<~NT,
Atlanta, Ga., July 8, 1891.
Tv tlte n.,use o-F Representati'Ves:
I respectfully return to the House of Representatives, without my approval, House Bill No. 120 (received in the Executive Department December 23, 1800), entitled a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to prescribe the time when it shall be unlawful to cut turpentine boxes, and fixing the penalty for the violation of the same, etc., and VPtoed December 26, 1890.
My reasons for not approving the bill are~ ~"irst. The bill does not correctly recite or describe the law which it propo&3S to amend or repeal. Second. The body of the bill does not conform to the title, and is ambiguous a.nd calculated to confuse the citizen. Third. The bill recites that "An act to prescribe the time for cutting turpentine bo~s, and chauging the time from the 1st of November to the 15th of N~ vember and the 15th of March, approved October 16, 1889, be, and the same is, hereby repealed." The act of October 16, 1889, does not fix: or "change the time from 1st of November to 15th of November," for the act of September 22, 1887, the original law, :fb:ed the 15th of November as the time when cutting boxes might commence, and the act of October, 1889, did not change that date.

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Fourth. Without good reason, these frequent ('lhanges, in llnimportalil.t particulars, of .the penal laws l!lhould be dil!lcouraged.
W. J. N ORTHEN, Governor.
';l'he following mesl!lage wal!! received from His Ex<eellency, the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department : Mr. Speaker:
[ am directed by the Governor to deliver to the House of Representu.tives a communication in writing, w~th acc9mpanying documents:
.ExEcu:rtvE DEPARTMENT.
ATLANTA, GA., juLY 8, r89r.

7b the Senate and House o}' RepresentaUves:
I herewith transmit a communication from the Treasurer of the State calling your attenti()n tG certain bonds under date of August 1, 18.38o for which I ask your con-
sideration~

ATLANTA, GA., JuNE :10, 1891.
His Excellency, W: :J. Northen, Gorernor of Georgia ;
DEAR Sm-As our General Assentbly will soon eonvene, I deem it my duty to call their attention, through you, to demands that have been made upon ~. f(}r the payment of ~ertain bonds (heN.'inafter des~:ribed) by Samuel R. Maclean, Son & Co., of New York, and my reaRons, as Trf:'asurer of Geor!!ia, for refusing to pay same:
The bonds are dated August 1st, 1838, are each f-or five hundred pounds sterling, matured September 1st, 186S, and bear interest at the rate o( five per cent. per annum; there are thirty -of said bonds, making fifteen thousand pounds sterling, with ooupons of twelve pounds ten shillings attached to each, making three thousand pounds sterling, aggr~>11ting, principal and intetest, eighteen thousand pounds sterling, or ninety thousand dollars. Said bonds are signed, George R. Gilmer, Governor, and Joel Crawford, President.. Be. W. and A. R. B.

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My reasons for JPefusingta pay 8:tme are as foTiows~

UndE:'r an Ad approwd March 2d, H!75, "All persons noTdiu~

bonds of the State d Georgia, which matured prior to the 1st day of

January, 1872," were "requested to present the same to the Treasurer

of the f:;tate for r"gistration, on or before the 1st day o-f August, 1875, and upon failure S{) to present said bonds, and to submit the sa~e

for registration, the same shall be deemed prima facie to have been

paid, and to have been illE'g11lly or fraudulently reissued and nego-

tiated."

Examining the records iu this office, I could nowhere find the

record of registration of !'aid bonds, to the contrary the report of

J. F. Bozeman, appointed under an Act of ihe General Assemby,

appro,ed MHrch eth, 1875, .. Proviling for the appointment o( a skillful and competent pel"lilOn to make ont a full and eom~lete reg-

istry of all the bonded obligations of the State," which report is now

of file in my officE:'. In !!peaking of the past due bonds of the State,

he uses the follow in~~: language: As regards the past due sterling

bonds of the Statl', no record appeam to have existed at any time io

any department of the State government. Traditional information

teaches that only tifteen thousand pounds were issued in bOI'Ids of

five hundred pounds each, and abouJ the year H:40, and that said

bonds matured about the year 1870, and were redeemed by Messrs.

Henry Clews & Co., and that they are now in the hands of one of his

assignees." With these facts before i:ne, when said bonds were pre-

sented I refused to pay same, and gave as my reason the law and

facts as above stated. :JI,Iessrs. MacLean Sons & Co. have, in sundry

letters to your Ex<'ellency and to myself, seen proper t<> criticize

my refu8a1 and my reasons theref<>r. Consequently, in order that thf.

demand for the payment of these sterling bonds may have a final

bearing, so far as the Treasurers of this State are concerned, I re-

spectfully suggest that the General Assembly investigate the out-

~;tanding of ,;aid sterling bonds, and if tliey are legal, due and unpaid,

to provide the means for paying same, and if illegal, or if they have

beE'n paid as stated by J. F. Bozeman, let the General Assembly say

so in unmistakable terms by passing an Act forbidding the payment

of said outstanding sterling bonds. I am yours truly,

u. R. HARDEMAN,
Treasurer of Georgia.

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UNSOLD LANDS.

An Act of the General Assembly, approved December 24th, 189o, required the Secretary of State to in vestigate the status of certain unsold lots of land in this State. I herewith transmit his report upon the investigation.

PROTECTION TO PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Much difficulty is experienced by the janitor and watchmen at the Capitol in checking or preventing the pernicious habit of the malicious and thoughtless of defacing the walls and stairways of the building. These offenders cut or write upon the plaster or metal work and in some instances, I am informed, parties detected have defied the watchmen and claimed the right to deface the walls with names and dates.
To better protect the public property I recommend such legislation as will properly punish such wantonness, and clothe the janitor and watchmen with power to arrest and convey to the guard-house, of Atlanta, any one guilty of defacing the building or otherwise disturbing or injuring the Capitol or its approaches.

OYSTER COMMISSION.
I herewith transmit the report of the Oyster Commission appointed under a resolution approved October 29, 1889.

WEDNESDAY, JUJ.Y 8, 1891.

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COLORED SCHOOL.
Under an Act, approved Dect!mber 26th, I89(>, "to establish a school for colored persons as a branch of the State University; to appropriate money for the same and for other purposes," I appointed P. W. Meldrim, W.
R. Hammond, George T. Murrell, P. J. Cline and J. B.
Felder, a commission to procure the grounds and buildings necessary for the establishment of the school provided for.
The commission organized at once by the election of P. W. Meldrim, Chairman, and W. R. Hammond, Secretary and Treasurer. They advertised, in the press of the State, asking bids for the location of the school. For the purpose of having ample time for the consideration of ~uch bids, the commission determined to organize the school, temporarily, to be continued in operation until the permanent location might be satisfactorily determined upon.
Suitable buildings for temporary organization were secured at the city of Athens, The school was fully and well-officered and opened under favorable auspices, under the supervision of the Chancellor of the University and the control of the University Board of Trustees.
The school has been accepted as a' branch of the State Unhersity and the Chairman of the Commission has 'Jeen made e:c officio a member of the Board of Trustees of the University. I have been officially informed by the Secretary of the Interior that certificaion has been made to the Treasury Department for payment of first

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and second annual installments, amounting to $3r,ooo for the ben.efit of the State University and this schooi.

SITES FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
Communications have been received from the Treasury Department, at Washington, D. C., calling attention to the Acts of Congress making appr.opriations for public buildings at Rome and Columbus, Ga. These Acts require that the General Assembly of this State shall, by proper legislation, cede to the United States Government jurisdiction over such property as may be acquirt:d for the purposes of said Acts. The Honorable Secretary of the Treasury recllmmends a general law for this purpose to cover these and all future Acts of similar character. I endorse the suggeston and think it would be a means of saYing the trouble of passing separate Acts for each building ordered erected by the Govern. ment, as well as avoid the delays now experienced in waiting for the General Assembly to convene after Congress has voted the appropriations.

STATE UNIVERSITY.
I tr~nsmit herewith the report of the Board of Visitors to the State University.
I call your attention also to the following resolution by the Board of Trustees of the State University and ask for it your consideration.
RESOLUTION. Resolved, That for the establishment of a Normal School for the ed ucation of teachers at Athens, Ga., the Trustees of the Uniyerai,y

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hereby tender to the General Assembly the use of ~k College at Athens with so many acres of land surrounding it (from six to ten) as may be needed, and the net annual income of the Gilmer Fund. viz. $1,000 (one thousand dollars), given by Gov. Gilmer for the education of teachers, and ask the acceptance thereof by suitable legislation, establishing such a school at the coming session in this year.
2. That a copy of this report and the action thereon.be furnished to l1is Excellency, the Governor, with request that he lay the same be fore the General 2\.ssembly.

it is no longer a matter of doubt in thP. minds of observ- ing men, that the State needs a suitable training school for teachers.
In no other profession or trade is there such indifference to fitness as in the preparation of teachers for the duties demanded of them in the public schools. The State does not allow a druggist a license for his business until he has undergone special preparation for his work. The State does not allow a physician to administer remedies until he has specially prepared himself upon the theory of medicine. In no prof~ssion or trade do we find men successful who have not taken special training or served an apprenticeship.
\Vhen such important duties are to be discharged as are made incumbent upon the teachers in our public schools, I cannot helieve they will be successfuly met in the absence of such training as could be furnished by a well equipped Normal school As long as the teachers of the St::~te ar.e without such benefits, just so long will the schools be inefficient. A simple knowledge of the texts will no more fit a teacher for proper instruction than the bare knowledge tbat a statement is testimony

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will prepare a lawyer for the proper handling of evi-

'dence.

The State has now sufficiently advanced in its educa-

_tional system to begin the p~eparation of teachers to con-

duct its schools. No amount of money can make the

.schools successful, unless they are under the direction 0f

competent teachers. Competent teachers cannot be

secured unless they are specially trained under the Nor-

'mal system. The efficiencyof our system has been very

greatly aided in this direction by the Peabody Institutes.

In the event, from any cause, that aid should be with-

drawn from the State we would be absolutely without re-

source for the proper preparation and training of teachers

for the schools of the State.

It behooves the General Assembly to remedy one

great deficiency in our schools by furnishing -them with

good, well-trained teachers who understand the best and

most approved methods of instruction. Tpe question to

be considered is simply a question of trained teachers as

against those who are not train~d. Professional training

brings greater power- to benefit those for whom the la-

bor is given and the compensation must come in the

greater good done to the children of the State under the

work of trained teachers. The trained mechanic re-

ceives higher wages because he can do better work in

less time than the cobbler. The physician is more patronized than the quack, beca~se his remedies are intelli-

gently administered. Your consideration is respectfully -

asked to the matter and the proposition in the resolution

by the Board of Trustees of the University.

W'EDNESDAY, J'UJ,y 8, 1891.

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PEXSIONS TO WJDO"\VS..
In obedience to the Act approved December 23, r89o, gran_ting pensions to certain widows of Confederate sol~iers, early in April iast, blanks were sent out to the ordinaries of the counties of fhe State. Calls Wt:!re made -upon these officials for estimates of the number of wid-ows likdy to apply for the benefits of the Act. From the replies received it was evident that there would be many -times the number for which the General Assembly had made appropriation. Finding it impossiblt:! to adopt any rule by which I could select six hundred from among the large number of claimants who are entitled under the Act, I have held the amount appropriated until the Gen-eral. Asst:!mbly could supplement it, so that all may .be _paid.
Up to date about 3,400 applications have been approved .and filed f<1r payment, and others art:! being received -every day. A number returned for additional t:!vidence .Or for the correction of irregularities in making up the proofs will be sent back t:> this department, and I now -estimate that there will be over four thousand widows who will show themselves entitled to pensions under the law.
It is estimated that at least 90 per cent. of these claimants are the widows of soldiers who were killed in battle or died of diseases in Northern prisons and army hospitals. With very few exceptions they are poor and 4ependent.. For twenty-six years they have patiently waited for the State to recognize their claims upon its

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bounty, and I feel quite sure that it is not necessary t~ urge the Legislature to its duty in this matter.
In this connection I desire to repeat the suggestionmade by my predecessor, and respectfully recommend the establishment of a Pension Office or Department~ The very heavy work required in carrying out the pension laws overburdens the clerical force in the Executive Department. The law and Constitution limit the amount for pay of Secretaries and Clerk in this office, and theforce or number of Secretaries cannot be increased. If the pensions are to be continued, a separate department or bureau should be organized and this work transferred from the Executive Department proper. The growth: of the State, and the natural increase of labor incident to a proper administration of the ]aws which specially require the attention of the Governor and his Secreta~ies,. render it a matter of impossibility that the pension laws. should be kept as at present.
The examination of the widows' pension claims which have been received, involved the careful reading of about seven thousands affidavits, and the writing of, perhaps,. fifteen hundred endorsements and letters of enquiry and explanation. To this must be added the recording of 4,ooo claims, with all the data necessary to fully identify the claimants, to be followed by the work of issuing as many warrant~ on the treasury, and sending the par-ties their pensions.

RELIEF FRO)! PE~ALTIES.
An Act to prescribe and fix a penalty upon all railroad companies in this State, which fail to pay to the State-

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the taxes due by said railroad companies, by the first day -of October, in each year, approved September 17th, 1889, provides that if any railroad company or companies, doing business in this State, shall fail or neglect to pay to the State all the taxes which such company or -companies may be due and owing to the State for taxes by the first day of October in each year, then such railroad company or companies shall incur a penalty therefor <>f five hundred dollars, and the Comptroller-General .shall immediately issue execution against such company -or companies for the same and collect the same.
This action, taken by the State towards delinquent railroad companies, is in harmony with the State's policy adopted towards insurance companies, requiring them to pay the taxes demanded of them by the State before the first day of July in each year, or incur a penalty _therefor -of five hundred dollars.
The Comptroller-General has been diligent in hunting 11p delinquents and enforcing the penalties under the .statutes. In most cases the penalties have been promptly met, and the money, in such instances, paid into the treasury. When application has been made, the companies so assessed have had the money, forfeited for <lelay, returned to them under special Acts by the General .Assembly. During the last session of the General Assembly, no less than eight bills were passed re~ieving railroad and_insurance companies of the penalties provided under these laws.
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for suspension of payment of penalties by other railroad companies, because I do not believe the policy of relief consistent with the best interests of the people of the State. If the law is a good one, the penalties shodd be enforced. If the .law is hurtful and unjust it should be repealed. The Comptroller-General should not be required to enforce penalties that the General Assembly promptly relieve. If ignorance of the law is to be pleaded as an excuse for its violation, our whole penal code could he set aside in many instances and society thrown into anarchy and misrule. If relief is wrong in the one case it is equally wrong in the other, as the majesty of the law is the same in both.
Again, when the State employs expensive machinery for the enforcement of its laws, it is but fair that the State should have the benefit of any advantage accruing from the penalty for violation of them. It will be seen that :he contrary is the case under the policy now adopted in, giving relief to delinquent companies.
A railroad or an insurance company delays payment of taxes until afterthe time provided by law. The Gen;. eral Assembly is then asked to remit the penalty. To d(). this a bill or resolution is introduced to take the legal process of enactment, which, when signed and approved,. has cost the tax-payers of the State not less than !j)2oo Each company, therefore, relieved under the process now adopted, taxes the people of the State that the com.;.
pany may recover $soo rightfully due the treasury of
the State, under the company's neglect or possible indifference to the laws of the State.

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This condition of things is an especial hardship upori the people of this State, when the law is violated and the penalty forfeited by a company whose stock- is not owned by citizens of Georgia.
The laws fixing these penalties should be enforced, or the Comptroller should be relieved ot his duties in the matter, if the penalties are to be uniformly remitted.

DIRECT TAX.
The attention of the General Assembly is called to an Act of Congress, approved November 2, 1891, ''to col~ lect and pay to the sevt>ral States and Territories and the District of Columbia all moneys collected under the direct tax levied by the Act of Congress approved August 5, I86r." . This Act of Congress levied and ~pportioned among the inhabitants of the several States and Territories a direct tax of $2o,ooo,ooo, and provided machinery for its collection. This Act was passed in conformity with 3d clause, 2d section, article I of the Constitution.
Under this Act and amendments thereto, subsequently endcted, collections were made from individuals residing in various States. In other States payments were assumed by the States, less 15 per cent., allowed them thereon, by law, to cover the expense of collection and losses in making the same.
.The amount of tax imposed, in this way, upon the State of Georgia was $584,367.33
In 1862,_ Congress passed an Act amendatory, provid~ ing for the. more vigorous enforcement of the collection

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of the tax in what were then known as the "insurrectionary States."
In certain portions of these States, Georgia among others, <>llections were enforced from individuals, from time to time during the war, as those portions were occupied by the Federal army.
Shortly after the termination of hostiliti~s, Congress suspended the collection of this tax. At the time of the suspension there had been collected from Georgia the sum of $82,427.47 as reportt.>d by the Direct Tax Commission to the fiftieth Congress, at its first session.
The amount of collection c.1tered on this account as <:ash on deposit is $7r,40775, the difference between these two sums being held by the government as necessary to cover the various items attendant upon the cost of collection. This amount was collected, it is believed, from the counties of Bibb, Chatham; Monroe and Richmend. An investigation may discover others.
The Act of Congress, approved March 2d, 189r, to which your attention has been called, provides that the Treasurer of the United States shall pay to the Governor of each State the amount credited, whenever the State shall have accepted, by resolution, the terms and provisions of this Art, including the trust imposed. The Act of Congn::ss .-equires that when the sums, or any part thereof credited to any State, have been collected by the United States from the citizens or inhabitant~ thereof, either directly or indirectly, or by sale of property, such sums shall be held in trust by such State for the benefit of those citizens or inhabitants from whom the amounts were collected, or their legal representatives.

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The Act further provides that no part of the money c.>ll~cted from individuals and to be held in trust as afore-said, 8hall be retained by the United States as a set-off against any indebtedness alleged to exist as against the .State in which such tax was collected.
All claims, as provided by this Act, must be filed with the Governor of the State within six years after the ;passage of the Act, March 2, 189r, or be forever barred, .and the money attributable thereto shall become the :property of the State.
The books of the Commissioners for the State of Ge0rgia are in charge of the Treasury Department at Washington.
If the trust is accepted the State will need tran~crip!:i --Qf these books, so that when the money shall have been <ollected and deposited as a separate trust fund in the treasury of the State, it can be properly distrihuted, un-der a law to be enacted for the proof of claims.
Without expense to the State, I have made some examination into the work to be done, to obtain such information as will be necessary to the proper distrihutiun ~ the fund. The work involves careful, painstaking labor. The name of each tax-payer, amount paid, time -of payment, county and number of district in which each tax-payer lived, should appear. These facts must be taken from the stubs of the receipt books by counties, .and the names, amounts, etc., so copied, compared with :the digests, and the additions made to show that the re<eipt stubs for each county and digest for same agree, both as to names and amounts assessed and collected.

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Then it must be seen that the total amount collected from the State agr~en with the amount assessed according t<>

digests.

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The extra care and labor in doing this work is made

necessary by the fact that many errors have been discov:...

ered in the accounts made by the Commissioners in
making out their books. The work is mor~ cl~rical than

otherwise, yet it requires very intelligent direction.

RAILROAD CQ:\Il\1ISSION.

The railroad situation in Georgia demands the careful

study and prudent and pro::npt action of the General As-

sembly.

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It is well understood that the Constitution of the State

h.as conferred upon the General Assembly the power and

authority to regulate railroad fieights and tatiffs, to pre-

vent unju3t discriminations and to require reasonable and

just rates of freight and passenger tariffs, and that the

G~n~ral Assembly have enacted such laws as, in their wis-

dom, sustain the interests of the commonwealth. Chang~s are constantly taking place, however, tll"at

demand, from time to time, further legislation to protect

the people of the State from burdensome and unjust

rates of freight.

When the stock of railroad corporations is held by

citizens of this State, or those who are immediately and personally interested in the development of the St~tte's
r~sources, very much might be properly left tb.

such corporations themselves, because of interdep~nd

ent or mutual relations. If it should be true that

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the railroads of the State ' are, in artY large or
controlling me:tsure, owned and operated by' 'persons not identified with. the interests of this State, then the. profits become merely speculative. Any road, beginning and terminating inside the State's limits, must depend absolutely for its maintenance upon the development of resources along its line. The management, therefore. cannot afford to ignore or destroy these local interests.
The moment the corporation is extended a~::ross th~-\
border it finds other resources and other J:msiness connections outside the State, and, under our interstate la'!V&. puts itself beyond the authority of the State's control. and in a position to make demands for freight rates that are unjust, bur~ensome and oppressive.
The situati0n is especially to be considered, the more the roads of the State are brought under one and th~ same control and ownership, having the effect "to defeat or lessen competition in their respective business or to encourage monopoly." Just this condition now obtains in Georgia. A large number of the most important roads in the State have come under one management~~ They have interstate connections, and being owned largely for speculative purposes and notfor the permanent develo~ ment of the State, the interests of the State demand that the people shall be protected against unjust and oppres.:. sive rates.
This whole subject should receive the careful investiJ. gation of the General Assembly. I earnestly recom.;. mend such legislation as will prevent unjust discriminations and oppressive rates.

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In this connection I desire to call your attention to the accompanying communication from the Railroad Commission recommending certain changes in the law:

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF GEORGIA.
ATI.AXTA, JuxE 23D, 1891. His En:e1lenC?J, W. J. No1then, Gounwr, Atlant,, Ga.:
Sm-By the Act establishing the Railroad Commission of Georgia, approved October 14th, 1879, it is made the duty of the Commissioners appointed under said Act, "To recommend from time to time .such le~rislation as they may deem advisable under the provisions of this Act."
In obedience to this requirement we deem it our duty to call at1ention to what seems to be a defect in the present law.
~ection Ko. 9 of the Act referred to is as follows: SEc. IX. "That if any railroad company doing business in this f.: tate, by its agents or employes, shall be guilty of a violation of the rules and regulations provided and prescribed hy &'lid Commissioners; and if, after due notiee of such violation ginm to the principal officer thereof, ample and full recompense for the wrong or injury <lone thereby to any person or corporation, as may be directed by the Commissioners, shall not be made within thirty days from the time of such notice, such company shall incur a penalty for each offense of not less thtm one thousand dollars, nor more than fhe thousand dollars, to be fixed by the presiding judge. An action for the recovery of such penalty shall lie in any county in the Btate where such violation has occurred, or wrong has been perpetrated, and shall be in the name of the State of Georgia. The Commissioners shall institute such action through the Attorney-General or the SolicitOrGeneral, whose fees shall be the same as now prodded hy the law." This section furnishes the mode of enforcing compliance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. It will be seen that, under its provisions, no action can be brought to recover the penalty fixed by the law for the violation of such rules and regulations until after not:ee is given the principal officer of the railroad company, and there is a failure on the part of the company to make ample and full recom-

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pense for any injury done to any person or corporation, within thirty days after said notice.
Upon its face, this provision appears to be not only just but sutfi cient; but its practical operation has convinced us that it is inadequate to effect the purpose for which it was intended.
For example: A circular prescribing certain rates is made and issued by the Commission. The railroad company adopts a policy of disregarding this circular and refuses to conform its charges to it. The amount illegally exacted from each shipper is a small one, but it. swells in the aggregate to a large sum.
~erhaps not more than one shipper in a hundred, knowing that an illegal chargll has been demanded, makes complaint to the Commission. In most cases the overcharge amounts to only a few dollars; in many it is less than one dollar. When complaint is made to the Commission and notice of the same is giYen, the railroad company, within the thirty days '\llowed by the Act, refunds the overcharge. thus disposing of that complaint, and continues the policy of disregarding the rate fixed by the Commission. The proportion thus refunded is so small as compared with the aggregate amount of these overcharges collected, that practically the object of the circular is defeated and the rules and regulations of the Commission are violated. Instances have occurred in our experiencP. where the railroad company has adopted this policy, and the result has been as we have stated.
The provisions of the Act referred to are adequate and proper where tLe violation of the orders of the Railroad Commission are unintentional and inadvertent; but, in cases where these rules are wilfully and persistently violated in pursuance of a settled policy adopted by the Railroad Commission, it would seem that more prompt. and vigorous measures to prevent such violation and punish the same should be provided by law.
"'e recommend, therefore, that said section should be so amended as to authorize the Com:nissioners to institute an action to recover the penalty provided by the law, withoutgivingthe railroad company notice to make reparation, in all cases where the Commissioners are satisfied that the violation of their rules and regulations is wilful and intentional. It is intended, of course, that this power shall b&

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eautiously exercised by the Commission, and in cases only where the facts show plainly that such course is necessary to prevent the railroad company from practically nullifying the rules and re~ulations adopted by the Commissioners in pursuance of law.
It is true that section No. 16 of the Act establishing the Commission provides:
"SEc. XVI. That every officer, agent or employe of any r11ilroad <>ompany who shall wilfully neglect or refllile to make and furnish any report required by the Commissioners, as necessary to the purpose required by this Act, or who shall wilfully or unlawfully liinder, delay or obstruct the Commissioners in the discharge of the ~uties hereby imposed upon them, shall forfeit and pay a sum not less than one hundred, or more than live thousand dollars, for each .Offense, to be recovered in an action of debt in the name of the State.'' It can scarcely be held that this section would meet the case we have mentioned. In order to relieve the question of all doubt, and ~efine clearly the duty of the Commissioners in the premises, we think an amendment substantially embodying the suggestions we have made would improve the law, and tend to more prompt and satisfactory enforcement of its provisions.
Yours truly, L. N. TRA~UU:LL, Chairman.
Your further attention is asked to this additional comri:mnication from the Railroad Commission:

ATLANTA, JUNE 1, 18!)1.
Ili8 Excellency, TV. J. Ko1"then, Governor: Sm-In pursuance of an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia
entitled "An Act to enlarge the powers of' the Railroad Commission of Georgia, to prescribe for them additional duties, and for other purposes," approved December19, lR!JO, theCommission investigated the through freight rates in force from points in Georgia to points .Out of Georgia, and from points out of Georgia to points in Georgia <in the lines of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Company, the Central Railroad Company, the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia

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Eailroad Company, and the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Railroad Company. In the opinion of the Commission these rates are discriminating in their nature. The Commission called the attention of the officials of said roads to the fact, and urged upon them the propriety of changing such rates. They, however, have declined to make the changes suggested by tl;l~ Cpmmission.
<The Qommission has therefore determined to present the facts to the Interstate Commerce Coml!lission, and appeal to it for relief as provided in the Act referred to.
The Act further proddes that the Commission, in all work devolving on it .in this connection, shall receive, on application, the services of theAttorney-General of the State. In the absence of the Attorney~eneial we deem it proper to report these facts to you, and to state that we are prepar~d to furnish the data and facts necessary for instituting said proceeding to whomsoe,er you may designate to .-epresent the Attorney-Geooral in this matter.
Yours respecttully, . L. N. TRA~DIELL,
Chairman Railroad Commission.

To this communication I replied that the continued

~llness of the Attorney-General made it impossible for .

that officer to render the necessary aid before the courts, ~nd that I had been compelled to employ the services of

~ competent attorney to discharge the duties of that

office, at a very heavy expense to the State; and, as the

~ontingent fund provided by the last session of this Gen-

eral Assembly has been very nearly exhausted, I would

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refer the matter of this commur.ication to you for consid-

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eration and action.

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I now ask that the General Assembly will take such

action as will at once enable the Commission to enforce
of t;h..e provisions the Act to which the Commission has
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THE VOLUNTEER FORCES.
It is my pleasure to commend most heartily the action of the General Assembly in maintaining the military organization of the State. Such an organization as theState is now encouraging and aiding, is just as essential to the well-being and peace and good order of our people as any branch of the civil government. Under the most favorable conditions of society, there are always unruly and disturbing elements that must be constantly kept under menace and control. The peculiar conditions that confront the people of this State make a well organized, thoroughly drilled military force absclutely neces-sary for the preservation of peace and the protection of life ~nd property.
The State is fortunate in having among its best citizens competent military men who are willing to serve as members of a Board advisory to the Governor, entirely without compensation or reward. This is an evidenceof patriotic devotion, under heavy personal sacrifice, that the General Assembly cannot but highly commend.
Under some irregularities, in the ln:rry of legislation during your previous session, the Military Advisory Board determ.ined that they were -not authorized to establish a permanent encampment for the instruction of the volunteer forces of the State. In obedience to an Act approved November II, r889, the Board continued the annual encampment therein provided for.
Under the laws governing the report of the Federal officers in command ot the camp, 1 am not allowed.

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to submit for your consideration any part of the official statement to be made to the general government. I am permitted, however, from personal conference with these officers, to say that, in all particulars, they put the volunteer forces of this State fully abreast of any on the continent, as far as their knowledge or official connection has gone. In many particulars, they rank the military organizations uf this State far ahead of any and all others. It gives me special pleasure to note the commendations of these officers upon the personal character and social standing of the men who make the volunteer forces of this State. In this we will be specially commended to the general government. The soldierly bearing of the State's troops will be commended as eminently ahove the .average, and equal to the foremost, among the States. The diligence, application and aptness in the school of the soldier will be specially and heartily approved by the officers in charge. The good order and subordination, under the severe tests put upon the men, will make a marked feature of the report to be submitted.
. Whilst the encampment, demanding, as i.t does, ab-
sence from home, neglect of business and heavy personal sacrifice on the part of the volunteer troops, is surported by the State, the amount received by the men does not at all compensate for the personal inconvenience they suffer, and is in no way commensurate with the protection to life and property th~y furnish. The military is as much a necessity for the preservation of order and the maintenance of law as the civil branch of the government. The State cannot afford to dcnnnd, abso-

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lutely, volunteer service from the one any more than from the other. No class or number of our citizens should be expected or required to prepare themseln:s, solely at their personal expense, to defend the lives and property of any other class or number of citizens. If the State supports the courts to prosecute the violators of law, the State is equally bound to support the military that prevents the riotous uprising of the rabble and subdues the violence of the maddened mob.
Under an act of the General Assembly, approved December 22, 1890, the volunteer forces of the State were ordered into camp. The First, Second and Ninth Regiments and the Seventh and Third Battalions have each spent one week in camp.
The First and Fourth Battalions of infantry and the First Battalion of cavalry and the Atlanta Artillery were also or~ered into camp, but before the time in<licated in the order arrived, the appropriation made by the General Assembly for the transportation and maintenance of the troops was exhausted, and the encamp.ment was suspended until further action by the General Assembly. The State's money cannot be better expended than in guarding the property and the lives of its c tizens.

THE PENITENTIARY AND PEXAL LAWS.
The penitentiary system of this State has been the subject of much discussion and some criticism and condemnation ever since its organization. It is worthy of oak that no practical suggestions have materialized into a

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better system, as a result of the investigation anddebate.
The contract between the State and the lessees was proposed and dictated by the State. The lessee~ ac<:epted the contract as formulated by the State. If the system is not in harmony with good government; the State alone is responsible, and the lessees are in no way to blame, except in its abuse.
I respectfully submit that when the contract entered into by the State was accepted by the lessees, the right to condemn the system, as such, passed beyond the power or the right of the State.
Not only is this true, but the policy, if justified, has a most hurtful effect upon the convicts themselves.
It produces a degree of unrest and a spirit of rebellion not easily controlled by the superintendents of the camps.
The penitentiary is a place of punishment for criminals. It is intended to be, and ought to be, so severe in its pen.alties as to deter men from crime, under the dread of its punishment. It is the duty of the State, therefore, to give all possible help to the lessees in enforcing the laws of the State for the prevention of crime and the protection of society.
In doing this, it is the duty of the General Assembly to -guard, in every sense, the State's interests, under the contract, in enforcing the proper penalties of the law and demanding the humane treatment of its convicts, and to protect, on the other' hand, the interests of the lessees as .stipulated in the agreement.

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To do this, the General Assembly has made it the duty of the Governor and the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary and his assistants, together with the grand juries of the various counties where the camps are located, to represent the State. These officials, and thesealone, should be held to strict account by the General Assembly for any abuse of the system or any violations of the contract between tae State and the lessees.
Accepting, for this office, the proper share of this responsibility, I shall see, so far as I may be able, that the State's interests are protected, that the penalties for violated law are enforced, that the persons of the convicts are not abused and that their morals are as well cared for as the nature of the contract between the State and the lessees will permit.
I cannot understand that the State has discharged its duty to this unfortunate class of our citizens, when they are confined in one common stockade and protected from abuse solely in their persons. There is, in every man, a better part than his back.
It is to this interest I would call your attention. If it is the duty of the State to prevent improper personal abuse, it is much more the duty of the State to prevent any treatment, contact or influence, that will degrade or destroy the virtue and the morals of any citizen, however criminal before the law.
With this view, I have ordered the absolute separation of the sexes in their confinement and work in the convict camps. This separation is now complete, and it meets the hearty acquiescence of the lessees.

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Some of the lessees have practically separated the races. I hope, at an early day, without violence to the -contract entered into with the lessees, to have the races practically kept apart.
Whenever it can be avoided, I shall insist that a white man and a colored man shall not be fastened to the same -chain. The State has no right to require or allow the humiliation or degradation of a convict beyond the immediate penalty of the law. No criminal, however guilty, ever sacrificed his right to the protection of his virtue and his moral manhood.
I earnestly press upon your consideration such action .as will justify the further separation of convicts, as far as may be, accordin~ to the grade of crime. This, of course, cannot be sought in violation of the contract -entered into with the lessees.
Under present conditions, many violators of law, not .specially hardened in crime, are confined f01 five, ten or twelve years, as the case may be, and placed under the most dangerous moral influences, without any special restraint provided by the State. At the expiration of the -different terms of service, these convicts, educated in the methods and means of all kinds of crimes, are turned loose upon society to make disorder, lawlessness and violence of which they had no knowledge or conception .at the beginning of their terms.
It must be understood that our penitentiary is the gathering together of the State's most abandoned people, and that the moral iniiuence of such an assemblage, upon .one young in crime, is most fearful in its tendencies.

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Our present system of indiscriminate confinement and ~ixing of convicts in one common stockade, without moral restraint, is but a _school for crime, making for society, when set at liberty, educated criminals instead of useful citizens. Under this system, it is a matter of doubt if the State could not better afford to allow petty misdemeanors to go free of punishment, rather than have its people educated to higher crimes.
If the best ends of the government are served, the General Assembly should provide such separation of convicts as will not further degrade or make mrre depraved the criminal, or destroy his chances for usefulness or virtuous living.

A REFOK\L\.TORY.
For misdemeanor convicts, I would specially urge a reformatory by the State.
The peculiar condition of our society, leaving some classes of our people without proper parental control ann the restraint of home influence, allows many petty violations of the law, by those of tender years, that should find some wholesome restraints under reforming mfiuences.
The object of all punishment is two-fold: rst, to prevent crime; zd, to reform the criminal. I undertake to say, that, in many instances, our present system does not effectually accomplish either purp()se. On the contrary,. it increases crime by hardening the criminal. It is far more in harmony with good government to prevent crime than to punish the criminal.

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CODIFY THE LAWS.
The government of the penitentiary and the management of the comicts would be much more effectual if the General Assembly would authorize the laws governing the system to be codified. The regulations could be much m:Jre readily understood by the lessees, those in control of the camps and the State officials, as well as all citizens who may desire to know something of the management of the system.

JAILS.
A matter imperatively demanding the attention of the General Assembly is the condition of the county jails in this State. Violators of law are oftentimes confined six months or a year in jail, awaiting trial or sentence. In many instances, they become so hopelessly diseased that they are made invalids for life, or they are turned over to the lessees, a burden to themselves and a great care on the hands of the lessees. This is no part of the penalty affixed to the law, and the State permits a great wrong done when such treatment goes unpunished. These evils are common and they should be remedied. An additional officer, attached to the Penitentiary Department, whose duty it shall be to inspect and report the condition of the jails of the State, undet' regulations for the care and well-being of inmates, would serve the good of these unfortunate people and saYe the name of the State.

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DELAYS IN THE LAW.
I again call your attention to unnecessary delays in the enforcement of the criminal laws of this State. Such delay3 occasion and provoke violent disorder. Furthermore, delays, long continued, bring upon the people heavy burdens in the way of taxation for the maintenance of criminals and the expenses of the courts.
I recommend such changes in the law as will allow all bills of exceptions in criminal cases to be governed, in all respects, where applicable, by the laws and rules now of force in reference to bills of exceptions in cases of injunction, and that the Supreme Court be required to give speedy hearing and determination in such criminal cases, and that it be given power, if the case is affirmed, to order the sentence of the lower court to be executed. If the case is capital, and the accused is sentenced to cieath, require the court to fix the time and place of execution, and order the sheriff to execute the sentence. If the sentence in the lower cot:rt is confinement in the penitentiary, require that the Supreme Court order the immtdiate execution of that sentence, and so in misdemeanors.
The disposition of criminal cases is certainly as important to the good order of the State as the disposition of mJunctions. Let there be an end of this delay. Let the tax-payers of the State be freed from these unnecessary and burdensome jail fees and court expenses, and then the penalty will follow the violation of law, swift and sure. As the law now stands, a criminal can be tried

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..and convicted in Atlanta in January. He has 30 days in which to file his motion for a new trial. He then has as much time as the court will allow him before his motion is decided, and after this, has 45 days in which to file his case in the Supreme Court. The spring term of that court is then over, and the case is put on the docket for the October term, and heard by that court sometime in the fall or winter. So it takes about twelve months from the time of conviction before the criminal is re.sentenced in the Superior Court. These delays are not -the fault of the courts, but of the system heretofore provided by the legislature.

WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD COl\BIISSION.
I herewith transmit the decision of the Commission, appointed under a resolution " to create a Commission to -consider the claims between the lessees of the Western ~nd Atlantic Railroad and the State of Georgia," with :my approval of the same.
Under authority given me " to fix the sum to be paid ~s compensation" to said Commission, before the Com-mission entered upon its work, I stipulated fifteen hun-dred dollars as the amount to be paid each member.
By the further provision of this resolution authorizing -the Governor "to employ such counsel to aid the Attor'Cey-General in conducting the investigation upon the part -of the State as he might deem necessary," I employed Hon. Clifford An~erson at a fee of fifteen hundred dollars, .and Hons. John I. Hall and W.Y. Atkinson, at a fee of one ;thousand dollars each.

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Under still further provision of this resolution, authorizing "All other expenses incident to the investigation and disposition of this matter," to b.: paid by the State, the Commission employed a sergeant-at-arms, a stenographer and a porter. These salaries were not fixed by the Commission.
I recommend the appropriation of a sufficient sum of money to pay all the expenses of the Commission, together with the accounts for printing made by the Com~ mission.

At an early day, I will transmit the report of the State School Commissioner and accompanying recommendations, together with some matters pertaining to other departments of State.
Many important interests are to be considered ci. this
session of the General Assembly. The people look confidently to your diligence and your wisdom for the wdfare of the commonwealth. Throughout the land there is a degree of unrest and dissatisfaction. The masses arc carrying heavy and increasing burdens, unjustly placed upon them by oppressive monopolies that are created and maintained by high tariff taxes and hurtful tlnancial legislation. The crop prospect in this State is not promising or favorable. A failure in our agriculture means a shock to all our business interests, and the p~ople are not now in condition to carry any increased taxation.
All these conditions, the General Assembly should wisely and carefully consider, in their efforts to advance the interests of the State and make prosperous its people.
J. W. NORTHE~.

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. Mr. Atkin~on, of Coweta, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on Rules, to-wit:
A resolution providing for an amendment to t4e Rules of the House, by adding the following to be known as No. 194, to-wit :

Rule 194. 'rhe Committee on Congressional Apportionment shall consist of twenty members, and the Speaker shall append other members to the committee as at present constituted, until it is compose4 of two members from each of the existing congressional districts.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
By M1~ Berner, of Monroe--
A bill to be entitled an act to levy a special tax, to provide for col1ection of same, and other purposes.

Upon motion, the message from His Excellency, the Governor, was taken up and read.

:Mr. Howe1l, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report :
1lfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Rules has had under con~:~idera tion the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
A resolution to amend the Rules of the House, by adding a rule to be known as No. 194, relating to the congressional apportionment, etc.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on the part of the House appointed in connection with the 8enate Committee, to wait

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npon the Governor and inform him that the General Assembly is now in session and ready to receive any communication from His Excellency, beg leave to report that they have performed that duty, and are instructed by the Governor to say that he will at once send in a communication in writing.
Respectfully submitted. EDliiFND \V. MARTIN, Chairman On part of House Committee.

Upon motion of Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, the following resolution, which was favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was taken up f0r final action.

The same was then read and passed, to-wit :
A resolution relating to Committee on Congressional Apportionment.

Upon motion of Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, that portion of the message from His Excellency, the Governor, relating to direct taxation was referred to Committee on Finance.

Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:
A resolution accepting the moneys appropriated, and the trust imposed by act of Congress, approved August 5, 1861, etc.

Also, a resolution appropriating twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, and for other purposes.
Also referred to Committee~ Finance.
By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit :

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By Mr. Berner, of Monroe-
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 7191 of the Code of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill to authorize the county authorities to build court-houses in the militia districts, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. vVhitfi.eld, of Baldwin-

A bill to require all stockholders' meetings of Georgia corporations to be held within the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee OJ}. General Judiciary.

Upon motion, the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter was dispensed with, and members, having bills for introduction, W< re allowed to send them to the Clerk's desk.

vVhen the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Clifton, of Chatham-
A bill to amend the charter of th~ Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Whitfield, of !3aldwin-
A bill to appropriate money for the Lunatic Asylum, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on .Finance.

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By Mr. Clifton, of Chatham-
A bill to provide for the better evidencing of certain amendments of charters of private corporations, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill to change the time for electing county officers, etc.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

Also, a bill to provide for the return_ and taxation of property sold with reservation of title in vender.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 2057(b) of the Code o.f Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks~\ bill to make usury a misdemeanor, and prescribe
a penalty, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

Also, a bill to amend section 2057(b) of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

Indefinite leave of absence was granted to Mr. Coffey, of Towns, on account of sickness in his family.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, July 9th, 1~91.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harri~ou,

Atkiuson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Ha!.(an,

Barrett,

Haneoc:k,

Baskin.

Heanl,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of 1\Ieriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boift>uillet,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphries,

Bush,

Huff,

Burney,

lngrahaw,

Cagle,

hey,

Oahin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jenning;:,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lane,

Crawford,

Lark,

Cutts,

Las lie,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Oattis, Orlom, O'Neal, Parker of ThomJs, Parker of \Yilkinson, Parham, Payne,
P~acock,
Peek, Peeple;:, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinq uefieltl, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,
~cruggs,
Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton,

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Dennard,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Devore,

~Iartin,

Trayior,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dodson,

)!ann,

Turner,

Dunwody,

)Jaxwell,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

-:\IcDonald of Banks, underwood,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, "'alker,

Ethridge,

)lcDaniel,

\Vare,

.Faust-,

::\fatthews of Jefferson,Wells of )Jarion.-

.Fleming,

Matthews of l\Iontg'ry, Wells of Lee,

Gardner,

)!cAfe~.

\Vhitfield,

Gilbert,

:McClure,

Witzell,

Glover,

)lerritt,

\Villiams,

Goodwin,

)leeks,

\Vhatley,

Godard,

)leriwether,

\Vheeler,

Gra\es,

.Montgomery,

\Vhite,

Griffith,

)Iitchell,

Wisdom,

Hardeman,

:Mobley,

\Vright,

Hall,

Mo,;ely,

Wylly,

Hand,

l\Ionroe,

\Vooten,

Harr;s of Catoosa, Morton,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

::\Ir. Sp2aker.

Harris of \Vashington,Norman,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey,

Stokes.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals reported that the Journal had been examinPd and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit:
By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to create the Criminal Court of ~Atlanta ; toestablish other like courts in certain counties, and in pursuance thereof to amend__an act_establishing City Court of ~<\.tlanta, passed December 15, 1871, and the acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Ref"l"rred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Hardeman, of Wilkes-
A bill to authorize "and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the seminary building and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education for public school purposes, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of Washington Male Academy to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the academy building and grounds, to be used by said Board. of Education for public school purposes, and for other purpos3s.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Twitty, of J ackaon-
A bill to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A bill to regulate passenger rates on railways, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. LeConte, of Bartow-
A bill to amend an act, passed in 1874, to provide for a Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Bartow.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Hendrix, of Chattooga-
A bill to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia, during certain months of the year, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Agriculture.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale or barter of any spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors, in any quantity, within a radius of three miles of Farmersville Acadmey, in Chattooga county, Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Also, a bill to provide for the rPgistration of voters in Chattooga county, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Seay, of FloydA bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners
for the city of Rome, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The hour for the special order fixed for this day having arrived, to-wit, Senate Bill No. 61, to prevent combinations or poohs of insurance companies or their agents tending to defeat or lessen competition in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia, said bill was taken up, and, upon motion of Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, the same was displaced, and the bill was made the special order for Wednesday, July 15th, immediately after the reading of the Journal.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and appropriately referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Seay, of FloydA bill to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad
Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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Also, a bill to amend section 4540(a) of the Code of 1882.

Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Dunwody, of Glynn-

A bill to amend section 1979 of the Code of 1882, etc.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved October 25, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Governor to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing.

ExEoUTIVIt; DEPARTMENT,
Atlanta, Ga., July 9, 1891.
1b the General Assembly:
I have the honor to inform you that, on the 22d of January last, by the death of Oscar H. Rogers, Esq., a vacancy occurred in the office of SolicitorGeneral of the Middle Judicial Circuit. On the 2d of February following B. D. Evans, Esq., of the county of Washington, was appointed to fill said vacancy until the present meeting of the General Assembly. The duty devolves upon you to elect, at this session, an incumbent of said office for the unexpired term of four years from January 1, 1889.
W. J. NORTHEN.

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By Mr. Jones, of DodgeA bill to change the times of holding the Sup~rior
Court of the county of Dodge, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Lewis, of HancockA bill to provide for the redemption of real prop-
erty sold at sheriff's sale. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Also, a bill for the relief of insolvent debtors, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Also, a bill to provide for the speedy adjudication of causes in the Superior, City and County Courts of this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Also, a bill to terminate useless litigation. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to preserve unimpaired the right of trial by jury in criminal cases in the county courts, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Lark, of Clay-
A bill to relieve the city of Fort Gaines, Georgia, from all taxation on bridge across Chattahoochee river for a term of ten years.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Bennett, of GwhmettA bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of

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spirituous or malt liquors within four miles of Level . Creek Church, in Gwinnett county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Peeples, of Gwinnett-
A bill to incorporate Auburn Academy, near Auburn, in Gwinnett county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A bill to amend the charter of the Indian Springs Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Roberts, of Douglas-
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of Mt. Zion church, in Douglas county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. McDaniel, of Rockdale-
A bill amendatory of the several acts heretofore passed, relating to the city of Conyers in the county of Rockdale ; and to enlarge and define the powers and duties of the mayor, marshal and other city officers.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A resolution that the Keeper of Public Building be instructed to have the elevator in Capitol operated every day while the General Assembly is in s~ssion. The same was adopted, and ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A bill to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Tarver, of Jefferson-
A bill to require and provide for the registration of all the voters of the county of Jefferson, de.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Upon motion of Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, the rules were suspended, and the following resolution was introduced, the same read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution relating to election of Solicitor-General of the Middle Circuit.

By request, the resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta-
A bill to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, which is a branch of the University<of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution :
A resolution for the appointment of a special committe.e of five from the Senate and seven from the House, directed to draft and report bills, consolidating, equalizing and modifying the pension laws of

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this State, as applies to maimed and disabled soldiers and widows of soldiers.

The committee on the part of the Senate are Candler, Chairman ; Johnson, of the 21st ; Cabaniss, Nunnally, Walker.
Also, the Senate has agreed to the following resolution, to-wit :

A resolution to convene the General Assembly in joint session to-morrow at 12 o'clock for the purpose of electing a Solicitor-General in the Middle Circuit to fill vacancy now existing.

By unanimous consent the rules were suspen:led and the following resolution was introduced, and referred to Committee ou Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Lewis, of Hancock-
A resolution relating to leases of railroads in this State, and for other purposes.

Upon motion of Mr. Whitfield, .of Baldwin, the Senat-e resolution relative to convening the General Assembly in joint session to-morrow at 12 o'olock, for the purpose of electing a Solicitor-General of the Middle Circuit, was taken up and the same concurred in.

By Mr. Peek, of HenryA bill to create a new charter for the town of Hamp-
ton, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Hill, of Meriwether-
A bill to prescribe the duties of railroad campanies in this State, as to freight charges, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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By Mr. Peek, of Henry-
A bill to authorize the grand jury of the county of Henry to fix annually the salary for criminal business of the County Judge of said county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Baxter, of Bibb-
A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Macon, approved August 14, 1885.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Ethridge, of Houston-
A bill to require common carriers over which freight may be shipped to furnish to the consignor, the consignee or their assigns, within thirty days after demand, all necessary testimony to establish upon which connecting line of common carriers the loss or damage occurred, or in default to render said common carrier liable therefor, as if said loss or damage had been occasioned by said common carrier, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to prescribe for the appointment of detectives in this State, and to prescribe their duties and privileges, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Merritt, of Hall-
A bill to establish a City Court in Hall county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Wright, of Effingham-
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicants in Effingham county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks-
~<\. bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bmk, with power to do a general banking business, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

The Speaker announced the following as Committee on Congressional Apportionment, agreeable to resolution of Mr Atkinson, of Coweta, to-wit :
1st Dlstrict-Dunwody, Kemp. 2d District-Bush, ~aldwin. 3d District-Chappell, Sears. 4th District-GilbPrt, Atkinson. 5th District-Goodwin, Brodnax. 6th District-Whitfield, Barrett. 7th District-Sibley, fatum. Sth District-Martin, Lewis. 9th District-Peeples, Witzell. 1Oth District-Williams, Harris of Washington.

By Mr. Pope, of Oglethorpe-
A bill incorporating the Sudale Milling and Transportation Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Mr. Clifton offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution thanking the ladies of the Flower

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Mission of Atlanta for flowers tendered the members of the House of Representatives in compliment to Governor N orthen on his natal day.
Mr. Martin, of Fulton, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
WHEREAS, Since the adjournment of the House in Dece-mber last a worthy and excellent member of our body, the Ron. E. S. Griffin, of the county of Twiggs, bas been translated from this life ; therefore
Be it resolvetl, That in honor of his memory this House do now adjourn, and so Rtand until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Montgomery, of Taylor, was granted leave of absence until Tuesday ne~t.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GJWRGI.A,
}'riday, July 10, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, callei to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Barrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

B,rner,

Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

O'Neal, Parker of Thoma, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips,

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Brodnax,

Holtzelaw,

Pope,

Brown(){ Forayth, Holbrook,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Reid,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Huff,

Ryals,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Burney,

Ivey,

Sapp of :\'litchell,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Seay,

Calvin,

Jackson of O.:onee, Sears,

Campl>all,

Jenniagi!,

Sil>ley,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Scruggi!,

Craigo,

L:me,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Lark,

Swain,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Tarver,

D-avis of Burke,

Le8onte,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Davis of Lampkin, Mattox,

Traylor,

Dennard,

Martin,

Trammell,

Devore,

Mason,

Turner,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Twitty,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Dnnwody,

McDonald of Bttnks, Walker,

Edenfield,

McDonald ofSumter, Ware,

Everett,

McD-aniel,

Wells of Marion,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jeffer.wn, Wells of Lee,

Faust,

Mathews(){ .Montg'y, Whitfield,

Fleming,

Me.\.~.

Witzell,

Gardner,

McClure,

Williams,

Gilbert,

Merritt,

'Whatley,

Glover,

Meeks,

'Vheeler,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

White,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Wylly,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Wooten,

Hall,

Monroe,

Young,

Hand,

Morton,

Mr. Spel\ker.

Harri~ of Catoosa, Nash,.

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harris of Washingt>11, Oattis,

Harrison,

Odom,

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Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey,

Stokes.

Mr. ;Laslie, of the Committee on. Journals, reported that the Je11rnal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Whit6.eld, ()f Baldwin, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as :relates to fixing Senate Bill No. 6L the special order for Wednesday next.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Upon motion of Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, the special order :fixed for Wednesday next was displaced, and the s:1me made the special order for Tuesday next, July 14th, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 61-

A bill to prevent combinations of pools of insurance

companies, etc.

'

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. Railroad Committee, makes the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads has had under consideration "A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, and to define its rights, power and privileges, and for other purposes," which I am insLmcted to return to the House, with the recommendation that it "do pass."
Most respectfully, R.N. HoLTZCL.A.W, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Gilbert, of Museogee, offered the following resolution, which was rea.d and agreaJ to, to-wit :
Be it resolved by the House, the Senate concurring,

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That the Committees of the House and Senate,.on congressional apportionment, be authorized to sit jointly at such times as the Chairman of the respective committees may agree upon and appoint.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and appropriately referred, tp-wit ~
By Mr. Jackson, of Oconee-
A bill to repeal the various acts regulating the gov ernment and incorporating the town of Watkinsville, in the county of Oconee, and to reincorporate said town.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Jackson, of He~Hd-
A bill to provide compensati':>n for superintendents of elections.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to exempt from taxation farm products in the bands of the producer.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By Mr. Hancock, of Jackson-
To incorporate Candler's Creek Baptist church, in Jackson county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Smith, of Greene-
A bill to pay one hundred dollarsto Mrs. Elizabeth Branch, administratrix of W. H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to prescribe the manner in which the

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disabled Confederate soldiers and widows of deceased Confederate soldiers of the State of Georgia shall hereafter receive their pensions from the State.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to amend the act, approved the- lOth of September, A. D. 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of-Savannah, to correct a clerical error in the title of the same.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the act, approved September 10th, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast, known as Salt Marsh lands.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved October 6, 1885, so as to authorize its capital ~tock to be increased.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Also, a bill to amend the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture;
By Mr. Harris, of Quitman-
A bill to amend an act, approved November 11th, 1889, prohibiting cock fighting, or betting thereon, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to provide for the registration of all legal voters in the county of Quitman.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to provide for the better distribution and improvement of the school funds in the several counties of this State.
Referred to Committee on Education.
The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. \V. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

Mr. Sp_eaker:
I am directed by the Governor to report to the House of Representatives the accompanying list of acts and resolutions which were severally approved after the adjournment of the General Assembly in December last, that such approvals may be shown on the Journal.

ACTS APPROV}~D DECl<~MBER 22, 1890.

An act to incorporate the North Georgia Railway Company.
M~u~~~~~~~~~~~e~
praisers and their clerk to make an inventory of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property.
Also, an act to repeal the present charter and enact a new one for Zebulon.

ACTS APPROVED DF.CEMBER 23, 1890.
An act to pension the widows of Confederate soldiers.

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Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Stone Mountain.
Also, an act to amend paragraph 3 of section 9 of an act entitled an act to regulate the business of insurance, approved pctober 24, 1887.

ACTS APPROVED DEOEMBJ<;R 24, 1890.

An aet to appropriate fifteen thousand dollars to the Georgia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, to be used for building steam laundry, heating building and other repairs.
Also, an act to amend section 4812 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Also, an act to amend section 4408 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale, manufacture or delivery of any alcoholic, malt or spirituous liquors within three miles of Mount Bethel Methodist church in Banks county.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Savannah to require male residents of Savannah to perform road and street duty.

Also, an act to make railroad companies subject to municipal taxation.
Also, an act to amend an act to provide that all tax executions for taxes due the State or any county thereof, or any municipal corporation therein, whether issued on assessment for permanent improvement to streets or sewers of said municipal corporations or otherwise, shaH bear interest at the legal rate, etc.

Also, an act to incorporate .North Highlands Rail-

road Company.

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Also, an act to relieve the Lexington Tel4fninal

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Railroad Company ot the penalty incurred on ac-
count of failure to pay taxes due the Sta.te on the 1st of October, 1890, etc.

Also, an act to establish a system of public schools

for the county of Upson.



Also, an act to regulate the sale of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in this State, to fix a penalty for the violation of the same.

Also, an act to amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 7 of the Constitution.
Also, an act. to incorporate the Atlanta Piedmont Bank of Atlanta, Georgia.

Also, an act to incorporate the Brunswick and St. Simon's Railway Company.

Also, an act to repeal an act, approved September 28, 188::1, entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of l\facon.

Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to make certain donations of land to the Columbus Library Association, etc.

Also, an act to amend section 3245 of the Code of 1882, so as to hold special terms of the Superior Court for dispensing of. civil cases, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Blue Ridge, in Fannin county.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Unadilla, in the county of Dooly, etc.

Also, an act ,to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Piedmont Loan and Banking Company, approved September 28, 1889.

Also, an act to amend the charter of LaGrange, Ga.,
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so as to confer on the Mayor and Council thereof the right and power to condemn private property for the purpose of laying out and grading streets.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Elberton.
Also, an act to increase the number of Fertilizer Inspectors from six to ten.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within five miles of the New Lebanon church, in Carroll county, and prodde a penalty for the violation of the same.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to enlarge the powers of the Board of Health of said city, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah and Isle .of Hope Railway Company, appro,ed November 13, 1889.

Also, an act to amend section S of the charter of "Ta.ycross, approved November 1, 1889, so as to authorize the establishment of two voting places in said city, etc.

Also, an act to amend section 8 of an act entitled

an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Ro~ds

and Revenue for the county of Clinch, approved

August 16, 1889.



Also, an act to fix the time of holding the courts in the various counties composing the Tallapoosa Circuit of this State, etc.

Also, an act, to authorize the Manchester and Augusta Railroad Company, a railroad corporation chartered by the laws of the Btate of South Carolina, to construct its railroad from its terminus in South Carolina to and into this State, to some point in or near the city of Augusta, and through the same.

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ACTS APPROVED DECE~IBER 26, 1890..
An act to incorporate the English-American Loan and Trust Coml?any of Atlanta, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta Guarantee Savings Bank.
Also, an act to repeal so much of the act, approved September 18, 1883, to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors, etc., in Pike county, so far as the same relates to the town of :Molena, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Roberta, in the county of Crawford, State of Georgia, etc.

Also, an act to amend an act to fix the compensation of the Sheriff of the Supreme Court, and to provide for the manner of its payment, approved October 3, 1887.

_-\..lso, an act to amend an act to incorporate the :Merchants and Mechanics' Banking and Loan Company, approved October 22,1887, and the act amendatory thereof, approved November 4, 1889.

A.lso, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Far!ners' Bank, of Quitman.

Also, an act to authorize the Town Council of Elberton to issue bonds, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State governments, etc., for 1891 and 1892.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Neal Loan and Banking Company, approved December 24, 1886.

Also, an act to amend section 28 of an act entitled an act to amend, revise and consolidate the common schoolla.ws of the State of Georgia, approved October 27, 1887.

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Also, an act to incorporate the Capital Railway Company.
A.lso, an ~t to incorporate the Richland, Gulf and Northern Railroad Company.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, vinous or malt liquors within three miles of Mount Carmel church, in Crawford county.
~Uso, an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of the government, payment of the public debt and the interest thereon, etc., etc.~ for the fis~al years 181)1 and 1t;92, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Augusta Banking and Loan Association.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the county of DaKalb, approved December 8, 18Sf3.
Also, an act to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Macon Hussars, "Troop A," first battalion Georgia Cavalry.
Als:), an act. to amend an act to incorporate Emory College in the county of ~ewton, appr,1ved December 10, 18;i6, and the various acts amendatory thereof, so as to increase the number of trustees, etc.
~Uso, an act to incorporate the Cedartown Street Railway Company.
Also, an act to amend, alter and supplement an act to provide for the registration of voters in the county of Floyd, approved October 5, 1887.
Also, an act to relieve the Gainesville and Hall County Street Railroad Company from the payment of the penalty provided by the act of September 17>
1889.

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Also, an act to prohibit the manufacture or sale of spirituous or malt liquors within a radius of three miles from the Methodist church .in the tuwn of Howard, in Taylor county.

Also, an act, to amend an act to incorporate the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company, approved De~ember 12, 1882.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved November 11, 1889, providing for tl1e fm~ing of the bonded debt of Clarke county, by providing that the bonds named in said acts shall be exempt from taxation by the county of Clarke.

Also, an act to define the qualifications of telegraph <>perators employed by railroad companies in this State, etc.

Also, an act to amend an act entitlecl an act to in~orporate the town of Quitman, approved December 19, 1859.

Also, an act to extend the charter of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Company for the purposes of litigation.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Athens and Cornelia Railroad Company.

Also, an act to prohibit the use of intoxicating liquors, and to prevent drunkenness at places of divine worship in the State of Georgia,

Also, an act to incorporate the Clark University in Fulton county for police purposes.

Also, an act to establish a system of public schools in the city of Oglethorpe.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Bishop, in the county of Oconee.

Also, an act to provide for the working of the county convicts of Richmond county upon certain portions of certain streets or roads in the city of A.ugusta.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Rome, to authorize and empower the Mayor and <)ouncil to settle the bonded debt of said city.
~Uso, an act to ainend the charter of the city of Rome, so as to create the office of " Recorder," etc.
Also, ail. act to incorporate the Carrollton Bank, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of l\fetcalf, in Thomas county.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved October 24~ 1870, to incorporate the village of Harlem, in Columbia county.

Also, an act to renew the charter of the Atlanta Street Railroad Company, approved February 23~ 1866.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to in-

corporate the Gate City Street Railroad Company,

approved September 26, 1879, and the various acts

amendatory thereof.



Also, an act to amend the charter of the West End

and Atlanta Railroad Company, approved August 26,

1883.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Ashburn, in vVorth county.

Also, an act to amend au act entitled an act to organize and incorporate a regiment of cavalry, to be called the First Regiment of Georgia Cavalry, etc., by striking out the word "Pirst,'' and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Fifth."

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ACTS APPROVED DECEMBER 27, 1890.
An act to incorporate the Atlanta and Birmingham Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Suburban and vVest End Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad Company, and to confer on said company certain powers and privileges.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Oglethorpe, at Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Also, an act to renew and extend the charter of the Exchange Bank of l\facon, etc., etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta, West End and vVest View Street Railway Company, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Jackson Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta Investment and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Sumter.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the l\fetropolitan Street Railway Company of :Niacon.
Also an act to incorporate the Etna Railroad Company, etc.
Also, an act to confer banking powers and privileges upon the Sumter County Alliance Co-operative Association.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Accident Insurance Company of Augusta, Georgia.
Also, an act to confer upon the ~fayor and Council of the city of La Grange authority to issue bonds to the amount of $50,000, etc.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Turin, in the county of Coweta.
Also, an :otct to require and provide for the registration of voters in the county of Bibb ; to provide for carrying the same into effect, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorpor~e the Ellijay Loan and Banking Company, etc.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Capital City Loan and Improvement and Banking Company, approved December 28, 1886, etc.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of malt or spirituous liquors within three miles of Macedonia church, in Crawford county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Fuel and Gas Lighting Company, of Atlanta.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta Savings Bank, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Seville, in the county l)f vVilcox, etc.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to au-" thorize and require the registration of all voters in the county of lt'ulton, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the New England City Loan and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of X ew England City, in the county of Dade.
Also, an act to incorporate the New South Savings Bank, etc.

Also, an act to amend an act to extend the corpo-

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Tate limits of the city of Savannah, approved September 21, 1833, so as to change and define the western corporate limits of s::tid city north of the Louisville road.
_-\lso, an act to incorporate the city of Helena, ~eorgia, in Telfair county.
Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the city of Americus.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie.
Also, an act to amend the registration law of Pierce county.
Also, an act to provide for a more perfect method -of condemning private property for opening and widening streets, lanes and alleys in the city of Atlanta.
Also, an act to amend an act to authorize and re-quire the registration of all voters in the county of Appling, approved <Jctober 7, 1885.
Also, an act to authorille and empower the city authorities of the city of Fort Valley to provide a system of waterworks and sewers for s::tid city, etc.
Also, an act to a.mend an act to incorporate the .Cotton Mills Bank, of Newnan, Georgia, etc., approved November 1l, 1889.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to :amend an act to authorize the issue of interest be::tring bonds by the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon.
Also, an act to amend the chart~r of the city of Macon, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council to issue two hundred thousand dollars of bonds, the proceeds to be used for sewering the city, etc.
Also, an act to create a sinking fund to p:ty off and :retire bonds of the ~tate as they mature, etc.

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Also, an act to establish a new charter for the town of Flovilla, in the county of Butts.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved November12, 1889, incorporating the Athens Railway Company.
Also, an act to create the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the county of Irwin, etc., and to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners, etc., approved October 1, 1887.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Savings Bank of Griffin.
Also, an act to incorporate the :Millen and Southern. Railway Company, .etc.
~\.lso, an act to incorporate the town of Pearson.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved November13, 1889, to incorporate the Ellijay Street Railway Company, etc.

ACTS APPROVED DECE)fi3ER 29, 1890.
An act to create a system of public schools for the city of Marietta, in Cobb county.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to alter and amend the road laws of this State so far as relates to the county of Dade, etc.
Also, an act to amend an act to iucorpora.te the town of Cornelia, in Habersham county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Macon and Indian Springs Railw:.:.y Company.
Also, an act to establish a public school system for the town of )farshallville, Georgi!.l;, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Singleton Banking Company, 8tc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Helena.

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Also, an act to incorporate the city of Tifton in the county of Berrien.
Also, an act to incorporate the Clarke Banking Company of Covington, Ga.

ACTS APPROVED DECE}IBF.R. 30, 1890.
An act to amend the laws of this State in reference to the inspection of illuminating oils, by providing for appointment of inspectors of oil, prescribing the manner and amount of their compensation, revising schedule of fees, etc.
Also, an act to regulate the appointment of special deputy sheriffs, special constables, marshals, policemen or other peace officers or detectives in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Pendergrass in the county of Jackson.

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED DECK\IBER 23, 1890.
To provide for the selection of a permanent camp site for the Georgia Volunteers.
Also, a resolution for the relief of the Wadley and Mount Vernon Railway Company, approved December 24, 1890.
Also, a resolution appointing a committee to attend the next commencement of the University of Georgia.
Also, a resolution for the rel~f of the family of Abner C. Atkins.
Also, a resolution discharging Je~se Coley from the Lunatic Asylum.
Also, a resolution relative to revision of criminal laws of this State, approved December 23, 1890.

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Also, a resolution inviting Ex-President Grover Cleveland to attend the third annl!lal session of the Georgia Chautauqua.

RESOL"GTIONS APPROYED DECE~lBER 24, 1890.
A resolution requesting the National Congress now in session to set. aside all ordinary legislation, and providE\ a method for relieving the financial embarrassment of the country.
Also, a resolution to require the Secretary of State to investigate the status of certain lots of land.
Also, a resolution inquiring into amounts of insurance on the Lunatic Asylum buildings, and to increase the same.
Also, a resolution authorizing the Governor and Treasurer to make a temporary loan not to exceed $200,000.00 for year 1891 for school purposes.
Also, a resolution providing for a joint committee to report the status of this property and disposition of the ten thousand dollars paid for State reserve by the city of Macon.
Also, a resolution petitioning l'nited States Senate to reject the Conger Lard bill.
Also, a resolution authorizing the Governor to purchase furniture and carpet, and repair mansion out of appropriation for public buildings, to be appropriated for at summer session, etc.

HESOLUTIONS APPHOVED DECE~lBEI{ 26, 1890.
A resolution to appropriate one hundred dollars to Jane Hunter, widow of 'Vm. J. Hunter.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, 1ead and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

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By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A resolution to authorize and empower the Governor to .furnish legal counsel to the Railroad Commission of Georgia, for the purpose of bringing discriminations in interstate railroad freight before the Interstate Cvmmission.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new n1atter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. McDonald, of Banks-
A bill to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds other than dams and for operating mills or machinery of any kind from the rivers, creeks and other running streams in Banks county, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. :McDonald, of Banks-
Petitions to the General AiSembly relating to public schools in this State; also, a petition to prohibit the publishing, distributing or selling newspapers on Sunday, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Kennon, of Berrien-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of A.del in the county of Berrien, approved October 3~ 1889.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-
A bill to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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By Mr. Monroe, of CalhounA bill to authorize the transfer of certain true bills
to county court, etc. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 4062 of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By l\fr. Mason, of Campbell-
A bill to pay members of the Board of Education of Campbell county the sum of t\vo dollars per day for each day of actual service rendered as such member of said Board, out of the public school fund of said county. .

By Mr. Hill, of Cherokee-
A bill to prohibit the sale or manufacture of spirituous or intoxicating liquors within three miles of cross roads school house in Bell's District, Cherokee county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.
"r Also, a resolution for the relief of C. \Yright, of
Cherokee county.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. McAfee, of Crawford-
A bill to prohibit the sale or barter of spirituous or malt liquors within three miles of Ceres Baptist or Union Methodist churches, in Crawford county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Holbrook of DeKalb-
A bill to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the Committee on Arrangements the hall of the House of Representatives for the Alliance meeting on \Vednesday,the loth inst.
:By Mr. Peacock, of Dooly-
A bill amo:-nding registration law for Dooly county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
:By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty-
A bill to organize and incorporate the ~,ourth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Also, a bill to repeal an act providing for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the county of Dougherty, etc., approved September 28, 1889, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision for the payment of a fixed annual salary to said commiss~oners.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Also, a bill to amend an actJncorporatirig the town of Acree, on the line of Dougherty and Worth counties, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Also, a bill to authorize the:Mayor and Council of the city of Albany, Ga.,~to straighten certain streets in the city of Albany, Ga.,~and~for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on:Corporations.

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By )Jr. Roberts, of Dout;las-
A resolution to pa.y pew:;ion to )frs. L. A. Eason,. widow of James Eason, of Douglas county.
Reflifrred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Bryan, of Floyd-
A bill to amend the road laws of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Comnittee on Agriculture.

By l\fr. Turner, of Floyd-
A bill to amend section 3921 of the reviseli Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to appropriate ten thous:md dollars to Deaf and Dumb Institute for heating and lighting, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-
A bill to compel all railroad companies, . their agents or lessees doing business as common -carriers within the State of Georgia, to expose and keep exposed to public view in their principal offices in each county in which they do business as common carriers, the names of the president, superintendent, assistant superintendent, local agent, and owners of said railroad or lease and corporate name of said railroad company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill for the reJ:el of W'". H. Sewdl, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Financr.

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By Mr. Goodwin, of Fnlton--'-
A bill to authorize the city of Atlanta and county
of Fulton to charge a license fee of not exceeding
$2,500 per annum, or to prohibit the sale entirely of cigarettes or cigarette mftterials, or any preparation of tobacco that is intended as a substitute to evade the law against cigarettes, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Southern and Western Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr: Martin, of FO.lton-
A bill to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in the county of Fulton, a,nd for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration House Bill No. 620, entitled an act to amend an act approved October 25, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn, and for oth-er pUrposes, which they recommend do pass.
Respectfully submitted. RoB'T WBITFIBLDi Chairman.
The hour for convening the joint session of the General Assembly having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session was called to order of Hon. Robert G. Mitchell, President of the Senate.
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The President caused the resolution convening the joint session to be read, to-wit:

A resolution tq convene the General Assembly in joint session to-morrow at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a Solicitor-General in the Middle Circuit, to fill vacancy now existing.

The President announced that nominations were now in order.

Mr. Sinquefield, of Washington, nominated the Hon. B. D. Evans, of the county of Washington, which nomination was seconded by Messrs. Gilbert, and others.

Upon the caB of the Senate, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. B. D. Evans were Messrs.-

Beard, Beck, Bennett, Boyd, Brown, CabaniEs, Callaway, Candler, Cu'pepper, Culver, Eason, Ellington, Flint, Gill,

Glenn,

O'Neal,

Golden,

Pat ton,

Harlan,

Smith of Gth Dist.,

Harp,

Smith of 28th Dist.,

Hill,

Strickland,

Johnson of 21st Dist., Tatum,

Johnston of 39th Dist., Terrell,

Lamb,

Vincent,

Lane,

walker,

Lanier,

\Varren,

)feRae,

Williams,

)lullis,

Witcher,

Xunnally,

Mr. President.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Hodges,

Todd.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Evans were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Odom, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas,

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Baldwin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Du11wody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Hill of Meriwether, P,tyne,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Herrington,

Peek,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Huff,

Reid,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Jennings,

Seay,

Johnson,

Sears,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Deeatur,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

LanP,

Sharpe,

Lark,

Strickland,

Vtslie,

Swain,

Lewis, LeConte,

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Tatum, Tar,er,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Martin,

Trammel!,

1\Iason,

Turner,

:\Iann,

Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Umlerwood,

l\Iatbewo of Montg'ry, Walker,

Maxwell,

'Vare,

:ucAfe1e,

Wells of L'Ole,

::\IcC l u r e ,

Wells of Marion,

McDonald of Banks, Whitfield,

1\lcDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

1\feDauiel,

Williams,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Merritt,

Wheeler,

l\leri wether,

White,

1\litchell,

Wisdom,

Mobley,

Wright,

Mosely,

Wylly,

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Harris of Catoosa, Nash, Harris of Quitman, Norman, Harris of Washington, Oattis, Harrison,

Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.]

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett,
Ba~kin,
Cason,
Di~muke,

Godard,! Hagan, Montgomery," Monroe,

Morton,
Scrug~,
Stokes,j Traylor.

Upon counting and consolidating the vote it appeared that the total number of votes cast were 204; necessary to a choice 103; that the Hon. B. D. Evans had received all of the votes cast, was declared duly elected Solicitor-General of the Middle Circuit, to fill the unexpired term of Hon. Oscar H. Rogers, deceased; term expiring January 1st, 1893.

Upon motion of Mr.---, of Seventeenth District, tl1e joint session was dissolved, the Senate retiring. The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof.

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution and asks the concurrence of the House therein, to-wit :

A resolution for the appointment of a committee of three from the Senate and five from the House to invest.igate the freight and passenger charges of railroads in the State, both local and interstate ; also, the recent increase in same and the causes therefor, and for other purposes.

Upon the continuation of the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, towit:

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By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to ~gulate continuance in civil cases in the courts of this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend an act to prohibit cock fighting or betting thereon, approved November 11th, 1889.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Smith, of Decatur-
A bill to revise, consolidate and amend the act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Decatur county, approved Dacember 13th, 1871, and all acts amendatory thereof.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Twitty, of Jackson-
A bill to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
Upon motion of Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, the following Senate resolution was taken up and concurred in, to-wit:
A resolution authorizing the appointment of a joint committee consisting of three from the Senate and five from the House to investigate the freight and passenger charges of the railroads of the State ; also, the recent increase in same and causes thereof, and make report of their proceedings to the General Assembly, and for other purposes.
Upon the continuation of the call of counties, the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read and referred, to-wit :

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By l\Ir. Peek, of Henry-
A resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower, widow of John N. Hightower, deceased:
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Henderson, of JasperA bill to amend section 473 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By l\Ir. Mathews, of JeffersonA bill to incorporate the town of Stellaville in the
county of Jefferson and State of Georgia. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of the county of Laurens.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By l\Ir. Norman, of Liberty-
A bill increasing the compensation of County Commissioners of Road~:~ and Revenues for the county of Liberty, etc.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By l\Ir. Hogan, of LincolnA bill to provide payment of cert:tin jurors, and
for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Norman, of LibertyA bill to establish a registration law for the county
of Liberty, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County MatLers.

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Also, a bill to repeal an act, approved March 2, 1874, reducing the sheriff's bond for county of Liberty.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Davis, of Lumpkin-
A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for the county of Lumpkin.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Walker, of McDuffieA resolution providing for a committee to investi
gate railroads violating their charters, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr Devore, of MillerA resolution to furnish a copy of the Code to each
coroner in this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Sapp, of Mitchell-
A bill to prohibit all persons from hunting on the unenclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell without the permission of the owner thereof.
Referred to Committee on Special .Agriculture.

By Mr. Buraey, of MorganA bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a b'nl to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of the county of Morgan, approved February 11, 1874, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Walker and Tatum.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLA.]VTA, GlWRGIA,
Saturday, July 11, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment~ Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was oalled, and the following members were prese_.t :

Anderson,

Har.per,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

:Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Fol'll)1;h, Holbrook,

Brown of Haraison, Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys.

Brinson,

Huff,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Burney,

I vey,

Cagle,

JackBOn of Heard,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Crowder,

Kim brougb,

Crawford,

Lane,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,

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01.1tts,

Lark,

Scruggs,

Davis of Burke,
:ba"riS of.ulloch,

Laslie, Lewis,

Strickland, Swain,

Davis of i:umPJdn, LeConte,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Mann,

Turner,

Edenfield,

:Ma:~twetl,

Twitty,

Everett,

McDonald of Banke, Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jeffel'l!on, Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

Mathews of M.ontg'ry, Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Glover,

McClure,

Witzell,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Williams,

Godard,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Graves,

Meriwether,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

White,

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mobley,

Wright,

Hand,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Young,

Harrisof.Washington, N!isb,

Mr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

Norman,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Those ~~obsent were Messrs.-

Baskin, Cason,

Coffey, Craigo,

Stokes, Tatum.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, repor-ted that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The JoUl'nal wa.e then read and confirmed.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit : Messrs. Baskin, Craigo and Cason.
An invitation from Mr. J. S. James, General Manager of Piedmont Chautauqua, was received through Hon. W. T. Roberts, of Douglas county, to the members of the General Assembly and attaches, to attend

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the opening exercises of the Piedmont Chautauqua on Monday, July 15th.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

No. 69, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.
Also, the following bills, w~th the recommendation that they do not pass, to- wit :

No. 138, .a bill to be entitled an act to require money lenders to pa.ytaxes on notes and securities taken on lands in the county where the land lies.

Also, No. 139, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate tax on land in proportion to amount of loan made on same.

Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that the authors have leave to withdraw, to-wit :

1st. No. 25, an act to provide for the taking of testimony in criminal cases by interrogatories, when the witnesses are out of the State.

2d. No. 199, a bill relieving James L. Mitchell from further marriage obligations to 'fabitha E. Mitchell.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it be read a second time, and recommitted, to-wit:
No. 506, an act to establish the Criminal Court.of

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Atlanta ; to establish like courts in certain counties, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing the City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof, and for other purpos~s.
Respectfully submitted.
H. W. HlrLL, Chairman.

Upon the call of the counties for the introduction

of new matter, the following bills were introduced,

read the first time, and referred, to-wit:



By Mr. Gilbert, of Muscogee-

A. bill to divide the State of Georgia into eleven congressional districts.

Referred to Committee on Congressional Apportionment.

By Mr. Faust, of Oglethorpe-
A bill to make drunkenness a crime in this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Also a bill to prevent the violation of the spirit or letter of the prohibition laws ~n counties that have legally adopted the sJ.me by election or otherwise, iu the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Southwest Georg:la. Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Everett, of StewartA bill to amend section 4531 of the Code of Georgia. Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

Also a resolution to pay Ron. William Jennings, of

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the county of Terrell, his per diem for the winter session, 1890, of this House, ete.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

:By Mr. Ivy, of Thomas-
A bill to amend the act incorporating the Citizens' :Banking and Trust Company, of Thomasville, Ga.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

:By Mr. Ceoper, of Walton-
A bill to incorporate the town of Branchville, in the county of Walton, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of New Good Hope, in the county of Walton, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield-
A bill to provide that all garden, field or grass seed sold in this State shall have branded or printed on the sacks or packages in which sold the year in which said seed were grown, to provide a penalty for violation of the same; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Hardeman, of Wilkes--
A bill to amend the charter of the Washington & Elberton Railroad, approved December 26, 1886.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Perry, of Worth-
A resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis , widow of Barney Willis, deceased.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

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By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to amend section 3869 of the Code of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the city council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, passed the lOth day ofMarch7 A. D., 1877, as amended by the ordinance passed the 6th day of August, A. D., 1877, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend section 3331 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to change the appointment of representatives in the General Assembly, and to fix the same in accordance with the United States census of 1890.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Williams, of Richmond-
A bill to authorize the city council of Augusta to appoint the Orderly-Sergeant of Police, or such other person which council may see fit to select, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the city council of Augrmta, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By request House Bill No. 362 was recommitted to

Committee on Education.



The following bills were read the second time to-wit:

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A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
Recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to provide for the more speedy determination of criminal cases.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the city of Covington.
Also, a bill to revive the office of State Geologist, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act for the better protection of game and game birds in the county of Glynn.

By request, House Bills Nos. 271 and 355 were recommitted to Committee on General Agriculture.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up out of its order, and the same read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to provide for the regulation of freight and passenger tariff in this State; to prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in rates charged for transportation of passengers and freights, and to prohibit railroad companies, corporations and lessees in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rates, and for other purposes.

By request, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was intro-

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duced, rea.d the first time, and referred to Committee on General Agriculture, to-wit:

By Mr. Bush, of Miller-
A bill to prohibit the driving domestic animals out of their usual range belonging to another without his consent, and to provide a punishment therefor, etc.
A communication from Ron. L. F. Livingston was received, thanking the House on behalf of the~'\. lliance for the tender of the hall of the House of Representatives to the Alliance for their. meeting on Wednesday next, etc., and inviting the members of the General Assembly to be present at their meeting at the Piedmont Exposition grounds on that day.

The House then adjourned until Monday morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, July 13, 18tll.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by Ron. Paul B. Trammell, Speaker pro tem., and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, H('rper,

Atkin~oon of Coweta, Hagan,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Barrett,

Heard,

B11skin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Bernet,

Herrin1,>ton,

Boifeuillet,

Hender.;on,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Pt>acock, Peek, Peep IPs, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope,

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Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Brinson,

Huff,

Roberts,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Burney,

lvey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Hearrl, Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Sears,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Lane,

Scroggs,

Crawford,

Lark,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

I..ewis,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch, I..eConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Devore,

Martin,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Mann,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Edenfield,

McAfee,

Twitty,

Everett,

McClure,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

Fleming,

McDaniel,

Wells of I..ee,

Gardner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Whitfield,

Glover,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Williams,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

White,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Horton,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Young,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Harrison,

Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey,

Craigo.

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Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the journal had been examined and approved.

The journal w.:ts then read and confirmed.

Upon the call of the counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Hardeman, of Wilkes-
A bill to amend an act approved November 11th, 1887, to allow guardians to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment; to provide the mode of obtaining leave therefor, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also a bill to incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking Company.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also a bill to establish a system of public schools in the town of Washington, Ga., and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Lumsden, of White-
A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of White.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Sears, of Webster-
A bill to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in the courts of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
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By Mr. Sinquefield, of Washington-

A bill to prevent the manufacture and sale of

cigarettes, etc.



Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Tennille Institute, and for other purposes.
Referred to' Committee on Education.

By Mr. Maxwell, of Talbot-
A bill to provide for the registration of all legal voters of the county of Talbot, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to authorize the payment of certain bills incurred for publishing the general presentments of the grand jury of Richmond county.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Also, a bill to change the senatorial districts of the State of Georgia, and to apportion them according to the United States census of 1890.
Referred to a Special Joint Committee.
Also, a bill to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman Committee on Military Affairs, ID!tde the following report :
Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Military Affairs have had under
consideration "A bill to be entitled an act to organize

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.a.nd incorporate the Fourth Regiment of Georgia

Volunteers ; to empower the said regiment to acquire,

hold and dispose of property real and personal, and

for other purposes," and I am instructed to report

the same to the House, with the recommendation that

it do pass.

Most respectfully,

R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution in which it asks the concurrence of the House, to-wit:
A resolution to investigate the railroads of the State, and see which of them are in violation of their charters, etc.
Also, the following House resolution has been concurred in, to-wit:
A resolution authorizing the Committees on Congressional Apportionment to sit jointly.
Also, the following House resolution was not concurred in, to-wit:
l-.. resolution to require the elevator operated while General Assembly is in session.
Also, the Senate has passed the following bills :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the .Jackson Savings Bank, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate ;the Bank of 'l'homson, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Pope, of Oglethorpe-
A bill to regulate the rights and liabilities of stockholders ~n corporations doing business in this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Burney, of Morgan-
A bill to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Wells, of Lee-
A bill to alter and amend the registration act for Lee cou_nty.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to provide for the importance of keeping in office a competent incumbent of the offices of Secretary of State, Attorney-General, State Treasurer, Comptroller-General and Commissioner of Agriculture.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved December 20th, 1890, entitled an act to amend an act entitled.an act to provide for the registration of the legal voters of Laurens county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker: I am directed by the Governor to deliver to the
House of Representatives a communieation in writing with an accompanying document :

EXECUTIVE DEPART:MENT,
Atlanta, Ga., July 13, 1891.
To the General Assembly : I have the honor to transmit herewith the account
of Bon. Clifford Anderson for legal services rendered

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in behalf of the State. The misfortune which befell

the Attorney-General soon after his induction into

office, has, up to the present time, wholly incapaci-

tated him for mental labor, and the important ques-

tions affecting the State's interest, that have been

presented for executive action, and for the action of

the Heads of Departments, made it necessary that

the aid of competent legal counsel should be secured.

The high character and eminent legal ability of

Mr. Anderson, and the fact that his recent incum-

bency of the office of Attorney-General rendered him

familiar with the public business, to my mind, clearly

indicated the propriety of his employment to repre-

sent the State in legal matters.

It is believed that the charges in the accompany-

ing account are made at very reasonable rates, and I

recommend that an appropriation of a sum sufficient

to pay it be made by the General Assembly at an

early day.

W. J. N ORTHEN.

Upon motion, the message from His Excellency, the Governor, was taken up and read, and the same referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Kimbrough, of Greene-
A. bill to amend an act approved December 12th, 1882, to provide for the payment of convict hire to the proper officers in Greene county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Smith, of Greene-
A bill to require the payment of a license fee for baseball games.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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By Mr. Swain, of Gordon county-

A resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell, and the :firm of Harris & Freeman of Gordon county, Ga.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton county to refund toP. R. Johnson two hundred and :fifty dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson for a license to sell liquor by the quart for one year, which said license was never used by said Johnson.
Referred to Committee on Counties and Country Matters.

The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Governor to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing.
EXECUTIVE DEPART~IENT,
Atlanta, Ga., 'July 13, 1891.
To the General Assembly:
I have the honor to inform you that the resignation of Ron. Allen Fort, as Judge of the Superior Court of the Southwestern Circuit, has been accepted by this Department, to take effect, as tendered, on the 11th of September next. It will, therefore, be the duty of the General Assembly, at its present session, to elect a successor i~ said office, for the unexpired term of four years from January 1, 1889.
W. J. NORTHEN.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the following resolution and asks the concurrence of the House therein, towit:
A resolution providing for the meeting of the General Assembly in joint session to-day at 12 o'clock M. for the election of a judge of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit to succeed Ron. Allen Fort resigned.
Upon motion of Mr. Berner, Senate resolution providing for convening the General Assembly at 12 M. to-day was taken up, and the same concurred in.
The call of the counties continued, and the following bills were introduced, read and referred, to-wit:
By Mr. Wright, of Effingham-
A bill to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxicating liquors in county of Effingham.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty-
A bill to amend an act approved February, 22d, 1873, and the acts approved August 20th, 1872, and December 11th, 1871, to which the same is amendatory in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A resolution to amend the Rules of the House.
Laid over for one day.

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By Mr. Rainey, of Cobb-
A resolution to appropriate the $25,000 heretofore appropriated to the military encampment for 1892 to the Common School fund of the State for the year 1892.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A bill to incorporate Marietta Trust and Banking Company.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Mattox, of Clinch-
A bill to protect game and innocent birds; to fix a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Clifton, of Chatham--
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah ; to provide for the merging of the Citizens' Mutual Loan Company into said bank, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Harris, of Catoosa-
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Catoosa, approved March 5, 1885.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Harper, of CarrollA bill to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Com-

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missioners of Roads and Revenues of Carroll county, Ga., to administer oaths, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous and malt liquors within five miles of Cross Plains Academy,. in Carroll county, Ga., and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

A.lso (by request), a bill to regulate and perfect the Public School System of Glynn county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Commiteee on Education.

By Mr. Monroe, of Calhoun-
A bill for the protection of fish in the fresh waters Qf the State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Agriculture.

By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A bill to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts county.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-
A bill to reimburse the State Chemist for funds Xpended by him in making analysis of fertilizers for years 1890 and 1891.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State of Georgia to pay the following del3cribed bonds of the State, to-wit: Sixteen bonds, each and all dated February 1, 1866, signed Chas. J. Jenkins, Gov-

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ernor of Georgia, and countersigned Jno. Jones, Treasurer, each of the denomination of five hundred dollars, and numbered respectively, Nos. 43, 60 to 72, both inclusive, Nos. 80 and 260, said bonds being a part of the recognized public debt of the State.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
Also, a bill to authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State of Georgia to buy certain bonds of the State, past due; to appropriate money therefor, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. 'Vitzell, of Fannin-
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Morganton, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. McDonald, of Banks-
A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Banks countyr Georgia, to order an election held in 465 (Anderson's) District G. M. of said county, to submit to the legal voters of said district the question of "prohibition~ or "no prohibition," and to prohibit the sale of, furnishing, consummating the sale of, either at retail or wholesale, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, etc.

The report of the committee was agreAd to.

Mr. Tatum, of Dade, moved to table the bill.

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Upon the motion to table, Mr. Seay, of Floyd, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Cagle, Chappell, Clay, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Devore, Edenfield, Ethridge, Hall, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,
Harper,

Hendrix,

Rembert,

Kl'mp,

Sears,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Laslie,

Rtrickland,

McDonald of Banke, Tatum,

McClure,

Thornton,

Merritt,

Thompson,

:Meeks,

Traylor,

::\Iosely,

Underwood,

Parker of Wilkineon, Wells of Marion,

Parham,

Witzel!,

Peeples,

\Vheeler,

Pear5on,

Wylly.

Perry,

Rainey,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of Cherokee,

Branch,

Hill of ::\Ieriwether,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Brown of Haralson, Henderson,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Bush,

l\ey,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Crowder,

Jones,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lark,

Dodson,

Lewis,

Dunwoly,

LeConte,

Everett,

~Iattox,

Faust,

Martin,

Gardner,

Mason,

Gilbert.,

)fann,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas. Peacock, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Aharpe, Swain, Tarver, Trammell, Turner, Ware, Wells of Lee,

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Glover,

Maxwell,

Whitfield,

Goodwin,

McDonal<l of Sumter, Whatley,

Godard,

Meriwether,

White,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Griffith,

. Mobley,

Wooten,

Hand,

Nash,

Young.

Harris of 'Vashiogton, Norman,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Burge, Brinson, Calvin, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Fleming,

Hardeman,

McAfee,

Heard,

Montgomery,

Hogan,

l\Ionroe,

Holbrook,

Morton,

Holzendorf,

Payne,

Hulsey,

Peek.

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Huff,

Scruggs,

Ingraham,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Twitty,

Kimbrough,

'Valker,

Lumsden,

Williams,

McDaniel,

"Wisdom,

Mathews of Jeff~rson. Mr. Speaker.

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Ayes 43. Nays 88.

So the motion to table was lost.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Seay, of Floyd, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour for convening the joint session of the General Assembly arrived.

The Senate appeared upon the floor of the House of Representatives, and the joint session was called to order by the President of the Senate, and caused the resolution to be read concerning the General Assembly, to-wit :

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o'clock M. to-day for the purpose of electing a Judge of the Superior Court of the Southwestern Circuit, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ron. Allen Fort.

Mr. Cutts, of Sumter, placed in nomination the name of Ron. W. H. Fish, of the county of Macon, which nomination was seconded by Senator Walker and others.

~ o other nominations being made, the roll of the Senate was called, with the following result:

Those voting for Mr. Fish were Messrs.-

Beard, Beck, Bennett, Boyd, Brown, Cabaniss, Callaway, Candler, Culpepper, Culver, Eason, Ellington, Flint, Gill,

Glenn,

O'Neal,

Golden,

Patton,

Harlan,

Smith of 6th Dist.,

Harp,

Smith of 28th Dist.,

Hill,

Strickland,

Hodges,

Tatum,

Johnson of 21st Dist., Terrell,

Johnston of 39th Dist., Todd,

Lamb,

Vincent,

Lane,

walker,

Lanier,

\Varren,

McRae

Williams,

Mullis,

\Vitcher,

Nunnally,

Mr. President.

'!'hose not voting were Messrs.-

Irvine,

Zachry.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting for Mr. Fish were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Bald win,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of lJherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Parker of Tnoma.s, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples,

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Eoifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Phillip:;,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Burge,

Humphries,

Reid,

Bush,

Huff,

Roberts,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Cagle,

Ivey,

t-iapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Sears,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Clay,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Crowder,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Crawford,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Cutts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Davis of Bulloch, Lane,

)"- cruggs,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lark,

Strickland,

Dennard,

Laslie,

Swain,

Devore,

Lewis,

Tatum,

Dismuke,

LeConte,

Taner,

Dodson,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Thompson,

Edenfield,

Mason,

Traylor,

Everett,

Mann,

Trammell,

Ethridge,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Gilbert,

Matthews of Jefferson, \Yare,

Glover,

1\IcAfee,

Wells of 1\larion,

Goodwin,

McClure,

\Veils of Lee,

Godard,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Meeks,

\Vitzell,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Hardeman,

Mitchell,

whatley,

Hall,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Hand,

Mo:;ely,

\Vhite,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

\Visdom,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Wright,

Harris of \Yashington,Norman,

\Vylly,

Harrison,

Oattis,

\Y ooten,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Young,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Brinson, Calvin, Cason,

Coffey,

Montgomery,

Cooper,

l\Iorton,

Craigo,

Stukes.

Mattox,

Matthews of l\:lontg'ry,

Upon counting and consolidating the vote, it appeared that the total number of votPs cast was 197; necessary to a choice, 99 ; that the Hon. W. H. Fish had received all of the votes cast; was declared duly elected Judge of the Superior Court of the Southwestern Circuit, to fill the unexpired term of HQn. .Allen Fort, resigned ; term expiring J anuary 1st.

Upon motion of Mr. Reid, of Putnam, the joint session was dissolved.

The Senate retiring, the House was called to orde.r by the Speaker pro tem., and proceeded with the further consideration of the bill to incorporate the South .Atlantic Railroad Company.

Upon the call of the ayes and nays upon the passage of the bill, the vote was as follows :

Those voting aye were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Burney,

Humphreys,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Norman, Oattis, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell,

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Crawford,

Jones,

Seay,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Sears,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lark,

Sinquefield,

Dennard,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Dodson,

LeConte,

Sharp,

Dunwody,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Everett,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Ethridge,

Martin,

Turner,

Fleming,

::\Iason,

Twitty,

Gilbert,

)lann,

Welis of Lee,

Glover,

)[axwell,

Whitfield,

Goodwin,

)lcDonald of Sumter, Witzel!,

Godard,

McDaniel,

Whatley,

Graves,

Matbews of Jefferson, "'heeler,

Hall,

Mathews of Montg'ry, White,

Hand,

McAfee,

"\Visdom,

Harris of Quitman, ::\leeks,

Wright.

Harris of ""ashington, ::\Ieriwether,

Wylly,

Hartridge,

)litchell,

"\Vooten.

Harper,

Mobley,

Hagan,

Nash,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Forsyth, Clay, Edenfield, Griffith, Harris of Catoosa, Hendrix, Kemp, Lane,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

McClure,

Strickland,

Merritt,

Tatum,

Mosely,

Thompson,

Odom,

Undl:'rwood,

Pearson,

Wells of Marion.

Rainey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Cason, Coffey, Cooper,

Devore, Dismuke, Eaust, Gardner, Hardeman, Harrison, Hulsey, Huff, Ivey, Kimbrough, McDonald of Banb,

O'Neal, Parham, Smith of Butts, Scruggs, Stokes, Thornton, Traylor, Trammell, Walker, Ware, Williams,

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Craigo, Crowder, Davis of Burke,

:Montgomery, l't1onroe, Morton,

Ayes 111. Nays 22.

Young, Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional m~ jority, the bill passed, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad. Company, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was in-. troduced, read the first time and ref~rred to the Com- mittee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Pleming, of Richmond-
A bill to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission, etc..

By request, House Bill No. 284 was taken from the tablb and committed to Committee on Temperance.

By unanimous consent, the follo'Ying bill was in-troduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special J-udiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Humphreys, of BrooksA bill to amend section 1323 of the Code of 1882.

By unanimous consent, House Bill No.102 was taken from the table and committed to Committee on General Judiciary.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read and referred.
By Mr. Cagle, of Pickens-
A bill to regulate and limit the hours of work of convicts in this State.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
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The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Warren, of the 18th District-
A bill to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Beck, of the 26th District-
A bill to incorporate the Jackson Savings a.nd Banking Company, etc.

Referred to Committee on Banks.

Upon motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 A. M.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,



Tuesday, July 14, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker pro tem., and opened with prayer

by the Chaplain.

The roll was called and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Barrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

. Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzelaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey,

TuEsDAY, JuLY 14, 1891.

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Brinson, -

Huff,

Roberts,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Burney,

Ivey,

8app of Chattah'chee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of :\iitche\1,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Sears,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Chappell,

Jones,

Sinquefi!'ld,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Lane,

Scrugg3,

Crawford,

Lark,

Stokes.

Cutts,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Davi3 of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Devore,

Martin,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Mann,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty, f

Everett, .

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Fleming,

M!lthews of Montg'y, Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Glover,

Merritt,

Witzel!,

Goodwin,

Meeks,

Williams,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Graves,

Montgomery,

'Vheeler,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Whitt>.

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Harri~ of Catoosa, Morton,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Young,

Harris of Washingt'n, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Harrison,

Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Cason,

Coffey.

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Mr. Hogan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
The hour fixed for the special order of the day having arrhed, the bill was read the third time, to-wit:
Senate Bill No. 61-A bill to prevent combinations or pools of Insurance Companies or other agent, tending to defeat or lessen competition in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia.
Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, offered a substitute in lieu of the original bill, which was also read.

Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on Finance.

Upou this motion Mr. Bryan, of Floyd, called for ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upmt the call of the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Bnsh, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, ChupnHI,n, Chappell, Clifton, Craigo, Crawford, Cutts,

Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Holtzdaw, Holbrook, Humphreys, Huff, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jones, Kemp, Kennon, Kitchens, Lark, Laslie,

Mitchell, Monroe, Morton, Norman, Oat tis Odom. O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Peek, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of 11'Iitchell Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield,

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117

Dodson,

Lewis,

~harpe,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Stoke3,

Faust,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Fleming,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Gardner,

Martin,

Thornton;

Gilbert,

Mann,

Thompson,

Glover,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Goodwin,

McDonald of Su nter, 'Vdis of Marion,

Graves,

J.lathews of Jefferson, 'Vitzell,

Griffith,

Mathews of Montg'ry, White,

Hardeman,

McAfee,

'Vis<lom,

Harris of Quitman, ~leeks,

Wright,

Harris of Washington, Meriwether,

'Vylly,

Harper,

Montgomery,

wootl'n.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_-\nderAon,

Harrison,

Rainl'y,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

S:1pp of Chattahoochee,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Seay,

Brown of Forsyth, Hill of Cherokee,

Smith of Butt~,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsl'y,

S:nith of D.~catur,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Burge,

Johnson,

Scruggs,

Clay,

Lane,

Strickland,

Cooper,

Mason,

Tatum,

Crowder,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Davis of Bulloch,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Davis of Lumpkin, McClure,

Underwood,

Devore,

Merritt,

'Valker,

Edenfield,

Mobley,

Ware,

Everett,

Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Ethridge,

Nash,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Parker of Wilkinson, Williams,

Hall,

Parham,

whatley,

Hand,

Pearson,

Wheeler,

Harris of Catoosa, Perry,

Young.

Those not voting were Mesers.-

Baskin, Brinson, Cason, Coffey, Davis of Burke, Dennard,

Dismuke, Hartridge, Hagan, Holzendorf, Kimbrough, Payne,

Ayes 99. Nays 60.

Peeples, Roberts, Traylor, Mr. Speaker.

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So the motion prevailed, and the bill and sub3titute were recommitted to the Committee on Finance.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed the following bills, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Jug 'favern; ayes 31 ; nays 0.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Social Circle ; ayes ::lO ; nays 0.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake1:
'rhe General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3777 of the Code of 188~.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta; to establish other like courts in certain counties, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15th, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to render valid and binding any and all waivers of homestead and exemptions, though the debt be infected with usury, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to make void any mortgage on crops before the maturity thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the sale of property under order of court, and by a trustee appointed by the court, in cases herein mentioned, and for other purposes.

Also, the following, with leave to withdraw, to-wit:

.A bill to be entitled an act to relieve the city of Fort Gaines, Georgia, from all taxation on bridge across the Chattahoochee river for a term of ten years.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to refund to James A. Green, Agent of the State of Georgia, certain moneys expended in the collection of the claim of the State of Georgia against the United States, known as the Peter Trezevant claim.

Also, the following hill, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit :

A bill to establish the City Court of Dupont.
Respect.fully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

The Committee on Temperance submit the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The committee bas had under consideration Bill No. 259~ a bill entitled an act to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks in drug establishments from

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pursuing their profession or callings who may become intoxicated, and direct me as their Chairman to report the same back, with recommendation that it do pass, as amended.

Also, Bill No. 518, entitled an act to amend section 4540(a) of the Code of 1882, making it penal for minors to purchase intoxicating liquors unlawfully, and direct me as their Chairman to report back the same, with recommendation that it do not pass.
MAXWJ<~LL, Chairman.

The following mess1.ge was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretuy thereof, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Level Creek church, in Gwinnett county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the AJcovy and Northern Railroad Company.

By request of Committee on Genera,! Judiciary, House Bill No. 17:2 was recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Also, House Bill No. 198 was recommitted to Committee on Finance.

The following resolution was read the third time. As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the \Vhole, Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb, in the chair.
Mr. Boifeuillet, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendaticn that the same do not pass, to-wit :
A resolution. to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars to procure a portrait of Ron. John Milledge.
Upon motion of Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton, the resolution was recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. ~,leming, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read, and adopted as amended, to-wit:
Resolved by tlte House, tlte Senate concurrin.1, That a joint committee of fifteen from the House and eight from the Senate be appointed, to whom shall be referred House Bill No. 624 reapportioning the senatorial districts of the State in accordance with the United States Census of 1890.
'fhe following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and upon the passage of the resolution, Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Berner,

Harris of Washing~on, Oattis,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

HerringtDn,

Pope,

Bush,

Henderson,

Reid,

Calvin,

Holtzclaw,

Ryals,

Crowder,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Crawford,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Cutts,

Jennings,

Smith of Bntt3,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Dodson,

Lewis,

Sharpe,

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Faust, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman,

Lumsden, Martin, McDonald of Sumter, Meriwether, Mobley, Monroe,

Turner, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Burney, Cagle, CampbE'll, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Hall, ..
Hand, Harper, Hagan, Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Hogan, Holbrook,
Hul~ey,

Jackson of Heard, Peacock,

Jackson of Oconee, Peeples,

Johnson,

Perry,

Jones,

Rainey,

Kennon,

Rembert,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kimllrough,

Sears,

Lan<>,

Smith of Deeatur,

Laslie,

Scruggs,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Mattox,

Strickland,

Mason,

Swain,

Mann,

Tatum,

Maxwell,

Tarver,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

Me Daniel,

Thompson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McAfee,

Twitty,

McClure,

Underwood,

Merritt,

Walker,

Meeks,

Wells of ;Marion,

Montgomery,

Wit.zell,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Mosely,

Wheeler,

Nash,

White,

Odom,

Wisdom,

O'Neal,

Wright,

Parker of Thomas, Wylly,

Parker of Wilkinson, Young.

Payne,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Barrett, Baskin, Bennett, Brinson,

Everett, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner, Glover,

Ingraham, Kemp, Norman, Parham Peek,

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Cason, Coffey, Dennard, Dismuke, Dullwody,
Ed~nfield,

Godard, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Hartriuge, Holzendorf, Humphreys,

.Ayes 51. Nays 91.

Pearson, Roberts, Seay, Sinquefield, Ware,
Mr.S~ker.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution was lost, to-wit :

A resolution to provide for an annual inspection l)f the Georgia Military Institute, and for other purposes.
Upon motion of Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb, the members of the Georgia Weekly Press Association were invited upon the floor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the House took a recess for the space of ten minutes, at the expiration of which time the House was called to order by the Speaker.
Upon motion of Mr. Berner, of Monroe, the House adjourned until to-morrow at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GF.ORGIA,
Wednesday, July 15th, 1891.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
Upon motion the roll call was dispensed with.
Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as

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' relates to the action of the House had on Senate Bill

No. 61, relating to Insurance, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, moved that the House reconsider the action had ip. Senate Bill No. 61, relat-, ing to Insurance.

Pending the motion to reconsider, Mr. 'Vhitfield yielded the floor for a motion to adjourn.

The Speaker announced the following named members on the part of the House as Committee to Investigate reported Increase in Freight Rates, etc., to-wit ~

Messrs. Calvin, Berner, Lumsden, Baxter and Martin.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved that the House do . now adjourn, in order that the members may attend
the Alliance rally at Piedmont Exposition Grounds.

Upon the motion to adjourn Mr. Reid, of Putnam, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was a.s follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Barrett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown nf Forsyth, Calvin, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Davis of Bulloch, Devore,

Ht>ard, Hendrix, Herrington, Ho;..ran, Holtzclaw, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ivly, .Jackson of Oconee, Kemp, Kennon, Lane,

Mosely, Nash, Norman, Oattis, Odom, o:-;eal, Parktr of Wilkinson, Phillips, Pope, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley,

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125

Edenfield,

Lewis,

Sinquefield,

Everett,

Lumsden,

Smith of Butts.

Ethridge,

Martin,

Strickland,

:Fleming,

Mann,

THtnm,

Goodwin,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

Godard,

Mathews of Montg'y, Traylor,

Hand,

.McAfee,

Walker,

Harris of Quitman, McClure,

\Vells of Lee,

Harris of washington, Merritt,

Whitfield,

Harrison,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Hartridge,

Montgomery,

White,

Hagan,

1\<Iitchell,

Wisdom.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Peek,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Peeples,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Rainey,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee, Rembert,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Reid,

Brown of Haralson, Heuderson,

Ryals,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Seay,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Smith of Decatur,

Brinson,

Jact.son of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Bush,

Jennings,

Sharpe,

Burn~>y,

Johnson,

Scruggs,

Cagle,

Jones,

Stokes,

Campbell,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Tarver,

Cutts,

11. attox,

Thompson,

Davis of Burke,

Mason,

Trammell,

Davis of Lumpkin, McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Wells of Marion,

Glover,

Monroe,

'Whatley,

Graves,

Parker of Thomas, Wheeler,

Griffith,

Parham,

Wylly,

Hall,

Peacock,

'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Baxter, Cason, Clifton,

Faust, Gilbert, Hardeman, Holzendorf, Kimbrough,

Morton, Payne, Pearson, Pcr1y, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

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Coffey, Craigo, Dennard, Dismuke,

Lark, Laslie, ~lax well, Mobley,

Ayes 75 ; nays 72.

Williams, 'Vright, Young, Mr. t>peaker.

So the motion prevailed and the House adjourned.

Leave of absence was granted the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Dennard, Hardeman, Craigo, Jackson of Oconee, Anderson, Payne, Pope.

ArLANTA, GJWRGIA,
Thursday, July 16, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Huff,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Calvin,

Ivey,. .

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee,

Oattis, Odorn, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears,

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127

Chappell,

Jennings,

Sible?,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Coffey,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Craigo,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Kimbr<.ngh,

Scruggs,

Crawford,

Lane,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Lark,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Swain,

D.wis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsd n,

Tarver,

Devore,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Thompson,

Dodson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dunwody,

Mann,

Trammell,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Everett,

1\IcDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Faust,

Mcllaniel,

Walker,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Glover,

McClure,

'Vhitfield,

Good win,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Godard,

Meeks,

Williams,

Graves,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

White,

Hall,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Hand,

Mosely,

Wright,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Wylly,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Wooten,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Young,

Hartric.lge,

Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson, Bush, Cason,

Dennard, Laslie,

Payne, Pope.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed. By request, Mr. Jackson, of Heard, was allowed to

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have his vote recorded "no," in the motion to adjourn yesterday.

Under the head of unfinished business, Mr. Whitfield proceeded with his motion to reconsider the action of the House had on Senate Bill No. 61, to-wit :

A bill to prevent combinations of pools of Insurance Companies or their agents, tending to defea.t or lessen competition in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia

Upon the motion to reconsider, Mr. vVhitfield, of Baldwin, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote stood as follows:

Those voting yPs were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hulsey,

Rainey,

Baldwin,

Huff,

R0bert~.

Brodnax,

Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahooche e

Brown of Forsyth, Kimbrough,

Sapp of i\Iitchell,

Bryan,

Lane,

Smith of B:1tts.

Burney,

Mattox,

Smith of Decatur,

Chappell,

McDonald of Banks, Smith of Greene,

CoopPr,

M'~D<~niel,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Mathews of Jefferson, Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch,

Merritt,

Trammell,

Devore,

Mobley,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

Mosely,

Underwood,

E1erett,

Nash,

'Valker,

Ethridge,

O'Neal,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Parker of Wilkinson, Whitfield,

Hall,

Parham,

Witzel!,

Hand,

PeeplPs,

Whatley,

Harrison,

Perry,

'Vheeler,

Heard,

Phillips,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Bennett., Berner,

Hartridge, Harper, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee,

Meeks, Meriwether, Montgomery, Mitchell,

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129

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Morton,

Brown of Haralson, Hendrix,

Norman,

Burge,

Herrington,

Oattis,

Brinson,

Hender.;on,

Odom,

Cagle,

Holtzclaw,

Peacock,

Calvin,

Holzendorf,

Peek,

Campbell,

Humphreys,

Pearson,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Clifton,

hey,

Reid,

Clay,

Jackson of Hearrl, Ryals,

Craigo,

Jennings,

. Sears,

Crawford,

Jones,

Sibley,

Cutts,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Davis of Burke,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kitchens,

Swain,

Dodson,

Lark,

Tatum,

Dunwody,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Faust,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Fleming,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Gilbert,

Martin,

Traylor,

Glover,

Mason,

Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

Mann,

White,

Graves,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Mathews of Mont'ry, Wooten.

Harris of Quitman, McAfee,

Harris of "\Vashington, McClure,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bush, Cason, Coffey, Dennard, Dismuke, Gardner,

Griffith, Hardeman, Hancock, Hogan, Holbrook, Jackson of Oconee, Laslie, Maxwell, Monroe, Parker of Thomas,

Payne, Pope, Seay, Scrugg8, Turner, Ware, Williams, Wright, Wylly, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 57. Nays 88.

So the motion to reconsider was lost.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit:
9

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Mr. Spea.ke1':
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
House Bill No. 539, a bill to amend an act creating City Court of 1\facon, approved .:\ ugust 14th, 1885.
Also, House Bill No. 516, a bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome, and to define its powers and duties.
Also, House Bill No. 534, a bill to require and provide for the registration of all the voters of the county of Jefferson, and for other purposes.
Also, House Bill No. 509, a. bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of Washington, Georgia, Male Acallemy to turn over to the Board of Education of said town certain property, and for other purposes.
Also, House Bill No. 508, a. bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the vVashington, Georgia, l!'emale Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town certain property, and for other purposes.
They also recommend that the following bill do pass as amended, to-wit:

House Bill No. 485, a bill to relieve Jesse D. Strange on forfeited recognizance.

The committee also recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :
House BiJl No. 102, entitled a bill to repeal an act entitled an act to require persons owning a mineral or timber interest, or any other interest or claim to land less than the fee, to return the same for taxation.

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131

Also, House Bill No. 645~ entitled a bill to amend section 1323 of the Code of 1882, cha.nging the day and time for the election of Justices of the Peace.
Respectfully submitted. RoBERT WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills and have directed me, as their Chairman, to report them back to the House, with the recommendation that they
. do pass, to-wit: House Bill No. 450 providing for payment of certain bills for publishing the grand jury presentments of Richmond county.

House Bill No. 573 providing for the repeal of an act fixing the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Dougherty county and substituting annual salaries for said commissioners.

House Bill .Xo. 590 providing for the esta blishmeni of a registration law for the county of Liberty.

House Bill No. 591 providing for the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Liberty.

House Bill No. 592 providing for the repeal of an act fixing the bond of the Sheriff of Liberty county.

House Bill No. t:07 providing for the reapportionment of members of the House of Representatives according to the census of i890.

House Bill No. 629 providing for the amendment of the registration law of Lee county.

House Bili No. 635 providing for the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Carroll county.

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administering oaths, having a seal and :fixing the salary of said Clerk.
House Bill No. 643 providing for the amendment of the law establishing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dougherty, by changing the term of office of said commissioners.
Respectfully submitted. W 111. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Tl1e Committee on General Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to require common carriers to furnish testimony when goods are damaged on connecting lines, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 4531 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, the following, with the recommendation that it do not pass:
A hill to exempt farm products from taxation while in the hands of the producer, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the road law of this State, anrl for other purposes, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges.
TwiTTY, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Committee on Finance, submits the following report :

THURSDAY, Jt:LY 16, 1891.

133

Mr. Speaker :
The Finance Committee have had under considertion the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation th'lt it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission.
1-V. A. HFFJ<', Chairman.

By request, House Bill No. 581 was recommitted to Committee on Ro~tds and Bridges ; also, No. 55 L to Committee on General Agriculture.

Upon motion, the following bill was made the special order for "\Vednesday, July 22, immediately aftf\r the reading of the Journal, to-wit:
A. bill to make penal the non-compliance of laborers or others in their contracts when advances have been made them, on their false promise to pay for the s:1me in labor or other service.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee wa.s agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 99, nays 2, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.

ThP- following bill was road the third time, and, upon motion, the bill wa.s recommitted to Committee on Railroads, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Washington and .Middleton Railroad Company, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee wa.s agreed to, ::md upon motion of Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

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A bill to forbid the sale of malt, vinous or spirituous liquors in this State within five miles of the lines of any county wherein the sale of any of the aforementioned liquors are prohibited, etc.
House Bill No. 251 was taken up for a third reading, and the same was recommitted to Committee on Railroads, to wit :
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and !<'lorida Railway Company.

By unanimous consent, the following bill 'vas read the third t.ime, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by rt-\quisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to create the Criminal Court of Atlanta; to establish other like courts in certain counties; and in ptustt<tnce thereof to amend an act. establishing City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof, etc.

Upon motion, the bill was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By request, the following bill was withdrawn, towit:
A bill to suppress the crime of rape, and for other purposes.
Mr. Le,~is, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Corporations has had under
consideration the following bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, and for other purposes.

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135

Also, a bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company, etc.

And I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they be recommitted to the Committee on Banks.
R. H. LEWis, Chairma.n.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee or Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.
And I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation that it be recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
R. H. LEwis, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, and upon motion the same was tabled, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved September 17, 1889, entitled an act to prescribe and :fix a peDalty upon all railroad companies in this State which fail to pay to the State the taxes due by such railroad oompanies by the :first day of October of each year, etc.
The following bill was read the thid time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passild by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway Company.

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By request of Committee on Corporations, House Bills Nos. 510 and 543 were recommitted to Committee on Banks, and No. 569 recommitted to Committee on Railroads.

The following bill was taken up for a third reading; as the same provided for an appropriation, the House res.>lved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, in the chair :
Mr. L~wis, .of Hancock, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

.1J1r. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has bad under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, towit :
A bill to appropriate thP sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of supplying county maps for the State, and for other purposes.
The bill was then read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to. Upon the passage of the bill it was necessary that the vote should be taken by an aye and nay vote, as the same provided
for an appropriation.
Upon the call of the roll of the Honse the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.--

Atkinson of Columbia, Hand,

Morton,

.-Hkinson of Coweta, Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Benn~tt,

Harris of Quitman, O'Neal,

Berner,

Harris of ''"ashington, Parker of Thomas,

Boifeuillet,

Hartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Branch,

Harper,

Peacock,

Brodnax,

Hagan,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Herrington,

Perry,

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137

Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper, Crowder, Cr<Lwford, Cutts, Dodson, Dunworly, Edenfield, Everett., Ethridge, Faust, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Hall,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Huff,

Seay,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Jenning-~,

Smith of Greene,

Johnson,

Sharpe,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kichens,

Tarver,

Kimbrough,

Thornton,

Lark,

\Varr,

Lumsden,

Wells of Marion,

Mattox,

\Vells of Lee,

Martin,

Whitfie.d,

Mason,

\Vitzell,

Mann,

\Villiams,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

Mathews of Montg'y, White,

McAfee,

Wright,

Mitchell,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Cagle, Campbell, Clay, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, DaviR of Lumpkin, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Hogan, Holbrook, Jones,

Kemp,

Reid,

L'wis,

Smith of Butts,

McDonald of Banks, Smith of Decatur,

McDaniel,

Scrngg>,

Mathews of Jefferson, Strickland,

McClure,

Swain,

Merritt,

Thompsm,

Meriwether,

linderwood,

Mosely,

\Vheeler,

Monroe,

Wylly,

OJ. om,

Young.

Rainey.

Those not voting were Mtlssrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bush, Calvin, Cason,

Griffith, Hardeman,
H~rrison,
Hancock, Heard, Hulsey, Ingraham, Jacksonof Oconee,

Parham, Payne, Peek, Peeples, Pope, Rembert, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears,

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Coffey, Davis of Burke, Deunard, Devore, Dismuke, Fleming, Gardner, Godard, Graves,

Lane, Laslie, L!>Conte, Maxwell, Meeks, Montgomery, )lobley, Nash, Oattis,

Ayes 90. Nays 34.

Tatum, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, \Valker, Wbdom, Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutiona.l majority the bill passed, to-wit :
A bill to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of providing county maps for the Secretary of State's office.

The following message was received from the Senate, through W. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker : The Senate bas passed by the requisite constitu-
tional majority the following bill, to-wit :

A bill to require the registration of voters in Appling county, by rax-Receiver, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to as amended:

Upon motion of Mr. Johnson, of Appling, the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee, was reconsidered, for the purpose of offering amendment.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, called the previous question on the bill and amendments, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

The amendment proposed by Johnson, of Appling, was adopted.

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The report of the committee was then agreed to, as amended.
Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, called for the ayes and nays, which call wa15 sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Holzendorf,

Parker of Thomas,

Baldwin,

Hulsey,

l'arker of Wilkinson,

Bennett,

Huff,

Parham,

Boifeuillet,

lvey,

Peacock,

Branch,

Jennings,

Peeples,

Bryan,

Johnson,

Pearson,

Burge,

Kemp,

Perry,

Brinson,

Kennon,

Phillips,

Burney,

Kimbrough,

.Houerts,

Campbell,

Lane,

Ryals,

Chapman,

LeConte,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Chappell,

Lumsden,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Clay,

Mattox,

Seal"!',

Cutts,

Martin,

i;ibley,

Davis of Bulloch, Mason,

Sinquefield,

De\ore,

Maxwell,

Smith of Decatur,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Stokes,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Striekland,

E\erett,

McD<tniel,

Thornton,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Thompson,

Goodwin,

Me .\fee,

Traylor,

Godard,

Merritt,

Twitty,

Graves,

Meriwether,

Underwood,

Hall,

Montgomery,

Walker,

Harris of Catoosa, Mobley,

Ware,

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Harper,

Nash,

Whitfield,

Hill of Meriwether, Norman,

Witzell,

Hendrix,

Oattis,

"\\"heeler,

Herrington,

Odom,

Wisdom,

Holbrook,

O'Neal,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atk;nson of Coweta, Harrison,

Berner,

Hartridge,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Rembert, Reid, Smith of Butts,

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Brown of Harals<ln, Cagle, Clifton, Coop:"r, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Da\is of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dunwody, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Glover, Harris of Quitman,

Hogan,

Smith of Greene,

Holt2claw,

Sharpe,

Hmnph.reys,

Scrugg:s,

Jackson of Heard, Swain,

.Jones,

Tatum,

Kitchens,

Tarver,

Lark,

'Vells of ~1uion,

Lewis,

'Villiams,

Mann,

"'hatley,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vhite,

McClure,

'Vright,

Meeks,

Wylly,

Monroe,

'Vooten.

Morton,

R:~.iney,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Auder:>on, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Brown of Forsyth, Bush, Calvin, Cason, Dennard,

Dismuke, GarJner, Griffith, Hardeman, Hand, Hagan, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Cherokee,

Jackson of Oc.mee, Mitchell, Payne, Peek, Pope, Seay, Trammell, Turner, Mr. _Spe:~.ker.

Ayes 93. Nays 52.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed as amended, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit physicians or prescription clerks in drug establishments from pursuing their profession or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors or opiates, and for other purposes.

Upon motion, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved to reconsider the action of the House in ordering that the bill just passed be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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PPnding the motion to reconsider, the- hour of adjournment arrived. ,

Leave of absence was granted to the following mem-

bers, to-wit : Walker, Rembert, Everettt Sapp, Han-

cock, Martin, Tarver, Hand, Jackson of Heard, Meeks

and Mathews.



The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, July 17, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker pro tem., and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members

were present:

I

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of L-1larokee,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Berner,

Hogan,

BoifPuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Brown of Haralson, Humphries,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Burney,

Jennings,

Cagle,

Johnson,

Calvin,

Jones,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parham,
P~acock,
Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, RainPy, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur,

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Cli1ton,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Lane,

Rharpe,

Cooper,

Lark,

l'cruggs,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Stoke",

Crowder,

LPwis,

Striekland,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Swain,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch, Mason,

Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mann,

Traylor,

Devore,

MaxwPll,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dodson,

1\IcDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Dunwody,

McDaniel,

\Valker,

Edenfield,

J\latthew~ of Jefferson, Ware>,

Ethridge,

Matthews of Montg'ry, wells of l\'larion,

Fleming,

McAfee,

\Vells of Lee,

Gardner,

J\lcClnre,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Glo\er.

Meeks,

\Villiam~,

Goorlwin,

Meriwether,

\Vhatley,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

\Vheeler,

Hademan,

Mitchell,

\Vhtte,

Hall,

Mobley,

\VisJom,

Harr s of Catoosa, Monroe,

\Vrigh',

Harris of Qnitman, 1\lorton,

\Vylly,

Harris of \Vashington,Nash,

\Vooten,

Harrison,

Norman,

Young,

Hartridge,

Oattis,

llr. Sp ..aker.

Harper,

Odom,

Those absent were Mf'ssrs.-

Anderson, Bush, Cason, Coffey, Dennard, Everett, Faust,

Godard, Graves, Hand, Hancock, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, l\lattox,

1\Jo;;ely, Parker of \Vilkinson, Payne, Rembert, Tarver, Turner.

Mr. Laslie, of Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider the action of the House had on House Bill No. 259, to-wit :

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A bill to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks in a drug establishment from pursuing their profession or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxica.ting liquors or opiates, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved that the House reconsider its action on yesterday in ordering House Bill No. 259 to be immediately transmitted to the ~enate.

Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph, moved to table the motion to reconsider, which motton prevailed, and the motion to reconsider was lost.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations bas had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in the county of Fulton, and for other purposes.
And I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do pass.
R. H. LJ<;wis, Chairman. ,

The following message was received from the Senate, througb Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for a Board of Equalization of Real and Personal Property Subject to Taxation, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to cede to the

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United States of America exclusive jurisdiction over land in the city of Savannah to be conveyed by the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, as amended, to-wit :
A hill to be entitled an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church or public school house in the State of Georgia, excepting such churches or public school houses as are within an incorporated town or city in this State, and to prescribe a penalty for a violation of such act.

Upon motion, the following Senate resolution was taken up, read, and concurred in, to-wit:
A resolution to appoint a special joint committee in regard to pension laws.

Leave of absence was granted to Ron. Clark Howell, Speaker ; also to Mr. 'l'urner, of Floyd.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of

new matter, the following bills were introduced, read

the first time and referred, to-wit :



By Mr. Burge, of Bartow-
A bill to provide for the better assessment for taxation of estates less than fee simple.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend the act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air Line Railroad Com pany, approved December 26, 1886, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Huff, of BibbA resolution to pay Benj. J. Davis the sum of one

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hundred and sixty-six dollars for 332 copies of the public acts of 1890.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Boifenillet, of Bibb (by request)A bill amending section 1455 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Special Committee on Fence Law.

By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Flovilla, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Sharpe, of Carroll--
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the several acts incorporating the city of Carrollton.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Harris, of Catoosa-
A bill to define the duties of the Railroad Commission.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Clifton, of Chatham-
A bill to amend and repeal certain road laws of the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Roads and Bridges.
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By Mr. Hendrix, of Chattooga-
A bill to establish free schools in the town of Summerville.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Morton, of Clarke-
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the town of Athens and the various acts amendatory thereof, approved August 24, 1872, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Athens to grade, pave and otherwise improve the streets of said city, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Lake, of ClayA bill to amend section 4627 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Odom, of ColquittA bill to incorporate the town of Moultrie, in the
county of Colquitt.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. O'Neal, of Coffee-
A bill to make it a penal offence for any Judge or Justice, State, county or municipal officers, judicial or ministerial, to get drunk, and to provide penalty for same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.
By Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta-
A bill to make the State School Commissioner ex



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officio a member of the Board of 'frt1stees of the University of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Holbrook, of DeKalb-
A bill to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain, in DeKalb county, and to provide a new charter therefor, and ior other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Jones, of Dodge-
A bill to make the issuing of a Federal revenue license evidence that the person licens3d is a dea.ler in spirituous or malt liquors.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Wooten of Dougherty-
A bill to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Lane, of Early-
A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely, in Early county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to increase the powers of the Railroad Commission of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to amend the charter of th~ town of Swainsboro.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-
A bill to incorporate the Southern Fire Insurance Company of the State of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome, creating the office of City Recorder, and defining his powers and duties.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Br.yan, of Floyd-
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Floyd county.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Underwood, of Franklin-
A bill to incorporate the town of Martin in the county of Franklin.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulton county at twenty-five hundred dollars, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, approved December 26th, 1888.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Good win, of Fulton-
A bill to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban railroads, and to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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Also, a bill to ratify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under the general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved 27th of Septemb"r, 1890, and amendments thereto, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Railro:tds.

Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a new

charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February

28th, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof,

and for other purposes.



Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives to the Fulton County Confederate Veterans' Association for Monday evening, July 20th, for the purpose of a public meeting and addresses, which was read and agreed to.

By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Demorest in Habersham county.

Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Toccoa Banking Company in the city of Toccoa, Hctbersham county, Ga.

Referred to Committee ou Banks.

Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Demorest in Habers.ham county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Lewis, of Hancock-
A bill to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the

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grounds of said association and the approaches thereto.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill to amend the laws in relation to the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General AgriculLure.

Also, a bill to regulate the sale of farm, garden and grass seed, and to prohibit the sale of old or impure seed in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
Also, a bill to provide for the indexing of the acts and resolutions of the LegiAlature of Georgia, and to prodde compensation therefor, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Holtzclaw-
A bill to change the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the 'rhird Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.
Referred to Commitee on Military Affairs.

Also, a bill to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry, Ga., e~c.
Referred to Committee on Education.

Also, a bilf to prohibit, in this State, the holding of more than one county office by one person at any one time, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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By Mr. Mathews, of J~fferson-
A bill to prevent the trapping, netting, seining and shooting of fish at certain times and in certain waters of the State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Agriculture.

By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Meeks, of Johnson-
A bill to incorporate the town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act. requiring freeholders or their agents to return names of all tax-payers residing on their premises on April first of each year.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Norman, of LibertyA bill to prevent the teaching of books in the Pub-
lic Schools of the State which refer to the late war between the States as the war of the "Rebellion," etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Sapp of MitchellA bill to amend the charter of the town of Camilla,
Mitchell county, Ga., etc. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Mathews, of MontgomeryA resolution for the relief of John Pearson, of Tat-.
nall county. Referred to Committee on Finance.

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By l\fr. Burney, of Morgan-
A bill incorporating the Jefferson Street Bank, of Madison, Ga.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Pope, of Oglethorpe-
A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector, to define his duties, confer his powers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Cagle, of Pickens~\ bill to exempt household and kitchen furniture
and farm implements from taxation, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to amend an act approved Oct. 29, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication, by striking therefrom certain words.
:C:.eferred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By l\fr. Maxwell, of Talbot-
A bill to amend section 12 of the Common School Law of the State, so as to create county teachers.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Montgomery, of Taylor-
A bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of any intoxicating or malt liquors, or intoxicating bitters within one-fourth of a mile of any college or other institution of learning, in any incorporated city or town of the State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

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Also, a bill to tax all persons wandering about, having no fixed places of abode, and who live by trading on stock of ~ny kind or other property, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Jennings, of Terrell-
A. bill to amend the charter "of the city of Dawson, etc.
RP-ferred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to protect the water supply for the waterworks of the city of Dawson, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Parker, of Thomas-
A bill to prohibit fishing and hunting on the lands of others, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Agriculture.

AlsJ, a bill to prohibit seining, trapping or netting for fish in running streams or natural lakes in this State, etc. -
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Ivey, of Thomas-
A bill to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Boston.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Crowder, of Monroe-
A bill to authorize the State Librarian to purchase a type-writer for use in the State Library, and to employ, if necessary, a type-writer in said Library.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

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By Mr. Hall, of Warren-
A bill to incorporate the Warren County Fair Association, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Lumsden, of White-
A bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also a bill to extend the time for driving cattle across certain lines in White county to the first day of May, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.
Also, a bill to a11thorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to change the term of office of Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Dalton.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Meriwether, of Wilkes--
A bill to authorize the Governor to buy for the State of Georgia. 700 copies of the "Georgia Form Book," etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Traylor, of Troup-'A bill to prohibit Judges of County Courts from

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drawing complaints, declarations and pleas for suitors in said courts, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

The Committee on Temperance submit the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
Thecommittee have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :
Bill No. 540, a bill to regulate the granting of licenses to sell liquor in the county of Effingham, and direct me, as their Chairman, to report same back, with recommendation that it do pass.
Also, Bill544, which has for its object the sameas Bill 640, and request me to report same back, with recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the bill.
Respectfully submitted.. MAXWI~LL, Chairman.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Williams, of 1st District-
A bill to cede to the United States of America exclusive jurisdiction over land in the city of Savannah to be conveyed by the Savanna}). Volunteer Guards, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Lane, of the 16th District-
A bill to provide for a Board of Equalization of real and personal property subject to taxation, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

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By Mr. Nunnally, of 27th District-
A bill to incorporate the .Alcovy and .Northern Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroarls.
Also, a bill to incorporate the R1nk of Social Circle, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Perry, vVells of Lee, Johnson of Appling, Ingraham, Whatley, Wooten, Thornton, Hall, Tatum, Parker, Garland, Lumsden, R. H. Lewis, vVitzell, Kitchens, Nonnan, Crowder, Brown of Haralson, Harris of Washington, Harrison, Dicvore, Underwood, McClure, 'l'witty, Harris of Quitman, . Peacock, 'Vare, Ryals and Nash.
Leave of absence was also granted to all members who had not asked for same for to-morrow's session.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, July 18, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Bryan, of Floyd.

The roll was called -and the following members were present.

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa,

At:dnson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Baxter,

Heard,

l\fitcbell, ::\Iobley, :Monroe, Odom, O'Seal,

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Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch. Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Cutts, Davis uf Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith,

Hill of Cher0kee,

Parker of Thomas,

Hill of Meriwether, Parham,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Herrington,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

Rainey,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Humphreys,

Sears,

Huff,

Sibley,

Ivey,

Sinquefield,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Kemp,

Sharp,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Lane,

Stokes,

Lark,

Strickland,

Laslie,

Swain,

LeConte,

Traylor,

Martin,

Trammell,

Mason,

V.'ells of Marion,

Mann,

Whitfield,

Maxwell,

Williams

McDonald of Banks, Whatley,

McDonald of Sumter, 'Vheeler

McDaniel,

White,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wisdom

McAfee,

Wright

Merritt,

Wylly,

Meriwether,

Young,

Montgomery,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Berner, Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Devore,

Hancock,

Peacock,

Henderson,

Peep'es,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Jackson of Heard, Phillips,

Jennings,

Rembert,

Johnson,

Ryals,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kimbrough,

Seay,

L'lwis,

Smith of Greene,

Lumsden;

'fatum,

Mattox,

Tarver.

Mathews of Jefferson, Thornton,

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Dismuke,

McClure,

Thompson,

Everett,

Meeks,

Turner,

Godard,

Mosely,

Twitty,

Hardeman,

Morton,

Underwood,

Hall,

Nash,

Walker,

Hand,

Norman,

Ware,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Wells of Lee,

Harris of \Vashington, Parker of Wilkinson, Witzell,

Harrison,

Payne,

Wooten.

Mr Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By request, House Bill No. 184 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Banks have had under consider-
ation the following bills of the House, which I am instructed to report to the House, with recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to charter the Rome Savings and Trust Company.
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Commercial Bank of Macon.
An act to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.
An act to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, of Quitman, Georgia.
A bill entitled an act to incorporate the People's Savings Rmk and Trust Compan7, of Macon, Georgia.
A bill to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of H~rmony Grove, Georgia.

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A bill to incorporate the Bank of Southwest Georgia, at Cuthbert, Georgia.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the act incorporating the Citizens~ Banking Company of Thomasville, Georgia.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking Company, of Washington, Georgia.

An act to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company, of Madison, Georgia.

Also, the following Senate bill:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Jackson Savings and Banking Company, of Jackson, Georgia.

Respectfully submitted_

CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Albany to straighten that portion of Jackson street lying between Broad street and the alley running east and west between Jackson and Washington streets, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Acree, etc.

And I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass.
LEWIS, Chairman.

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l.Tpon motion, the regular order was dispensed with and the following bills read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3777 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill for the relief of Jesse D. Strange.

Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington, Georgia, Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the seminary buildings and grounds, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington, Georgia, Male Academy to turn over to the Bon.rd of Education of said town the Academy building and grounds, etc.

Also, a bill to create a Board of Police Commis sioners for the city of Rome, etc.

Also, a, bill to provide for the registration of all voters of the county of Jefferson.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a City Court of Macon.
Also, a bill to require common carriers over which freight may be shipped to furnish to the consignor, the consignee or their assigns, within thirty days a.fter demand, all necessary testimony to establish upon which connecting line or common carrier the loss or damage occurred, or in default to render said common carrier liable therefor, a~ if said loss or damage had been occasioned by said common carrier, etc.
Also, a bill to organize and incorporate the 4th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.

Also, a bill authorizing Mayor and Council of Albany to straighten certain streets in said city, etc.

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Also, a bill to repeal an act providing compensa-

tion of Commissioners of Ro:td!'l and Revenues of the

county of D;mgherty, and substituting in lieu thereof

a provision for the payment of a fixed annu:tl salaryt

etc.



Also, a bill to amend an act incorporatin\S the town of Acree, on the line of Dougherty and 'Vorth cotmties, etc.

Also, a bill increasing compensation of County Commissioners of Liberty county.

Also, a bill to repeal an act approved :\-larch 2, 1874, reducing the sheriff's bond for county of Liberty.

Also, a bill to provide a new charter for the town of East Point.

Also, a bill to establish a Registration Law for the county of Liberty.

Also, a bill chartering the Rome Savings and Trust Company.

A.lso, a bill to incorporate the Commercial Bank of Macon.
Also, a bill to amend section 4531 of the Code of 1882.
Als'), a bill to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.
Also a bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank of Quitman, Georgia.
Also, a bill to incorporat.e the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove.
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Also, A bill to inccrporate the Bnnk of Southwest
Gem~ia.

Also, a bill to mnend an Act incorpornting the Citizens' Bn11king and Trust Company of Thomasville, Georgia.

Also, a bill to change the apportionment of representatives in the Ge>neral Assembly, etc.

Also. a bill to incorporate the "\Vashington Loan and Banking Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison, Georgia.

Also, a bill to alter and amend the Registration Act for Lee county.

Also, a bill to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Carroll county to administer oaths, et.c.

Also, a bill to amend an Act entitled an Act to prescribe the method of granting licenses to sell spirituous liquors in Effingham county.

.Also, a bill to amend an Act, approved February 22, 1873, relating to establishment of Boarfl. of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dougherty .

.Also, a bill to appropriate money to pay the expense of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission, etc.

Also, a bill to authorize the payment of certain bills incurred for publishing the general presentments of the grand jury of Richmond county.

The following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the Jackson Savings and

Banking Company, etc.



The following Senate Bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Ellington, of 29th DistrictA bill to incorporate the R:mk of Thomson, etc. Ref~rred to Committee on Banks. By Mr. Nunnally, of 27th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Bank of Jug Tavern, etc. Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Todd, of 35th District-
A bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Level Creek church, in Gwinnett county, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.
By Mr. Bennett, of the 3d District-
A bill to amend an Act, requiring the registration of voters in Appling county by Tax-Receiver, etc.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

Also, a resolution to investigate the railroads of the State, and see which of them are in violation of their charters, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By unanimous const>nt, the following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to; the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requsite constiiutional majority-ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an Act, approved October 25, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn; to prevent the hunting, killing, trapping, snaring, or otherwise destroying them during certain seasons of the year, and for other purposes.

l\fr. Berner, of Monroe, was granted leave of absence from to-day's session.

The House then adjourned until Monday morning at Uo'dock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, July 20, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Atkim:on of Columbia, Harris of 'Vashington, (),Jom,

Bal<lwin,

Hartritlge,

O'Neal,

Baskin,

Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Baxter,

Hagan,

Payne,

Btnnctt,

Heard,

Peacock,

Boiieuilll't,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peek,

Branch,

Hill of ~Ienwether, Peeples,

Bro,lnax,

Hendrix,

Pear:'on,

Brown of Forsyth, Herrington,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Henderson,

Pope,

Bryan,

Hogan,

Hainey,

Burg-e. Briw.:on,

Holtzclaw, Holbrook,

Hcid, Hyals,

BnrnLy,

Holzendorf,-

Sapp of ~Iitchell,

Cagle,

Hulsey,

Seay,

Cal\ in, Campbell,

Humphreys, Huff,

Sears, Sibley,

ca~on,

Ivey,

Sinquefield,

Chapman, Chappell,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Butts, Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Decatur,

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Clifton,

Johnso;1,

Scru~~ga,

Clay,

Jones,

Stokes,

Cooper,

Kemp,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Kennon,

Swain,

Crawford,

Lane,

Tatum,

Cutts,

L'lrk,

'far,~er,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Thornton,

Dwis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Thompson,

Davis (If Lumpkin, Lumsd~n,

Traylor,

Dennard,

.Mattox,

Trammell,

Devore,

Martin,

Turner,

Dismuke,

:\lason,

Twitty,

Dodson,

:\1ann,

Underwood,

Dunwody,

:Maxwell,

'Valker,

Edenfield,

l\lcDonald of Banks, \Vare,

Ethridge,

)1cDonald of Sumter, Wells of :\Iarion,

Faust,

)lcDaniel,

Wells of Lee,

Fleming,

l\Iathews of 2\iontg'ry, Whitfi.eld,

Gardner,

l\IcAfee,

Witzell,

Gilbert,

2\IcClure,

W iII ia ms,

G-lover,

Merritt,

'Vhatley,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

'Vhe;eler,

Gra\'es,

:\Iitchell,

'Vhite,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

'Visdom,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Wright,

Hall,

l\Ionroe,

Wylly,

Hand,

X ash,

'Vooten,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Mr. Speaker.



Jennings,

Sharpe,

'hose absent were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Berner, Bush, Coffey, Craigo, Everett, Godard,

Harrison,

Morton,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ingraham,

Parham,

Kitchen8,

Perry,

Kimbr.._ngh,

Hem bert,

Lewis,

Hoherts,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

:Meeks,

Smith of Greene.

l\Iosely,

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
The J ot1rnal was then read and confirmed.

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By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority-ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prevent persons from trespassing upon the land of others by hunting, fishing or otherwise, in the county of Effingham.
Upon the call of counties for the introduction vf new matter the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to-wit :
By Mr. Sears, of \Vebster-
A bill to make the sheriffs and clerks of the several counties where county courts have been or may be established ex officio clerks and sheriffs of said county courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Cason, of \Yare-



A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads

and Revenue for \Yare county, pn~scribe their pow-

ers, etc.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to make it a misdemeanor for a mother to abandon or dispose of an infant child for the purpose of concealing its maternity, or for any person to assist in the s::une; to prescribe a penalty, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Baskin, of Pulaski-
A bill to prohibit and make it unlawful for any person within the limits of Pulaski county to solicit

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or take written or verb:tl od. ?rs for the s'tle or delivery of intoxica-ting liquors which ar0 to b:l d?livered or distributed in s.1id c::>unty, and to prodde a penalty for a violation of the s::une.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Jackson, of OconeeA bill to amend section 3153 of the CJ:ie of 1832, etc. Referred to Comnittee on General Jndichtry.

By Mr. White, of HartA bill to amend an act to in~)rp:>r.lte t.he t)Wil of
Bowersville, in the county of H:1rt, approved September 4, 1833.
Referred to Committee on C)rpon.tions.
By Mr. Young, of IrwinA bill to incorporate the McR1e, Ocilh and South-
western R:tilroJ.d Company. Referred to Committee on Ra.ilro1.ds.

By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-



A bill to amend an act to incorpor<lttJ the G Jorgh,

Carolina and Northern Railway C;:)lnp.my, etc.

Referred to Committee on R .tilroa.ds.

By Mr. Heard, of ElbertA bill to exempt from taxation for the ye:u suc-
ceeding the year in which the same W<tS made cotton while in tt.e hands of the producer.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By Mr. Sibley, of CobbA bill to regulate return of notes, bonds and stock
certificates for taxation. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks-
A bill to provide for the payment of the County Commissioners of Brooks county.
Refened to Committee on Special Judicia1-y.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-
A bill to appropriate the sum of four thousand dollars $-!,000) for the building of the Confederate Children's Industrial School for the whole South, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to authorize and require the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the records in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. 'Vhitfield, of Baldwin-
A bill to amend, revise and alter the several acts of the charter of the city of Milledgeville, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Hand, of Baker-
A resolution providing for the app:->intment of a joint committee to investigate and report to the Legislature how the proJeels of land s~.ri ph web ~en expended hitherto, and wh'1t is the present status of that fund.
The resolution was read and adopted, and ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By Mr. Jackson, of OconeeA. bill to require all notes tmd other evidences of

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indebted.n':lS3 held by citiz3:B of this State to be returned to the T<tX-R3ceivers of their respective counties, etc.
Referred to Cominittee on Finance.

Mr.Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following repor!;:
jJJr. Speaker:

The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the bill do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the ap~ pointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, etc.
Also, the following bill, with t.he recommendation that the bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to require every keeper

or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping

same.

JACKSON, of Heard,

Chairman.

Special Agricultural Committee submit the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The committee have had under consideration the following bills, to-wit:
Bill No. 595, entitled an act to prohibit hunting on unenclosed lands without permit from the owner, and direct me to report the same back, with recommendation that it do pass.
Also, Bill No. 513, an act to prohibit killing game and fishing during certain months in the year in

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Chattooga county, with recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted. MAXWELL, Chairman protem.

By request 200 copies of House Bill No. 362 were ordered printed for use of the House.

By request Honse Bill No. 696 was withdrawn from Committee on General Judiciary, and the same recommitted to Committee on Education.

House Bill No. 192 was taken up for a third rflading, and upon motion the same was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3777 of the Code of 1882.

Mr. Hand, of Baker, moved that House Bill No. 126, which was lost at the fall session, be reintroduced, which motion failed, to receive the requisite constitutional majority, and the motion was lost, to-wit :

A bill to fix and provide for compensation of Board of Education in the counties, etc.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

J,fr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to require all cotton

seed meal to be subjected to analysis and inspection

as a condition precedent to being offered for sale, and

to forbid the sale in this State of such cotton seed

meal, if it be shown by the official analysis that the

same contains less than. seven and one-half per

centum of ammonia; to prescribe a penalty for the

violation of the provisions of this act, and for other

purposes.

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The Senate has also passed, as amended, by therequisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an aet to amend an act entitled an act to charter the Talbotton and ,Testern Railroad, so as to extend westward to the Alabama line and ea~tward to the city of Macon, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also refused to concur in the following House resolution, to-wit:

A resolution to appoint a joint committee on the reapportionment of senatorial districts.

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite twothirds constitutional majority-::~.yes 37, nays 0, the following Senate bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend article 7, section 2, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, so as to authorize the General Assembly to levy a graduated income tax, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time =

Mr. Hogan, of Lincoln, offered a substitute in lieu

of the original, which substitute was lost.



Mr. \Vhitfield, of Baldwin, moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on General Agriculture, which motion prevailed, and the bill was so recommitted, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882.

By request, the following bill was made the special order for Thursday, July 30, 1891, immediately after the l'eading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit and make unlawful the sa.le, bar'" ter, gift or exchange ia the State of Georgia of spir_

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itnous, vinous, malt or intoxicating liquors, etc., in any quantity less than a quart, etc.

The following resolution, introduced by Mr. Ryals, -of C;1atham, was read and lost, to-wit :

A resolution, to request of the Senate a conference committee on the apportionment of the senatorial districts.

The following bill was r~ad the third time ; the report of the committed w~ts agr2ed to as amended, and the bill passed as amended by Lhe requisite constitutional majority--ayes SJ, nays 2, to-wit:

A bill to r.:-gulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this State.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to ; the proper leg..:l proofs were exhibited, and the bill pass~d by requisite constitutional majority-J,yes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to create a Boa.rd of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, and to prescribe their powers, etc., of Towns county.
The following bill was read the third ; the report Qf the committee was agrded to ; proper lega.\ proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majorityayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
.4.. bill to amend the charter of the Coast Line Rail road Company.
The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to; the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority-ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the City and Suburban Railway of Savannah.

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The following bill waS' read the third time; thereport of the committee waS' agreed to; the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority-ayes 90, nays 0, to wit ~

A bill to require and provide for the registration of the legal voters of Montgomery county, etc.

The following bill was read the third time; the report of the committee was agreed to ; the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requsite constitutionalmajodty-::1yes 93, nays 0~ towit:
A bill to fix and provide for the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of Newton, etc.

The following bills were taken up for a third reading, and upon motion, were tabled, to-wit:

House Bill No. 356, a bill to fix the compensation of Ordinaries for attending to county business.

Also, House Bill No. 351, a bill to prescribe the method of granting charters for Fire Insurance Companies in this State, etc.

Also, House Bill No. 348, a bill to prescribe the method of granting charterEf for B:1nking Companies.

The following 'bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Brown, of Haralson, called "for the ayes and nays, which call was-sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

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'l'hose voting yes were Messrs -

Atkinson of Columbia, Henderson,

O'Xe::tl,

Baldwin,

Hogan,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Holbrook,

P.trham,

Baskin, Bennett,

Hnbey, Humphreys,

Payne, Peaco~k,

Boifenillct,

Iwy,

Peek,

Branch,

Jackson of Hear.!, Pear,o:J,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee, Phillip~,

Brown of Forsyth, Jennings,

Pope,

Bryan,

Johnson,

Heid,

Burge,

Kennon,

Ryals,

Burney,

Lane,

t:'app of :\Iitchell,

Campbell,

Lark,

~eay}

Chapman,

Las lie,

Sears,

Cooper,

LeConte,

Sibley,

Crowier,

Mattox,

Sinquefic>ll,

Dennard,

Martin,

Smith of Butts,

Devore,

)[a,;on,

Smith of Decatur,

Dodson,

Mann,

Rharpe,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Ethridge,

McDonalrl of Sumter, Twitty,

:Faust,

McDaniel,

'Yare,

G!o\er,

1\lathews of Montg'ry, Wells of :\!arion,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Meriwether,

\VilliamR,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Hall,

Mitchell,

\Vheelc>r,

Hand,

Mobley,

\Vislom,

Harris of Quitm:m, Nash,

Wylly,

Heard,

Oattis,

\Vooten.

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Chappell, Clay, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Harris of Catoosa,

Harper, Hendrix, Holzendorf, Jones, KPmp, McAfee, R:liney, Scruggs, Stokes,

~trick1 and,
Swain, Tatum, Thornton, Trammell, Unuerwood, \Veils of Lee, White.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

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Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter, Berner, Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Cutts, Dismuke, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Godard,

Harris of 'Vasbington, :M:ourol.',

Harri~on,

~:lorton,

Hartridge,

Norman,

Hagan,

Parker of 'Vilkinon,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Hill of Cherokee,

Perry,

Herrington,

Hem bert,

l:loltz~law,

Robe:t",

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Ingraham,

Hmitb of Greene,

Kitchens,

Tarver,

Kimbrough,

Thompson,

Lewis,

'Valker,

Lumsden,

'Vitzell,

l\bt,ews of Jefferson, Wright,

l\IeClure,

Young,

Meeks,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 95. Nays 26.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed as amended, to-wit:

A bill to require proprietors and keepers of public gins to keep records of their work, to provide penalties for violations of the same, etc.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 681, being a bill entitled an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28th, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, which the committee reports back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
JOHN B. GooDWIN, Acting Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on General Agriculture has had
under consideration the following bills, which they

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instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

An act to prohibit the driving of domestic anim<tls out of their usual range belonging to another without his consent, and to provide a penalty fo:r: the same, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide that all garden, field or grass seed sold in this State shall have branded or printed on the .sacks or packages in which sold, the year in which said S3ed were grown, to provide a penalty for the violation of same, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contest, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in the courts of this State, and for other purposes.
TWITTY, Chairman.

By request, House Bill No. 360 was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary.
The following bill was read the th~rd time, and the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
I>ending the consideration of the bill, the hour for adjournment arrived, to-wit:
A bill to require aH railroad companies in the State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for white a,nd black passengers, and to require them to ride on separate cars, and for other purposes.
Leave of absence was granted to the following member~::~, to-wit : Messrs Craigo, Atkinson of Coweta Dismuke of Spalding.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, July 21, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harris of \Vashingt'n, Norman,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Oattis,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Odom,

Baldwin,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Parker of "\Vilkinson,

Baxter,

Heard,

Parham,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Payne,

B.~rner,

Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Branch,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Perry,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzelaw,

Phillips,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Burney,

Huff,

Roberts,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Campbell,

.Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Cason,

.Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Sears,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Craigo,

Kitehens,

Smith of Greent>,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Crawford,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Cutts,

Lark,

Stokes.

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Strickland,'

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden, 12

Tatum,

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Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Mattox,

Tarver,

l\far:in,

Thornton,

Mason,

Thompson

Mann,

Traylor,

Maxwdl,

Trammell,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

McDaniel,

Underwoorl,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Valker,

Mathews of Montg'y, 'Vare,

McAfee,

Wells of :\farion

McCltue, ,'

Wells of Lee,

:Merritt,

Whitfield,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Meriwether,

Williams,

l\bntgomery,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

'Vheeler,

Mobley,

White,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Morton,

Wooten,

Nash,

Mr. Spellker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Lewis,

Wright,

Young.

Mr. Davis, of Lumpkin, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Hand, of Baker, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No.l26, to-wit:

A bill to provide compensation to County Boards of Education, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Atkinson, of Columbia, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signature of the Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :

An act to require all cotton seed meal to be sub-

jected to analysis and inspection as a condition prec-

edent to being offered for sale, and to forbid the saJe

in this State, of such cotton seed meal, if the analysis

shows less than seven and one-half per centum of

ammonia ; and to prescribe a penalty for the viola-

tion of this act.

J. M. ATKINSO~,

Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment.,

Mr. Hand, of Baker, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the Honse, had on House Bill No. 126, a bill to provide compensation for County Boards of Education, which motion prevailed, and the action of the House was reconsidered.
The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit:
A bill to require railroad companies to furnish equal accommodation for white and black passengers, and to require them to ride on separate cars, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent further amendments were allowed to be sent to the Clerk's desk for consideration.
Upon motion, the bill and amendments were recommitted to Committee on Railroads.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:
.Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to provide a system of registration for the county of Echols, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3910(d) of the present Code of Georgia embodying section 1 of the act approved December 16th, 1878, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Tallapoosa Street Railway Company, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to declare all obligations to pay attorney's fees in addition to the interest specified therein upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness void and of no effect, and to prohibit the collection of the same and for other purposes.
House Bills Nos. 348 and 351 were taken fro~n the table, and recommitted to Special Committee on Charters.

Mr. Hand, of Baker, moved that House Bill No. 126, which was lost at fall session, be reintroduced, which motion was lost, to-wit:

A bill to provide compensation for County Boards of Education.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken from the table, and the same read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3777 of the Code of 1882.

By unanimous consent the following bill was taken

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from the table, and the same read the third time, and

,)

the report of the committee was agreed to. Upon the

passage of the bill, the ayes were 76, nays 15. Not

recehring the requisite constitutional majority, the

bill was lost, to-wit :

A bill to fix the compens~tion of Ordinaries for attending to county business.

Mr. Hill, the Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
'l'he General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to provide additional penalty for the violation of law by the venders of intoxicating liquors.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Eiucation, submitted the follmving report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the bals do pass, to-wit :

A bill to pay members of the Board of Education of Campbell county two dollars par day each, etc.

Also, a bill to establish a system of public schools in the town of Boston.
Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :

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A bill to require payment of a license for baseball games.

Also, a bill to amend section 4975 of the Code of 1882.

Also, the following resolution, with recommendation that it do not pass as amended, to-wit :

'ro appropriate the $25,0)0 heretofore appropriated to the military encampment fur 1892 to the common school fund.
JACKSON, OF HEARD, Chairman.

l\Ir. Huff, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill which they instruct me to rflport back, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide compensation for taking agricultural statistics by the receivers of tax returns ft>r the year 1890.
Also, a bill to amend section 1864 of the Code of 1882, by fixing the fees of physicians for expert testimony before Commissioners of Lunacy.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr Huff, Chairman of Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Finance Committee have had under consideration the following joint resolution which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

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A resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell and the firm of Harris & Freeman, of Gordon county, Georgia.
A.lso, a resolution accepting the money appropriated, and the trust imposed by Act of Congress, approved August 5th, 1861.

Also, a resolution appropriating twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying the services of an agent to collect certain money under the provisions of an act therein described.
Respectfully submitted. W.l\. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Finance have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians, and for placing the same in the hall of the House of Representatives.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee on Coun-
ties and County Matters, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that they do pass :
House bill No. 5~, to amend the act creating the

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Board of County Commissioners of Bartow county by substitute.

Also, House Bill No. 597, to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan.

Also, House Bill No. 620, to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of White.

Also, House Bill No. 648, to provide a registration law for the count.y of Talbot.

Also, House Bill No. 711, to incorporate the Warren County Fair Association and confer police power on the same.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

By request, House Bill No. 628 was recommitted to Committee on General Agriculture.

House Bill No. 374, relating to road duty in this State, was recommitted to Committee on General Agriculture.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 113, nays 3, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the buying or selling of farm products, sugar, coffee, cotton, salt and meat for future delivery, and to prescribe a penalty for violation of same.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constituthmal majority, ayes 91, nays 0, towit:

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.A bill to amend an act entitled an act to require the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bibb county to have prepared a general index and abstracts of all the records of his office, etc.
Mr. Atkinson, of Columbia, Chairman pro tem. of the CommittPe on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and President of the Senate and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit :
An act to require all cotton seed meal to be subjected to analysis and inspection, to fix the maximum per cent. of ammonia which shall be necessary to authorize the sale thereof, and for other purposes.
J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman protem.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and by request the bill was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill fixing the time for holding Floyd Superior Court.

ThP- following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in the county of Habersham, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal

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proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, towit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within one mile of Clark's University, in Fulton county.

Senate Bill No. 39 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

House Bill No. 563 was, by request, recommitted to CJmmittee on Banks.

House Bill No. 419 was recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.
, The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to wit:
A bill to fix and provide for the compensation of the members of the County Board of Education for the county of Newton, etc.
By request, House Bill No. 483 was allowed to be withdrawn, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Covington, etc.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend the act of October :25, 1889, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.

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187

House Bill No. 427 was, upon motion, tabled.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit =
A bill to repeal an act, approved December 18,1884, so far as the same applies to the county of Baldwin, and to further provide for and require all voters of said Baldwin county to register, and for other purposes.

By request. House Bill ~o. 451 was withdrawn from General Judiciary Committee and recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitLttional majority, ayes 109, nays 0, to-wit=

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Hawkinsville, in the county of Pulaski.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 108, nays 0, to-wit=
A bill to amend an act, approved October 24, 1887, for the protection of game and birds in Troup county, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the re.: port of the committee was. agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the town of D3xter, in the county of Laurens, etc.
House Bill No. 446 was, by reqnest, tabled.
The Speaker announced the following committee on part of House to consolidate and equalize the pension laws of the State, both as to disabled soldiers and widows of soldiers, to-wit: Messrs. Berner, Phillips, Hardeman, Huff, Maxwell, Cutts and Sharp.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the conimittee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
.A bill to authorize the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway Company to build a side track from its main track in or Itear North Rome to the Rome brickyard, etc.
The following bill was read -the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the .1equisite constitutional majority, ayes 124~ nays I, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the keeping of a record in each county in this State of the wild lands lying and being therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State.

The following bill was read the third time. Upon agreeing to the report of the com:nittee and. p:1ssage of the bill the previous question was called, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

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189

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were 1\fessrs.-

Anderson,

Hancock,

Norman,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Oatti8,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Otlom,

Baskin,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Baxter,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Bennett,

Hulsey,

Peeples,

Boifeuillet,

Huff,

Pearson,

Branch,

Ingraham,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

lvey,

Pope,

Bryan,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Burge,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Brinson,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Burney,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Calvin,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

~harpe,

Cutts,

Lark,

Thompson,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Turner,

Edenfield,

Lumsden,

Twitty,

Ethridge,

Matwx,

(J nderwool.

Fleming,

Mason,

'Valker,

Gilbert,

Maxwell,

'Vare,

Glover,

McDonald of Sumter, 'Veils of Marion,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee

Graves,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Griffith,

Merritt,

'Villiams,

Hall,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Hand,

Meriwether,

"White,

Harper,

Morton,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett Berner, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Craigo,

Hardeman, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hogan, Holbrook, Jackson of Heard, Kitchens,

O'Neal, Parham, Payne, Peek, Rain>y, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell Seay, Sears,

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Crowder, Crawford, Davb of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Faust, Gardner, Godard,

Vme,

Scruggs,

L:tslie,

Stoke,;,

Mtrtin,

i:itrickhtnd

::\Iann,

Swain,

::\IcDonald of Banks, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McClure,

Witzell,

Montgomery,

Wbeder,

Mitchell,

'Vis,Jom

Mobley,

Wylly.

Monroe,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Holzendorf,

Sibley,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Tarver,

Coffey,

Lewis,

Traylor,

Dismuke,

Mosely,

Wright,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Young,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson, Mr. Speaker.

Holtzdaw,

Perry,

Ayes 87. Nays 68.

The Speaker voted yes, which gave the requisite constitutional majority.

The bill passed, to-wit: A bill to declare dogs property in Georgia.

Leave of absence was granted the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Wright and Humphreys.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
\Vednesday, July 22, 1891.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

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191

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harrison,

Oriom,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Parker oi Thomas,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinsoa,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Parham,

Baskin,

Heard,

Payne,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether, Peek,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Pearson,

Branch,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Burge,

Huff,.

Reid,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Burney,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Cagl(l,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Seay,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sears,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sibley,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Butt~,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Smith 0f Deeatur,

Cooper

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Craigo,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Lark,

Scrnjlgs,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Martin,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mason,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Everett,

MeDaniel,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Faust,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Ware,

Fleming,

licAfee,

Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

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Gilbert,

Merritt,

Glo\er,

~Iee:;:s,

Goodwin,

:Meriwether,

Godar<i,

Montgomery,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Griffith,

l\lobley,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Hall,

Monroe,

Hand,

Morton,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Harris of Quitman, Xorman,

Harris of \Vashiugcon, Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bush, Coffey,

Holtzclaw, Humphreys,

Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, Whatley, wheeler, White, \Visdom, Wylly, Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.
Wright.

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approvetl.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Roberts, of Douglas, gave notice that at the. proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 356, to-wit:
A bill to compensate Ordinaries for attending to county business.

Mr. Read, of Putnam, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House had ort House Bill No. 464, to-wit :

A bill to declare dogs property in this State.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Roberts, of Douglas, moved that the House reconsider its action on House Bill No. 356, to-wit :

A bill to compensate Ordinaries for attending to county business.

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193

Which motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Mr. Read, of Putnam, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday, had on House Bill NO 464, to-wit:

A bill to declare dogs property in this State.

Upon the motion to reconsider, Mr. Reid called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Upon the motion, the ayes and nays were called, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote \Vas. as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Barrett,

Berner,

Brown of Haralson,

Burge,

'

BurnPy,

Campbell,

Chapman,

Chappell,

Clifton,

Clay,

Cooper,

Cutts,

Davis of Bulloch,

Dennard,

Dodson,

Dunwody,

Edenfield,

Everett,

Faust,

Gardner,

Glover,

Goodwin,

Godard,

Graves,

13

Henderson,

Parham,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Holzendorf,

Peek,

Ingraham,

Pearson,

Jackson of Heard, Rainey,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Johnson,

Reid,

Kemp,

Roberts,

Kennon,

Sapp of Chattahoochee;.

Kimbrough,

Seay,

Lane,

Searo,

Laslie,

Sinquefield,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,.

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Martin,

Scruggs,

Mason,

Stokes,

Mann,

Strickland,

Maxwell,

Swain,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Tarver,

Mathe~ of Jefferson, Thornton,

Meeks,

Thompson,

Meriwether,

Traylor,

Montgomery,

Trammell,

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Hardeman,

Mitchell,

Turner,

Harris of Quitman, Mobley,

Twitty,

Harris of 'Vashington, Monroe,

Underwood,

Hancock,

Nash,

Walker,

Heard,

Norman,

Wells of Marion,

Hill of Cherokee, Oattis,

'Vhite,

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Wisdom,

Hendrix,

O'Neal,

Young.

Herrington,

ParkE:r of Wilkinson,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Griffith,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Payne,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hand,

Peeples,

Baskin,

Harris of Catoosa, Perry,

Baxter,

Harrison,

Phillips,

Bennett,

Harper,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Boifeuillet,

Hulsey,

Sibley,

Branch,

Huff,

Smith of Butts,

Brown of Forsyth, Ivey,

Sharpe,

Bryan,

Jennings,

'Vare,

Brinson,

Jones,

wells of Lee,

Cagle,

Lark,

Whitfield,

Calvin,

Lumsden,

Witzell,

Craigo,

Mattox,

Williams,

Davis of Burke,

McDonald of Banks, Whatley,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mathew5 of Montg'y, Wheeler,

Devore,

McAfee,

Wylly,

Ethridge,

McClure,

Wooten.

:Fleming,

Merritt,

Gilbert,

Morton,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Brodnax, Bush, Cason, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford,

Dismuke, Hartridge, Hagan, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Humphreys, Kitchens,

Mosely, Pope, Ryals, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

.Ayes 98. Nays 58.

So the motion prevailed and the bill was reconsidered.

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Under a suspension of the rules the bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary; also, House Bill No. 362 relating to the samP- subject.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
Tbe Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills, to-wit :

Senate Bill No. 128, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Thomson and Lincolnton Railroad, to grant certain power!'!, rights and privileges- to said corporation, and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, the follO\~ing House bill:
A bill to abolish the county court of Tatnall county.
I
In the matter of resolution by Mr. Warren of the 18th District, for the appointment of a committee to investigate freight and passenger charges of the rail roads of the State, the committee on the part of the Senate are Messrs. Warren of the 18th, Terrell of the 36th, Gill of the lOth.

Committee on Temperance submit the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The committee have had under consideration the following bills and direct me as their Chairman to report same back, with recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

Bill No. 625, entitled an act to authorize the Ordinary of Banks county to order an election for " Prohibition '' or "No Prohibition'' in 465th militia district (Anderson's), Banks county.

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Also, Sennte Bill No. 112, entitled an act to pro-

hibit manufacture and S).le of spirituous liquors

within four miles of Level Creek church in Gwinnett

county.

MAXWELL, Chairman.

The committee have also had under consideration Bill No. 602, and recommend that the same do pass, as amended.

Also, Bill No. 679, entitled an act to make it penal for judges, justices of State, county or municipal to get drunk, and recommend the same do pass by substitute.

Also, Bill N o.706, an act to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicants within one-fourth of a mile of any college or other institution of learning in any incorporated city or town in the State, and recommend the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. MAXWELL, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had nuder consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend the law for the protection of osyters in certain particulars, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the time for driving cattle across certain lines in White county to the first day of May, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, with the :recommendation that it do not pass :

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A bill to require the payment of license for baseball grounds, and for other purposes.
Aloo, the follm~ing bill, with the request that the author be allowed to withdraw the same :

,A bill to be entitled an act to exempt from taxation for the year succeeding the year in which the s:1me wa.s made cotton while in the hands of the pro::luJer.
Respectfully submitted. J. N. TwiTTY, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Com!!littee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

}tfr. SpP-aker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Spe~ker of the Hous3 and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :

An act to declare all obligations to pay attorney's fees, in addition to the interest specified therein upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness void, and to prohibit the collection vf the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

By request the following bill WJS withdrawn, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the manufacuture and sale of any intoxicating or malt liquors within one-fourth of a mile of any college or other institution of lert.rning in any incorporated city or town of this State.

The hour fixed for the special order having arrived, the following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to make penal the non-compliance of laborers or others with their contracts, where advances

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have been made them on their false promises to pay for the same in labor or other service.

The report of the committee was agreed to. Upon motion, the House reconsidered its action in agreeing to the report of the committee.
t
Mr. Seay, of Floyd, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

'rhe report of the committee was then agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Harper, of Carroll, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yPs were Messrs.-

An:Jerson,

Hill of Cherokee,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hendrix,

Baldwin,

Hender.,;on,

Barrett,

Hogan,

Baskin,

Holbrook,

Berner,

Hulsey,

Branch,

Huff,

Brodnax,

Ingraham,

Burge,

Ivey,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Coop!.'r,

Johnson,

Crowder,

Jones,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Da,is of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

Davis of Lumpkin, I.ewis,

Dennard,

LeConte,

Dunwody,

Lumsden,

Edl'nfield,

Mattox,

E\erett,

Mann,

Ethridge,

Maxwell,

Norman, Oattis, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitcheil, !Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Tarver, Thornton,

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199

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Gardner,

M~D.miel,

Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Glover,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Merritt,

Witzel!,

Graves,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Wylly,

Hand, .

Mobley,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Young.

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Heard,

Nash,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkin11on of Coweta, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Clay, Craigo, Crawford, Devore, Dodson, Fleming, Goodwin, Hardeman, . Harris of Catoosa,

Harrison,

Peeples,

Harper,

Pearson,

Hancock,

Rainey,

Hill of Meriwether, Rembert,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Kemp,

Seay,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Laiie,

Swain,

?tlartin,

Tatum,

Mason,

Thompson,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Twitty,

?tlcAfee,

Underwood,

1\lmtgomery,

\Valker,

Parker of Thomas, \Yare,

Parham,

Williams,

Payne,

wheeler,

Pt>acock,

White.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Bennett, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey,

Dismuke, Hartridge, Hagan, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Humphreys,

Lark, Odom, Traylor, Wright, Mr. ::lpeaker.

Excused-
Morton.
Ayes 103. Nays 54.

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Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to make penal the non-compliance of laborers with their contracts, where advances have been made them on their false promises to pay for the same in labor or other service.

Upon motion, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Upon motion, Senate Bill No. 64, a bill for the protection of landlords, etc., was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the ~pecial Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following named bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

House Bill No. 542, a bill to establish a city court in Hall county.

Also, House Bill No. 638, a bill to amenil an act approved December ~Oth, 1890, to provide for the registration of the legal voters of Laurens county, and for other purposes.

The committee also recommend that the following named bills do pass, as amended, to-wit:

House Bill No. 589, a bill to locate the office of TaxCollector of Laurens county.

Also, House Bill No. 515, a bill to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga County.
Respectfully submitted. RoB'T WHITI!'IELD, Chairman.

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201

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Temperance have ha.d under

consideration House Bill No. 602, which makes it a misdemeanor for a railroad company or express agent to carry or deliver any vinous, malt or spirituous liquors or any intoxicating bitters into a prohibition county; and also Bill No. 721, which makes drunkenness a crime to be punished by fine or imprisonment. I, the undersigned member of the committee, beg leave to submit the following minority report:

Having carefully considered the above bills, I am satisfied that they will abridge the righti! and

privileges of citizens. I do not believe that it is right or good policy to legislate upon such extreme

measures. So far as the transporting of the above mimed com-
modities is concerned, it is the legitimate work of these companies, and to interfere with it is to interfere with the natural right of man to earn a competency in a perfectly honest profession. 'fo abridge the right of these in this way will set a precedence

which will lead to interference with others. For these and other reasons, I recommend that the

bills do not pass: Respectfully submitted.

s. L. CRAWFORD.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the fo.llowing report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report, as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following act, to-wit :
.A.n act to declare all obligations to pay attorney's fees, in addition to the interest specified therein upon

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any note or other evidence of indebtedness void, and to prohibit the collection of the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to incor-

porate the Toccoa Banking Company, of Toccoa

Georgia.

'

Also, that the following do pass, as amended :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the J efeison Banking Company, of Jefferson, Jackson coun. ty, Georgia.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Tr1,1st Company.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Demorest, in the county of Habersham.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Jefferson Street Bank of Madison, Georgia.

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203

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Boston.

Also, the following bills of the Senate, which they recommend do pass :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Thomson

Also, the following do pass, as amended :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Social Circle.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Jug Tavern.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 7191 of the Code, etc.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the "\Vashington and Elberton Railroad.

Also, the following bills, as amended :

A bill to be entitled an act to compel all railroad companies, etc., to expose in their depots the names of their President and other principal officers.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlanta, Southern and Western Railroad.

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A resolution to authorize and empower the Govrnor to furnish legal counsel to the Railroad Commission of Georgia.

Also, the following Senate bills :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the ~-Hlanta and Edgewood Street Railroad Company.

A bill to be entitled an act to require the Railroad Commission to fix rate of storage to be charged by railroad companies.

Also, that the following House bill do not pass :

A bill to be entitled an act to require all railroad companies running passenger trains in this State to stop all passenger trains at stations, crossings, etc., where they usually stop.
Respectfully submitted. HARTRIDGE, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following resolutions were read the second time, to-wit :

A resolution accepting moneys appropriated, and the trust imposed by Act of Congress, approved August 5, 1861.

Also, a resolution appropriating twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, etc., which resolutions were, upon motion, made the special order for to-morrow morning, the 23d inst., immediately after the reading of the Journal.
Also, the following House bill was included in the special order, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate money to pay the expense of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission.

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205

Upon the call of the roll for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Burge, of Bartow-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend section 1409(a) of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciacy.

By Mr. Baxter, of Bibb-
A bill to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association of Macon, Georgia.

By l\fr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to require the County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and Ordinaries in counties where there are no County Commissioners, to keep a register of the public roads, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved December 29, 1888, to amend ~ction 671 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the House and Senate for the session of 1891.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Mason, of Campbell-
A bill to make it unlawful to erect or maintain wire fences within certain distances of churches and school houses, not in incorporated towns or cities of the State, and to prescribe penalty, etc..
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary..

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Leave of absence was granted to the fol1owing members, to-wit: McDonald of Sumter, Odom and Sears of Webster, and Mathews of Montgomery.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, July 23, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harris of Washington,Norman,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Oattis,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Parker of ThomJ.S,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Baskin,

Ham:ock,

Parham,

Baxter,

Heard,

Payne,

Bennett,

Hill of Uherokee, Peacock,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether, Peek,

Botfeuillet,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Branch,

Herrington,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Bryan.,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Bulb-.e,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Reid,

Burney,

Huff,

Roberts,

Cagle,

lngraham,

Ryals,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Cason,

Jackson of Ocom~e, Seay,

Chapman,

Jenning>~,

Sears,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Coffey,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

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207

Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Da,is of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, EJenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harr:s of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

Rharpe,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Lark,

Stukes,

Laslie,

Strickland,

L?wis,

Swain,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Martin,

Thompson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Mann,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Turner,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

McDaniel,

\Valker,

Matthews of Jefferson,\Vare,

Matthews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Witzel!,

Meeks,

Williams,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Montgomery,

Wheeler,

Mitchell,

White,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Monroe,

Wooten,

Morton,

Young,

Nash,

Mr. Sp~aker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bush, Humphries,

Odom,

Wright.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The special order fixed for to-day was then taken up.
The following resolution was then read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and

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the resolution passed by the requisite constitutional
majority, ayes 130, nays o, to-wit :

A:resolution accepting the moneys appropriated and the trust imposed by Act of Congress, approved A.ugust 5, 1861, and for other purposes.

'rhe following rel'lolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit :

A resolution tJo appropriate twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, and for other purposes.

As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, in the Chair.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution to appropriate the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, etc.~ which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.

The bill was then read the third time. The report of the committee was then agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the resolution it was necessary that the vote should be taken by an aye and nay vote.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.--

Anderson,

Hill of Cherokee,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Thomas,

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Atkinson of Coweta, Hendrix,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Baldwin,

Henderson,

Parham,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Payne,

Benn~tt,

Holtzclaw,

Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Branch,

Holzendorf,

Peeple3,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Huff,

Perry,

Brown of Haralson, Ingraham,

Phillips,

Bryan,

I vey,

Pqpe,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Rainey,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Reid,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Roberts,

Chapman,

Jones,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Clay,

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cooper,

Kicchens,

Seay,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Crawford,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Cutts,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

Smith of Greene,

Dennard,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

De\'Ore,

Lumsden,

Scrugg,

Dodson,

Mattox,

Stokes,

Dunwody,

1\Iartin,

Strickland,

Edenfield,

1\fason,

Swain,

Everett,

Mann,

Tatum,

Ethridge,

Maxwell,

Tarver,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks, Thompson,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, Tl'llylor,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Glover,

Mathews of Montg'y, Twitty,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Underwood,

Godard,

McClure,

\Valker,

Graves,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

Griffith,

Meeks,

Wells of Lee,

Hardeman,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Hall,

Montgomery,

Witzell,

Hand,

Mitchell,

Williams,

Harris of C.ttoosa, Mobley,

Whatley,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Wheeler,

Harris of ,,ashington, Monroe,

White,

Harrison,

Morton,

Wisdom,

Harper, 14

Nash, .

Wylly,

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lianroek, Heard,

0: ttis, \Vootcn,

Yunng.

Those not voting were Mt:lssrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Bernt-r,
Burge,~
Brinson, Bush, Cason, Clifton,

Coffey, Cro~vder, DaviR of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Hartridge, Hagan, Herrington, Hulllphr<Jys,

Ayes 153. Nays 0.

Norman, Otlom, Sears, Thornton, \\'are, \Vright, l\Ir. l'peaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, as amended, to-wit :

A resolution appropriating the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, etc.

The next special order was taken up, to-wit :
A bill to appropriate money to pay expenses of the 'Vestern & Atlantic Railroad Commission.

As the same provided for an appropriation the House resolved itself into a Committee of the W"hole House, Mr. Ryals, of Chatham, in the Chair.

Mr. Ryals, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a bill to appropriate money io pay expenses of the Western & Atlantic Railroad Commission which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
The bill was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, ::1s amended.

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211

Upon the passage of the bill it was necessu.ry that the vote Rhould be taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

_\ nderson,

Hancock,

O'Xeal,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Parker of Thoma8,

B~ldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Wilkin~on,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether, Parham,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Peek,

Branch,

Holtze'aw,

Peeples,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzondorf,

Perry,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Pope,

Bryan,

Huff,

Rainey,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Cagle,

Ivey,

Reid,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Campbell,

Jenning!',

Ryals,

Chapman,

.Tones,

Sapp of Chattahoof'hee,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Seay,

Clay,

Kitchens,

i'ibley,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Sinqnefielrl,

Craigo,

Lane,

Smith of But!s,

Cutts,

Lark,

Smith of Delatnr,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Davis of Bulloch, Lewis,

8harpe,

Davis of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Scruggs,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Devore,

Mattox,

Strickland,

Dodson,

Martin,

Tatum,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Tarver,

Edenfield,

:Mann,

Thompson,

Everett,

l\Iaxwell,

Traylor,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Fleming,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Gardner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Glover,

McAfee,

Wells of Marion,

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Goodwin,

McClure,

Godard,

Merritt,

Graves,

Meeks,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Hand,

Mobley,

Harri~ of Catoosa, Mosely,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

Harris of Washington, Morton,

Harrison,

Nash,

Harper,

Oattis,

"rells of Lee,
Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, Whatley, "'heeler, white,
'Visdom, Wylly, 'Yooten, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Berner, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Coffey, Crowler, Crawford,

Dismuke, Hartridge, Hagan, Herrington, Humphreys, Jackson of Heard, Johnson, Norman, Odom,

Phillips, Sears, Swain, Thornton, "\\'are, Wright, ~Ir. Speaker.

Excused-

Atkinson of Coweta.

HaYing received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to appropriate money to pay the expenses of
the 'yestern & Atlantic Railroad Commission, and
for other purpos.
By request, the resolutions just passed, and the atr>Ve bill, were ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By unanimous consent. the following House bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to abolish the County Court of Tatnall county.

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213

The Committee on Temperance submit the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to r~port back, with the recommendation that they do pass by substitute, to-wit:
A bill entitled an act to make drunkenness a crime.
Also, a bill entitled an act to amend local option law approved September lSt.h, 1885, so as to establish dispensaries in counties becoming dry.
The committee have under consideration also the following bill, to-wit :
A bill entitled an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within five miles of the county lines of dry counties, and instruct me to report same back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
MAxWELL, Chairman.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special J ndiciary Committee, submits the followiJ;!g report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had. under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

House Bill X o. 386, a bill to fix and regulate the liabilities of all officers, agents, employers or other persons doing business for an insolvent corporation in this State.

Also, House Bill No. 447, a bill to provide for the importance of keeping in office a competent incumbent of the offices of Secretary of State, Attorney-

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General, State Treasurer, Comptroller-General and Commissioner of Agriculture.

Also, House Bill No. 596, a bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882.

Also House Bill No. 659, a bill t.o provide for the street improvement of the city of Athens.

Also, House Bill No. 663, a bill to amend th(~ charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.

The committee also recommend that House Bill No. 83 be withdrawn by the author's request, and that leave of the House be granted for that purpose.

The committee have also had under consideration the following named bill, which thPy recommend do not pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 392, a bill to protect litigants against excessive fees, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations, submitted the followi~g report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled au act to empower the Mayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Bavannah Lighterage and Transportation Company of Bavannah.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act

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215

approved September lOth, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company, of Savannah, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act approved September lOth, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company, of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in the title of the same.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved October 6th, 1885, so as to authorize the stock to be increased.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Stellaville, in the county of Jefferson, to define the limits of the same, to provide for officers to govern it, prescribe their duties, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act t') repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, passed the lOth day of March, 1877, as amended by the ordinance passed the 6th day of August, 1877, and for other purposes, as amended by an act of the Legislature, approved December 15, 11;88, and an act of tht~ Legislature, approved December 26, 1890, so as to permit the City Council of Augusta to repeal an ordinance creating a sinking fund, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant of Police, or other person, Clerk of the Recorder's Court, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the rights and liabilities of stockholders in corporations doing business in this State, and for other purposes.
recAonmdmIeanmdaitniosntruthctaetdthtoeyredpoorptatshse. m back, with the

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The committee have had under consideration-
Also, a bill to be entitled an act amendatory of the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers, in the county of Rockdale, and to enlarge and define the duties of the Mayor, Marshal, and other city officers.
Also, a bill to reincorporate the town of Hampton.
And I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended.
R. H. LEwrs, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker :
'l'he Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to create the Criminal Court of Atlanta ; to establish other like courts in certain counties, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing a City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15, 1871, an act amendatory thereof, and for other pnrposes.
Upon motion of Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, the House agreed that, as soon as the call of the roll of the House for the introduction of new matter, Senate bills for a second and third r~ading would be taken up.
'fhe roll of counties was called for the introduction of new m~ttter, and the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:
By Mr. Mason, of Campbell-
A bill to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses, or other public houses or bath houses on the S!:lacoast of Georgia, where the public . may resort for purposes of surf bathing, to keep and maintain during thE surf bathing season suitable lifeboats or life-rafts, life-preservers and appliances for use in case of emergencies to bathers; to provide penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Clifton, of Chat.ham-
A bill to amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Sapp, of Mttchell--
A bill to repeal section 829 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Com mittee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Lark, of ClayA. bill to amend section 299 of Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Mattox, of Clinch-
A bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roa.ds and Revenues for the county of Clinch.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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Also, a bill to establish a fee bill for physicians who render expert service required by the Stat.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to define drunkenness, etc. Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Dodson, of Clayton-
A bill to incorporate the Farmers' anu Merchants' Bank of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on B ..tnks.

By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A resolution to provide for the preservation of the war engine, "General."
Referred t~ Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend the fence laws of this State. Referred to Special Committee on Fence.

By Mr. Rainey, of Cobb-
A bill to authorize the town of Acworth, Cobb county, Georgia, to establish and maintain a system of Public Schools for said town.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Tatum, Dade-
A bill to amend section 1579 of the Code of 1882, and to repeal section 1579(g) of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Seay, of FloydA bill to change corporate limits of Rome. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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Also, :t bill to require each and every millP-r or manufacturer of flour or meal, and every merchant or dealer selling or offering for sale said articles, to stamp or have printed on each sack in which either of said articles is packed, in plain figures, the exact number of pounds of flour or corn meal contained therein, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to regulate the sale of railroa1 tickets in this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company, of Atlanta, Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also, a resolution, ratifying an exchange of small portions of land between Janie ];>.Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners, made in 1884, etc., and for ot.i:J.er purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill incorporating the Georgia Mineral Railroad, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A bill to establish a system of public schools for the town of Toccoa City, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has agreed to the following House resolution, to-wit :

A resolution that a joint committee of three from the House and two from the Senate be appointed to investigate the status of the land scrip fund and report by August 1st.

The committee on the part of the Senate are Messrs. Candler and Hill.

Mr. Phillips, of Habersham, offered the following resolution, which was read, and upon motion the same was tabled, to-wit:

A resolution requesting His Excellency, Governor X orthen, to reprieve Charles M. Osborn, sentenced to be executed Friday, July 24, 1891.

R.ev. W. R.. BJggs, Chancellor of the University of Georgia, was extended the privileges of the floor during his stay in the city.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved that the House reconsider its action in tabling the resolution relating to Charles M. Osborn, which motion was lost.

The Speaker announced the following named members as joint committee to investigate st:Ltus of land scrip fund, etc., to-wit: Messrs. Hand, Fleming and Ryals.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the sign1.tures of the Speaker of the House and President of the :Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

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An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, and other like courts in certain counties, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing City Court of Atlanta, approved December 15, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Governor through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to require all cotton seed meal to be subjected to analysis and inspection as a condition precedent to being offered for sale, and to forbid the sale, in this State, of such cotton seed meal, if it be shown by the official analysis that the same eontains less than seven and one-half per cent. of ammonia ; to provide a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to declare all obligations to pay attorney's fees, in addition Lo the interest specified therein upon any note, or other evidence of indebtedness void, and of no effect, and to prohibit the collection of the same, and for other purposes.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

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A bill to cede to the United States of America exclm;ive jurisdiction ovP-r land in the city of Savannah to be conveyed by the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it be read a second time, with request to have 200 copies of substitute printed, and the bill be recommitted to this committee, to-wit;
A bill to promote secrecy of the ballot ; to provide for election booths and ballots at public expense and to enforce uniformity of the same in all public elections.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act consolidating the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of }:'ickens county.
Respectfully submitted. H. ,V. HrLL,
Chairman General Judiciary Committee.

By request the following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to cede to the United States of America exclusive jurisdiction over land in the city of Savannah to be conveyed by the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and for other purposes :
By request, of the Committee on General Judiciary 200 copies of House Bill No. 41 were ordered printed for the use of the House.
Mr. Clifton, of Chatham, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, as amended, to-wit:

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A resolution inviting the Hon. Patrick Calhoun to address the General Assembly on the subject of the importance of having deep water at the sea-ports of this State, etc.

Upon the continuation of the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Mt. Airy, in Habersham county.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Burney, of MorganA bill to limit the powers of the Judges of Superior
Courts to incorporate towns in this State. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Twitty, of Jackson-
A bill to incorporate the town of Hoschton, in the count.y of Jackson, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

A.lso, a bill to provide for the removal of obstructions from water courses and the drainage of lands in Jackson county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General A.griculture.

By Mr. Harris, of Quitman-
A bill to make it the duty of each County Surveyor in this State to cause the corners of the lots of land which they locate to be marked with stone or iron blocks of suitable size, at the time of survey, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Parham, of Union-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend, re-

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vise and consolidate the Common School laws of the State of Georgia, approved October 27, 1887.
Referred to Conmiittee on Education.

Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government and the public institutions, approved December 26, 1890.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Lark, Lane, Mitchell, Sinquefield, Heard, Mann, Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington, Maxwell, Cagle, Jones, Hulsey, Brown, McDonald of Banks, and Edenfield.

Upon motion, the use of the House of Representatives was tendered to tlle colored members of Southern Alliance for the space of thirty minutes for the purpose of ~~ddressing the members of the General Assembly.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-mC?rrow morning.

ATLANTA, GlWRGIA,
Friday, July 24, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Atkinson of Coweta, Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin,

Harrison, Hartridge, Harper, Hagan, Hancock,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thoma!', Parker ot Wilkinson, Parham,

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Baxter,

Bennett,

Berner,

Boifeuillet,

Branch,

Brodnax,

Brown of Forsyth,

Brown of Haralson,

Bryan,

Burge,

Brinson,

Bush,

Burney,

Cagle,

Calvin,

Campbell,

Cason,

Chapman,

Chappell,

Clifton,

Clay,

Coffey,

Cooper,

Craigo,

Crowder,

Crawford,

Cutts,

Davis of Burke,

Davis of Bulloch,

Davis of Lumpkin,

Dennard,

Devore,

Dismuke,

Dodson,

Dunwody,

Edenfield,

Everett,

Ethridge,

Faust,

Fleming,

Gardner,

Gilbert,

Glover,

Goodwin,

Godard,

Graves, Griffith,



15

Heard,

Payne,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Hill of }feriwether, Peek,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Huff,

Roberts,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Ivey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Jennings,

Sears,

Johnson,

Sharpe,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Ke1mon,

Smith of Butts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,

Kimbrvugh,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Lark,

Stokes,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Lewis,

Swain,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Martin,

Thompson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Mann,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Turner,

~IcDonald of Banks, Twitty,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

~Iathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Meeks,

Williams,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

W~eeler,

Montgomery,

White,

Mobley,

Wisdom.

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Hardlo'man,

1\fosely,

Hall,

::\lonroe,

Hand,

Morton,

Harris of Catoosa, Xash,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harris of \Vashington, Oattis,

Wright, \Yylly, Wooten, Young, )Ir. ~peaker.

Those absent were 1\fessrs.-
Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington.

1\fr. Atkinson, of Coweta, arose to a question of personal privilege.

1\fr.l\fontgomery, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The J 011rnal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, arose to a question of personal privilege.

1\fr. Phillips, of Habersham, offered the following resolution, which was read, to-wit:

A resolution censuring the Macon Telegraph for unfairly reporting the proceedings of the House of Representatives and its unjust criticism, and for other purposes.

1\fr. Fleming, of Richmond, offered the following as a substitute, which was accepted by 1\fr. Phillips and unanimously adopted, to-wit :

Resol1Jed by the House, That we hereby express our entire confidence in the ability, the high character and the eminent usefulness of tl).e member from Laurens, and express our disapproval of any disparaging personal criticism passed upon him.

:By request, House Bill No. 113 was withdrawn from Committee on Finance and referred to Committee on Library.

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Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the removal of obstruction from water courses, and the drainage of land, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an a.ct to make it the duty of each County Surveyor in this State to cause the corners of the lots of land which they locate to be marked with stone or iron blocks, of suitable size, at the time of survey, and for oth~r purposes.

Also the following bill, with the recommendation that it do not pass, as amended.

A bill to protect game and innocent birds ; to fix a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to tax all persons w.tndering ab:mt, having no fixed place of abode, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bill, with thfl recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on Finance :

A. bill to amend the general tax act as approved December 26, 1890.

Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that they dv pass, as amended :
A bill to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds, other th tn dams used for operating machinery of any kind, from the rivers, creeks and

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other running streams in Banks county, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that the same do p:~.ss, by substitute, as amended :

A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
TWITTY, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as properly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta,

and other like courts in certain counties, and in pur-

suance thereof to amend an act est~tblishing City

Court of _-\..tlanta, approved D3cemb3r 15, 1871, and

act

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thereof.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit :

An act to abolish the County Court of Tatnall county.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. Yol'NG, Chairman.

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The following message was received from th~ Senate, through Mr. \V. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Cochran, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to alter an1 amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18, of the Constitution of the State, and for other purposes.
Under the head of unfinished business, the call of the counties for the introduction of new business was continued, when the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Payne, of Upson-.
A bill to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except Flint river, with seines, traps, gill nets or otherwise, except as hereinafter provided, etc.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Harris, of Washington-
A bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating Hquors within three miles of Yellow Dirt, Macedonia, Centralhatchee and Caneyhead churches in Heard county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

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Also, a bill to amend section 1553(b) of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By )fr. Thornton, of WayneA bill to amend the liquor law of vVayne. Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Lumsden, of White-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate theNacoochee Valley Railroad Company, approved December 20th, 1888.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Dennard, of Wilcox-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and 'Vaycross Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Cason, of \Vare-

A bill to provide for the erection and maintenance by the several railroad companies, in the State of Georgia, of suitable crossings or bridges for the use and convenience of travel, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Perry, of Worth-
A bill to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail in the county of vVorth, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

Also, a bill to punish seining in any waters, lakes,

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ponds or other running streams of the county of Worth, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Also, a bill to repeal the registration law of Worth county, Georgia, and all amendments thereto.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By request, 200 copies of House Bill No. 641 was ordered printed for the use of the House.

Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, offered the following resolution which was read and adopted, to-wit:
Resolved by the House, the Senate concurring, that a joint session of the two bodies be held on Wednesday, the 29th instant, at 11:30 A. M., in the hall of the House of Representatives, to hear from Dr. Wm. E. Boggs, Chancellor of the University.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to require the Railroad Commission to fix rates of storage to be charged by railroad companies in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Atlanta and Edgewood Street Railroad Company, . approved December 24th, 1886, and for other purposes.
.Also, a bi1l to establish a system of public schools in the town of Boston, Ga., etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Social Circle, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Thomson; to confer privileges, etc.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Jug Tavern.
Also, a bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Level Creek church in Gwinnett county, Georgia.
The following Senate bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to cede to the United States of America exclusive jurisdiction over land in the city of Savannah to be conveyed by the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time.
The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.
Upon the passage of the bill the pr~vious question was called, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.
Upon the passage of the bill the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, BE-nnett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson, Bush,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Thomas,

Harris of Quitman, Payne,

Harris of Washington, Peaeock,

Hartridge,

Peek,

Itancock,

PeE>p'es,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Henderson,

Pope,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Holbrook,

Rembert,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

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Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Burke, Davis uf Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand,

Huff,

Sibley,

Ingraham,

Hmith of Butts,

hey,

Sharp,

Jackson of Oconee, Stoke'!,

.1 ennings,

Strickland,

Johnson,

Swain,

Kemp,

Tatum,

Kennon,

Tarver

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Martin,

Traylor,

Mason,

Trammell,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

McAfee,

Walker,

McClure,

Ware,

Merritt,

Wells of :\!arion,

Meeks,

\Vells of Lee,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

White,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Oattis,

Wylly,

O'Neal,

wooten.

Those votiug no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Clay, Crowder,

Crawford, Gardner, Harper, Hill of CherQkee, Hendrix, Holzendorf,

Kitchens, Kimbrough, Parker of Wilkinson, Pearson, \Vheeler, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Jackson of Heard,

Baskin,

Jones,

Baxter,

Lane,

Cagle,

Lark,

Cason,

Laslie,

Chappell,

Lewis,

Coffey,

Mattox,

Cutt8,

1\lann,

Dismuke,

Maxwell,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Odom, Parham, Phillips, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur,

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Gilbert, Harrison, Hagan, Heard, Herrington, Holtzclaw,
Ayes 109.

Mathews of Montg'ry, Smith of Greene,

)lobley,

Scruggs,

Monroe,

Witzell,

Morton,

'Villiams,

Nash,

"'right',

Norman,

l\lr. Speaker.

Na.ys 18.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed as amended, to-wit:

A bill to pres~ribe and make more certain the fees of clerks and sheriffs of the Stlperior Courts of this State in the matter of divorce suits brought before said courts.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was not agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill the previous question was called, whi~h call was sustained.

Mr. Tatum, of Dade, called for the ayes a.nd nays upon the passage of the bill, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anrler~on,
Baldwin, Brodnax, Brinson, Chappell, Cooper, Dennard, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Griffith,

Hand,

Payne,

Harris of Quitman, Perry,

Hill of Cherokee,

Pope,

Hnmphrey8,

Sibley,

Ivey,

Smith of Butts,

Jarkson of Oconee, Smith of Greene,

Kennon,

'Veils of Marion,

Kimbrough,

Wells of Lee

LeConte,

Whatley,

McDonald of Sumter, Young.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Godard,

Barrett

Hardeman,

Bennett,

Hall,

Parham, Peacock, Peek,

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Berner, Boifertillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Clifton, Clay, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Fleming, Glover, Goodwin,

Harris of Catoosa, Pearson,

Hancock,

Rainey,

Hill of :Meriwether, Rembert,

Hendrix,

Roberts,

H~nderson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hogan,

Seay,

Holbrook,

~harpe,

Holzendorf,

Scruggs,

Huff,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Johnson,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Martin,

Tarver,

Mason,

Thomps)n,

Mann,

Trammell,

l\IcDaniel,

Turner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

McAfee,

Underwool,

l\lcCiure,

'Valker,

Merritt,

Ware,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Montgomery,

Wheeler,

Mosely,

"White,

Nash,

Wisdom

Oattis,

Wylly,

Parker of Thomas, 'Vootl:'n.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Holtzelaw,

Monroe,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Morton,

Baxter,

Ingraham,

Norman,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Odom,

Cason,

Jennings,

O'Neal,

Coffey,

Jones,

Peeples,

Davis of Burke,

Kemp,

Phillips,

Dismuke,

Lane,

Reid,

Edenfield,

Lark,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Garoner,

Laslie,

Sears,

Gilbert,

Lewis,

Sinquefield,

Graves,

Mat.ox,

Smith of Decatur,

Harris of Washington, Maxwell,

Thornton,

Harrison,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Hartridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, "\Vitzell,

Harper,

~leeks,

Williams,

Hagan,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Heard,

Mobley,

Mr..Speaker.

Herrington,

Ryals,

Ayes 32. Nays 87.

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Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was lost, to-wit :

A bill for the protection of landlords, and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Ware, Brinson, Holbrool\:, Swain, Wisdom, Cason, Underwood, Graves, Jackson of Heard, Bro:lnax, Chapman, Cutt.s, Harper and Mobley.

The House then adjourned until to-m.orrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, July 25, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Dodson.

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Haldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle,

Harris of Quitmrrn, Oattis,

Harris of \Vashiugton, 0' J'\eal,

Harri:;on,

Parker of Thomas,

Hartriuge,

Parker of \Vilkin,on,

Hancock,

Parham,

Heard,

Payne,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacot:k,

Hill of 1\Ieriwe~her, Peek.

Henurix,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pear.;on,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Huff,

Roberts,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

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Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Da\is of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunworly, Everett, Ethridge, :Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

hey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

KPmp,

Smith of Decatur,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Kitchens,

Rharpe,

Kimbrough,

Scruggs,

Lane,

Stokes,

LeConte,

Rtrickland,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Martin,

Thornton,

l\lason,

Thompson,

Mann,

Traylor,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Underwood,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \Valker,

McAfee,

Ware,

McClure,

Wells of Marion,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

l\leri wether,

Witzel],

Montgomery,

Williams,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Mosely,

White,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Morton,

_,Vooten,

Nash,

Young,

Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington,

Ryals,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Cason,

Lark,

Swain,

Coffey,

Laslie,

Wisdom,

Edenfield,

Lewis,

Wright.

Harper,

McDonal<l of Sumter,

Hagan,

Odom,

Mr. Montgomery, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

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The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to t-he Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Johnson, of Appling-
A bill to abolish the County Court of ti1e county of Appling. anrl for other purposes.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to organize and incorporat0 the 4th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes.

By request, Honse Bill No. 131 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary and submitted to the Committee on General Agriculture.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Banks, to-wit:
By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank, approved December 26th, . 1890, and for other purposes.
Upon motion, the regular order of business was displaced, and House bills for a second reading were taken up. Also, Senate bills for a first and second reading.

The following House bills were then read the sec; ond time, to-wit :

A bill to provide an additional penalty for the v.iolation of law by the venders of intoxicating liquors.

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Also, a resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell, and the firm of Harris & Freeman, of Gordon county, Georgia.

Also, a resolution authorizing and empowering the Governor to furnish legal counsel to the Railroad Commission, for the purpose of bringing discriminations in Interstate railroad freight before the Interstate Commission, etc.

Also, a bill to appropriate money for renovating the portraits of distinguished Georgians, etc.

Also, a bill to empower the Mayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.;

Also, a bill to fix and regulate the liabilities of all officers, agents, employees or other persons doing business for an insolvent corporation in the State of Georgia, and the enforcement of the same.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company.

.Also, a bill to amend section 719 i) of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for a Board of County Commissioners for the county of Bartow, etc."
.Also, a bill to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia.
Also, a bill to provide for the registration of voters of Chattooga county, Georgia.
Also, a bill to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests, etc.

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Also, a bill amending the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hampton.

Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College.

Also, a bill to esktblish a Ci~y Uourt in Hall County.

By unanimous consent the following Senate bill was read the third time ; the report of the Committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority-ayes 89, nays 0, to wit :
A bill to incorporate the R1nk of Thomson ; to confer certain powers and privileges on same, and for other purposes.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman of Committee on Military Affairs, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Military Affairs have had under consideration "a bill to be entitled an act to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry."
Also, " a bill to be entitled an act to change the 9th Regiment Georgia Volunteers to the 3d Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes," and it recomm6llds that they do pass.
Most respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman, etc.

The following bills were read the second time, towit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah

Dredging Company.



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Also, a bill to amend an act incorpomating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savann~1h.

Also, a bill to pay members of the Board of Educa. tion of Campbell county.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in the title of the s:.tme.

Also, a bill to amend the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars.

Also, a bill to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds other than dam, used for operating mills or machinery of any kind, from the rivers, creeks, and other running streams in Banks county, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Southern and Western Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to compel all railroad companies, their agents or ltssees doing business as common carriers within the State of Georgia to expose and keep ex.posed to public view in their principal oflice'in each county in which they do business as common carriers, the names of the President, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent., Local Agents, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Stellaville, in the county of Jefferson.

Also, a bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of Laurens county.

Also, a bill to prohibit all persons from hunting on the unenclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell.

Also, a bill to amend section 827 of Code of 1882.
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Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan.

Also a bill to prevent the violation of the spirit or letter of the prohibition laws in counties that have legally adopted the same, by election or otherwise.

Also, a bill to prohibit driving domestic animals out of their usual range belonging to another, without his consent, etc.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, etc.

Also, a bill to make drunkenness a crime in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to provide that all garden, field or grass seed sold in the State shall have branded or printed on the sacks or packages in which sold, the year in which said seed were grown, etc.

AJso, a bill to authorize the City Council of .Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant of Police, or such other person which Council may see fit to select, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City Council Qf Augusta, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Washington and Elberton Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and delinquents in the courts of this State.

Also, a bill to establish a Board of Commissio:Qers of Roads and Revenues for White county.

Also, a bill to authorize the Ordinary of Banks county to order an election in tl:u~ 465th District of said county to submit to the legal voters of said

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district the question of "prohibition" or "no pro hibition," etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the registration of the \l"ot.ers of Laurens county.

Also, a bill to regulate the rights and liabilities of stockholders in corporations doing business in this State, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate Marietta 'frust and Bank ing Company.
Also, a bill to pro\l"ide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah.

Also, a bill to provide for the importance of keep ing in office a competent incumbent of the offices of Secretary of State, AttorneyGenetal, etc.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Athens, and the various acts amendatory thereof, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company.

Also, a bill to make it a penal offence for any judge or justice, State, county or municipal officer, judicial or ministerial, to get drunk, etc.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.

Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Demorest in Habersham county.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Toccoa Banking Company.

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Also. a bill to charter the Jefferson Street Bank of Madison, Ga.

Also. a bill to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Boston, etc.

Also. a bill to incorporate the \Vanen County Fair Association, etc.

Also, a bill to extend the time fnr driving cattle across certain lines in 'Vhite county to the first clay of .J\Iay, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for the removal of obstructions from water courses and the drainage of land in Jackson county.

Also, a bill to make it the duty of each county snneyor in the State to cause the corner of the lots of land which they locate to be marked with stone or iron blocks of suitable size at the time of survey, etc.

The following SBnate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By .J\Ir. Glenn, of 44th District-
A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7~ paragraph 18 of the Constitution of the State, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Terrell, of 36th District-
A bill to amend article 7, section 2, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877.
Refened to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 3910(d) of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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By Mr. Golden, of 38th District-
A bill to incorporate the Tallapoosa Street R~tilway Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Tatum, of 37th District-

A bill to amend the act of October 25th, 1880, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. Mullis, of 14th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Bank of Cochran. Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Ellington, of 29th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Thomson & Lincolnton
Railroad, etc.
.Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Smith, of 6th District-
A bill to provide a system of registration for the county of Echols, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of HoustonA bill to incorporate the town of Dennard, in the
county of Houston. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Elko, in Houston county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for the year 1891
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend an act approved February 22, 187::3, entitled an act to amend an act to alter and amend the road laws of the State~ et~
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By l\:Ir. Dnnwody, of Glynn-
A oill to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty-
A bill to require the employment of competent and experienced trackmen at Road Division and Section Masters, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Goodwin, of FultonA bill to incorporate the Commercial Travelers'
Savings Bank, etc. Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Maddox & Rucker Banking Company.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. LeConte, of BartowA bill to amend the charter of the ~'airmount Val-
ley Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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By Mr. Peek, of Henry-
A bill to forbid the discharge of fire-arms on or within one hundred yards of any public road in this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Clay, of Paulding-
A bill to incorporate the town of Hiram, in the county of Paulding, etc.
Ref~rred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Burney, of Morgan-
A bill to incorporate the Madison & Eatonton Dummy Line Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Craigo, of Gilmer-
A bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

:By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to amend section 3452 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Gener'al Judiciary.

By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A bill to alter and amend section 3699 of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A bill to exempt W. H. Lynch from paying special tax as daguerrian or similar artists.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

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Also, a bill to alter and amend section 3700 of the Code of Georgia.

By Mr. Peacock, of Dooly-
A bill to incorporate the town of Arabi, in the county of Dooly.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Alto, a bill to incorporate the National Guarantee Company.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Security Bank, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Baskin.

The House then adjourned until Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, July 27, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth,

Harris of \Vashington, Oattis,

Harrison,

Parker of 'l'lwmas,

Hartridge,

Parker of Wl.lkinson,

Harper,

Parham,

Hancock,

P.tynt-,

Heard,

Peacock,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeples,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Herrington,

PhillipS,

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Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dtir.wody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Henderson,

Pope,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Holtzclaw,

Rember~,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Huff,

Supp of Chattahoochee,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Jennings,

Smith of Deeatur,

Johnson,

Smith of Greene,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Kemp,

Scruggs,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Kimbrough,

Swain,

L:1slie,

Tatum,

Lewis,

Tarver,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

l\Iattox,

Trammell,

Martin,

Turner,

Mason,

Twitty,

MeDaniel,

'Valker,

l:lathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

)'IcAfee,

Whitfield,

McClure,

Witzel!,

Merritt,

Williams,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Meriwether,

'Vheeler,

Montgomery,

White,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Mobley,

Wylly,

Mosely,

Wooten,

Monroe,

Young,

Morton,

Mr. Speaker.

Nash,

Norman,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hulsey,

Baskin,

Lane,

Brodnax,

Lark,

Cason,

Mann,

O'Neal, Peek, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears,

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Coffey, Crowder, Cutts, Hagan,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Odom,

Wisdom.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Upon the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Hardeman, of Wilkes-
A bill to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county to purchase sn~ch volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports as are missing between volumes one and eighty-five, as are necessary to make a complete set of said reports for the Clerk's office of said county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Dismuke, of Spalding-
A bill to establish a system of road work in Spalding county, to levy a tax for the same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Hagan, of Lowndes-
A bill to incorporate the town of Hahira, in Lowndes county, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Davis, of Lumpkin-
A bill to amend section 3700 of the Code of 1882, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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251

By :Mr. Wright, of Effingham-
A bill to exempt pensions of soldiers and widows of soldiers from garnishment, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Speaial Judiaiary.

By Mr. Dodson, of Clayton-
A bill to require the Judges of the Superior Courts of the State to give in charge to the Grand Juries cer. tain sections of the Code of 1882, and all other statutes of the State relating to violations of the Sabbath day, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Clifton, of Chatham-
A resolution to purchase for the State of Georgia the files of the Milledgeville Southern Recorder, published in Milledgeville, beginning in the year 1820 and ending in the year 1870.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Mr. Graves, of Newton, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution tendering the hall of the House of Representatives to Prof. Charles Lane,.on 'l'hurday evening at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of delivering his lecture on the "History and Analysis of La.ughter," etc.
By request, House Bill No. 41 was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, and House Bill No. 491 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, arose to a question of personal privilege.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-
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port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 99, nays 2, to-wit:

A bill to vrovide an additional penalty for the violation of law by venders of intoxicating liquors, and for other purposes.

The following mess::tge was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Hawkinsville, in the county of Pulaski, so as to authorize the establishment and maintenance of public schools in said town, and to authorize the issuing of bonds of said town by the corporate authorities thereof, for the purpos\3 of building and equipping suitable school buildings in said town, and for other purposes.

Also, the Senate has passed, as amended, the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act for the protection of discharged employees, and to prevent black-listing, and for other purposes.

Also, the following House bill was lost in the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners in and for each militia district in the county of Brooks, to be known as Estate Commissioners, and to prescribe the manner of their appointment, duties, term of office, fees, and for other purposes.

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Also, the Senate ha& agreed tOo the following Honse Resolution, to-wit:

A resolution to convene the General Assembly in joint session, to hear from the Chancellor of the University of Georgia.

'l'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, and the bill was lost~ to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to require persons owning a mineral or timber interest or any other interest or claim to land less than the fee, tOo return the same for taxation.

The following reoolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit~

A resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell, and the firm of Harris & Freeman, of Gordon county.

As the resolution provided for an appropriation~ the House reoolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. \Vheeler, of Walker, in the chair.

Mr. Wheeler, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution which I am instructed to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell, and the :firm of Harris & Freeman, of Gordon county.

The resolution was read the third time, and the 'report of the committee was agreed ..to, as amended.

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Upon the passage of the resolution it was necessary that the vote should be taked by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.~

Anderson, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralsqn1 Bryan, Brinson, Busb, Burney, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Harris of Washingt'n, Moeely,

Hartridge,

Nash,

Harper,

Norman,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Thoma~,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson,

Hendrix,

Parham,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holtzdaw,

!\larson,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Holaendorf,

Pope,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Huff,

Rembert,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattah'cbee,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Kemp,

Smith of Greene,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Lewis,

Swain,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Mattox,

Thornton,

:Martin,

'1'raylor,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

McAfee,

Wells of Marion,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Meriwether,

Wheeler,

M.ontgomery,

Wylly,

Mobley,

Wooten.

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Peek,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Phillips,

Barrett,

Heard,

Reid,

Baskin,

Herrington,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Baxter,

Hulsey,

Sears,

B~rner,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Brodnax,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Burge,

Lark,

Thompson

Cagle,

Mason,

Turner,

Campbell,

Mann,

Twitty,

Cason,

Maxwell,

Underwoorl,

Chapman,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

Coffey,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

Cooper,

M~_tthews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Crowder,

Mathews of Montg'y, Williams,

Crawford,

Mitchell,

WhitP,

Cutts,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

DaviA of Burke,

:Mortpn,

Wright,

Dodson,

Oattis,

Young,

Ethridge,

Odom,

Mr. Spe11ker.

Griffith,

O'Neal,

. Harrison,

Payne,

Ayes 111. Nays 0.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, as amended.
By request, Senate Resolution No. 29 was withdrawn from the Committee on Finance.

By request, House Bill No. 381 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

The following resolution was read the third time; report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and by request, the resolution was tabled, to-wit :
.A. resolution to authorize and empower the Governor to furnish legal counsel to the Railroad Commission for the purpose of bringing discriminations in Interstate Railroad freights before the Interstate Commission.

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House Bill No. 175 was taken up for a third reading, and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians.
Mr. Edenfield, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

J11r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the ~peaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following Act, to-wit:

An Act to abolish the County Court of Tatnall county.
H. G. EDENFIELD, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me tore})Ort back, with the recommendation that it do pass, towit:

A bill to be entitled af1 act to prevent combinations or pools of Insurance Companies or their agents, tending to defeat or lessen competition in the business of Insurance in the State of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. "\V. A. HUFF, Chairman.

The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit:

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Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Governor to deliver to the House of Representatives a oommunicationin writing. with an accompanying document.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Atlanta, Ga., July 27, 1891.
7b the General .Assembly:
I herewith transmit the report of the Hon. S. D. Bradwell, State School Commissioner, Oil the subject of School Books, prepared by him, in obedience to the joint resolution of the GE>neral Assembly, approvE:d December 30, 1890.
The conclusions and recommendations of the Commissioner are respectfully referred to the General Assembly for consideration, and for such legislation as may be deemed wise and expedient.
W. J. NoRTHEN.

Under a suspension of the rules the following Senate resolution was taken up for consideution, to-wit :

A resolution to incorporate the railroads of the State a.nd see which of them are in violation of their charters, etc.
The resolution was read and the same was, upon motion, recommitted to Committee on Railroads.

House Bill No. 184 was taken up for a third reading and the same was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882,.

etc.



Upon motion, the message from the His Excellency,. the Governor, was taken up and read.
The following bill was read the third time.
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The report of the committee was agreed to as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill the previous question was called, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Upon the passage of the bill the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Bennett, Berner, Branch, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hall, Harris of Quitman, Hill of Cherokee,

Hendrix,

Monroe,

Holbrook,

Nash,

Jennings,

Norman,

Johnson,

Oattis,

Jones,

Parham,

Kemp,

Pearson,

Kimbrough,

Perry,

Lumsden,

Rainey,

Martin,

Sibley,

Mason,

Smith of Greene,

McDaniel,

Stokes,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tarver,

Meriwether,

Walker,

Montgomery,

Mobley,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bush, BurnEly, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Craigo,

Harris of Washington, Peacock,

Harrison,

Phillips,

Harper,

Rembert,

Hill of Meriwether, Ryals,

Henderson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hogan,

Seay,

Holtzclaw,

Smith of Butts,

Holzendorf,

Sharpe,

Humphreys,

Scruggs,

Huff,

Strickland,

Ingraham,

Swain,

Ivey,

Tatum,

Jackson of Heard, Traylor,

Jackson of Oconee, Trammell,

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Davis of Burke, Davis of Bnllocb, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke,
Dunw<~dy,
Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Hardeman, Ham!, Harris of Catoosa,

Kennon,

Turner,

Kitchens,

\Vells of :\!arion,

Laslie,

Whitfield,

Lewis,

Witzell,

LeConte,

Williams,

Mc.-\fee,

Whatley,

l\IcClure,

\Vheeler,

:1\-Ierritt,

Wright,

Mitchell,

Wylly,

Mosely,

\Vooten.

Parker of Thomas,

ParkE:r of Wilkinson,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Peeples,

Bald win,

Hancock,

Pope,

Baskin,

HPard,

Reid,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Roberts,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Sapp of :\Iitchell,

Burge,

Lane,

Sears,

Brinson,

Lark,

Sinquefield,

Cason,

Mattox,

Smith of Decatur,

Chapman,

:Mann,

Thornton,

Coffey,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

Cooper,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Crowder,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Crawford,

Mathews of Montg'y, \Vare,

Cutts,

Meeks,

\Veils of Lee,

Devore,

Morton,

White,

Ethridge,

Odom,

\Visdom,

:Fleming,

O'Xeal,

Young,

Griffith,

Paynfl,

Mr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

Peek,

Ayes 43. Nays 76.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was lost, to-wit:

A bill to forbid the sale of malt, vinous or spirituous liquors in this State within five miles of the liue of any county wh~rein the sale of any of the aforesaid liquors is prohibited.

Mr. Edenfield, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. SpeakeT:
The Committee on Enrollment report, as duly enrolled, signed by the Spea.ker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to abolish the county court of Tatnall county.
H. G. EDENFIELD, Chairman pro tem. ~

Upon motion, the following bill was made the special order for to-morrow, July 28th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:
A bill to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any county in this State, by submitting the question of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors, etc., by adding at the end of section 8 of the same a proviso providing for the sale of alcoholic liquors for medicinal, scientific and mechanical purposes in their pure and unadulterated state, through dispensaries, etc.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass :
Senate Bill No. 125, to amend the registration law of Appling county.
Honse Bill No. 481, incorporating the town of Hazlehurst, as amended.
House Bill No. 550, to provide a registration law for Quitman county.
House Bill No. 584, to amend the law establishing a Board of Commissioners for Decatur county.

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House Bill No. 594, establishing a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lumpkin county.
The committee recommend that House Bill No. 651 be reported back, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. FLI~MING, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agr~ed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act, approved November 8th, 1889, to incorporate the Carrollton Street Railroad

Company of Carrollton, Ga., etc.



The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to. Upon the passage of the bill the ayes were 14 and nays 90, so the bill was lost, to-wit :

A bill to fix and regulate the liabilities of all officers, agents and employees doing business for an insolvent corporation in the State of Georgia, etc.
By request House Bill No. 651 was withdrawn from Committee on Counties and County Matters, and :recommitted to Committe~ on Finance.

ThA following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February :28, 1874, and the acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for

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covering into the city treasury fees paid to the marshal and clerk of said city, and for other purposes.

By request, House Bill No. 412 was withdrawn and No. ~90 recommitted -to Committee on General J udiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-
port of the committee was agreed to, as amended,
and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 1:10, nays u, to-
wit:

A bill chartering the Rome Savings and Trust Company.

'l'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constituthmal majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Gilmer county to submit the question of issuing bonds to build a new court-house and new jail to the qualified voters of said COUllty.

House Bill No. 473 was recommitted to Committee on Corporations.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the commHtee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Commercial Hank, of l\facon.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

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By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A bill to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the sante do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide for payment of witnesses in criminal proceedings, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Wylly, of PierceA bill to repeal section 1631 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By l\fr. Lewis, of Hancock-
A bill to perfect and preserve the right of insolvent debtors to make assignment.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Crowder, of

Monroe.

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Pending the reading of House Bill No. 478 the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, July 28, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Ha~~:an,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Brown of Haralson, Humphries,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Bush,'

Jackson of Heard,

Burney,

Jackson of O;;onee,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Cagle,

Johnson,

Campbell,

Jones,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

Cooper,

Lane,

Craigo,

Lark,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Davis of Burke,

L?wis,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Devore,

Martin,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Dodson,

Mann,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeple3, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, R=id, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butt;;, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Rharpe, Scrugg3, Stukes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Taner, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner,

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Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Everett,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

Matthews of Jefferson,Walker,

Faust.,

McAfe3,

\Vare,

Fleming,

McClure,

Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

!\lerritt,

\Veils of Lee,

Gilbert,

1\leeks,

Whitfield,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Witzell,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Godard,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Graves,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mosely,

White,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

\Visdom,

Hall,

Morton,

Wright,

Hand,

Nash,

Wylly,

Harr.s of Catoosa, Norman,

Wooten,

Harris of Qnitman, Oattis,

Young,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Mr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baskin, Cason, Coffey, Crowder,

Cutts, Harrison, Herrington, Henderson,

McDonald of Sumter, Matthews of Montg'ry, O'Neal.

Mr. Gardner, of tbe Committee on Journals, reported tb.at the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, made the following report :

Mr. Speake1:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 3940 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, so as to allow jurors in the City Courts of this State the same compensation as is allowed jurors in the Superior Courts of such counties where such City Courts are located.

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Also, the following bill, which we recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:
A. bill to establish a whipping boss for county and municipal chain-gangs now established and hereafter established in this State, and to prescribe the manner in which they shall be appointed.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A. bill to provide for the more speedy determination of criminal cases.

Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :

A. bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express, sleeping-car and telegraph companies for services rendered within this State, and to prescribe penalties for violation of commissioner's rules, etc.

Also, a bill to provide compensation for election managers and clerks, at all general and special elections held in this State.
Also, a bill to prescribe the time of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

The special order fixed for to-day was then taken up, to-wit:
A. bill to amend an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any county in this State, by submitting the question of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters of such county, approved Sept. 18,.

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1885, by striking out section 8 of the same, and inserting in lieu thereof a section providing for the ~ale of alcoholic liquors for medicinal, scientific and mechanical purposes, in their pure and unadulterated state, through dispensaries, and for other purposes.

The bill was read the third time.
Upon motion of Mr. Berner, ()f Monroe, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Temperance.
Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee (}n Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Edncation have bad under consideration the following bills, which they instmct me to report back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Board ()f Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry.

Also, a bill to prevent teaching ()f books in public schools of this State which refer to the late war between the States as the War of the Rebellion.

Also, a bill to establish schools for town of Toccoa City, etc.

Alflo, the following bill, with recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend, revise and oonsolidate common school laws of the State of Georgia.
R. H. JACKSON, Chairman.
Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the f~llowing report :
Mr. Speake1:
A bill to define the duties of the Railroad Commis-

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sion has been considered by the committee, and I am instructed t.o report the same back, with the recommend:ttion that it be recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.

The committee has also considered a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, and I am instructed to report the same back, with the reco!nmendation that it be recommitted to the Committee on Banks.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bills :

A bill to repeal the present charter and reincorporate the town of 'Vatkinsville.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Adel.

And I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation they ''do pass, as amended."

The committee has also had under consideration :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Southern Ji'ire Insurance Company of the ~tate uf Georgia.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act
. incorporating the town of Moultrie.
And I am inst.ructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass.
LEwrs, Chairman.
Mr. Trammell, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Penitentiary have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct

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me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it no not pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the payment of damages for escaped convicts; and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. P .AUL B. TR.AMMEJ,L, Chairman protem.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee> on Enrollment, submitted the following :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to abolish the County Court of Tatnall county.
.Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following repvrt:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report, as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend the charter of the town of Hawkinsville, so far as to authorize the establishment and maintenance of public schools in said town.
Also, an act to protect discharged employees and to prevent black-listing.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senat.e bills, to-wit :

A. bill to be entitled an act to authorize street railroad companies to sell to a.nd contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

. Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the judges of the Superior Courts of this State to fix and prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite ma-

jority, the following House bills, to-wit :



A. bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, in this State, approved August 26, 1879, as amended respectively by acts approved September 14th, 1881, and September 26th, 1883, by striking from said original act 1879, all of section 7 of said act, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the appointment and compensation, and to prescribe the duties of Special Criminal Bailiffs for the SolicitorGeneral in the Superior,. City and County Courts in

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counties having more than twenty thousand inhabitants in this State, and for other purposes.

Also, the following joint resolution :
Resolved by the Senate, the House concu,rring, That a joint committee of three from the Senate and five from the House be appointed to investigate the disbursement of the twenty-five hundred dollars appropriated for the military encampment for 1891, etc_.

By request, House Bill No. 655 was recommitted to Committee on Railroads, and House Bill No. 676 was recommitted to Committee on Banks.

By request, House Bill X o. 184 was taken from the table and placed upon the table.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, in behalf of the committee, offered the following resolution which was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution inviting Prof. W. H. \Voodall to be present and deliver an address to the General AsSf>'mbly on the 29th instant, after Chancellor Boggs has concluded his address.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit ;

Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they r~com mend do pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 412, a bill to amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville, and for other purposes.
Also, House Bill No. 796, a bill to exempt pensions of soldiers and widows of soldiers from garnishments, and for other purposes.

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The committee also recommend that the following named bill do not pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 502, a bill to amend section 2057(b) of the Code of Georgia relative to forfeiture for taking excessive interest.

The committee also recommend that the following named bill do pass, as amended, by substitute, to-wit :

House Bill No. 570, a bill to amend the registration law for Dooly county.

The committee also recommend that the following named bill be withdrawn by the introducer thereof, at his request, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 96!, a bill to amel!d the prohibition laws of Hart county, approved September 4th, 1883.
Respectfully submitted. RoB'T 'VHITFIELD, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time :

Upon the bill and amendments, the previous question was called, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

Upon motion of Mr. Wht-eler, of Walker, the bill was indefinitely postponed, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agret-d to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to create a new charter for the town of Douglasville, a.nd for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the assignment of Mr.

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Harrison, of Twiggs, to the several vacancies in the committees of the House occasioned by the death of Mr. Griffin, of Twiggs.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 9i:l, na.ys 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Rhine in the county of Dodge, etc.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 103, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to relieve Jesse D. Strange on forfeited recognizance, etc.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by
the requisite constitutional majo:r;ity, ayes 95, nays o,
to-wit:
A bill to empower the Mayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.

Upon motion, the following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto, to-wit:
A. bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within three. miles of any church or school house in this State, outside of incorporated cities or towns, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the further consideration of the bill was postponed until to-morrow morning.
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The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, 'ayes 118, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 719(i) of the Code of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company, of Savannah.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington, Georgia, Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the Semim:.ry buildings and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education for public school purposes, upon
such terms as may be agreed on between said Board
of Trustees and said Board of Education.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of Washington, Georgia, Male Academy to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the Academy building and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education .for public school purposes, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by said Board of Trustees and said Board of Education.

Leave of absence granted to Messrs. White and Meeks.

Pending the reading of House Bill No. 510, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning, at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, July 29, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Barrett,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Benn<:Jtt,

Henderson,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Bryan,

Ingraham,

Burge,

Ivey,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard,

Bush,

Jackson of Oconee,

Burney,

Jennings,

Nash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals,

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Calvin,

Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Jones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Seay,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Craigo,

Lane,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Lark,

Strickland,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Tarver,

DaviA of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Thornton,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Devore,

Mattox,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Turner,

Dodson,

Mason,

Twitty,

Dunwody,

)!ann,

Underwood,

Edenfield,

l\Iaxwell,

'Valker,

Everett.,

McDonald of Banks, 'Vare,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of ::\!arion,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Whitfie:d,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'y, Williams,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Glover,

:McClure,

"'heeler,

Goodwin,

:Merritt,

'Visdom,

Godard,

l\Ieri wether,

Wright,

Graves,

Montgomery,

Wylly,

Griffith,

:Mitchell,

'Vooten,

Hardeman,

)lobley,

Young,

Hall,

.Mosely,

1\Ir. Speaker.

Harris of Quitman, )lonroe,

Harris of washington, Morton,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baskin, Cagle, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Hand, Harris of C.ttoosa,

Harrison, Harper, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee, Holzendorf, .Meeks, Oattis, Parham, Peeples,

Sears, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,
Scrugg~,
Tatum, Thompson, Wells oi Lee, White,

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

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Pending the reading 9f the Journal, Mr. Lumsden, of White, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 184, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Lumsden, of White, moved that the House reconsider the action on House Bill No. 184, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4562(c) of the Code of 1882.

Upon this motion the previous question was called, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

Upon the motion the ayes and nays were called, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hall,

Monroe,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Norman,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Herrington,

Pt:'acock,

Berner,

Hogan,

Peek,

Branch,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Brinson,

Jackson of Oconee, Phillips,

Burney,

Jennings,

Pope,

Calvin,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Chapman,

Lumsden,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chappell,

Mann,

Sibley,

Davis of Burke,

Maxwell,

Smith of Butts,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Smith of Greene,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tarver,

Faust,

Meriwether,

Traylor,

Gardner,

Mitchell,

'frammell,

Godard,

Mobley,

Walker,

Griffith,

Mosely,

Wisdom.

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Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkin~:~on of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan, Burge,

Ivey, Jackson of He~rrl,

Bush,

Kennon,

Campbell,

Kitchens,

Clifton,

Lane,

Clay,

Lark,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Crawford,

Lewis,

Dads of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Devore,

Martin,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Fleming,

Mathews of Mont'ry,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Graves,

McClure,

Harris of Washington, Merritt,

Harrison,

Morton,

Harper,

Nash,

O'Neal, Peeplt>s, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Seay, Sinquefield, Sl1arpe, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Thornton, Turner, Twitty, Underwood, Witzell, Whatley, Wheeler, Wright, Wylly, Wooten, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

B.tskin, Baxter, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Dismuke, E1erett, Gilbert, Glover, Hardeman, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Hartridge, Hagan, Hancock, Holzendorf, Humphreys, Huff, Johnson, Jones, Kimbrough, McDaniel, Meeks, Montgomery, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham,

Payne, Pearson, Sapp uf Chattahoochee, &ears, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Tatum, Thompson, Ware, Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, White, Mr. ~peaker.

Ayes 54. Nays 73.

So the motion to reconsider was lost.

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By request, Senate bill was recommitted to Committee on Corporations.
By request, Senate Bill No. 132 was recommitted to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the lteneral Judiciary Committee, made the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the s.ame do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to prescribe the conditions "under which certain class of fire-arm~ may be carried ; to provide a license for the same, and for other purposes.
H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on B:tnks have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, approved the 26th of December, 1888.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank, approved December 26, 1890, so as to authorize and empower said bank to receive deposits as a savings institution.

The committee further instruct me to report the fol

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lowing House bills, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be chartered under the laws of the State, and which is now or may be appointed a State depository in this State, to deposit with the Treasurer of the State, fifty thousand dollars in bonds of the State of Georgia and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Farmers' .and Merchants' Bank of Georgia ; to define its powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company of Atlanta, Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Maddox and Rucker Banking Company of Atlanta.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank of Atlanta.

The committee further instruct me to report the following Senate bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Cochran, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General .Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to forbid the discharge of fire-arms on, or within one hundred yards of, any public road in this State, and to provide a penalty for the sama, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that the bill do pass by substitute, as amended:

A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of Georgia, so as to make daily, weekly and monthly wages liable to garnishment in certain cases, and for other purposes.

Also, the following Senate bill, with the request that the bill be referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters:

A bill to provide a system of reg~tration for the county of Echols, and for other purposes.

Also, the following House bill, with the recommendation that the bill do not pass.

A bill to make it unlawful to erect or maintain wire fences within certain distances of churches and school houses not in incorporated towns or cities of this State, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TWITTY, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration tb,e following bills, to-wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to limit the powers of the Judges of the Superior Courts to incorporate towns.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to give the President and Directors of Hancock Fair Association police authority over the grounds of said association and approaches thereto.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Hardaway.
Also, a bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act t<J amend the charter of the city of Dawson.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to protect the water supply of the city. of Dawson.
Also.- a bill to. be entitled an act to amend the
charter of the town of Flovilla.
And I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass.
LEWIS, Chairman.
Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report back to the House, with the rAcommendation that it do pass :
A bill to abolish the County Court of Appling county.
WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

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Upon the call of the roll of the House for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

.By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to the full amount allowed by law, for the purpose of building a system of water-works, and for the expenditures of the balance of the proceeds of said bonds upon the construction of a system of sewers for the said city.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville, to be known as the Milledgeville Banking Company, etc., approved February 28th, 1874.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Parham, of Union-
A bill to require the owners of horses, mules, cattle, hogs and poultry dying of any contagious orinfectious disease, to bury or burn the same, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to amend paragraph 1, section 1676 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were
..concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of spiriturms, alcoholic or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church or,public school-house in the State of Georgia, excepting such churches or public school-houses as are within an incorporated town or city in this State, and to prescrire a penalty for a violation of such act.

The following message was received from the Senate, through .Mr. W. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite majority the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 14th, 1879, so as to authorize the Board of Directors to extend said road, change the name, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 24th, 1872, so as to authorize an increase of the capital stock of said Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to authorize said company to borrow money necessary for the construction and equipment of said road, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railroad Company, to define its powers, rights and privileges, and for other purposes.

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The Senate has also passed by the requisite majority the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the City and Suburban Railway of Savannah, Ga.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the E: T., V. & Ga. Railway Company to build a side track from its main track, near North Rome, to the Rome Brickyard.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Coast Line Railroad Company of Savannah, Georgia.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act, approved October 25th, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn, to prevent hunting, killing, trapping, snaring or otherwise destroying them during certain seasons of the year, etc., and for other purposes.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. of Committee on Railroads, makes the following report:.
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration a resolution to investigate the railroads of the State and see which of them are in violation of their charters, etc., which they recommend do pass, as amended.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to ratify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under the general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved 27th of September, 1890, and amendments thereto, and for other purposes, which they recommend do pass.
I am instructed to return to the House, House Bill No. 675, to-wit : .

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A bill to be entitled an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban ra.ilroads, and to regulate the same, and for other purposes, and request that it be referred to the Special Committee on Charters.
Respectfully submitted. R. M. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.

The following message was received through W. A. Harris, Secretary Senate.

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by requisite constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to relieve the Smithsonia and Dunlap Railroad Company from penalty provided by Act of September 17,-1889.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission, and for other purposes.

Also, the Senate refuses to agree to House amendment to the following bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe and make more certain the fees of clerks and sheriffs of the Superior Courts of this State in the matter of divorce suits, etc.

Upon the continuation of the call of counties for

the introduction of new matter, the following bills

were introduced, read the first time and referred,

to-wit:



By Mr. At.kinson, of Coweta-
A resolution. to prohibit the introduction of new matter after August 5.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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By Mr. Hendrix, of Chattooga-
A bill to repeal an act to prohibit the sale or barter of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors within a radius of three miles of Subligna. Academy and church, in the village of Subligna, Chattooga county, Georgia, approved November 13, 1889.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Smith, of Decatur-
A bill to amend an act to prescribe fees of Solicitors of County Courts, where the same are not now provided by law, approved October 15, 1891.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Kimbrough, of Greene-
A bill to provide for the holding of County Institutes throughout the State.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Peeples, of Gwinnett-
A biH to amend the charter of the town of Buford, in Gwinnett county, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Also, a bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors within five miles of the Buford Educational Institute, in the town of Buford, Gwinnett county, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Campbell, of Meriwether-
A bill to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justice Court, trial term in certain cases, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to prevent a money forfeiture in contracts for consignments of cotton.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Lumsden, of White-
A bill to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Montgomery, of Taylor-
A bill to allow D. J. Peed, of the county of Taylor, to peddle or auction in any of the counties of this State, without paying license, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Holbrook, Hand, Walker, Perry and Montgomery.

The hour for convening the joint session of the General Assembly, for the purpose of hearing from Dr. W. E. Boggs, Chancellor of the State University, having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House of Representatives, and the joint session was called to order by Hon. R. G. Mitchell, President of the Senate, and caused the resolution to be read concerning the joint session.

After the conclusion of addresses by Dr. Boggs and Mr. Woodall, the joint session was dissolved.

The Senate retiring, the House was called ro order by the Speaker.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, July 30, 1891.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Nash,

.:ltkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Norman,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Odom,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee, O'Neal,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Thomas,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Peacock,

Berner,

Henderson,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Perry,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys

Phillips

Bryan,

Huff,

Pope,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Rainey,

Brinson,

lvey,

Rembert,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Jones,

Seay,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Clay,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Craigo,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Crawford,

Lewis,

Stokes;

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,.

Tazyer,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Thornton,

Dennard,

Martin,

Traylor,

Devore,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Turner,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Marion,

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Everett,

l\'fcDaniel,

Whitfield,

Ethridge,

:Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Faust,

McAfee,

Williams,

Fleming,

McClure,

Whatley,

Gilbert,

Merritt,

\Vheeler,

Good win,

:Meeks,

Wisdom,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Wright,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Wylly,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Wooten,

Hall,

:Mosely,

Young,

Harris of \Vashington, Monroe,

1\Ir. l:lpeaker.

Harrison,

Morton,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baskin, Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Cutts, Gardner, fTlover, Hardeman, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Harris of Quitman, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hagan,

Sears,

Heard,

Smith of Greene,

Holbrook,

Scru~gs,

Holzendorf,

Strickland,

Kemp,

Tatum,

Kimbrc.ugh,

Thompson,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Montgomery,

Ware,

Oattis,

Wells of Lee,

Parham,

White.

Payne,

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal bad been examined and approved.

The Journal was read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent the following resolution was introduced, read and adopted, to-wit:

By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A joint resolution, requesting the Governer toreturn House Bill No. 506, to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, for amendments.

By requtst, the resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Also, a bill to amend paragraph (or section) one (1)

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of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, relating to the granting of charters of corporations by the Superior Courts of this State, so as to discontinue the recording of the petition before the final granting of the order by the court, and to require the petition and final order to be recorded together, after the granting of the final order, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to ratify and confirm aU. charters of corporations granted by the Superior Courts of this State since the passage of the act approved N ovember 15th, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit: "An act to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts of each county in this State to have prepared a suitable record-book to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall become valid until recorded in not said charter record, with the original advertisement of the application of any charter."

Also, a bill to amend an act to prohibit cock-fighting or betting thereon and to prescribe a punishment for the same.

Also, a bill to provide for the payment of grrtnd and petit jurors when drawn, and where they appear and answer, whether they be sworn or not.

tThe General Judiciary Committee recommend that the following bill be.withdrawn, to-wit:
A. bill to amend an act approved November 11th, 1889, relating to cock-fighting.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, 9hairman.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under

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consideration the following House bills, and instruct

me to report them back to the House, with the recom-

mendation fnat the same do pass, to-wit :



A bill to permit the Treasurer or Tax-Collector of any city, town or other municipal corporation to issue process of garnishment for taxes due said city, town or municipal corporation.
Also, a bill to repeal an act, approved November
13th, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit : An act to require the <Jlerks of the Superior Courts of each county in this State, to have prepared a suitable record-book, to be kept in said Clerk's office ; said record-book to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. \V. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the following joint resolution :

Requesting the Governor to return House Bill No. 506 to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta :fr amendment.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
The Committee on Enrollment report, as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway Company.

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Also, an act to amend the charter of the City and Suburban Railway of Savannah, Ga.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Coast Line Railroad Company of Savannah, Ga.
Also, an act to authorize the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway Company to build a sidetrack from its main track near North Rome to tha Rome Brickyard.
Also, an act to relieve the Smithsonia and Dunlap Railroad Company from the penalty provided by the act of September 17th, 1889.
Also, an act to amend. an act, approved October 25th, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn.
Also, an act to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to amend an act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, an act to provide for the appointment and compensation, and to prescribe the duties of special criminal bailiffs for Solicitors-General in the Superior, City and County Courts, in counties having more than twenty thousand inhabitants, in this State.
Also, an act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic R:1ilroad Commission:
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

The following message was received through vV. A. Harris, Secretary of Senate.
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed the following House bi!ls,
to-wit:

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A bill to be entitied an act to fix and provide for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Re,enues of Newton county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved October 24th, 1887, which is entitled an act for the protection of game and birds in Troup county, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to require and provide for the registration of the lega.l voters of Montgomery county, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

Also, a bill to prevent persons from trespassing upon the lands of others by hunting, fishing and otherwise, in Effingham county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to organize and incorporate the 4th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, to empower the said regiment to acquire, hold and dispose of property, real and personal, to issue bonds, and for other purposes.

Also, a joint resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, and for other purposes.
Also, a joint resolution accepting the moneys appropriated and the trust imposed by Act of Congress, approved August 5th, 1861, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor, to return House Bill No. 506, called for by the joint resolution of the General Assembly, this day presented to him, to-wit:

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A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, etc.
The Governor has approve~ an act entitled an act to abolish the County Court of Tatnall county.
The special order :fixed for to-day was then taken up, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit and make unlawful the sale, barter, gift or exchange in the State of Georgia, of spirituous, vinous, malt or intoxicating liquors, bitters and mixtures in any quantity or quantities less than a quart, and for other purposes.
. The bill was then read the third time. I/
Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty, moved that action on the bill and amendments be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Reid, of Putnam, called the previous question on the motion to indefinitely postpone, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Mr. Smith, of Butts, called for the ayes and nays upon the motion to indefinitely postpone, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, .Burge, Brinson, Bush,

Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Henderson, Holtzclaw, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee,

Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Phillips, Rainey, Rembert, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Sibley,

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Calvin,

Jennings,

Smith of Decatur,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Clifton,

Lane,

Tarver,

Crawford,

Lark,

Traylor,

Dayis of Burke,

Laslie,

Turner,

Dennard,

Lewis,

Twitty,

Dismuke,

Lumsden,

Whitfield,

Dunwody,

Mann,

Williams,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

Fleming,

McClure,

wheeler,

Gilbert,

Merritt,

Wisdom,

Harris of Washington, 1\Iitchell,

'Vright,

Harrison,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Hartridge,

Monroe,

"rooten,

Harper,

Morton,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_-\nderson,

Graves,

Mathews of Jefferson,

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

~IcAfee,

Baldwin,

Hall,

l\leri wether,

Berner,

Heard,

Nash,

Branch,

Hendrix,

O'Xeal,

Burney,

Herrington,

Pearson,

Chapman,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Craigo,

Johnson,

Pope,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Reid,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Devore,

Martin,

Smith of Butts,

Dodson,

Mason,

Smith of Greene,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Stoke~,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Goodwin,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Godard,

McDaniel,

Witzell.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Cagle, Cason, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, E\erett, Gardner,

Hagan, Hogan, Holzendorf, Ingraham, Jones, Kemp, LeConte, Meeks, Montgomery, Mobley, Norman,

Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sears, Sinquefield,
Scruggs,
Swain, Tatum, Thornton, Thompson, Walker, Ware, 'Vells of Marion,

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Glover, Hardeman, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Oattis, Odom, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne,

Wells of Lee, White, Mr. Speaker.

.Ayes 81. Nays 48.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill and amendments were indefinitely postponed.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations bas bad under consideration the following bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company, ,to define its powers, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitlea an act to change the term of office of Mayor and Aldermen of Dalton.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Water Commissioner.
Also, a hill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay.

And I am instructed to report them back, with recommendation they do pass.

The committee bas also considered-

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain bonds.

And I am instructed to report the same back, with recommendation it do pass, as amended.
LEWIS, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Jefferson Bmking Company, and for other purposes.
Upon motion, the following bill was made the special order for Wednesday, August 5th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the more speedy determination of criminal cases.
By request, 200 copies of the bill were ordered printed for the use of the House.
By request, Senate Resolution No. 29 was recommitted to Committee on Railroads.

The following joint resolution was read and concurred in, to-wit:

;::"A resolution to appoint a joint committee of three from the Senate and five from the House to investigate the disbursement of the $~5,000 appropriated for the military encampment for 1891, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act, passed in 1874, to provide for a Boad. of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Bartow, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was a.greed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill

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passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit killing of game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia, during certain months of the year, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county, Georgia, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agrood to, and, by request, the same was recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary, to wit :

A bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill a~endatory of the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers, in the county of Rockdale, and to enlarge and define the powers and duties of the Mayor, Marshal and other city officers.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to.wit :

A bill to require and proyide for the registration

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of all the voters of the county of Jefferson, and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Strickland, Hill of Cherokee, Davis of Lumpkin, Kemp, Norman, Bush, Humphreys, Hendricks and Underwood.

Pending the reading of House Bill No. 536, the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GF.ORGIA,
Friday, July 31, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by . Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Barrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Hul~ey,

Burge,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Bush,

Ivey,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee,

Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek, P.tyne, Peacock, Pet>plcs, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, 8app of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley,

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Calvin,

Jennings,

Sinquefield,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Smith of Butt~,

Cason,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Scru~gs,

Clay,

L a n ... ,

.Stoke8,

Cooper,

Lark,

Strickland,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Swain,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Tatum,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Tarver,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Traylor,

Dennard,

Mason,

Trammell,

Devore,

Mann,

Turner,

Dismuke,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Dur.wody,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Edenfield,

MeDaniel,

Ware,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Lee,

Faust,

:McAfee,

Whitfield,

Fleming,

McClure,

'Vitzell,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Williams,

Gilbert,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Glover,

Montgomery,

Wheeler,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

White,

Godard,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Graves,

Mosely,

Wright,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Hardeman,

Morton,

Wooten,

Hall,

Nash,

Young,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Harris of Washing:on, O'Neal,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Cutts, Hand,

Humphreys, Kemp,

Meeks, Odom.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

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Leave of absence was granted to the Messrs. Meriwether and Bryan.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes, 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to reincorporate the town of Hampton, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin, of Fulton, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, That the House tender Ron. Mark A. Hardin, Clerk, in his present deep bereavement, its sincere sympathy.
By request~ the following bill was made the special order for Thursday, August 6th, immediately after the reading of the J onrnal, to-wit :
A bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to to regulate charges of express, sleeping-car and telegraph companies, etc.
Upon the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills and res3lutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-
wit:
By Mr. Wheeler, of W a.lkerA resolution to refund to C. C. Wheeler, of the
county of Walker, fifty dollars paid by him as special tax on liquor dealer for 1891.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Maxwell, of TalbotA bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of
Geneva, Talbot county. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Mathews, of Montgomery-
A bill to incorporate the town of Mount Vernon, in the county of Montgomery, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to amend article 7, section 12, paragraph 1, of the Constitution of this State.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Swain, of Gordon-
A resolution authorizing the Governor to sell certain lands on the Western and Atlantic Railroad belonging to the State.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton (by request)-
A bill to amend section 2 of an act to amend an a'ct to charter the city of West End, in Fulton county, approved November 1, 1889; to amend the charter of West End ; to change the lines and reduce the area of said corporation.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty-
A bill for the relief of E. H. Shackleford and Z. J. Odom, securities on an appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson, from liability on said bond, and judgment of the County Court of Dougherty county thereon, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg, in the county of Coweta, approved December 13, 1871.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Martin, of Clarke (by request)-
A bill to repeal section 4 of local option law of Clarke county.
Referred to Committee on Temperrtnce.

.Also (by request), a bill to establish a dispensary in the city of Athens.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committ.ee on Railroads.

By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

Al11o, a bill amending the charter of the city of West End, approved November 1, 1889.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-

A bill to prohibit making or laying out of roads, streets or alleys, or other passage ways through any of the cemeteries within the limits of Bibb county without first obtaining the consent of the proper authorities in charge of such cemeteries, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill regulating banks, and fvr other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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Also, a bill to prevent persons bathing in the Ocmulgee river within certain distance of Riverside Cemetery, to provide a penalty therefor, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Seay, of Floyd, offered the following resolu-

tion, which was read and referred to Committee on

Rules, to-wit :



ResolrJed by the House, tlte Senate concurring, That this General Assembly do adjourn sine die on the 1st of September, 1891, at noon.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A resolution to authorize the Treasurer to pay William Jennings his per diem for the forty-eight (48) days of the session of the Legislature of 1890.

Also, a resolution to authorize ths Treasurer of the State to pay to Mrs. L. A. Eason the sum of fifty dollar's, the pension due her husband for the year 1891.
Respectfully submitted.
W. A. HUFF, Chairman..

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House, which
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they report back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend and consolidate the several acts granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, and for other purposes.
Also, a pill to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Camilla, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county of Hart.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Mt. Airy.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Hahira.

Also, the following House bill, which they report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Hoschton, in t'he county of Jackson.
Respectfully submitted. LEWis, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. \V. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, by the requisite majority, the following House bill, to-wit :

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A bill to repeal an act approved December 18,1384, so far as the same applies to the county of Baldwin, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Gill, of the lOth District-
A bill to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railro:ld Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr Candler, of the 40th District~
A bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State to fix and ,prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Roads and Bridges.

By Mr. Cabaniss, of the 22d District-
A billto authorize street r:tilroad companies to sell and contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Todd, of 35th District-
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Warren, of the 18th District-.
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 14th, 1879, so as to authorize the Board of Directors to extend said road, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

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Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 24th, 1872, so as to authorize an increase of capital stock of said company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to authorize said company to borrow money, etc.
Referred to Company on Railroads.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act requiring the registration of voters of Appling county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Cochran, and for other purposes.

By request, Mr. Mobley, of Harris, was added to the Committee on Penitentiary.

The Speaker announced the following named members as committee on part of the House to investigate expenditures of appropriation and entertainment of State Military Encampment, to-wit :

Messrs. Twitty, Chairman; Calvin, Hill of Meriwether, Dismuke and Mann.
1
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary~ to-wit:

By Mr. Davis, of Burke-
A bill to amend an act, approved December 29th, 1890, to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read

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the third time; the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legJ.l proofs ware exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Athens, and the various acts amendatory thereof, approved August 24th, 1872, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of th~ city of Athens to grade, pave and otherwise improve the str~ets of said city, and for other purposes.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill which they instruct me to report back, with. the recommendation that the author of the hill be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:
A bill entitled an act to incorporate Tennille Institute.
J .ACKSON, of Heard, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following repart :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report, as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Spea.ker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church or public or private school-housa in the StJ.te of Georgia.

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Also, an act to prevent persons from trespassing upon the lands of others by hunting, :fishing or otherwise in Effingham county.

Also, an act to require and provide for the registration of the legal voters of Montgomery county, and to provide a penalty for violation of the same.

Also, an act to :fix and provide for the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Newton county.

Also, an act to amend an act approved October 24th, 1887, for the protection of game and birds in Troup county, to prohibit the killing or netting of the same.

Also, an act to organize and incorporate the 4th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.

A resolution accepting the moneys appropriated and the trust imposed by Act of Congress, approved August 5th, 1861.

Also, a joint resolution appropriating :five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signaturee of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :

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An act to incorporate the Bank of Thomson, and to confer certain powers and privileges on same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills of the House, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Demorest.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Elko.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Athens, in relation to sewers, etc.

House Bill No. 533 was taken up for a third reading, and same was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit :

A bill to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests, etc.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill the previous question

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was called, which call was sustain~d, and the main question ordered.
The ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anden;on,

Hall,

1\IcAfee,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of Washington, Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Mosely,

Baxter,

Henderson,

Roberts,

B~rner,

Hogan,

Ryals,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Burney,

Huff,

Smith of Decatur,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Smith of Greene,

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard, Sharpe,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Swain,

Clifton,

Jones,

Trammell,

Craigo,

Lark,

Turner,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Whitfield,

Crawford,

LeConte,

williams,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

whatley,

Dunwody,

Martin,

wisdom,

"Fleming,

Maxwell,

\Vooten.

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson,

Graves,

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Cagle, Clay, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett,

Herrington, Holbrook, Hulsey, Ivey, Jennings, Johnson, Kennon, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lane, Laslie, Mattox, :Mason, Mann,

Otlom,
O'~eal,
Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Perry, Rainey, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Tatum, Thornton,

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Ethridge, Faust, Griffith, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Meriwether,

MeDonald of Ba11ks, Traylor,

McDonald af S11mter, Twitty,

McDaniel,

Underwool,

Merritt,

Ware.,

Meriwether,

Wheeler,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Morton,

Wylly,

Nash,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Bas kiLl., Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Campbell, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Garrlner, Gilbert, Glover, Godard, Hardeman,

Hand,

Peek,

Harris of Quitman, Peeples,

Harrison,

Pearson,

Hagan,

Phillips,

Hill of Cherokee,

Pope,

Hendrix,

Rembert,

Holzendorf,

Reid,

Humphr<Jys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kemp,

Seay,

McClure,

Sibley,

Monroe,

Tarver,

Meeks,

Thompson,

Montgomery,

Walker,

Norman,

'Veils of Marion,

Oattis,

Wells of Lee,

Parker of Wilkinson, Witzell,

Parham,

White,

Payne,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 55. Nays 66.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was lost, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal Industrial College, which is a branch of the University of Georgia, etc.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads beg leave to submit the following report :

The Committee on Railroads have had under considerat~on Senate Resolution No. 29, being a resolu-

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lution to investigate the railroads of the State and see which of them are in violation of their charters.
This resolution having been reported to the House favorably, with an amendment, it was recommitted by the House to the Railroad Committee.
The committee instructR me to report the resolution back, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
HARTRIDGE, Chairman.

Mr Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend l>e recommitted to the General Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
House Bill No 362, a bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license.
Also, House Bill No. 464, a bill to declare dogs property in Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. ROBT. WHIT]'IELD, Chairman.

The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit :
Mr. Speaker : I am directed by the Governor to deliver to the
House of Representatives a communication in writing, with an accompanying document.
ExECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Atlanta, Ga., July 31, 1891.
To the General .Assembly : I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of

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the Advisory Board upon the recent encampment of the volunteer troops of .this State at Camp Chickamauga. From personal observation, made during repeated visits to the camp, I feel justified in according to the conclusions of the Board a thorough and hearty endorsement.
W. J. NoRTHEN.

REPORT OF THE MILITARY ADVISORY BOARD.
To the Governor of Georgia:
The Advisory Board begs leave to report that it has given a very full consideration to the condition of the military force of this State, and herewith submits its conclusions:
The present force of the State, viewed as a whole, is in a poor military condition, which reflects no credit upon the commonwealth; but it is gratifying to note that the effects of the late encampment have been of incalculable benefit, more especially to those commands which served in Camp Chickamauga, and to a less dP-gree, to those which prepared for it.
The strict discipline of the camp, teaching the force to obey, as well as tc) command, and perfecting the men in guard and other camp duties, has planted the seeds which, we are sure, will produce good results.
The fact is incontestable that Camp Chickamauga has engendered a fine military spirit throughout the force, and has instilled an earnest desire, in officers and men, to learn the practical duties of a soldier in the field, and to subordinate display to hard work and martial efficiency. It was noticeable that the tendency of the commands was to adopt rough and inexpensive service uniforms, and the Board is satisfied that, in the future, simplicity of dress will be the rule. The men have ascertained how important and enteresting camp lessons are, despite the accompanying hardships. They have learned that the value of their services to the State consists in the knowledge of these practical duties rather than in mere parade and holiday attire. The Board is entirely satisfied, by the experience at Camp Chickamauga, that a continuance of encampments, from year to year, will inure the force to hardship and equip it for any real service

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the State mlly demand of it, and that no other m{)de of instruction can possibly accomplish the same result.
It is to be regretted that the drift of some of the newspaper criticisms upon the encampment was sensational, tending to induce the public to believe that one of the main objects to be attained was fun and frolic, whereas the opposite was the truth, the service being an arduous one, which was well performed, ag the reports of the army officerH will show, and if the Gener3.l Assembly could have visited the camp, as was contemplated, it would have been an objectless6n of great value, demonstrating that the volunteers of Georgia are real and not play soldiers.
The commands went into camp with larger numbers than had been counted upon, especially those from remote points, thus increasing the per dien~ as well as the mileage, so that the funds did not hold out for the complete training of all the troops. The experience gained in the management of this camp will be of much value in the future.
In this connection it may be stated that the Board, under a resolution directing a permanent camp, was compelled to visit various localities and inspect them, the expense ot the same being three hundred and twenty-one and -(/0 ($021.16) dollars, which came out of the military fund, aLd there also had to be paid from this fund the expenses of a General
Court Martial, amounting to two hundred and four and l-iu
($204.37) dollars, and also a deficiency due by the State on the camp at August3., in 1890, of nine hundred and eighty-
eight and M ($988.52) dollar!', and these deductions, together
with all the ordinary expenses of the year, and the expenses of the Camlry Camp at Savannah, of the Fifth (5th) Regiment, had to come out of the amount appropriated, thus lessening the fund for actual use at Camp Chickamauga.
The five thousand ($5,000) dollars contributed by the Crawfish Springs Land Company were expended in the arrangement and preparation of camp grounds, the building of mesH-halls, stables, kitchens, bath-houses, hospital house, sinks, tent-floors, and other equipments, leaving the State to pay about four hundred ($400) dollars in excess of said sum for these purposes.
The State has on hand all of said buildings, including stoves, six hundred (600) tent-floors, six hundred (600)

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mattresses, and other camp accessories, the value of which ~an not be determined until the permanent camp is located. The State had only two hundred and thirteen (213) tents, and was compelled to hire forty (40), at si:lfO ($6.00) dollars each, from Ohio! and ~wen then \he men were crowded to discomfort.
The commands were compelled \osupply their own rations going to and coming from camp, in some instances amounting to two (2) days' rations beyo-nd the time for which they received per diem,. allowance. One large result gained by the State, but, unfortunately, at the expense of the commands, is that thousands of dollars were expended in necessary equipments for service, such as blankets, leggings, overcoats, cap-covers, haversacks, canteen!!, knapsacks, and such like1 thus rendering the force at large more effective and ready when called out by the authorities for actual service.
Numbers of applications have been made for the organization of new commands, which applications the Board was conE<trained, from a stern sense of duty, to lay upon the table for the present, not to be taken therefrom until a complete inspection shall have been made o-f every command in the State, which inspectio-n has been ordered, and will be proceeded with as rapidly as possible. The Board takes a purely milita.ry view of the matter, believing that the Governor and General Assembly hold it strictly responsible fo-r the equipment and organization of the present force; in fact, such is the language of the appropriation act.
The present force of the State is fifty-one (51) companies of infantry, fourteen (14) of cavalry and two (2) of artillery of Georgia Volunteers, and twenty-two (22) companie-s of colored troops, and the rigid inspection to be made will unquestionably cause to be disbanded a number of the commands of both classes.
The Board deems it to be a duty, after disbanding ineffective and worthless commands and taking fro~ them arms and equipments, to (first) put in good military condition the commands retained in the service, so they can be moved effectively, fully equipped fo-r service, at short notice, and (second) if necessary to organize new commands to the extent only as the State is enabled to equip them fully, having regard to the geographical position and the general needs of the service.

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The Board is satisfied that the.object to be attained should be to have a compact, well equipJed and well organized force, no large than may be absolutely necessary.
Georgia is no longer a purely agricultural State, but a mining, manufacturing and commercial one as welL Its population has very much changed, is more mixed than formerly, and necessarily more turbulent. Property and life depend on stern and prompt enforcement of the law. The Executive's right arm is this volunteer force, which the General Assembly, in its wisdom, under the mandate of the Constitution, has begun to foster, train and Pquip, and which, with patriotism and self-sacrifice, is striving hard to attain proficiency, so it may satisfy State pride and sustain her dignity and power. Recent e\'ents in a neighboring State have shown the humiliation a proud commonwealth may be subjected to, which, on the instant, when law is defied openly and grossly, is compelled to bargain and haggle with rioters because it has no power with which to force them to peace and obedience.
The senices of Lieutenant C. B. Satterlee, of the United States Army, who has been specially detailed for this State, have been, and will continue to be, extremely valuable. His attention to instruction duties at Camp Chickamauga was unremitting. He is an accomplished officer, who combines accuracy of knowledge with great urbanity and tact, and the Board feels very much encouraged at the prospect of good results to follow from his past and future services. On account of his illness, he has been allowed forty-five (45) days' furlough, and on his return to duty, about the 1st of September, will begin the inspection of every command in the State, hereinbefore mentioned, and a meeting of this Board will be called immediately after his full report is in to take action thereon.
The inspections heretofore have been of little value, because they did not proceed from Headquarters, but wer.e performed by the assignment of officers all over the State, some of whom did their duty well, others very poorly, the result being a want of uniformity, rendering the inspection reports as a whole unreliable. After his inspection tour is over, it is designed that he will start out on another tour of instruction, proceeding from one command to another, until the whole force has been visited.

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In conclusion, this Board begs to tender to your Excellency its profound acknowledgment of your unvarying devotion to the intere=-ts of the military force of the State, and to assure you that it is encouraged in the performance of its duties by your hearty support, accorded to it on every occasion.
The Board begs that your Excellency will communicate this report to the General Assembly, if your judgment approves such course.
For the Advisory Board : \VILLIAM GARRARD,
s. P. GILBERT, c. M. WILEY,
Committee. July 30, 1891.

REPORT OF SPECIAL Fl<}NCE LAW COMl\UTTEE.
Mr. Speaker:
The ~Special Pence Law Committee, to whom have been referred the several bills introduced on that subject, beg leave to submit the following report, viz. :
The committee have had under consideration the following bills, and they recommend. that the same do not pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 6fi7, the same being a bill to be entitled an act amending section 1455 of the Code of lti82.
Also, Senate Bill No.2, the same being a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1455 of the Code of 1882.
The committee have also had under consideration House Bill No. 743, and recommend that the same do paRs, by substitute.
W. E. WooTEN, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the

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report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act creating City Court of Macon, approved August 14th, 1885.

By request, the following bill was made the special order for Tuesday, August 4th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to require common carriers over which freight may be shipped to furnish to the consignors, the consignees or their assigns, within thirty days after demand, all necessary testimony to establish upon which connecting line of common carriers the loss or damage occurred, or in default to render said common carrier liable therefor, as if said loss or damage had been occasioned by said common carrier, etc.

The following bill, which was returned by the Governor to the House, by request of the House, for amendments, was taken up, and the bill was amended, antl repassed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta; to establish other courts in certain counties, etc.

The following bills were recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit: House bills Nos. 362 and 464.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to establish a city court in Hall county, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Clifton, of Chatham, offered the following, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

In compliance with the res:>lution of Mr. Clifton, of Chatham, and adopted by the House, the Hon. Pat Calhoun desires to inform the House that he will address the General Assembly upon the improvements of the rivers and harbors of Georgia on Wednesday August 12th, at ll:::JO A.M., if agreeable to the convenience of tlie General A.ssembly.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Commit~e~ on Railroads.
By Mr. Harris, of Catoosa-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, etc.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the payment of live stock, and to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to reimburse the State chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of .fertilizers.

Also, a bill to authorize the Treasurer of the State to pay Mrs. Elizabeth Branch one hundred dollars as a pension due her husband, Wm. H. Branch.
Also, a resolution to pay Benj. J. Davis one hun-
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dred and sixty-six dollars for 33~ copies of the Public Acts of 1890.
Respectfully submitted. W.A.HUFF,
Chairman Finance Committee.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to amend the fence laws of this State, etc.

By request., 200 copies of House Bill No. 748 were ordered printed for the use of the House.
Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Trammell, Johnson, Peacock, Scruggs, Branch, Harris of Washington, Ethridge, Hulsey, Godard, Witzell, Cagle, Kennon, Brown of Haralson, Henderson, Rembert, Monroe, Harris of Quitman, Devore and Jennings.
Pending the reading of House Bill No. 545, the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 1, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Dodson.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

.Anderson,

Hill of Meriwether,

.Atkinson of Columbia,Hogan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Holtzclaw,

Baldwin,

Holbrook,

Baskin,

Huff,

Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phnlips,

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Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Bolfeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Burney, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, EJenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Harr;s of Catoosa, Hartridge, Harper,
Ha~n,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Jones,

Ryals,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Lane,

Se.ars,

Lark,

Sibley,

Laslie,

Sinquefield,

Lt>wis,

Smith of Butts,

LeConte,

Smith of Decatur,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Mattox,

Rharpe,

Martin,

Stokes,

Mason,

Swain,

Mann,

Tatum,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Matthews of Jefferson, Ware,

Matthews of Montg'ry, Wells of Lee,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

McClure,

Williams,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Morton,

Wylly,

Nash,

Wooten,

Odom,

Young,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Thomas,

Parker of Wilkinson,

ThoBe absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Branch, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Coffey, Craigo,

Hand,

Montgomery,

Harris of Qrtitman, Mo~;ely,

Harris of Washington,Norman,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Hancock,

Parham,

Heard,

Payne,

Hill of \Jberokee, Perry,

Hendrix,

Rembert,

Herrington,

Seay,

Henderson,

Scruggs,

Holzendorf,

Strickland,

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Cutts, D.wis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Ethridge, Gardner, GIO\er, Godard, Har,Ieman,

Hulsey, Hnmphries, Jenning;;, Johnson, Kemp, Kennon, Merritt, Meeks, Meriwether,

Taner, Thompson, Trammell, Underwood, 'Valker, Wells of Marion, Witzell, White, Wright.

Mr. Jones, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House on House Bill No. 535, to~wit :
A bill to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, etc.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of ye~terday, as relates to the action of the House, had on House Bill No. 535, towit:

A bill to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College.

Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph, cltlled the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

'l'be ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

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Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hogan,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Columbia, Holtzclaw,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Coweta, Huff,

Peek,

Baskin,

Ingraham,

Pearson,

Berner,

Ivey,

Pope,

Boifeuillet,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Burney,

Jones,

Roberts,

Chappell,

Lark,

Ryals,

Chapman,

Lewis,

Sibley,

Clifton,

LeConte,

Smith of Butts,

Crowder,

:Martin,

Smith of Decatur

Crawford,

Mason,

Sharpe,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Swain,

Dunw<ldy,

:\Iaxwell,

Turner,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, \Vare,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, wells of Marion,

Fleming,

Mathews of Montg'y, Wells of Lee,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Graves,

McClure,

Whatley,

Hall,

Mitchell,

wisdom,

Hartridge,

Mobley,

"\Vooten,

Harper,

)lorton,

Young.

Hill of Meriwether, Oattis,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dodson, Edenfield, Griffith,

Harris of Catoosa, Parham,

Harris of Quitman, Rainey,

Hancock,

Sapp oi Mitchell,

Holbrook,

Sears,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,

Laslie,

Stokes,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

Nash,

Traylor,

Odom,

Twitty,

ParkE:r of Wilkinson, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Branch, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Harrison,

Norman,

Hagan,

Payne,

Heard,

Peacock,

Hill of Cherokee, Peeples,

Hendrix,

Perry,

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Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Coffey, Craigo, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Ethridge Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Godard, Hardeman, Hanu,

Herrington, Henderson, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Jennings, Johnson, Kemp, Kennon, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lumsden, Mattox, Merritt, Meeks, Meriwether, Montgomery, Mosely,

Ayes 68. Nays 36.

Phillips, Rembert, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Seay, Scruggs, Strickland, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Underwood, Walker, Witzell, Williams, Wheeler, White, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following act of the Ganeral As:~embly, to-wit :

An act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission, and for other purposes.

Also, a joint resolution appropriating five hundred dollars for the purpose of paying an agent to collect certain moneys therein described, and for oiher purposes.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker :

The General Judiciary Committee have had under oonsideration t.he following House bill, which they inl!!trtict me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do ,pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses, or other public houses, or bath houses, on the sea-eoast of Georgia, where the public may resort for purposes of surf-bathing, to keep and maintain, during the surf-bathing se::tson, suitable life boats or life raftS, life preservers and appliances for use in cases of emergency to said bathers, and to provide penalties {or violations thereof.

The com-mittee further instructs me to report to the House the following bills, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to regulate the numbar of brakemen on railroad freight trains in this State.
Also a bill to provide for recording the bonds of County Treasurers, Tax-Uollectors and Tax-Receivers in cases where one or more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county wherein such officer holds such office.
Also, a bill to amend paragraph 9 of section 267 of the Code of 1882.
Also; a bill to amend section: 4410 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, and to further define indictable acts of trespass.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Floyd county.
Also a bill to amend section 3458 of the Code of 1882, so as to prevent an amendment to t.he plea of general issue filed a.t first term.

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The committee recommend that leaTe be granted that the following bill be withdrawn, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act, approved March 2, 1874, fixing the time of holding Floyd Superior Court and prescribing the length of the terms thereof.

The committee recommends that the following bills be read the second tim9 and rMommitted to this committee, to-wit :

A bill to alter and am~nd the general pilotage laws in this State as codified and contained in article first, chapter three, title seventeen of part first of the Code of 1882, and embraced in sections 1504: to 1542 thereof, inclusive, and the acts amendatory thereof.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commissioners, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of telegraph companies for the transmission and delivery of messages by telegraph, and to make penalties prescribed against railroads apply to same.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of Railroad Commissioners, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express companies for transportation and delivery, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of Railroad Commissioners, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of sleeping-car companies for persons occupying such cars, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to provide for the redemption of real property sold at sheriff's sale, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker :
The committee have had under consideration the following House bill, and I am directed to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to inoorporate the Ludale Milling and Transportation Company.

The committ-ee have had under consideration also, the following House bills, and I am instructed to report the same back, willh .the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Branchville, in the county of Walton.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of New Good Hope, in the county of Walton.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWJS, Chairman.


By unanimous consent the following bill was in~ro

duced, read the first time, and referred to the Com-

mittee on Education, to-wit:



By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the city of Marietta.

By unanimous consent the following bill was made the special order for Tuesday next, the 4th instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal, and 200 copies of substitute ordered printed for the use of the House, to-wit :

A bill to amend fence laws of the State, and for

other purposes.



The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the

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proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constituthmal majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, of Quitman, Ga.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agrE>ed to, the proper legal proofs were submitted, and the bill paRsed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, towit:
A bill to amend an act approved September lOth, 1865, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company, of Savannah, so as to authorize the capital stock to be increased.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, SJ as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company, of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in the title of the same.

The following bill was read the third time, the re'port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the law for the protection of oystet"s in certain particulars, etc.

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Upon motion the following bill was taken from the table, and the sa.me read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and npon the passage of the bill the vote was as follows: ayes 63,. nays Z"/.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority,. the &ill was lost, to Wit :

A bill to punish fraudulent entries awl practices in speed contests.
Mr. Jackson, Chairma.u of the Committee on Education, submits the following report :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that it be read the second time and be recommitted, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the better distribution and improvement of the school funds in the counties.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit :

A resolution to pay pension to Mrs. L.A. Eason,. widow of James Eason.

Also, a resolution to pay Hon. Wm. Jennings per diem for 48 days of fall session, 189'
Also, a resolution to pay R J. J)a:vjs for printing public acts.

Also, a bill to amend section 3554: of the Code of 1882..
Also~ a bill to establish a whipping boss for county a.nd municipal chain-gangs, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment of live stock killed, to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, etc.

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Also, a bill to permit the TreJ.surer or Tax-Collector of any city, town, or other municipal corporation, to issue process of garnishment for taxes due said city, town or municipal corporation.
Also, a bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 1676 of Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to repeal an act, approved November 13, 1889, to-wit, an act to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts of each county in this State to have prepared a suitable record-book, to be kept in the office of the Superior Court, said book to be known as the record of Superior Court charters, etc.
Also, a bill to amend section 3940 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to ratify and confirm all charters of corporations granted by Superior Courts of the State since the passage of the act, approved November 13, 1881-), to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts of each county to have prepared a suitable record-book, to be kept in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said record-book to be known as the record of Superior Court Charters, etc.

Also, a bill to amend the general pilotage laws of this State, etc., and recommitted.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express companies.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of telegraph companies.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of sleeping-car companies, etc.

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Also, a bill to authorize any chartered bank, or which may hereafter be chartered, under the laws of Georgia., and which is now, or may hereafter be, appointed a State depository in this State, in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit fifty thousand dollars with the State Treasurer.

Also, a bill incorporating the town of Hazlehurst.
Also, a bill to provide for the redem~tion of real property sold at sheriff's sale.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Ludale Milling and Transportation Company.

Also, a bill to reincorporate the town of Watkinsville, in the county of Oconee, etc.

Also, a bill to appropriate to Mrs. Elizabeth E. Branch the sum of one hundred dollars, as administratrix of Wm. H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, and recommitted.
Also, a bil1 to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Barrien, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for the increase and better collection and disbursement of the school fund in the several counties of this State, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Quitman county, Ga.
Also a bill to provide for the payment of certain juries, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to a.mend an act prohibiting cockfighting.
Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Decatur county.

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Also, a bill amending registration law for Dooly county.

Also, a bill to establish Board of Commissioners for Lumpkin county.

Also, a bill to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of fertilizers for the year 1~9o-1891.

Also, a bill to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe infantry.

Also, a bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the several acts granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, etc.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit:

Messrs. Calvin, Wheeler, Bennett, Harper, Glover and Maddox.

The House then adjourned until Monday morning, at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, August 3, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Dodson.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of C'JOlumbia, Heard,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether,

:Baldwin,

Herrington,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Baxter,

Holtzclaw,

Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert,

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Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwoly, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hardeman, Hall, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Hartridge,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Ivey,

Seay,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Decatur,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Laslie,

Flharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

MattoJr,.

l'ltrickland,

Martin,

Swain,

1\[ason,

Tatum,

Mann,

Thornton,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

McDonalrl of Sumter, rrammell,

McDaniel,

Turner,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Twitty,

Mathews pf Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

Montgomery,

Whitfield,

Mobley,

Williams,

1t!onrol",

Wheeler,

Nash,

Wisdom,

Oattis,

Wylly,

Odom,

Wooten,

O'Neal,

Younl'!,

Parker of Thomas, Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Wilkimon,

Parham,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Bennett, Bryan, Brinson, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts,

Harris of Quitman, Meriwether,

Harris of Washington, Mitchell,

Harper,

Mosely,

Hancock,

Morton,

Hill of Cherokee, Norman,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hulsey,

Peek,

Jenning'!,

Perry,

Johnson,

Scruggs,

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Davis of Bulloeh, Dads of Lumpkin, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gardner, Glover, GriffiJ.h, Hand,

KPmp, Kennon, Lane, Lewis, Lumsden, McAfee, Merritt, Meeks,

Tarver, Underwood, Walker,
'Vare, Witzell, Whatley, White, Wright.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal bad been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of Saturday as relates to the action of the House on House Bill No. 533, to-wit:

A bill to punish fraudulent entries in speed contests in this State, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, moved that the House recon-
sider its action on Saturday, had on House Bill No.
533, to-wit :

A bill to punish fraudulent entries and practices in

speed contests.



Which motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks-
A bill to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. LeConte, of Bartow-
A bill to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr._ Smith, of Butts-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, at Jackson, Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Mason, of Campbell-

A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Campbell



county, approved October 22, 1887.

Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah, approved October 17, 1887.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Sharpe, of Carroll-
A bill to submit the question of abolishing the Public School Syst~m of the city of Carrollton to the voters of said city, and to make disposition of the Public School property, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Lane, of Early-
A bill authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and
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Revenues of Early county to issne bonds to build a new jail for said county.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty (by request)-
A bill to repeal an act to amend the charter of the city of Albany, to create a Board of Police Commissioners.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-



A bill to amend an actr approved September 29,

1881, to establish a BoaFd of Pharmaceutic Exam-

iners, and to prescribe the powers and duties of said

BOard, etc.

Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. Smith, of Decatur-
A bill to earry into effect paragraph 4, section 2, article 4 of the Constitution of this :5tate, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Ra.ilroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Smith, of Greene-
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Greene.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Also, a bill to confer on the Railroad Commission

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jurisdiction as to storage of freight in depot and charges on the same, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By .Mr. Cha-ppell, of Laurens-
A bill to provide an annual pension to all Confederate soldiers who are now citizens of this State, and who are now or may become totally blind from any cause whatever.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By .Mr. Wells, of MarionA bill to establish a Public School System in the
town of Buena Vista, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

A.Uso, a bill to establish a system of Water Works for the town of Buena Vista, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Burney, o.organ-
A bill to amend an act relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.

By Mr. Oattis, of Muscogee-
A bill to cede to the United States Government jarisdiction in certain land, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Graves, of Newton-
A bill to amend section 8 of an act establishing a Public School System for Covington, approved September 13, 1887, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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By Mr. Dismuke, of Spalding-
A bill to establish the AgTicultural and Mechanical College on the experimental farm station near the city of Griffin, to remove the said college from the city of Athens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Calvin, of Richmond-

A bill to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Nash, of DeKalbA bill to amend section 444:1 of the Code of 1382. Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Montgomery~ of Taylor-
Jahe A bill to amend section 732 of Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on Roads and Bridges.

By Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield-
A bill to define the term domestic wines, to provide a penalty for selling or offering other wines in this State, claiming the same to be domestic wines, and for other purposes.

Refflrred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to incorporate the Transville Railway Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requit~ite constitutional majority, the following bills, to-wit :

Senate Bill No. 149, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Hawkinsville, Ga., to issue and sell bonds not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars for the purpose of establishing a system of water-works in said town, and for other purposes.

Also, the following House bills :
A bill to be entitled an act to empower the Mayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3777 of the Code of 1882.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the paying of the County Commissioners of Brooks county.
Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to buy for the State 700 copies of the " Georgia Form Book,'' and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to change the corporate limits of the city of Rome.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Arabi, and for other purposes.

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The committee have also had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :

.A bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Security Bank, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the National Guarantee Company, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. RoB'T WHITFIELD, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read thP first time, and referred to Committee on Corporations, to wit:

By Mr. Mullis, of 14th District-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Hawkinsville, Ga., to issue and sell bonds, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars, for the purpose of establishing a ~'~ystem of water-works in said town, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill, which was adversely reported, was read the second time, and upon motion the same was tabled, to wit :
A bill to amend section 1455 of the Code of Georgia.

The following Senate resolution, which had been adversely reported, was read the second time, to wit :

A resolution to investigate railroads, etc.

Upon agreeing to the report of the committee, Mr. Roberts, of Douglas, called the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

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The ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.
Pending the consideration of the resolution the hour of adjournment arrived.

Leave of absence was gr&ated to the following members, to wit:
Holbrook, Trammell, T~rver, White, Ware, Hulsey, Wisdom, Harris of Washington, Dennard, Mobley, Holzendorf and Sibley.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 4, 189.1.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the County of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hanoock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw.,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Bryan,

Ingraham,

Burge,

Ivey,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard,

Bush,

.Jackson of Oconee,

Burney,

Kemp,

Cagle,

Kennon,

Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals,
Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley,

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Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dertnard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, fTilbert, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Cdtoosa, Harrison, Hartridge,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

Lewis,

Stokes,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Martin,

Thompson,

Mason, Mann,



Traylor, Turner,

1\Iaxwell,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfie!d,

Merritt,

Witzel!,

Meeks,

Williams,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

:Mobley,

White,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Morb:m,

Wooten,

Oattis,

Young,

Odom,

Mr. Speaker.

O'Neal,

Parker of Thomas,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett,
Benn~tt,
Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Edenfield, Gardner, Glover, Harris of Quitman~

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Harper,

Norman,

Hill of Cherokee, Perry,

Henderson,

Scruggs,

Hulsey,

Strickland,

Jennin~,

Tarver,

Johnson,

Trammell,

Jones,

Wright.

Mathews of Montg'y,

Meriwether,

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported

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that the journal of yesterday's session had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A resolntion to investigate railroads in the State and. see which of them are in violation of their charters, etc.

The previous question had been called and sustained, and the main question ordered, and the ayes and nays called for and sustained.

Mr. Berner, of Monroe, moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the resolution.

Mr. Goodwin moved as a snbstitute that the House agree to the report of the committee.

Upon the call of the roll of the House the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bush, Cagle, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Everett, Fleming,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Graves,

Morton,

Griffith,

Payne,

Hartridge,

Phillips,

Heard,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

Ryals,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Huff,

Turner,

Kitchens,

Underwood,

Mann,

Witzel!,

Mathews of Mont~'ry, wheeler.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hancock,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriwether,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hendrix,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas,

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Berner, Branch, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Godard, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, HarriRon, Hagan,

Herrington,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Hogan,

Parham,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Ingraham,

Pea.ples,

lvey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Jenning3,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kennon,

Sears,

Kimbrough,

8mith of Butts,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

I,aslie,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Mattox,

Swain,

Martin,

Tatum,

Mason,

Thornton,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

McDonald of Snwter, Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Moutjlomery,

Ware,

Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,

Mobley,

Whitfield,

Mosely,

Whatley,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Oattis,

wooten,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett,

Hill of CheNkee,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Bennett,

Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Crowder,

Jones,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Dennard,

McDaniel,

Devore,

McAfee,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Harper,

Peacock,

Pearson, Perry, Rembert, Sibley, Sinq nefield, Scruggs, Strickland, Tarver, Trammell, Wells of Lee, Williams, White, Wisdom, Wright", Mr. Speaker.

Ay.es 36. Nays 94.

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~o tbe motion to tt.gree was loet, and the resolution was concurred in.
Mr. Kemp, of Emanllel, offered the follC>wing resolution, which was read and adopted, to wit :
Resolved, By the Rouse C>f Representatives, that the use of this hall be tendered to Mrs. Mary E. Lease, of the State of Kansas, for the purpose of delivering a public lecture, the time to be designated by her, so as not to conflict with the public business.
The first special order was then taken up, and the same read the third time, to wit :
A bill to require carriers over which freight may be shipped to furnish to the consignC>r, the ~_,-on signee or their assigns within thirty days after demand, all necessary testimony to establish upon which connecting line of common carriers the loss or damage occurred, or in default to render said common carrier liable therefor, as ifsaid loss or damage had been occasioned by said common carrier, and for other purposes.
Upon motion, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
The second special order was taken up and the same read the third time, to wit :
A bill to amend the fence laws ofthis State, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee was agreed to as amended.
Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, mov-ed to indefinitely postpone the bill.
Upon this motion the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

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Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:
Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Parham,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Peeples,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Pearson,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, Rainey,

Burge,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Bush,

Kennon,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Cagle,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Kimbrough,

_Smith of Butts,

Campbell,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Cason,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Clifton,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Clay,

Mattox,

Swain,

Cooper,

Martin,

Tatum,

Craigo,

Mason,

Thornton,

Crawford,

Mann,

Turner,

Davis of Bulloch,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Edenfield,

McClure,

Walker,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

\Veils of Marion,

Harris of Catoosa, Montgomery,

Witzell,

Harrison,

Mosely,

Wheeler,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Wylly.

Hagan,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Baxter,
B,~rner,
Boifeuillet, Brinson, Burney, Chapman, Chappell, Crowder, Davis of Burke, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Hardeman,

Morton,

Hall,

Parker of Thomas,

Hand,

Peek,

Heard,

Phillips,

Herrington,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Huff,

Roberts,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Ivey,

Sears,

Jackson of Oconee, Thompson

Jennings,

Traylor,

Lark,

'Vare,

Maxwell,

'Veils of Lee,

McDonald of Sumter, Whitfield,

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Fleming, Gilbert, .Godard, Graves,

Mathews of Montg'y, Williams,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

Wooten.

Mobley,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett,

Henderson,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Bennett,

Holzendorf,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Cutts;

Jones,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lewis,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Devore,

McDaniel,

Dismuke,

McAfee,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Glover,

Nash,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harris of Washingt'n, Oattis,

Harper,

Payne,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Perry, Rembert, Sibley, Sinquefield, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Tarver, Trammell, White, Wisdom, Wright, Young, Mr. Spe11ker.

Ayes 72. Nays 56.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill was inde:fi.nitely postponed.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to wit :

An act to incorporate the Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway Company.
Also, an act to amend the Charter of the City and Suburban Railway of Savannah, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend the Charter of the Coast Line Railroad Company <>f Savannah, Georgia.

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Also, an act to authorize the Eat~t Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway Company to build a side track from its main track near North Rome to Rome Brickyard.

Also, an act to relieve the Smitbsonia and Dunlap Railroad Company from the penalty provided by the act of September 17th, 1889.

.Also, an act to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.

Also, an act to amend an act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Augusta, approved August 26th, 1879.

Also, an act to provide for the appointment and compensation, and to prescribe the duties of Special Criminal Bailiffs for Solicitors-General in the Supe rior, City and County Courts in counties having more 'than twenty thousand inhabitants.

Also, an act to appropriate money to pay the expenses of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Commission.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to wit :

Mr. Speaker :
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following named bills, which they recommend do pass, to wit :

A bill to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association of Macon, Georgia.

Also, a bill to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county to purchase such

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volumes of the Gemgia Reports as are missing in the Clerk's office.

They also recommend that the following named bill do pass, as amended, to wit : .

A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Ware county, and for other pur poses.

They also recommend that the following named bill be read a second time, and then be referred to the General Judiciary Cbmmittee, to.wit:

A bill to amend article 7, section 12, paragi"aph 1 of the Constitution of this State.

They also recommend that the following named

bill do not pass, to-wit :

...

A bill to provide for the return and taxation vf property sold with reservation of title in vendor.

Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITI!'IEL, Chairman.

-Mr. Young, Ch&irlD&Jl of the Committee on Enroll ment, submitted the :following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment, report as duly en. rolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to.wit:
An act to amend section 3777 of the Code of 188~.
Also, an a:ct to repeal an aet approved December 18, 1884, so far as the same applies to the county of Baldwin.
Also, an act to empower the Mayor and Council of

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the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me t oreport back, with the recommendation that the bills do pass, to-wit :
A bill to make the State School Commissioner an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the State University.
Also, a bill to establish free schools in Summerville.

The committee also recommends that the following bills be passed by substitute, to-wit :

. A bill to provide for the better distribution and improvement of the school funds in the counties.

Also, a bill to create County Teachers' Institute.

The committee also recommends that the following bill be passed, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the study of the elementary principles of the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their effects upon the human ssytem, by the pupils of all the schools in Georgia, etc.

The committee also recommends that the authors of the following bills be allowed to withdraw them, to-wit:

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A bill to increase the educational fund of this State by appropriating the entire rental of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Also, a bill to provide for the study of the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their effects upon the human system, etc.

Also, a bill to authorize the town of Acworth to establish a system of Public Schools.

Also, a bill to hold County Institutes. JACKSON, of Heard, Chairman.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that t~e same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved December 29, 1890, entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county, and for other purposes.
The committee further instruct me to report that the following House resolution do pass, to-wit :
A resolution ratifying an exchange of small portions of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners made in 1884, etc., and authorizing the Governor to make necessary title to the property given in exchange for property received for State purposes.
H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman of the Committee on Tem-
perance, submits the following report :
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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :

A. bill to amend the liquor laws of Wayne county, and direct me, as their Chairman, to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted. MAXWELL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Calvin, of Richmond-
A bill to authorize the city of Augusta to provide by ordinance for a registration of voters in each ward of the city ; for a registry clerk in each ward, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to ineorporate the Seaboard and AugUBta Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Barrett, of Pike-
A bill to incorporate the town of Piedmont in the county of Pike, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following resolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit :

A resolution to pay pension to Mrs. L.A. Eason, widow of James Eason.

As the resolution provided :for an appropriation the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole Honse, Mr. Goodwin, of FuHon, in the chair.

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Mr. Goodwin, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole H')Use, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution to pay pP-nsion to Mrs. L. A. Eason, widow of James Eason, which they instruct me to :report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass :

The resolution was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by an aye and nay vote.

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harrison,

.A-tkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Bush,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

Ivey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

C!lBon,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Cooper,

Kimbr<,ugh,

Crowder,

Lane,

Crawford,

Lark,

Davis of Bulloch, L!lBlie,

Dodson,

Mattox,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Ederifteld,

Maxwell,

Everett,

M<:Donald of Banks

Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of ~Iitchell, Seay, Sears, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Swain, Thornton, 'fhompson, Turner, Twitty, Underwood

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Ethridg.e, Faust, :Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Godard,, Gran:os, "'riffith, Hardt> m a n , Hall,_ Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,
Mathews oo M()l)tg'ry, 'Vells oo Lee,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Williams,

:Mitchell,

Whatley,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Monroe,

Wooten,

Morton,

Young,

Oattis,

Mr. l:;peaker.

Odom,

The member voting no was Mr.-
Montgomery.
Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett,

Hagan,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Berner,

Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Coffey,

Jones,

Crai,go,

Lewis,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Dennard,

Mann,

Devore,

McDaniel,

Dismuke,

McClure,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Glover,

Meriwether,

HaJTis of Quitman, N>tsh,

Harris of Washington,

Ayes 115. Nays 1.

Nonnan, O'Neal, Payne, Peacock, Perry, Rembert, Sibley, Sinquefield,
Scru~,
Strickland, Tatum, Tarver, Traylor, Trammell, Walker, Witzell, White, Wisdom, Wright.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

1\fr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senatel and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An :act to amend an act, approved October 25, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds in the county of Glynn.

Also, joint resolution to accept the money appropriated and the trust imposed by act of Congress, approved August 5, 1861.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit:
A resolution to pay Ron. Wm. Jennings per diem for fall session, 1890.
As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb, in the chair.
Mr. Boifeuillet, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution to pay Hon. "\Vm. Jennings per diem for fall session, 1890, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
The resolution was read the third time.
The report of the committee was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by ayes and nays.

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Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hardeman,

Odom,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

O'Neal,

Atkim.on of Coweta, Hand,

Parker of Thomas,

Baldwin,

Harrison,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Boifeuillet,

Hart ridge,

Payne,

Branch,

Hancock,

Peek,

Brodnax,

Heard,

Peeples,

Brown of Forsyth, Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Perry,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Pope,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Rainey,

Burney,

Ivey,

Rembert,

Cagle,

Jackson of Hearn, Roberts,

Chlvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

cason,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Seay,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Decatur,

C1ay,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

Craigo,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Mattox,

Swain,

Crawford,

Martin,

Turner,

Davis of Burke,

:Mason,

Twitty,

Davis of Bulloch,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Dodson,

l\IcDonald of Banks, ware,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Marion,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Rn~t-ett,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Whitfield,

Ethridge,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Faust,

Montgomery,

'Villiams,

Goodwin,

Mobley;

Whatley,

Godard,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Graves,

Morton,

Wooten,

Griffith,

Oattis,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Fleming,

Thompson.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter,

Hendrix, Herrington, Henderdon,

Norman, Parham, Pt-acock,

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Be,:tnett,

Holbro.ok,

Berner, _

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Coffey,

Huff,

Cutts,

Jennings,

Davis of LumpkiD, Jones,

Dennard,

Lane,

Devore.

I..ewis,

Dismuke,

LeConte,

Gardner,

Mann,

Gilbert,

M-:!Daniel,

Glover,

McAfee,

Harris of Catoosa, McClnre,

Harris of Quitman, Meeks,

Harris of Washington, Meriwether,

HOJper,

Mitchell,

Hagan,

Mosely,

Hill of Cherokee,

Nash,

Ay~ 111. Nays 2.

Reid, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Scrugg, Strickland, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton. Traylor, Trammell, Walker, 'Vheeler, White, Wisdom, Wright, Mr. Speake'r.

Having received the requisite constitutional m~jor,. ity, the resolution passed.

Upon motion, the resolution. wa.s ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit : Messrs. Heard, W. F. .McDonald, Nash, McAfee, Peacock, C. J. Jones, Ba.skin, Ba.rrett and Hulsey.

The House then adjourned uatil to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
WednMday, August 5, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called

to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by

Mr. Bryan, of Floyd.



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The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Parham,

.Baldwin,

Heard,

Pa.yne,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

:Bennett,

Hendrix,

Peek,

:Berner,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Bmnch,

Hogan,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Huff,

Rembert,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Roberts,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Cagle,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Johnson,

Seay,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Sears,

Cason,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Lane,

Smith of Deeatur,

Clay,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

Cmigo,

Lewis,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Cmwford,

Lumsden,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Martin,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Tarver,

Devore,

Mann,

Thornton,

Dismuke,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

}~verett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Faust,

McAfee,

Ware,

Fleming,

McClure,

Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Glover,

Montgomery,

Witzell,

uoodwin~

Mitchell,

Williams,

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Godard,

Graves,

Griffith,

Hardeman,

Hall,

Hand,

'2

Harris of Catoosa.

Hagan,

Harrison,

Mobley, Mosely, Monroe, Morton, Nash, Norman, Oattis, Odom, O'Neal,

Whatley, Wheeler, White, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Coffey, Cutts, Dennard,

Harris of Quitman, Jones, Harris of Washing: on, Meriwether, Hill of Cherokee, Trammell. Holzendorf, Hulsey,

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Sibley, of

Cobb, gave notice that at the proper time he would

move to reconsider so much of the Journai of yester-

day's session as relates to the action of the House had

on House Bill No. 743, to-wit:



A bill to amend the fence laws of this State.

The Journal was read and confirmed.
Mr. Sibley moved to reconsider so much of yesterday's Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 743, to-wit:
A bill to amend the fence laws of this State.
Upon this motion, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

_o\nderson,

Hand,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Norman, Oattis,

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Berner, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Chapman, Chappell, Craigo, Crowder, Da,is of Burke, Dunwody, E\erett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman,

Herrington,

Peek,

Henderson,

Phillips.

Hogan,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Huff,

Roberts,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Jackson of Oconee, Sinquefield,

Jennings,

Smith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Lark, Lewis,

Turner,
'Vells of Marion,

LeConte,

Wells of Lee,

Martin,

Whitfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \\'hatley,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Mobley,

Wooten,

}lo!}roe,

Young.

Those voting no we:re Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Odom,

Bennett,

Hancock,

O'Neal,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Thomas,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Parham,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Payne,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, Peeples,

Burge,

~emp,

Pearson,

Bush,

Kennon,

Rainey,

Cagle,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Lane,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cason,

Laslie,

Seay,

Clay,.

Lumsden,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Mattox,

Smith of Decatur,

(4awford,

Mason,

Stokes,

Davis of Bulloch, Man_n,

Swain,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

Thornton,

Devore,

McDonald of Banb, Traylor,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Edenfield,

McClure,

Walker,

Godard,

Merritt,

Wheeler,

Harrison,

Montgomery,

Wylly.

Harper,

Mosely,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett,

Harris of Washington, R3mbert,

Hartridge,

Ryals,

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Baskin, Baxter, Brodnax, Clifton; Coffey, Cutts, Dennard, Dismuke, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Hall, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Hill of Cherokee, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Ingraham, Johnson, .Jones, McDaniel, McAfee, Meeks, Meriwether, Morton. Nash, Peacock, Perry,

Sears, Scruggs, Strickland, Tatum, Tarver, 'fhompson, Trammel), Twitty,
'Vare, Williams, White, Wisdom, Mr. Spe.aker.

A.yes 60. Nays 68.

So tbe motion to reconsider was lost.

Mr. McDonald, of Sumter, offered the fo.Uowing resolution, which was read and lost, to-wit :

A resolution to appoint a joint committee to consider the advisability of an early adjournment.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up, and the same read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the morespeedy determination of criminal cases.

The previous question was called on the amendments and bill, which eall was sustained, and themain question ordered.

'.rhe report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the eall. of the roll ()f the- House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Me88l'S.-

Anderson,

Hardequtn,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Monroe, Norman,

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Baldwin, :Baxter, Bennett, Branch, iBrodnax, IBrown of Har.alson, Bryan, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, tCamphell, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Craigo, Davis of Burk~, Davis of Bulloch, Davis o Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett,
Ethrid~e,
Faust, Ftemiug, Gilbert, Glover, G1:1odwia, (havf's, Griffith,

Hand,

Oattis,

Harper,

Parker !if Thomas,

Heard,

Peek,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Herrington,

Pearso11,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Hogan,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

Rainey,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Huff,

Sibley,

Ivey,

.Sinquefield,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Blltts,

.1.ennings,

Smith -of Deeatll.r,

Kemp,

Sharpe,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Lane,

"Swain,

Lark,

Tatum,

Laslie,

Thornton,

LeConte,

Th<Hnpson,

Lumsden,

Underwool,

:Mattox,

walker,

Martin,

Ware,

1\Jann,

'Veils of Marion,

:Maxwell,

W-ells of Lee,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

McClure,

WheeJ.er,

Merritt,

Wri~ht.

Monb!!omery,

Wylly.

Mitchell,

MQbley,

Those voting n.o were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, :Berner, Biinson, Bush, Clifton, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Edenfield, Harrison,

Hancock,

Odom,

Humphreys,

O'Neal,

Jackson of Heard, Parker of Wilkinson,

Kennon,

Parham,

Kimbrough,

Roberts,

Lewis,

"Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Mason,

Smith of Greene,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDonald of Snmter, Whitfield,

Mosely,

Wootf'n.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin.

Hill of Cherokee, Rembert, Hill of Meriwether, Ryals,

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Boifeuillet,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Fo:rsyib, Hulst-y,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Cutts,

.Jones,

Dennard,

McDaniel,

Dismuke,

llc-A.fee,

Gardner,

~eeks,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Harrill of Catoosa, Morton,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of Washingtoo, Payne,

Hartridge,

Peacock,

Hagan,

Perry,

Ayes 97. Nays 30.

Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Scruggs, Strickland Tarver, Traylor, Trammell, Twitty, Williams, white,
Wisdom, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.

The following messa,ge was received from th~ Senate, through Mr. W. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof ~

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the necessary constitu.tional majority, as amended by the House, the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.
Also, in obedience to Senate resolution of Mr. Callaway, for the appointment of a joint committee to investigate the disbursement of the $25,000 appropriated for the military encampment for 1891, the committee appointed on part of the Senate are Messrs. Callaway, Culpepper and Nunnally.
Also, in obedience to Senate resolution of Mr. Ellington for the appointment of a joint committee to

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investigate the railroads of Georgia to ascertain which of them, if any, have violated the provisions of their charters, the committee appointed on part of the Senate are Messrs. Ellington and Callaway.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to amend the charter of Hawkinsville, so far as to authorize the establishment and maintenance of public schools in said town.

Also, an act to establish the Criminal Court o~ Atlanta, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing City Court of Atlanta, passed December
lo, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: Th~ Committee on Enrollment report, as duly en-
rolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of tbe House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :
An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act e5tablishing City Court of Atlanta, passed December 15, 1871, and acts amendatory thereof.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Uhairman.

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Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker andClerk of the House, the following resolution, towit:
.A resolution to investigate the railroads of the State and see which of them are in violation of their charters.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman protem. of Committee on Railroads, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills, whic'h I am instructed to report back ta; the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to atneild the chatter Of th~ Atlanta and Alabama Railroad Company, approved December 27th, 1866, .and lor other purposes.
A bill to be entitled an act to MDend an act to incor-
porate the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Ra.U road Company, approved December 26th. 1886, and for other purposes.
A bill to be entitled ail act to atneild an act to in
corporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company; to define its rights, powers, privileges, etc., and for other purposes.
A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter

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of the Fairmount Valley Railroad Company, approved November 1st, 1889, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the charter of the Indian Springs Railroad Company.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Nacoochee Valley Railroad Company, and to define its rights and privileges, and for other purposes, approved December 26th, 1888.

A bill to amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company.

The following bills I am instructed to report back, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate theNorth Augusta Railroad Company; to define and confirm its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Alcovy and Northern Railroad Cpmpany, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company ; to define. its rights and privileges, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company; to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line Company, etc.

A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and

Florida Railway Company ; to define its rights,

powers, privileges, etc.

,

. A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to in-

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corporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes, approved December 7th, 1886, and to further define the rights and powers of said railway company.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speake1:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of C. C. Wheeler, of Walker county.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis, widow of Barney Willis, deceased.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower, widow of Jno. M. Hightower.
Also, a resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for 1891.
Respectfu! ly submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.
Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submits the following report :
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Mr. Speake1:
Your committee have had under coneideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville, etc., approved February 28th, 1874.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank, etc.
Also, that the following do pass, as amended:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank, etc.
Also, do pass by substitute:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following rep'ort :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend section 3777 of the code of 1882.
Also, an act to repeal an act approv3d December

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18th, 1884, so far as the same applies to the county of Baldwin.
Also, an act to empower the Mayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of New Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
By request, House Bill No. 676 was withdrawn from the Committee on Corporations and recommitted to the Committee on Banks.
By request, Senate Bill No. 14 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.
Upon the call of counties for introduction of new matter, the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:
By Mr. Payne, of UpsonA bill to amend section 4172 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr.lvey, of ThomasA resolution to pay members of the General As-
sembly, principal door keepers and messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Fleming, of RichmondA bill to incorporate the Georgia and 'Vestern
Railroad Company, etc. Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Wylly, of Pearce-
A bill to incorporate the Blackshear Bank and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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By Mr. Clay, of Paulding-
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Dallas, Georgia, extending corporate limits, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Burney, of :Morgan-
A bill to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison, Morgan county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to change the terms of Morgan Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Thornton, of Wayne-
A bill to charter the Merchants' and Farmers' Savings Bank of Jesup.

Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also, a bill amending charter of the town of.Jesup, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill amending an act regulating fees of solicitor of Wayne county.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Wells, of Marion-
A resolution to pay pension to widow of Richard W. Bell.

Referred to Committee on Finance.

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By Mr. Norman, of Liberty-
A bill to make effective the laws governing elections in this State.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Wells, of LeeA. bill to amend an act to incorporate the B1nk of
Smithville, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Young, of Irwin-
A bill to incorporate the town of Sycamore, in the county of Irwin, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Matthews, of Jefferson-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadley, in the county of Jefferson.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Smith, of Greene-
A bill requiring the County School Commissioners of Greene county to pay over to the trustees of the Thomas Stocks Institute, a school located in the 143d District G. M., of said county, all the public school fund of this State to which the white children in said district may hereafter be entitled, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Craigo, of Gilmer-
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, alcoholic or malt l'quors within a radius of three miles of any church, public or private school-house within the

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limits of any incorporated town or city in the Stats of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to amend section 2626 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to amend section 3266 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to provide for short forms of deeds, and to declare their effect.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Alsv, a bill to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Accident 1\ssociation.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Bryan, of FloydA bill to amend section 3939 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Witzell, of FanninA bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for
the support of the State government, approved December ~6, 1890.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of

Blue Ridge, approved October 24, 1889, and for other

purposes.



Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Lewis, of Hancock-
A bill to guarantee the right of hearing in all cases of bills of exception in the Supreme Court.
Referred to.Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to require the Ordinary of Emanuel county to order an election, at which election shall be submitted to the qualified voters, the question of the sale of spirituous liquors in the county, and for other purposes.
Referred to CQmmittee on Temperance.

By Mr. O'Neal, of C<?ffee-
A bill to prevent the firing of arms within a half mile of any church or Sabbath-school or place of public worship within the State of Georgia, that would, in any way, disturb one or more persons of a congregation assembled for religious worship, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Sibley, of CobbA bill to amend the charter of the town of Austell. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to provide for the establishment of a public library for the city of Marietta.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Stokes, of Charlton.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.



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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 6, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Columbia,Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Parham,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Payne,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Berner,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Humphries,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Huff,

Rembert,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Roherts,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahooc bee,

Cagle,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Johnson,

Seay,

Campbell,

Jones,

Sears,

Cason,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,-

Lark,

Rharpe,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Stukes,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch, Mattox,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mason,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Dnnwody,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

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Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harr.s of Catoosa, Harrison, Hartridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

McDaniel,

\Valker,

Matthews of Jefferson, \Vare,

Matthews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Mobley,

White,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wrigh,

Morton,

Wylly,

Norman,

Wooten,

Oattis,

Young,

- Odom,

Mr. Speaker.

O'Neal,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Bennett, Coffey, Cutts, Dennard,

Harris of Qttitman, Meeks,

Harris of Washington,Nash,

Hill of Meriwether, Tarver,

Holzendorf,

Trammell.

Hulsey,

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

'fhe Journal was then read and confirmed.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up, and the bill read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express, sleeping car and telegraph companies for service rendered within this State, and for other purposes.

Which bill was referred to Committee on General Judiciary, who referred the same back, with the recommendation that the bill do not pass.

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Mr. Atkinson of Coweta, moved to disagree to the report of the committee.

Upon the motion to disagree, the ayes and nays were called for, which call w.ts sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Atkinson of Columbia, Ht>ard,

Pear~on,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee, Perry,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Phillips,

Berner,

Herrington,

Pope,

Branch,

Henderson,

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Brown of Haralson, Ivey,

Roberts,

Bryan,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Brinson, Bnsh,

Johnson, Kemp,

8eav, ' Sea~,

Burll!>y,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Campbell,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Cason,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,'

Chapman,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Chappell,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Craigo.

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Mattox,

Stokes,

Crawford,

Mason,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mann, .

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

Thornton,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Thompson,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Everett,

Mathews of Montg'y, Twitty,

Faust,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Gilbert,

Meriwether,

Walker,

Godard,

Montgomery,

'Vare,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,

Griffith,

Mosely,

Witzell,

Hall,

Monroe,

Whatley,

Hand,

Norman,

Wheeler,

Harris of Clttoosa, Harrison,

Odom,

Wright,

ParkE>r of Wilkinson, Wylly,

.-

Harper,

Parham,

Wooten.

Hagan,

Payna,

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Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Cagle, Calvin, Clifton, Cooper, Ethridge :Fleming,

Goodwin, Hardeman, Hartridge, Hogan, Huff, Lark, Lewis, McAfee, McClure,

Mobley, Morton, O'Xeal, Ryals, Wells of I.ee, Whitfield, Williams.

Those not voting were J14"essrs.-

Baldwin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Barrett,

Holtzclaw,

Baskin,

Holzendorf,

Coffey,

Hulsey, .,

Cutts,

Humphreys,

Davis of Burke,

Ingraham,

Dennard,

Jackson of Heard,

Devore,

J &nes,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Glover,

Meeks,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Peek, Rembert, Strickland, Tarver, Trammell, White, Wisdom, Young, Mr. Speaker.

.Ayes 113. Nays 25.

So the motion to disagree to the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were cal~ed for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, lvey,

Bryan,

Jackson of Oconee,

Payne, Peek. Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Reid,

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Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Dunwoly, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Gilbert, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper,

Jackson of Heard, Roberts,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Johnson,

Sapp of_Mitchell,

KPmp,

Seay,

Kennon,

Sears,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Kimbrough,

Sinquefield,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Lumsden,

Sharpe,

Mattox,

Scruggs,

Mason,

Stokes,

Mann,

Swain,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

McDonald of Banks, Thomp3on,

McDonal<l of Sumter, Traylor,

Mathews of .Jeff<!rson, Twitty,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Underwood,

Merritt,

Walker,

Meriwether,

Ware,

Montgomery,

Wells of Marion,

Mitchell,

Witzell,

Mobley,

Whatley,

Mosely,

Wheeler,

Monroe,

Wright.

Norman,

Wylly,

Odom,

Wooten,

Parker of Thomas, Young.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Parham,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baxter, Boifeuillet, Cagle, Calvin, Clifton, Ethridge, Fleming, Goodwin,

Hardeman, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Huff, Lark, Lewis, McClure,

Morton, O'Neal, Ryals, Turner, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Rrown of Forsyth,

Hartridge, Hancock, Hill of Meriwether, Holzendorf,

Nash, Oattis, Peacock, Rembert,

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381

Coffey,

Hulsey,

~trickland,

Cutts,

Humphreys,

Tatum,

Dennard,

Ingraham,

Tarver,

Dismuke, Gardner,

Jones, Martin,

Trammell, White,



Glover,

McDaniel,

Wisdom,

Harris uf Quitman, .McAfee,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of Washington, Meeks,

.Ayes 118. Nays 22.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority the bill passed.

The Speaker announced the following named members on part of the House, as committee to investigate the railroads, to-wit: Messrs. Berner, Chairman; Twitty and Huff.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Johnson, of .Appling-
A bill to create and organize a new judicial circuit of the Superior Court of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-
A bill to amend an act, approved November 12th, 1889, entitled an act to amend section 3719 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. W . .A.. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
.Wr. Speaker:
The Senate bas passed, by the necessary constitu-
tional majority, ayes 30, nays o, the following House
bill:

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A bill to be entitled an act to establish a city court

in the county of Hall, and to provide for the appoint-

ment of a judge and solicitor thereof.



Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations,

submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The committee have had under consideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation they do pass.

~t... bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Swainsboro.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Martin in the county of Franklin.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva,.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Quitman Street Railroad.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the title Guarantee Loan Company of Savannah.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWis, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following repo-rt :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit :

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383

A bill to amend section 2057(b) of the Code of 1882

in reference to charging usury, and to prescribe. a

penalty for the sa.me, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the owners of horses, mules, cattle,



hogs and poultry, dying of any contagious or infec-

tious disease, to bury or burn the same ; to provide a

penalty for the same, and for other purposes.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same.
Respectfully submitted. J. N. TWITTY, Chairman.

By unanimous cons~nt, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs submitted, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 105, nays 0, to-wit :

l'l. bill to establish a system of public schools in the town of Boston, Georgia, and for other purposes.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to divide the State of Georgia into eleven congressional districts, and the same recommitted.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills, and have directed me to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass :

Senate Bill No. 132 providing a registration law for Echols county.
House Bill No. 729 to authorize the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have a general index made of the public records.

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House Bill No. 736 requiring a register of public

..

roads to be kept in each county, as amended. House Bill No. 769 to prevent the killing of deer,

wild turkeys and quail in the county of Worth, as

amended.

House Bill No. 788 to incorporate the town of Hiram.

House Bill No. 789 to amend the road iaws of Bibb county.

House Bill No. 838 to repeal the registration law of Campbell county.

House Bill No. 842 to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early county to issue bonds to build a new jail.

House Bill No. 845 to amend the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Greene county.

House Bill No. 846 to amend the registration law of Morgan county.

House Bill No. 864 to amend the charter of the town of Dallas.

The committee also direct that the following bill be reported back, with the recommendation that it do not pass:

,House Bill No. 472 to repeal the paving law of the city of Athens.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

Maxwell, Chairman of Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bills, t-o-wit :

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385.

Bill No. 668, entitled an act to make the iss'.ling of Federal revenue license evidence that the person licensed is a dealer in liquors.

Also, Bill 721, entitled an act to make penal the soliciting or taking of either written or verb3.l orders for intoxicants in Pulaski county.

Also, Bill 859, entitled an act to define domestic wines.

Also, Bill 822, to repeal section 4 of local option law of Clarke county.

Also, Bill 823, an act to establish a dispensary in city of Athens.

And direct me to report the same back, with recommendation that they do pass.
Respectfully submitted. MAXWELL, Chairman.

The Committee on Congressional Apportionment, having under consideration House Bill No. 604, beg leave to make the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The committee report back House Bill No. 604, which is a bill to be entitled an act to divide the State of Georgia into eleven congressional districts, etc., with recommendation that it be read a second time and recommitted.
GILBERT, Chairman.

Upon the continuation of the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:
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By Mr. Sharpe, of Carroll-
A bill to incorporate the Corrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Monroe, of Calhoun-
A bill to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Leary, in the county of Calhoun.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Huff. of Bibb-
A bill to make an appropriation to pay Hon. Clifford Anderson for services rendered the State.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend section 1979 of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary:

Also a bill to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to protect the owners of boxes, syphons, fountains and kegs used in the sale of ~oda water, mineral or aerated waters, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Mathews, Atkinson, Griffith, Kennon, Hill of Meriwether, Thornton, Ander-

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387

son, Hall, Kitchens, Laslie, Ivey, Parker, Chappell,



. Tatum, Sapp, Bush and Wells.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow

morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, August 7, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Dodson.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkimon of Columbia,Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Baxter,

Hancock,

Bennett,

Heard,

Berner,

Hill of Chervkee,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Branch,

Herrington,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Burney,

Humphreys,

Cagle,

Huff,

Calviu,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Craigo,

Lane,

Crowder,

Lark,

Crawford,

Lewis,

O'~eal,
Parker of \Vilkinson, Parham, P11.yne, Peacock, l'eek, Peeples, Pearson,
Pe~ry,
Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sappof Chattahooehee, Sapp of :Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Strickland,



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Davis of Burke,

teConte,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch, Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Martin,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mason,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Dunw0tly,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Everett,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of M'ntg'm'y ,Walker,

Faust,

McAfee,

'Vare,

Fleminl!,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

'Vhatley,

Godard,

Mitehe\1,

Wheeler,

Graves,

Mobley,

White,

Griffith,

Mosely,

'Visdom,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

Wright,

Hall,

Morton,

'Vooten,

Hand,

Nash,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

1\!r. Speaker.

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Those abRent were ME-ssrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Bush, Coffey, Cutts,

Hill of Meriwether, Ingraham, Ivey, Kitchens, I.aslie,

Mathews of Jefferson, Parker of Thomas, Stokes, Wells of Marion.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journaals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Jo-.1rnal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, House Bill No. 533 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar, to-wit:

A bill to prevent fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests.

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389

Under the head of unfinished business, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to provide for the registration of voters of municipal elections in the city of Macon, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Also, a resolution to pay W. J. Houston the sum of $400 for services rendered in investigation of betterments before special committee.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of BibbA bill to amend section 1103(j) of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

Also, a bill to regulate the traffic in baking powders, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

By Mr. Kennon, of Berrien-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Burge, of B:utow (by request)-
A resolution to refund to \V. H. 'ferrell, of Polk county, the sum of fifty dollars.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Whitfield, of BaldwinA bill to amend an act to make it unlawful to pre-

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vent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in, or remaining in, or performing the business, labor or duties of any lawful occupation.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to change the terms of B.1ldwin Superior Court, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Hand, of Baker- ,
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Albany and Bainbridge R1.ilroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill to protect insane persons in their postal rights, secure correspondence, and to prevent the confinement of sane persons in insane asylums, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Lunatic Asylum.

By Mr. Wheeler, of Walker-
A resolution limiting debate to speeches, etc.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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By Mr. Heard, of Elbert-
A bill to provide compensation for members of the Board of Education for Elbert county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Co!llmittee on Education.

By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill to amend the charter of the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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By Mr. Gilbert, of Muscogee-
A bill to permit the Commissioners of Comm.ons of Columbus to donate certain land.
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Referrfld to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Mitchell, of Pike-
A bill to incorporate the town of Neal, in the county of Pike, and to repeal so much of the act approved September 18, 1883, to prohibit the s~le of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquora, etc., in Pike county, so far as the same relates to the town of Neal, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Branch, of Polk-
A bill to amend sections 742-'-744 and 746 of the Code of Georgia.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Williams, of RichmondA bill to amend section 3304 of the Code of Georgia. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Berner, of Monroe-
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Cason, of Ware-
A bill to change the north line of the corporation of the town of Waresboro, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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By Mr. Lewis, of Hancock-
A bill to protect game in the county of Hancock, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By request, Senate Bill No. 26 was recommitted to Special Committee on Charters.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Alcovy .and N orthen Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of the State, and for other purposes.

The following resolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:
A resolution to pay Benj. J. Davis the sum of $166 in payment of public acts, and as the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, Mr. Reed, of Putnam, in the chair.
Mr. Reed, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution to pay Benj. J. Davis the sum of one hundred and sixty-six dollars for 332 copies of the Public Acts of 1890, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass:

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The resolution was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Baskin,

Hagan,

Parker of 'Vilkinson,

Baxter,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Bennett,

Heard,

Perry,

Boifenillet,

Hendrix,

Phillips,

Branch,

Herrington,

Pope,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Rainey,

Brown of For3yth, Hogan,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Reid,

Burge,

Huff,

Roberts,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Sears,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Kimbrough,

Sinquefield,

Clifton,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Lark,

Smithof Decatur,

Cooper,

Lewis,

Scruggs,

Craigo,

LeConte,

Swain,

Crowder,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Traylor,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Trammell,

Devore,

Mann,

Turner,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Montg'y, Underwood,

Edenfield,

McClure,

Walker,

:Faust,

Merritt,

Ware,

Glover,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

Witzell,

Godard,

Mobley,

Whatley,

Graves,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hardeman,

Morton,

Wylly,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Wooten.

Harris of Washingt'n, Oattis,

Harrison,

Odom,

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

B~rner,

Holtzdaw,

Peacock,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Peek,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Pearson,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Chappell,

Ivey,

Smith of Greene,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Sharpe,

Crawford,

Jones,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kitchens,

Tatum,

Dennard,

Laslie,

Tarver,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Thornton,

Everett,

Maxwell,

Wells of Marion,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Fleming,

:McDaniel,

Williams,

Gardner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wheeler,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

White,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Young,

Hand,

Monroe,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 103. Nays 0.

Having r~ceived the requisite consitutional majority, the resolution passed.

The following message was rece.ived from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, by the necess~ry constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend the act, approved the 10th day of September, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in the title of the same.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act,

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approved September 10, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.

A.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga coun~y, Georgia, during certain months of the year, and to prescribe a penalty therefor.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to require and provide for the registration of all the voters of the county of Jefferson, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to create a new charter for the town of Douglasville, so as to extend the corporate limits thPreof, and to provide for an election, on certain conditions therein referred to, and to grant to the Mayor and Council authority to appoint trustees to manage the schools in said town, and for other purposes therein set forth.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved October 6, 18tl5, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bill, to-wit:

A. bill to be entitled an act to amend an act creating the City Court of Macon, approved August 14, 1885.
The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

Mr. Speaker: The Governor has approved and signed the follow-
ing acts of the General Assembly, to-wit :
An act to amend section 3976 of the Code of 1882.

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Also, an act to amend an act creating a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, in this State, approved August :26, 1879, etc.

Also, an act to incorpf)rate the. Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway Company.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the City and Suburban Railway of Savannah.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the Coast Line Railroad Company of Savannah.

Also, an act to provide for the appointment and compensation, and to prescribe the duties of, special criminal bailiffs for the Solicitors-General in the Superior and County Courts, in counties having more than twenty thousand inhabitants, in this State, etc.

Also, an act to authorize the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railway Company to build a sidetrack from its main track near North Rome to Rome.

Also, an act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, and in pursuance thereof to amend an act establishing the City Court of Atlanta, approved December 15, 1871, and the acts a.mendlltory thereof, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved October 25, 1889, for the better protection of game and game birds within the county of Glynn, etc.

Also, House joint resolution accepting the moneys appropriated and the trust imposed by act of CongresR, approved March 2,1891 (direct taxes, etc.), and for other purposes.

Upon motion, the following bill was made the special order for Tuesday, August 11th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, and 200 copies ordered printed for use of the House, to-wit :

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A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of Georgia, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to.-wit:

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of BibbA bill to provide for the appointment of two assist-
ants for the State Chemist of the State of Georgia, and to provide chemicals and appliances for the work of said State Chemist and his associates, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Wheeler, of Walker-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Martin, of FultonA. resolution for the relief of Mrs. Martha M. Hum-
phries, widow of Ledford Humphries, deceased.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute.

Upon the passage of the bill the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.
The bill then passed by substitute by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 8, to-wit :

A. bill to regulate the work and control of convicts by the county and municipal authorities of this State ; to provide for the appointment in certain cases of a whipping boss, and for other purposes.
Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for a Board of Equalization of real estate and personal property subject to taxation, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to exempt ex-Confederate soldiers from payment of poll tax and from road duty, which bill th~ committee recommend dv not pass.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to appropriate the sum of four thousand dollars for the building of the Confe-derate Children's Industrial School for the whole South, and for other purposes, which the committee reccommend do not pass.

Also, a bill, to empower Clerks of Superior Courts and Judges of County Courts to enter up judgments,
issue fl. fas., and for other purposes, which the com-
mittee recommend be returned to the House and referred to the General Judiciary Committee.
Respectfully submitted. "\V. A. HUFF, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to establish and maintain a system of Public Schools in the town of Washington, Georgia.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has read and agreed to the following Senate resolution, to-wit :

A resolution, that the House of Representatives be requested to return Senate Bill No 96~, in order that said bill may be withdrawn by the author.

Mr. Oattis, Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Bridges, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Roads and Bridges have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State to fix and prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State, etc.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to organize and incorporate the Fourth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, to empower the said regiment to acquire, hold and dispose of property, real and personal.
Also, an act to protect discharged employees, and to prevent black-listing.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

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The following bill was taken up for a third reading, and the same was, upon motiun, tabled, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the payment of live stock killed to prevent the spread of contagious disease, etc.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to permit the Treasurer or Tax-Colleetor of any city, town or other municipal corporation to issue process of garnishment for taxes due said city, town or municipal corporation.

Mr. Meriwether, of Wilkes, offered the following resolution~ which was read and ordered to lie over for one day, to-wit :
A resolution providing for printing of a calendar of bills and resolutions favorably reported, etc.

The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, and for other purpsses.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was a.greed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Florida Railroad Company, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3940 of the Code of 1882, so as to allow jurors in the City Courts of this State the s~me compensation as is allowed jurors in the Superior Courts of such counties where such City Courts are located.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutiqnal majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act, approved November 13th, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit : Au act to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts of each county in this State to have prepared a suitable recordbook to be kept in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said record-book to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record, with the original advertisement of the application for any charter, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend paragraph (or sub-section) one (1) of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, relating to the granting of charters of corporations by the Superior Courts of this State, and for other purposes.
By request, 200 copies each of House Bills Nos. 293 and 655 were ordered printed for use of the House.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal
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proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the
requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays o,
to-wit:

A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, and read the first time, to-wit:
By Mr. Mc_<\.fee, of Crawford-
A bill to amend an act to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors as contained in section 1419 of the Code of this State, as amended by the act, approved October 16th, 1880.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 11, to-wit:
A bill to ratify and confirm all charters of corporations granted by the Superior Courts of this State since the passage of the act, approved November 13, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit:
An act to require the Clerks of the Superhlr Courts of each county in this State to have prepared a suitable record book, to be kept in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said record book to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record, with the original advertisement of the application for any charter, and for other purposes, etc.

House Bill No. 395 was withdrawn1 to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act, approved March 2, 1874, fix~ ing the time of holding Floyd Superior Court.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed t.o, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be chartered under the laws of this State, and which is now or may be appointed a State depository in this State in lien of executing a bond, to deposit with the Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in the bonds of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill incorporating the town of Hazlehurst, etc.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit:
MessrR. Walker, Holbrook, Hancock, Hardeman, Dunwody, Nash, Crawford, Parker, Mason, Edenfield, Jackson, Harrison, Kimbrough, Pope, Cagle, Dennard and Bryan.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 8, 1891.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

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The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether, O'Neal,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Barrett,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Baxter,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Berner,

Hnmpbreys,

Phillips,

Boifeuillet,

Huff,

Rainey,

Branch,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Brown of Forsyth,

Jenning~,

Ryals,

Brown of Haralson, Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Brinson,

Kennon,

Seay,

Burney,

Lane,

Sears,

Cahin,

Lark,

Sibley,

Cason,

Lewis,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

LeConte,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Lumsden,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Martin,

Scrugg~,

Crowder,

Mason,

8\Yain,

Cutts,

Mann,

Tarver,

Davis of Burke,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch,

McDonald of Banks, Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Dismuke,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Dodson,

Mathews of l\Iontg'y, Turner,

Faust,

McAfee,

Twitty,

Fleming,

McClure,

Underwood,

Hilbert,

1\lerritt,

\Veils <Jf Lee,

Goodwin,

Meeks,

Whitfie:d,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Hand,

Montgomery,

\Vhatley,

Harris of C 1toosa, Mitchell,

\Vheeler,

Harris of Quitman, "Mobley,

\Visdom,

Harris of 'Yashington, Mosely,

Wright,

Hartridge,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Harper,

Morton,

\Vooten,

Hagan,

Norman,

Young,

Heard,

Odom,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Gra\es,

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

Benn~tt,

Hardeman,

Oattis, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson,

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Bryan, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Chappell, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard, Devore, Dunworly, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Glover,

Hall,

Parham,

H.~rrison,

Peek,

Hancock,

Pearson,

Hill of Cherokee,

Pope,

Herrington,

Roberts,

Holtzclaw,

Smith of Greene,

Holzendorf,

Stokes,

Hulsey,

Strickland,

Ivey,

Tatum,

Jackson of Heard, Walker,

Jones,

Ware,

Kichens,

Wells of Marion,

Kimbrough,

Witzell,

Laslie,

White.

Mathews of Jefferson,

Nash,

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Lumsden, of White, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

Resolved, That the morning's session be devoted to reading House bills, favorably reported, the second time, and Senate bills first and second time, after the conclusion of which the House will stand adjourned till 9 o'clock Monday morning.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General JudiciaryCommittee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommeniatlon that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3495 of the Code of 1882 by striking therefrom all of said section after the word "return," in the third line thereof, and substituting therefor the words, "and such amendments

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shall in no way affect the validity of th~ fieri facias, nor shall the levy of the fieri facias fall or be in any invdidated thereby."

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved November 11, 1887, to allow guardians to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment; to provide the mode of obtaining leave therefor, etc.

Also, a bill for the relief of E. H. Shackleford and Z. J. Odom, sureties on the appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson, from liability on said bond.

The committee further recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 1969 of the Code of 1882.

The committee also instruct me to report the following bill back to the House, with the recommendation that it be read the second time and recommitted, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.
Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills, and I am.instructed to report them back, with recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act' to amend the charter of the city of Rome.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Mt. Vernon.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide a new charter for the town of Arlington.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

Mr. Baldwin, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygi~ne and Sanitation bas had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to regulate the traffic in baking powders, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bills, which they recommend do not pass, to -wit :
A bill to amend section 45u2( a) of the Code of 1832.
Also, a bill (of the Senate) to amend the act of October 25, 1889, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Respectfully submitted. M. A.. BALDWIN, Chairman.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters report as follows :

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House Bill No. 683 prohibiting one person from holding two offices in same county do not pass.

House Bill No. 768 to prevent seining in Worth county do pass, as amen.ded.

House Hill No. 770 to repeal registration law of Worth county do pass.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. FLEMING, Uhairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-
A bill to amend an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville in the county of Floyd.

By request, House Bill No. 223 was recommitted to

Committee on General Judiciary, and Resolution No.

106 to Committee on Finance.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit :

A resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower, widow of John N. Hightower, deceased.

Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis, widow of Barney Willis, deceased.

Also, a resolution to refund to C. C. Wheeler, of the county of \Valker, fifty dollars paid by him as special tax on liquor dealer of 1891.

Also, a resolution ratifying au exchange of small portions of l::tnd between J.P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners made in 1884, etc.

Also, a resolution to appropriate the sum of six

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thousand dollars to suppl~ment the amount hereto-

fore appropriated to the contingent fund for the year

1891.

'

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railroad Company.

~<\.lso, a bill to amend section 3495 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of Indian Springs Railro~.d Company.

Also, a bill to provide for the study of the elementary principles of the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their effects upon the human system by the pupils of all the schools in Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking County.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to establish a system of public schools in the town of Washington, Ga.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Flovilla.

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved November 11th, 1887, to allow guardians to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie in the county of Colquitt.

Also, a bill to make the State School Commissioner ex officio a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern ~,ire Insurance Company of the State of Georgia.

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Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome, Ga., creating the office of City Recorder.

Also, a bill to establish free schools in the town of Summerville, Chattooga county, Ga.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Swainsboro.

Also, a bill to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain.

Also, a bill to make the issuing of a :B'ederal revenue license evidence that the person licensed is a dealer in spirituous or malt liquors.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Martin, in Franklin county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely, in Early county.

Also a bill to ratify and confirm the incorporation of Street and Suburban Railroad Companies under the general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved September 27, 1881.

Also, a bill to change the 9th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the 3d RegimPnt of Georgia Volunteers.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company.

Also~ a bill to prevent the teaching of books in the public schools of this State which refer to the late war between the States, as the war of the rebellion, etc.

Also, a bill to give the President and Directors of

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the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said Association.

Also, a bill to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry) etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town uf Kite, in Johdson county.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to buy for t.he State 700 copies of the Georgia Form Book.

All"o, a bill to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the' Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to create a Board of Commission~rs of Roads and. Revenues for the county of Ware.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds.
Also, a bill to change the term of office of Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners.
Also, a bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Dawson.
Also, a bill to protect the water supply for the water-works of the city of Dawson.
Also, a bill to amend section 12 of the Common School law of this State.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Camilla.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.
Also, a bill to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses or bath houses on the sea coast to keep and maintain during the surf bathing season, suitable life-boats, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company.
Also, a bill requiring County Commissioners and Ordinaries of counties of this State to keep a register of the public roads, etc.

Also, a bill to authorize the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the roads in the office of the Clerk of the Superior C')urt.

Also, a bill to provide for the paying of the County Commissioners of Brooks county.
Also, a bill to make it unlawful for any person within the limits of Pulaski county to solicit or take written or verbal orders for the sale or delivery of intoxicating liquors..
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in Hart county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hoschton in Jackson county, Georgia.

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Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Mt. Airy.

Also, a bill to establish a system of public schools for the town of Toccoa city.
Also, a bill to change corporate limits of Rome, Ga.

.Also, a bill to incorporate t.he Georgia Banking and Loan Company of Atlanta.

Also, a bill to amend liquor laws of Wayne county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company.

.Also, a bill to limit the powers of the judges of Superior Courts to incorporate towns in this State.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to abolish the County Court of Appling county.

Also, a bill to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail in the county of Worth.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the N acoochee Valley Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Arabi in the county of Dooly.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Banking Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Commercial Travelers Savings Bank.

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Also, a bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay.

Also, a bill to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Sec.urity Bank.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dennard in the county of Houston.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Elko in the county of Houston.

Also, a bill to forbid the discharge of :fire-arms on or within one hundred yards of any public road in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line Company, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hahira in the county of Lowndes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Milledgeville Banking Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hiram in the county of Paulding.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved February 22, 1873, entitled an act to amend an act to alter and amend the road laws of this State.
Also, a bill to amend article 7, section 12, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia.
Also, a bill to' repeal section 4 of local option law of Clarke county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Mount Vernon in Montgomery county.

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Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva, Georgia.
Also, a bill to establish a dispensary of the city of Athens.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company.

Also, a bill to exempt pensions 9f soldiers and wid- ows from garnishment.

Also, a bill to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes to purchase certain Georgia Supreme Court Reports.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the FairmolUlt Valley Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to repeal an act providing for the registration of voters of Campbell county.

Also, a bill to amend an act t') incorporate the Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah.

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved DP.cember 29: 1890, to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county.

A.lso, a bill to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company.
Also, a bill for the relief of E. H. Shackelford and Z.J. Odom.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Dallas, Georgia.

Also, a bill creating charter for the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank.

Also, a bill to define the term Domestic Wines, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Greene.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary.

Also, a bill to authorize Board of Commissioners of Early county to issue bonds to build a new jail.

Also, a bill to punish seining in any waters, lakes, ponds, or other running streams of the county of Worth.

Also, a bill to repeal registration law of Worth county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to enlarge powers of Railroad Commission of Georgia.

, Also, a bill to amend registration laws of the county of Morgan.

Also, a bill to regulate the traffic in baking powders, etc.

The following Senate bills were read the SEcond time, to-wit :
A bill to provide for a Board of Equalization of real and personal property subject to taxation.
Also, a bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior

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Courts of this State to fix and prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State.
Also, a bill to provide a system of registration for the county of Echols.
Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to wit: Messrs. Graves and Branch.

The House then adjourned until Monday morning at 9. o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, August 10, 1891.

'fhe House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened -with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Hendrix,

Atkinson of Columbia, Henderson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hogan,

Baldwin,

Holtzclaw,

Barrett,

Holbrook,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Baxter,

Humphreys,

Bennett,

Huff,

. Berner,

Ingraham,

Boifeuillet,

Jackson of Oconee,

Brown of Forsyth, Jennings,

Brown of Haralson, Johnson,

Burge,

Jones,

Burney,

Kemp,

Calvin,

Lane,

Campbell,

Lark,

Cason,

Lewis,

Chapman,

LeConte,

Clifton,

Lumsden,

Clay,

:\Iattox,

Cutts,

::\Iartin,

Parham, l'<tyne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Deeatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,

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Davis of Burke,

Mason,

Scruggs,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mann,

Strickland,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Swain,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Tarver,

J<~verett,

McDaniel,

Thompson,

Faust,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Traylor,

Fleming,

:McAfee,

Trammell,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Turner,

Glover,

Merritt,

Twitty,

uoodwin,

Meeks,

Underwood,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Walker,

Hall,

:rtfontgomery,

\Yare,

Hand,

Mitchell,

Whitfield,

Harris of Catoosa, Mobley,

"Titzell,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Williams,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

\Vhatley,

Hagan,

Morton,

Wheeler,

Hartridge,

Nash,

\Visdom,

Harper,

Norman,

\Vylly,

Heard,

Oattis,

\V ooten,

Hill of Cherokee,

Odom,

Young,

Hill of Meriwether, O'Xeal,

Mr. Speaker.

'fhose absent were Messrs.-

Branch, Brodnax, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Chappell, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dullwody,

Edenfield, Ethridge, uardner, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Harrison, Hancock, Herrington, Holzendorf, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Kennon, Kitchens, Kimbrough,

Laslie, Mathews of Jefferson, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Pope, Sapp of Mitchell, Stokes, Thornton, Wells of Marion, \Vells of Lee, White, Wright.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committes on Journals, reported that the Journal of Saturday's session had b2en examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.

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By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was taken up, and the same read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the judges of the Superior Courts of this State to fix and prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following House bill was taken up, and the S"nate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit :
A Pill to amend the charter of the Talbotton and Western Railroad.
By unanimous consent, the following House bill was taken up, and the same read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 3, to-wit:

A bill to repeal section 4 of local option law of Clarke county.
By unanimous consent, the following House bill was taken up, aiid the same read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to establish a dispensary in the city of Athens.
Mr. Tatum, of Dade, called the previous question on the bill and amendments.
The House refused to adopt the amendments proposed.
The report of the committee was then agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill.

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Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta. called for the ayes and nays upon the passage of the bill, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote \VJ.S as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Baskin,

l;loltzclaw,

Pear:' on,

Rlxter,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Bennett,

Hulsey,

Phillips,

Berner,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Boifeuillet,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Brodnax,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Brown of Forsyth, Johnson,

Ryals,

Brown of Haralson, Kemp,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Burney,

Lark,

Seay,

Calvin,

Lewis,

Sible~,

Cason,

LeConte,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Lumsden,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

:Mattox,

Smith of Decatur,

Ctitts,

l\Iartin,

Smith of Greene,

Davis of Burke,

:\Iason,

Sharpe,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mann,

Scrugg5,

Davis of Lumpkin, .\Iaxwel\,

Strickland,

De,ore,

McDonald of Banks S\vain,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Fleming,

.\IcClure,

Turner,

G-10\er,

Merritt,

Underwood

Goodwin,

.\leeks,

'Valker,

Go< l a r d ,

.\Iontgomery,

Whitfield,

Hall,

.\Iosely,

Witzell,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

"'illiams,

Harris of \Yashington, Xash,

"'beeler,

Hartritlge,

Xorman,

'Vhite,

Hagan,

Odom,

Wright,

Heard,

O'Xeal,

\Yylly,

Hill of .\leriwether, Parham,

Hendrix,

Payne,

"'ooten, Young.

Henderson,

Peacock,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_o\tkin'lon of Columbia, Hill of Cherokee, Atkinson of Coweta, Jones,

Reid,
Sear~,

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Dodson, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harper,

)fathews of Jefferson, Thompson, Mathews of )lontg'ry, \Visclom. 1\'leriwether, Mitchell,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Barrett, Branch, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Chappell, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Dnnwody, Dennard, Dismuke, Edenfield,

Ethridge, Gardner, Gilbert, Grants, Griffith, Hanleman, Harrison, Hancock, Herrington, Holzendorf, Huff, lngraham,
Ive~,
.Jackson of Heard, Kennon, Kitchens, Kim brongh, Lane, Vtslie,
~IcAfee,

Mobley. Monroe, Oattis, Parker of Thoma<, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Pope, Sapp of ::\Iitche II, Stokes, Thornton, Tarver, Traylor, Twitty, \Vare, Wells of )!arion, Wells of Lee, 'Vhatley, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 101. Nays 16.
Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, of Summerville, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to make County Administrators ex officio County Guardians, prescribe their duties, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank, of Forsyth.

.Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Southern Exchange Bank, to define its powers, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed the following House bills, by the necessary majority, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to provide for the regulation of freight and passenger tariffs in this State.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved N ovember 8, 1889, entitled an act to incorporate the Can:ollton Street Railway Company, of Carrollton, Georgia, and to define its rights, powers and duties, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of providing county maps for the Secretary of State's office.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Ordinary of Gilmer county to submit the question of issuing bonds to build a new court-house and new jail to the qualified voters of said county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Commercial Bank of Macon.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed the following House resolutions, to-wit :

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A resolution to pay Hon. William Jennings, of the county of Terrell, his per diem as member of the General A.ssembly for the session of 1890':
Also, a resolution to pay pension to Mrs. L. A. Eason, widow of James Eason.
The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Sec-retary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the Governor to return to the House of Representative House Bill No.480, with his reasons for withholding his approval from the same.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Atlanta, Ga., August 8, 1891.

To the House of Representatives:

I return herewith, without my approval, House Bill

No. 480, entitled "A bill to be entitled an act to

relieve the Smithonia and Dunlap Railroad Company

from the penalty provided by the act of September

19, 1889."

Since the recent decision of the Honorable

Supreme Court of the State, declaring the law which

fixes the penalty in such cases to be unconstitutional

and therefore null and void, there is no need of

this or any similar law. To approve it would only

encumber the statute books with a useless, meaning-

less act.

W. J. N ORTHEN.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, ~he report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to abolish the county court for the county of Appling.

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Under a suspension of the rules, the following House bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were coocurred in, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act creating City Court of Macon, approved August 14th, 1885.

By request, House Bill No. 279 was withdrawn, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the number of brakemen on railroad freight trains in this State.

The following resolution was read and adopted, to-wit:

Resolved, That the Treasurer be instructed to withhold five dollars from the amount allowed the clockman whose duty it is to keep t\le clocks of the two houses in order for every day that ~uy of such clocks are not kept in running order.

By unanimous consent, the following bill and resolution were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Hill, of Meriwether-

A bill to amend section 4250 of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Wheeler, of Walker-

A resolution for the relief of J~ W. Evans, 0. B. Smith, and J. W. Remhardt.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Railroad Commitee, subruits the following report :

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.Jfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bill, and I am instructed to report it back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 755, entitled a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the sale of railroad tickets in this State, to declare who may sell the same, and provide for the redemption of unused tickets, and to provide penalties for violation of this act.
Respectfully submitted. HARTRIDGE, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. SpeakeT:

The Committee on Enrollment, report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia, during certain months of the year.

Also, an act to require and provide for the registration of all the voters of the county of Jefferson.

Also, an act to establish a City Court in Hall county.

Also, an act to amend the act, approved September lOth, 1885, incorporating the Propeller 'fow Boat Company of Savannah,.so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.
Also, an act to amend the act, approved September 10, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat

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Company, of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in the title of the same.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved October 6, 1885, so as to authorize its capital stock to he increased.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Committee on Corporations, submitted the following reporL :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation they do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Cement, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Transvale Railroad Company.

The committee has also had under consideration the following bill, and I am instructed to report the same back, with recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to establish a system of water-works in the town of Buena Vista.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWis, Chairman.

Upon motion, the Rules were suspended, and local bills and charters were taken up for a third reading.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railroad Company.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of Indian Springs Railroad Company.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company.

Mr. Sears, of Webster, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on Rules, to-wit :

Resol'Ved by the House, Ute Senate concurring, That the General Assembly do adjourn sine die at 10
o'clock A. x. on the first day of September next.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the firs~ time, and referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit :
By Mr. Strickland, of Bryan-
A bill to provide for the compensation of the Board of Education of Bryan county, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee on Finance, to-wit:

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By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to provide for the payment, to the persons en- . titled thereto, of the money receivad by the State of Georgia from the United States under the act appro,-ed March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act approved August 5, 18Gl.

By request the following Senate bill was made the special order for Thursday, August 13th instant, immediately after the reading of the J ournnl, anrl. 200 copies ord6red printed for use of the ~ouse, to-wit :
A bill to provide for a Board of Equalization of real and pers0nal property subject to tax>:ttion, and for other purp::>s3 s.
The following Honse bill was read the third time the report of the committeP 'vas agreed to, as amended, and th" bill passed, ~1s amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes !)5, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to repeal the various acts regulating the goYernment and incorporating the town of 'Vatkinsdlle, in the county of Ocon':le, and to reincorporate said town, and for other purpos~s.
ThP. following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien, approved October 3,
1889.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
.1.1/r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and Pres-

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ident of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church, or public or private school-house in the State of Georgia ; Provided, That its provisions shall not apply to any incorporated town or city in the State.
Also, an act to prevent persons from trespassing on the lands of others by hunting, fishing or otherwise, in Effingham county.

Also, an act, to require and provide for the reg-istration of t.he legal voters of Montgomery county, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved October 24,

1887, which is entitled an act for the protection of gam<:l

and birds in Troup county, to prohibit the killing or

netting of the same, by striking out the word "Octo-

ber" in the first sf:-ction thereof, and substituting the

word "N,ovember."



Also, an act to fix and provide for the compensation of the County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Newton county.

Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of Committee on B:tnks, submitted the following report :

J1r. Speaker:
The Committee on Banks have had under consideration the following House bills, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill regulating banks, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill granting charter for the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Jesup.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, to define its powers, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

CALVIN, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agrE-ed to, the proper legal proofs were submitted, and the bill paRsed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, towit:

A. bill to provide for the registration of the quali:fied voters of Quitman county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-
port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the
proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill
passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional ma-
jority, ayes 96, nays o., to-wit:

A. bill to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.

The following bill was .read the third time, the re-port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :

A. bill to pay the members of the Board of Education of Campbell county the sum of two dollars per day for each day of actual service rendered as such member of said Board, out of the Public School fund Df said county.
The following bill was read .he third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the -proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill

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passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds other than dams used for operating mills or machinery of any kind from the rivers, creeks, and other running streams in Banks county, and for other purposes.
By request, House Bill No. 915 was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, and Bill No. 685 recommittted to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, towit:

A bill to amend an act, approved December 24, 1888, to require a registration of all voters in Dooly county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibit.ed, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Albany to straighten that. portion of Jackson street lying between Broad street and the .alley running east and west between Jackson and vVashington streets, and parallel with Broad and Commerce streets, by selling and deeding to B. N. Westbrook, for a specified sum, a certain portion of said Jackson street dedicated to the city of Albany, Georgia, by Rust Cleeves et al., to validate, legalize and confirm certain sales of a portion of Jackson street, and for other purposes.

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.TiJFHXAL oF THE RoesE.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Fin:tnce, to-wit :

A. resolution to appropriate $500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the painting or rep:tiring the roofing of the Capitol building.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper ~egal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the req nisite majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of ~-\.cree, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time ; the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs submitted, and tlte bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 08, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act providing for the compens::t.tion of Commissioners of Roads and ReYenues of Dougherty county, etc., approved September 28, 1881, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision for the payment of a fixed annual salary, etc.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Sec.retary of the Senate, and ready fur the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to establish a system of public schools for the town of Boston, Georgia, and for other purposes.
~-\.lso, an act to authorize the Judges of the Superior

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Cvurts of this State to fix and prescribe the grade of turnpike roads in this State, and for other purposes.
_Respectfully submitted. T. B. Youxc, Chairman.

:Mr Smith, of Decatur, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on Rules, to-wit :

A resolution providing for evening sessions for three days of each week, beginning on :Monday next.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Atlanta Southern and vVesteru Railroad Company, etc.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Tarver and Parham.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLAXTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 11, 1891.

'fhe House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. T. G. Underwood, of the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

.A.nclerson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of CJlnmbia, Heanl,

Atkinson oi Coweta, Hill of lJberokee,

Baldwin,

Hill oi :.\Ieriwether,

Bakin.

Hendrix,

Payne, l'<'acoek, Peek, Peeple3, Pearson,

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JoFRXAL oF THE Hon:lE.

Baxter,

Herrington,

Perry,

,Bennett,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Bernlr,

Hogan,

Pope,

Botfruillet,

Holtzelaw,

Rainey.

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Heid,

Burge,

Humphries,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Huff,

Ryal~,

Burney,

1 ngral1am,

:-iapp of Chattahoochee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, ~app of ~Iitchell,

'Cahin,

.Jenning~,

Seay,

~~ampbell,

Johnson,

f-:ears,

Cason,

Jones,

Sibley,

Chapman,

KPmp,

f'inquefieltl,

Chappell,

Kitchen~,

:-:mith of Butts,

Clifton,

L:me,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Laslie,

f-:harpe,

Craigo,

Lewis,

f-:eruggs,

Crowder,

LeConte,

f-:tril'kland,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Tatum,

D,nis of Bulloch, Martin,

Tar\'l'r,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Thomton,

Devore,

l\Iann,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

l\Iaxwell,

Traylor,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

.Eclenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

E\erett,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Ethridge,

Matthews of Jefferson, rn<lerwood,

Faust,

Matthews of ~:lontg'ry,\Yalker,

Fleming,

McAfee,

\Yare,

Gardner,

l\leClure,

\Yells of ~brion,

Gilbert,

l\Ierritt,

Wells of Lee,

Glo\er,

~leeks,

Whitfield,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

Witzell,

Go< l a r d ,

Montgomery,

\Yilliams,

Griffith,

l\Iitehell,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

\\'heeler,

Hall,

l\losely,

\Vhite,

Han<!,

l\lonroe,

\\'is<lorn,

Harri:-; of Catoosa, l\lorton,

\\'right,

Harri~ of Quitman, Nash,

\\'ylly,

Harri~ of \Yashington, Xorman,

\\'not en,

Harri~on,

Oatti~,

Young,

Hartri<lge,

O.lom,

l\Ir. l'peaker.

Harper,

O'Xeal,

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435

'!'hose absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Branch, Brodnax, Bryan, Bush, Coffey, Crawford,

Dennard, Dunwody, Gra\es, Hancock, Holzendorf, hey, Jackson of HearJ,

Kennon, Kimbrough, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, i'tukes.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journaals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :

I am directed by the Committee on Corporations to report back House Bill No. 806, with the recommendation it be read a second time and recommitted.

Respectfully submitted.

LEwls, Chairman.

By request the following bill was read the second time and recommitted to Committee on Corporations, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to the full amount allowed by law for the purpose of building a system of water-works and for the expenditures of the balance of the proceeds of the said bonds upon the construction of a system of sewers for the said city.

'fhe special order fixed for to-day was taken up and the same read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of 1882,

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.Jorr:~uL OF THE Hor:>E.

which exempts from process of garnishment the wages of journeymen mechanics and day laborers, by making twenty-five per cent. of such wages subject to garnishment, and for other purposes.
Upon motion, the bill and amendments were recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary.
The following resolution was taken up, read and adopted, to-wit :

By ~fr. Meriwether, of \Vilkes-
Resolvecl by the Honse of Representatives, That from and after this date, it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the House to have printed for the use of the members two hundred copies of every House bill or resolution of a general nature that has been reported upon favorably by the committees.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

..llr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the Honse and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia, during certain months of the year.

~\Jso, an act to require and provide for the registration of all voters of the county of Jefferson.
Also, an act to establish a City Court in Hall county.
Also, an act to amend the act, approved September 10, 1885, incorpor~ting the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to authorize the capital stock to be increased.

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437

Also, an act to amend the act, approved September 10, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Com-pany of Savannah, so as to correct a clerical error in iihe title of the same.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to in-corporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved t'>ctober 6, 1885, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following Senate bill was taken up and the same read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and iihe bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

The following resolution was taken up for a third :reading, to-wit :
A 1esolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower, widow of John N. Hightower, decealiled, of Henry county.
As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the 'Vhole House, Mr. \Vooten, of Dougherty, in the chair.
Mr. Wooten, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Hr. Speaker :
The Committee of the Whole House has had under -consideration House resolution for relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower, widow of John N. Hightower, deceased, which they instruct me to report back, with the rec()mmendation that the same dp pass.

438

.JOl:R.\'AJ, OF THE HousE.

The resolution was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Heard,

O'Xeal,

Atkin~on of Columbia,Hill oi Chervkee,

Payne,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of ~leriwether, Peacock,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Bennett,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Berner,

Holtzclaw,

Pelfy,

Boifet1illet,

Hul~ey,

Phillips,

Broclnax,

Huff,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Ingraham,

Rainey,

Brown of Har.tlson, .Jackson oi Oconee, Rembert,

Brinson,

Jennin:..,'S,

Hoberts,

Burney,

Johnson,

Sappof Chattahooehee,

Cagle,

.Tone>,

Seay,

Calvin,

Kemp,

8ears,

Campbell,

KitchenR,

~ibley,

Cason,

Lane,

8inquefield,

Chapman,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

L-:wis,

8mith of Decatur,

Clay,

Lam~den,

8 mith of Greene,

CJoper,

:\lattox,

Rharpe,

Craigo,

Martin,

Striekland,

Cutts,

Mann,

Swain,

Da\"is of Lumpkin, ;\lax well,

Tatum,

Dodson,

McDonald of Bank~, Thornton,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Thompson,

E\"erett,

. )leDanie I,

Traylor,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Trammell,

Faust,

~IcAfee,

Turner,

Flemin!-(,

l\IcClure,

Twitty,

Goodwin,

;\Ierritt,

rnderwood,

Go<lard,

Meeks,

walker,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

\Yare,

Hartleman,

:\lontgomery,

W illiamF,

Hall,

~Iosely,

Whatley,

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43H

Hand,

::llonroe,

Harris of Catoosa,

Xa~h,

Harris of Quitman, Xorman,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Harrison,

wheeler,
"r'Visdom, oaten, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Branch, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dnnwndy, Gardner, Iii!bert, Glover,

Graveo,

::II lrton,

Hartridge,

Oat tis,

Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Hagan,

Parker of "'ilkinson,

Hancock,

Parham,

Herrington,

Heid,

Holhrook,

Ryals,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of ::llitchell,

Humphreys,

8crnggs,

1\ey,

Stokes,

Jackson of Heard, Tarver,

Kennon.

Wells of )!arion,

Kimbrough,

Wells of Lee,

Laslie,~

Whitfield,

LeConte,

Witzell,

Mason,

'Vhite,

:\Iathews of Montg'ry, Wright,

::llitehe\1,

Young,

::llobley,

:\Ir. Rpeaker.

Ayes 118. Nays 0.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority the resolution passed.

'l'he following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :

A resolution for relief of Mrs. Mary vVillis of Worth county, and as the same provided for an appropriation the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb, in the chair.

Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb, Chairman of the Committee of the "\Vhole House, submitted the following report:

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.TotrH:\"AL oF THE HmsE.

llfr. Speaker:
'l'he Committee of the '-'Thole House have had under consideration a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis. of the county of 'Yorth, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

'l'he resolution was read the third time,and the report of the committee was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the resolution the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were 1\fessrs.-

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Ht>artl,

Baldwin,

Hill of .:\lt>riwetht>r,

Baskin,

Hemlrix,

Bennett,

Ht>tHlerson,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Brown of Haralson, Hutr,

Burnc>y,

Jackson of Oconee,

CaglP,

.J enninl!s,

Cahin,

Johnson,

Cason,

.Jones,

Chapman,

KPmp,

Chappell,

Kitcht>ns,

Clifton,

Lane,

Craigo,

Lark,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumstlen,

Devore,

l\Iattox,

Dodson,

.:\fason,

Everett,

Maxwell,

Faust,

~lcDonald of BankE,

Gardner,

McDonal<l of Sumter,

Goodwin,

:McDaniel,

::\Ion rot>, l\Iorton,
~ash,
~ orman,
O'~t>al,
PaynP,
Peacock, Pt>ek, Pear.-on,
Perr~, Phillip~,
Pope, Raint>y, Remhert,
~ears,
Sibley, Sinquefieltl, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Strickland,
~wain,
Tatum, Tarver, Thompson, Traylor, Turner,

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441

Godard,

?llathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

Griffith,

Me.\fee,

Underwood,

Hardeman,

McClure,

\\'are,

Hand,

Merritt,

Williams,

Harris of Catoosa, ?\leeks,

\\"isdom,

Harris of Quitman, Montgomery,

Wylly,

Harris of Washington, )losely,

\\'ooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Branch, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Campbell, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke; Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dismuke. Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge Fleming, Gilbert, Glover, GraYes, Hall,

Hartridge,

Parham,

Harper,

Peeples,

Hancock,

Reid,

Hill of Cherokee, Roberts,

Herrington,

Ryals,

Holtztlaw,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of )litchell,

Ingraham,

.~eay,

lvt'y,

Sharpe,

Jackson of Heard, ~cruggs,

Kennon,

:'tokes,

Kimbrough,

Thornton,

Laslie,

Trammell,

LeConte,

\Yalker,

Martin,

\Veils of )!arion,

:\Iann,

Wells of I.ee,

Mathews of l\Iontg'y, Whitfield,

?lleri wether,

\Yitzell,

)Iitch~ll,

Whatley,

1\'Io!)ley,

\\'heeler,

Oat tis,

\\'bite,

Odom,

Wright,

Parker of Thomas, Young,

ParkH of \\iilkinson, ~\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 10~. Nays 0..

Having received the requisite consitutional majority, the resolution passed.

The following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the l'esolution passed by requisite constitutional majority, -ayes 9~, nays 0, to-wit :

.A resolution ratifying an exchange of small por-

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.JouRXAL oF THE Hoe,;E.

tions of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners made in 1884, and authorizing the Governor to make necessary title tothe property given in exchange for property received for State purposes.

::\Ir. Clifton, of Chatham, offerecl the following resolution which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution providing for a joint session of the General Assembly to-morrow, the 12th instant, at 11 :3<:J A. )J., for the purpose of hearing an address. from the Hon. Pat. Calhoun on the subject of "Deep \Vater at the Port of Savannah."
)Jr. Lewis. Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

1.rlr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Wadley.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorvorate the

town of Sycamore.



Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the establishment of a public library in ::\Iarietta.
~ Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the registration of the voters of Macon.

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443

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Alapaha.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Neal, in the county of Pike.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to permit the Commissioners of Columbus to donate lands.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the north line of the corporation of vV"aynesboro.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

The following message was received from the ~en ate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

1.l1r. Speake1:
The Senate has passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of Washington Male Academy to turn over to the Board Of Education of said town the academy buildings and grounds, to be used for public school purposes.

A.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington, Ga., Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the Seminary buildings and grounds, to be used for public school purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in the county of Habersham; to define the corporate limits ther~of ; to confer upon the Mayor and Council thereof certain powers, privileges and duties; to repeal all existing charters or acts conferring corporate powers, and for other purposes.

444

.Tono;.\r. OF THE Hon<E.

Also. a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, of Quitman, Brooks county, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, b.r the necessary constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, towit:
A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the medium through whi~h legal ad\'ertising shall be done.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.

The following message was received from the Governor, through l\fr. vV. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :
Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved and signed the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit :

An act to amend section 3777 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to prohibit the sale of alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church, or public or private school-house in the State of Georgia, etc., and to prescribe a penalty for a violation of such act.
Also, an act to prevent persons from trespassing upon the lands of another by hunting, fishing and otherwise, in Effingham county.
Also, an act to require and provide for the registration of the legal voters of Montgomery county, and to provide penalty for the violation of the same.

445
Also, an act to fix and provide for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the county of X ewton.
Also, an act to repe~l an act, approved December 18, 188-!, so far as the same applies to the county of Baldwin, and to further provide for and require all voters of said county to register, etc.
Also, an aet to amend the charter of the town of Hawkinsville, in the county of Pulaski, so far as tl) authorize the establishment and maintenance of public schools in said town, and to authorize the issuing of bonds of said town for the purpose of building and equipping suitable school buildings, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to nmend an act, approved October 24, 1887, for the protection of game and birds in Troup eounty.
Also, an ad to empower the )fayor and Council of the city of Griffin to exchange a portion of ~ew Orleans street for a portion of the Bray lot.
~-\Jso, an act to organize and incorporate the Fourth (4th)Regiment of Georgia Volunteers; to- empower the said regiment to ac(1uire, hold and dispose of property, real and personal ; to issue bonds, and for other purposes.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :
A resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for the year 1891.
As the sa,me provided for an appropriati~m, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the \Vhole House, )fr. Everett, of Stewart, in the chair.

446

JoFR:o;AL oF THE Hotsr:.

Mr. Everett, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Houuse, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for the year 11:!91, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The resolution was read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same pro":"ided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of )leriwether,

Boifeuilll't,

Hendrix,

Bmnch,

Hewlerson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzelaw,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Hufi',

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

.Johnson,

Chappell.

Jones,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Cooper,

Lmw,

Craigo,

Lark,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Davis crf Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Devore,

:Mattox,

Dodson,

::\Iartin,

Norman, Odom, O'Xeal, I>ayne, Peacoek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry,
Phillip~,
Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Hoherts, Hyals, :'-:earR, Sibley, Smith of Butts, f"mith of Decatur, Smith of t>reene, Strickland, R\\ain, Tatum,

TuESDAY, AnnrsT 11, 1891.

447

Edenfielu,

Mann,

Taner.

.Everett,

:Maxwell,

Thorn pson,

Ethriuge,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Gardner,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

{ilO\er,

::\IcDaniel,

Underwood,

Godard,

l\lathews of l\Iontg'y, "rare,

-Griffith,

l\lcClure,

Whitfield,

Hall,

1\Ierritt,

\Yitzell,

Hand,

l\Ieeks,

\Vheeler,

Harri; of Catoosa, Montgomery,

\Yisdom,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Wylly,

Harris of \Vashingt'n, 1\Ionroe,

\Vooten.

Harrison,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

.Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, .Baxter, B:rner, .Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cahin, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dads of Bulloch, Dennard, Dismuke, Dunwody, Faust, Flemin!i, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves,

Hardeman,

Parker of Thoma~,

Hartridge,

Parker of \Yilkinson,

Harper,

Parham,

Hagan,

Peek,

Hancock,

Reid,

Herrington,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Holbrook .

Sapp of :\Iitchell,

Holzendorf,

Seay,

hey,

Sinquefield,

Jackson of Heard, Sharpe,

Kemp,

Scrugg5,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kimbrough,

Thornton,

Laslie,

Traylor,

Lewi~,

Trammell,

)Jason,

\Yalker,

1\Iathews of Jefferson, \Yells of )larkm,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

l\Ieri wether

\Villiams,

1\Iitchell,

Whatley,

1\Iobley,

White,

?.lorton,

"'right,

X ash,

Young,

Oattis,

l\Ir. Spellker.

Ayes 103. Nays 0.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority the resolution passed.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :

4-!8

J OCR::s'AL OF THE Hot:SE.

A resolution to refund to C. C. vVheeler, of the county oi 'Valker, fifty dollars paid by him as special tax on liquor dealer for 18!H.

As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, )fr. Brodnax, of 'Valton, in the chair.

)fr. Brodnax, Chairman of the Committee of the 'Vhole House, submitted the following report :

J.llr. Speaker:
The Committee of the vVhole House have had under consideration a resolution to refund to C. C. 'Vheeler, of the county of 'Valker, fifty dollars paid by him as special tax on liquor dealer, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass,, as amended.

The resolution was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

l.Spon the passage of the resolution, the vote was .taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was. as follows:

Those voting yes were )fessrs.-

Anderson,

Heard,

.Ukinson of Columbia, Hill of Cherokee,

.-\tkin~on of Coweta, Hill of :\[eriwether,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown oi Haralson, Holtzelaw,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Cagle,

Humptll'eyl',

Cal yin,

Huff,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Cason,

Jackson of Oconee,

('hapman,

.Jenning~,

:\lorton, ::\ash, ::\onnan, Odom, (J'Xeal, Payne, Peacoek, P e e p It>~, Pear,-on, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Hainey, .

TUE3DAY, AUGUST 11, 1891,

449

Cbarpell,

Johnson,

Rembert,

Clay,

.Jones,

Roberts,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Rrals,

Craigo,

L'me,

Sibley,

Da,is of Lumpkin, L'1rk,

Smith of Butts,

Devore,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Dodson,

LeConte,

Rharpe,

Edenfield,

Lumsden,

Rtrickland,

Everett,

Mattox,

Swain,

Ethridge,

Martin,

Tatum,

Faust,

l\Iason,

Thornton,

Fleming,

l\Iann,

Turner,

Gardner,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Gilbert,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Glover,

McDonal<l of Sumter, \Valker,

Griffith,

McDaniel,

Whitfield,

Hardeman,

Mathews of .Jefferson, \Vitzell,

Hall,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \Vhe~ler,

Hand,

l\IcClure,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, l\Ierritt,

wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Montgomery,

Youn~.

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Those voting no were M~ssrs.-

Sears,

Wisdom.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard,
29

Graves, Harrison, Hartridge, Harper, Hagan, Hancock, Herri ngt:m, Holbrook, Holzendorf, h-ey, Jackson of Head, Kf'mp, Kennon,
Kimbrou~h,
Laslie, l\IcAfee, l\:leeks, }leri wether, Mitchell,

Parker of \Vilkinson, Parham, Peek, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of l\Iitchell, Seay, Sinquefield, Smith of Greene, Scruggs, Stoke,., Taner, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, War(', Wells of l\Iarion, Wells of Lee, WilliamE<,

450

,louRXAL OF THE HousE.

Dismuke, Dunwody, Goodwin, Godard,

)lobley, :\lou roe, Oattis, Parker of Thomas,

.Ayes 103. Nays 2.

"'hatley, White, Wri).(ht, l\Ir. Speaker.

Raving received the requisite constitutional ma jority the resolution passed, as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend sec~ion 3495 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration--
House Bill~ o. 6t)3to prohibit any person from holding two or more county offic?s at the same time, and direct me to report said bill back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
Respectfu1ly submitted. \Y::\r. H. FLE::\UNG, Uhairman.

The following bill was taken up for consideration, and upon motion the same was tabled, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the study of the elementary principles of the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their effects upon the human system by the pupils of all the schools in Georgia, etc.

'rhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as antended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 4, to-wit :

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451

A bill to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests, etc.
The following bill was taken up for consideration, and upon motion the same was made the special order for Thursday next, immediately after the conclusion of the special order fixed for that day, and 200 copies ordered printed for use of the House, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the payment of live stock killed to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, etc.

The following bill was taken up for consideration, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of one hundred dollars to Mrs. Elizabeth Branch, administratrix of Wm. H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.

As the same provided for an appropriation the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, in the chair.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Afr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have bad under conRideration a bill to provide for the payment of one hundred dollars to Mrs. Elizabeth Branch, executrix of Wm. H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The bill was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Upon the cahl of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkin11on of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper, craigo, Cutts, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore. Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Hardeman,

Hall,

:\Iontgomery,

Harris of Quitman, :Mitchell,

Harris of 'Vashington, :\Iosely,

Harrison,

Nash,

Heard,

Oattis,

Hill of Cherokee,

Odom,

Hill of :\ieriwether, O'~eal,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Herrington,

Peek,

Hender.>on,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Humphreys,

Pope,

Huff,

Rainey,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Jennings,

Reid,

Jones,

Roberts,

Laue,

Ryals,

Lark,

Sapp of Chattahoochee

Lewis,

Sibley,

LeConte,

Smith of Decatur,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

:\Iattox,

Slmrpe,

~lartin,

Scruggo,

:\lason,

Strickland,

~lax well,

Thornton,

:\IcDonald of Banks, Trammell,

:\IcDonald of Sumter, Turner,

:\I~D.1niel,

L"nderwood,

:\lathews of :\Iont'ry, 'Valker,

:\lcAfee,

Whitfield,

:\lcClure,

'Vheeler,

:\Jeri wether,

wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Baxter,

Holtzclaw,

Berner,

Holzendorf,

Branch,

Hulsey,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard,

Sapp of :\Iitchell, Seay, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts. Stokes, Swain,

TrEsDAY, AeausT 11, 11:!91.

453

<Jalvin,

Clay,

{)offey,

Crowder,

Crawford,

Davis of Burke,

Davis of Bulloch,

:Dismuke,

Dunwody,

Ethridge,

-Gardner,

Gilbert,

Graves,

Griffith,

Hand,

Harris of Catoosa,

Hartridge,

Jlarper,

.Hagan,



Johnson,

Tatum,

Kemp,

Tarver,

Kennon,

Thompson,

Kitchens,

Traylor,

Kimbrough,

Twitty,

L:ISlie,

\Vare,

Mann,

Wells of Marion,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Vells of Lee,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Meeks,

\Villiams,

Mobley,

\Vhatley,

Monroe,

White,

Morton,

Wisdom,

Norman,

Wright,

Parker of Thomas, Wylly,

Parker of Wilkinson, Young,

Parham,

. 1\:lr. ~peaker.

Payne,

Pearson,

Ayes 99. Nays 0.

Having received the requisite constitutional rna-

jority, the bill passed.



The following bill was read the third time, and the -report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, as amended, by requistite constitutional!majority, ayes .100, nays 0, to-wit :

A: bill to provide for the increase and better collec-
tion and disbursement of the school fund in the -several counties of this State, and to authorize the Tax-Collector of each county to pay over to the County School Commissioners or Treasurer of the County Board of Education all funds in his hands apportioned to said school fund, and ior other purposes.

Mr. Williams, of Richmond, Chairman of the Committee on Criminal Law Revision, submitted the following report :

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JornxAL oF THE HousE.

.Mr. Speaker:
A joint resolution of the House and Senate having passed at the fall session, 1890, appointing a joint committee of five from the House and three from the Senate to investigate and determine the necessity for and the advisability of a revision of the criminal laws of Georgia, beg leave to make the following report:
\Ve find that the penal laws of Georgia were codified in 1'816, and again in 1817. This included both the common law and statutes. Again there was a revision, in 1833, .which was itself a revision of 1817. 'Ve have not had a revision in fifty-eight yearf;, and we are fifty-eight years behind in this important work. That revision was necessary was duly admitted, for nearly all offences were unde~ the common law, and almost. every felony was punishable with death. As soon as we had a penitentiary we immediately revised our criminal laws and codified them.
vVe believe that the advanced times in which we live demand progress in the provisions of our laws, and that a revision of the criminal laws is absolutely essential and requires attention from this General Assembly.
We find that punishments are not proportioned to crimes, and that there are many small larcenies made heavy felonies. The whole subject of larceny after trust needs revision ; also larceny from the person ; also the subject of manslaughter, and many others, especially the subject of forgery.
vVe find that it costs the tax-payers of this State thousands of dollars to try these felonies, which are properly misdemeanors ; that for small offences our penitentiary is filled with unfortunate persons. Justice to them and justice to the State require a revision of many harsh statutes.
vVe therefore recommend and earnestly urge that a joint resolution be passed authorizing His Excellency~

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4.55

the Governor, to appoint three competent attorneys to revise the said criminal laws.
We also recommend that the said criminal laws be bound in a separate volume, known as the Penal Laws of Georgia.
WrLLIA::\[s, of Richmond, Chairman of Committee from House.

Mr. "\Villiams, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :

A resolution providing for a commission of three competent attorneys of this State to revise and codify all t.he criminal laws of this State, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays '' towit :

A bill to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in the county of Fu1ton.

By request, the following bill was allowed to be withdrawn, to-wit :

A bill to compel all railroad companies, their agents or lessees, doing business as common cartiers within this State, to expose and keep exposed to public view in the principal office of each county the names of the president and other officers of company.

The following bill was taken up for consideration, and, upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit :

A bill to revise, consolidate and amend the act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Decatur county.

By unanimous consent the following bill was read

456

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the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the act to incorporate the town of Leary, in the county of Calhoun, etc.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General ~ndiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to require every keeper of a dog or owner thereof to procure a license for keeping same ; to prescribe a penalty for keeping an unlicensed dog, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
H. W. HILL, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to prohibit cock fighting or
betting thereon, and to prescribe a punishment for the same, approved November 11, 1889, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the rEport of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove, Georgia, and for other purposes.

Tt"E:5DAY, AUGUST 11, 1891.

457

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Moultrie, in the -county of Colquitt

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. \V. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

.Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the joint resolution of the House for a joint session on to-morrow at 11:30 o'clock to hear the address of the Ron. Pat Calhoun.

The following bill was read the third time, t.he report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the -requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Stillwell, in the ~ounty of Jefferson, and State of Georgia.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit:

Messrs. Whatley, Nash, Kemp and Mr. "rilS'On, Doorkeeper, for Saturday next.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

458

Joi:RXAL uF Tl-lE HoesE.

ATLANTA, GEOHGIA,.
'Vednesday, August 12, 189L

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opene::l. with pra,yer by Mr. Bryan, of Floyd.

The roll was called, and the following members. were present :

Anderson,

Harris of "\Yashington, O'Xeal,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson~

Baldwin,

Harper,

Parham,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Payne,

Baskin,

Hanroek,

Peacock,

Baxter,

Heard,

Peek,

Benn~tt,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeple5,

Berner,

Hill of ::\Ieriwether, Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Branch,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Hem bert,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Heid,

Burge,

Humphreys,

H}berts,

Brinson,

Huff,

Hyals,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee-,.

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of ::\Iitche\1,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Calvin,

Jenning~,

i'ears,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Cason,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,.

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene.

Clay,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Lark,

Scrugg5,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Strickland,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch,

::\Iattox,

Taner,

Davif! of Lumpkin, ::\Iartin,

Thornton,

Dennard,

)Jason,

Thompson~

De\ore,

lllann,

Traylor,

\VEDNESDAY, A n;usT 12, 1891.

459

Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of CAtoosa, Harris of Quitman,

:\!ax well,

Trammell,

l\IcDonald of Banks, Turner,

:\IcDonald of :'iumter, Twitty,

:\IcDaniel,

Underwood,

::llathews of Jefferson, Walker,

:\Iathews of ::llontg'y, \Yare,

:\lc_Hee,

\Veils of Lee,

:\IcClure,

Whitfie!d,

:\Ierritt,

\Yitzell,

:\leeks,

Williams,

::lleriwether,

Whatley,

2\lontgomery,

Wheeler,

:\Ii tchell,

White,

:\Iobley,

"'isdom,

2\Iosely,

Wright,

:\Ionroe,

Wylly,

:\lorton,

"'ooten,

X or man,

Young,

Oattis,

:\Ir. f'peaker.

OJom,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crawfor,J, Herrington,

Henderson, Ivey, Kemp,

~ash,
Wells of :\!arion.

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Upon the call of the roll of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wjt :
By Mr. Strickland, of BryanA bill to abolish the County Commissioners of Bryan county.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Smith, of Butts-
A resolution to pa.y Parham L. "'\-Vhite, a maimed

460

Jot:RXAL oF THE HorsE.

Confederate soldier, the sum of fifty dollars, and to enable said Parham L. White to peddle without license.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Mattox, of ClinchA bill to submit to the legal voters of the county of Clinch whether they will abolish the Board of Commissioners for said county or not. Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Martin, of J<'ultonA bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of Georgia. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Dunwody, of Glynn-
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston (by request)A bill to amend section 251 of the Code of 1882. Referred to the Committee on General J udich:ry.
:By Mr. Odom, of ColqnittA bill to furnish Colquitt county with standard
weights and measures, etc. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Holbrook, of DeKalbA bill to amend an act entitled an act to alter and
fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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461

By Mr. Pearson, of 'l'atnall-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to encourage the propagation of fish in the waters of the State of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Walker, of .McJ?uffie-
A. resolution to furnish standard weights and measures to such counties as have none, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Oattis~ of Muscogee-
A bill to amend section o of the act of the General
Assembly, approved September 18, 18S5, known as the'' General Local Option Liquor law," etc.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Also, a resolution !o investigate certain charges against members of the Legislature, and to provide for the appointing of a committee, etc., which resolution was read and adopted.

By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill to incorporate the Corinth Agricultural Fair Association.
RP-ferred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Williams, of Richmond-
A bill to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia, paragraph 1, section 7, ~nticle 7, by adding after the word ': valuation," in the last line, the following words, to-wit: "Provided the municipal~or poration of the city of Augusta, in Richmond county" shall be authorized to incur a debt of not exceeding six hundred thousand dollars, to enable it to protect itself against floods of the Savannah river," etc.

462

JorRXAL oF THE Hout!IE.

By l\fr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to prescribe who shall be entitled to the benefit of the pension laws of this State.
Referred to Joint Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. W"illiams, of Richmond-
A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, etc., approved August 26, 1879.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Mann, of Telfair--
A bill to repeal an act to prohibit persons from hunting and fishing on the lands of another, in the county of Telfair.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Edenfi.eld-
A bill" to provide a fee for bailiffs in summoning juries, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Montgomery, of Taylor-
A bill to suspend the collection of debts within this State until the 1st day of November, 1892, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Anderson, of TaliaferroA bill to amend the local option liquor law, etc.
Referred to Comn\ittee on Temperance.
By 1\fr. Traylor, of TroupA bill to amend the charter of the city of LaGrange. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

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463

:By Mr. Dennard, of Wilcox-

A bill t'J create the office of Solicitor-General for the county of """ilcox, and to provide for the appoint.ment of the same, etc.

Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

:By Mr. Cason, of Ware-
A bill to amend section 943 a) of the Code of Georgia of 188~.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Also, a bill to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank, of \Yaycross, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

The following Senate resolution was taken up and concurred in, to-wit :

A resolution to return to the Senate Senate Bill No. 96~, etc.

By request, House Bill No. 747 was withdrawn.
By unanimous consent, Senate Bill No. 39, to-wit, a bill to make more certain the fees of clerks and sheriffs in the matter of divorce suits, was taken up, and, upon motion, the House receded from its amend~ ment.

The following reconsidered bill was taken up for consideration, and the same read and lost by a vote of 78 ayes and 39 nays, to-wit :
A bill to fix compensation of Ordinaries for attending to county business.

464

JounxAl. oF THE HousE.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, as amended,. the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of Laurens county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0~ to-wit:

A bill to establish a registration law for the county of Liberty, etc.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enroll-ment, submitted the following report :
.}. Ir. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment, report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Georgia S::tvings Bank of Quitman, Brooks eounty, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. Y OL'~G, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill increasing the compensation of County Commissioners of Road and Revenues for the county of Liberty.

\VEDNESDA.Y, AUGUST 12, 1891.

465

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act, approved March 2, 1874, reducing the Sheriff's bond for county of Liberty.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed the following bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entit1ed an act to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad.
Also, a resolution providing a joint committee to investigate certain reports derogatory to certain members of the General Assembly.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the follo~ing report :
.Mr. Speaker.
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following bill which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the Trustees thereof, for an appropriation to keep and maintain the said Home, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.
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466

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Speaker :

We, the undersigned members of the Committee on Finance, dissenting from the majority of the Committee on House Bill No. 272, respectfully submit the following report :

We recommend that the bill do not pass, for the following reasons :

We believe the passage of the bill will do great injustice to a large portion of our old ex-Confederate soldiers.
That the passage of the bill will necessitate the expenditure of.large sums of money by the State without meeting the ends sought in the bill.

The depressed :financial condition of the people of our State demands retrenchment instead of extrava-

gance at the hands of legislators.

Believing it to be the sworn duty of legislators to protect the interest of all classes of our citizens, we

are constrained to submit this report.

Respectfully submitted:

W. M. SEARS;
J. B. \:VHEELEJ{, W. S. HUMPHREYS, A. W.lvt<;Y,

J.M. MASON,
c. A.. MATHEWS,
J. E. H. WARE, M. L. EvERETT, I. H. HAND, W. A. SAPP, H. G. WHIGHT, J. H. WITZELL, M. A. BALDWIN,.

JOHN A. SIBLEY.

Maxwell, Chairman Committee on Temperance, submits the following report :

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467

Mr. Speake1:
The Temperance Committee has had under consideration the following bills, to-wit :
Bills Nos. 548, 531,562, 514, 814, 447, 5:6, 486, 487, 772, 4h9, 490 and 528, all of which are church and school protection bills.
And the committee clirect me, as their Chairman, to report the same back, with recommendation that the authors of the bills be allowed to withdraw the same.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper lega.l proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the couuty of Lumpkin.
The following oill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requi-
site constitutional majority, ayes 101, nays o, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit all persons from hunting on the uninclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell without written permission from the owner::~ of such lands, etc.
The following bill was taken up .for consideration, and the same was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 103, nays 0, to-wit :

468

JouRXAL oF THE HousE.

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Southwest Georgia, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill pa.ssed by requisite majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act incorporating the Citizens' Bank and Trust Company of ThoUlasville.

The Special Committee on Charters bAg leave to make the following report :

.Mr. Speaker:
The Special Committee on Charters have had under consideration the following bills, IVhich they report back, with recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :
Senate bill No. 26, entitled an act to alter and amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of Constitution.
Also, Honse Bill No. 675, entitled an act to provide a general law for the incO'l'poration of companies to operate street and suburban railroads, etc.
Respectfully submitted. S. P. GILBERT, Chairman.

The hour for convening the joint session having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session was called to order by the Hon. Robert G. Mitchell, President of the Senate.

The President caused the resolution to be read convening the joint session.
After the conclusion of the address of Hon. Pat Calhoun, the follmving resolution was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution requesting our Senators and Repre-

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469

sentatives in Congress to use their best endeavors to procure appropriations for Savannah harbor, sufficient to secure deep water.

Upon motion, the joint session was dissolved, the Senate retiring, and t.he House was called to order by the Speaker.

Upon motion, the House ad;jQurned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 13, 1891.

'fhe Housa met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the SpeJ.ker, and opaned with prayer by Dr. Perry, of vVorth.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Cml'eta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Barrett,

Harper,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Heniercion,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbro:lk,

Brown of Har,tlson, Holzendori,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Brinson,

Hull",

Bush,

Ingraham,

Burney,

Ivey,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Oattis, OJom,
o~eal,
Parket of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, l'.tyne, Peacoek, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pvp:!, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, 8app of Chattahoochee, Seay, Sears,

470

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Cason,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Smith of Butt~,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Deeatur,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Craigo,

Lan",

Scruggs,

Crawford,

Lark,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke, Thwis of Bulloch,

Lewis, LeConte,

Swain,

.--'
: .::

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Taner,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Devore,

Martin,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dodson,

l\Iann,

Trammell,

Durfwody,

~Iaxwell,

Turner,

Edenfield,

)lcDonald of Banks, Twitty,

J<:verett,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Ethridge,

l\leDauiel,

Walker,

Faust,

~Iathews of Jefferson, \Vare,

Fleming,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

(iardner,

:.\IeAf<>e,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Glo\er,

Merritt,

witzell,

Goorlwin,

Meeks,

Williams,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Graves,

Montgomery,

\Vheeler,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

White,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

\Visdom,

Hall,

Mosely,

"'right,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

\Vooten,

Harris of Quitman, Xash,

Young,

Harris of \Vashing~on, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crowder,

Herrington,

Sapp of Mitchell.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati Georgia and Florida Railroad Company.

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471

Mr. Sears, of Webster, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit :
A resolution providing for the appointment of a joint committee to examine into the business now before the General Assembly and report such measures of general character as require speedy action by this General Assembly.
Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on J onrnals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to-wit :

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savarmah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 22, 1883.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr.. Campbell, of Meriwether~
A bill to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount in Meriwether county.

The special order of the day was taken up, to-wit :
Senate Bill No. 37 to provide for a Board of Equalization of real and personal property subject to taxaation in this State, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time.
The previous question was called upon the proposed amendments, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

472

.JOURNAL OF THE HoUSE.

ThA previous question was called for upon the bill, as amended, which call was sustained and. the main question ordered.
The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were caJled for, which call was Austained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Nash,

Atk;nson of Coweta, Hagan,

~onnan,

Baldwin,

Hill of Meriwether, Oattis,

Barrett,

Hendrix,

Odom,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Berner,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Peek,

Branch,

Holtzc.aw,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Humphreys,

Phillips,

Bryan,

Huff,

Pope,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Burney,

Ivey,

Reid,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, HoLerts,

Campbell,

.Jennings,

Ryals,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Chapman,

.Jones,

SearE,

Chappell,

Kemp,

E-iblty,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Cutts,

Mattox,

Stokes,

Davis of Burke,

l\Iartin,

'l'arver,

Davis of Bulloch, Mason,

Thornton,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mann,

Thompson,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Turner,

E\erett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Faust,

)Iathewsof Montg'ry, walker,

Fleming,

McAfee,

'Vare,

Glover,

Merritt,

wells of Lee,

. Goodwin,

Meeks

Whitfield,

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473

Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Harrison,

Meri weth~r, Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely, Morton,

'Villiams, Whatley, Wisdom, Wright, 'Vooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_\nderson, Baskin, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cagle, Clay, Craigo, Dennard, Devore, Ethridge, Gardner, HalL Harris of Catoosa,

Harris of Washington, Montgomery,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Heard,

Peeples,

Hill of Cherokee, Pearson,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Sinquefield,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Lark,

Swain,

Laslie,

Tntum,

Lewis,

'Vells of ~!arion,

Lumsden,

Witzell,

McDonald of Banks, 'Vheeler,

McClure,

Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Burge, Coffey, Crawford, Dismuke, Gilbert, Hand,

Hartridge, Holzendorf, :Monroe, O'Neal, Parham, Payne,

Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Twitty, White, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 112. Nays 45.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following messa.ge was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by requisite constitutional majority, the following bill, to-wit :

474

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

A bill to be entitled an act amendatory of the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers, etc.

Also, the Senate concurs in House amendments 1 and 4, and refuses to concur in House amendments 2 and 3 to a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad Company, to define and confer its rights, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time and 200 copies ordered printed for use of the House, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, and for other purposes.

And, by request, the same was made the special order for Wednesday, the 19th instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal.

The special order fixed for the day was taken up, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of live-stock killed to prevent the spread of contagious and destructive diseases, especially that known as glanders, and for other purposes.

The bill was read the third time.

Uplm motion, the bill was indefinitely p(jlstponed.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to wit:

Mr. Speaker :
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following named bills, which they recommend do pass :

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47,1)

House Bill No. 867, a bill to change the terms of Morgan Superior Courts.

Also, House Bill No. 902, to change the terms of Baldwin Superior Courts, and for other purposes.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 516, a bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Ludale Milling and Transportation Company.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was taken up, and the House, upon motion, receded from its amendments Nos. 2 and 3, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad Company, and for other. purposes.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman of C9mmittee on Temperance, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Temperance have had under consideration the. following bills, to-wit :
No. 617, entitled an act to prohibit the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, and direct me to report same back, and recommend that the same do pass, by substitute.

476

.TouRXAL OF THE HousE.

Also, Bill 518, an act to amend section 45iO(a) of the Code of 1882, and recommend that the same do not pass.

Also, Bill 752, an act to define drunkenness, and recommend that it be withdrawn by the author.
Also, that the author be allowed to withdraw Bill No. 6B7.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to make additional appropriation for fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies in several appropriations for the support of the Government, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 2, to-wit :

A bill to provide for payment of certain jurors, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to. Upon motion, the bill was tabled, to-wit : A bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1891.

477

consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
~-\.bill to requirA the Judges of the Superior Courts of the State to give in charge to the grand juries certain sections of the Code of 1882, and all other statutes of the State relating to violations of the Sabbath day, and for other purposes.

The committee also instruct me to report back the following bill, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to declare Councilmen and Aldermen of towns and cities ~neligible, during their term of office, to any other municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12, 1889, and for other purposes.

The committee further instruct me to report the following bills, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4372 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill to make the sheriffs and clerks of the several counLies, where County Courts have been or may be established, ex officio clerks and sheriffs of said County Courts.

Also, a bill to authorize the transfer of certain true bills to the County Courts, and for other purposes.

The committee further recommend that the following bill be read a second time and recommitted to this committee, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the finding of verdicts by juries in civil cases in this State.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

478

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

House Bill No. 718 was, by request, withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, and recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Wooten, of Doughorty, offered the following resolution, which was read and lost, to-wit:

A resolution providing that no more bills be printed for the use of the House, unless the same be done by its special order.

By request, House Bill No. 287 was recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan, approved February 11, 1874.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and, upon motion, the same was recommitted to Committee on Education, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the study of the elementary principles of the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and their effects upon the. human system, by the pupils of all the schools in Georgia, which are supported wholly or in part by the public money.

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration House Bill No. 677, and direct me to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do pass.
WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

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479

The following bill was re~d the third time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4531 of the Code of 1882.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

The previous question was called and sustained, and the main question ordered.

Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hall,

Merritt,

Atkinson of Columbia, H,md,

Meriwether,

Baldwin,

Harris of Catoosa, Montgomery,

Baskin,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Bennett,

Hogan,

()Jom,

Branch,

Hulsey,

Parker of Thomas,

Brodnax,

Ivey,

Payne,

Brown of Forsyth, Jackson of Oconee, Peacock,

Brown of Haralson, Jennings,

Peeples,

Bryan,

Johnso:1,

Pear3on,

Chapman,

Kennon,

P~rry,

Cooper,

Kinbr.:-ngh,

S>tpp of Chattahoochee,

Dennard,

Lane,

Sear.~,

Devore,

Laslie,

Sibley,

Edenfield,

Mattox,

Smith of Decatur,

Everett,

Martin,

Tatnm,

Faust,

Ma'!on,

Twitty,

Gardner,

Maxwell,

Walker,

Gilbert,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jeff.lraoa, Wdl:~ of Marion,

Godard,

Matho.wil of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

Griffith,

M<:Clnre,

Whatley.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Berner, Boifeuillet, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Campbell,

Hill of Cherokee, Hillof Meriwether, Hendrix, Henderson, Holbrook, Holzendorf,

Oattis,
O'~eal,
Parker of Wilkinson, Rainey, Reid, Roberts,

480

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Cason,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Clay,

Kemp,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Lark,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Tarver,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsd n,

Thornton,

Dodson,

1\lann,

Thompson,

DLtnwody,

McDonald of Banks, rurncr,

Glover,

:McDDnald of Sumter, Underwood,

H~rris of Washington, :VIcAfee,

Williams,

Harrison,

Meeks,

~WheelPr,

Hartridge,

Mo'"lley,

Wisdom,

Harper,

1\iorton,

Wylly.

Hancock,

Nash,.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Burge, Brinson, Calvin, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dismuke, Ethridge, Fleming, Graves, Hardpman,

Hagan, Heard, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Humphreys, Hufr, Mitchell, Monroe, Norman, Parham, Peek, Phillips, Pope, Rembert,

Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sinquefield, Smith of Greene, Traylor, Trammell, 'Vells of Lee, Witzel!, 'Vhite, Wright, 'Vooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 66. Nays 68.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was lost.

The Speaker announced the following named members on part of the House on joint committee to investigate charges against members under resolution of Mr. Oattis, to-wit: Messrs. Oattis, Chairman; Trammell and Barrett.

Leave of absence was granted to the following

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1891.

481

members, to-wit : Messrs. Meeks, Pope, Ethridge, Odom, Bennett, Young, Wisdom, Norman, Sears, Fleming, Jackson of Oconee, Harris of Washington, Ivey, Sinquefield, Lark, Mosely, Burge, Maxwell, Lane and Godard.
The Honse then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, Gl:WRGIA,
Friday, .August 14, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. Perry, of the county of Worth.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of IJherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeu illet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan,

Humphries,

Burge,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard,

Burney,

Jennings,

Cagle,

Johnson,

Calvin,

Jones,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Cason,

Kennon,

Chapman,

Kitchens,

31

O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of ChattahCJochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts,

482

.JocR~AL OJ<' THE HousE.

Chappell,

K::nbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Clifton,

Lane,

Rharpe,

Clay,

Lark,

~cruggs.

Cooper,

Laslie,

~tukei<,

Craigo,

Lt"wis,

Stril'klaud,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Swain,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

:Mattox,

TarYer,

D:tvis of Bulloch, :\Iartin,

Thornto1,

D.tvis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Thompson,

Dennard,

Mann,

Traylor,

D ..vore,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, .Turner,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Dunwody,

McDaniel,

lJnderwood,

Edenfield,

Matthews of Jefferson, Walker,

Everett,

Matthews of Montg'ry, Ware,

Ethridge,

McAfee,

Wells of ~!arion,

Faust,

l\lcClure,

Wells of Lee,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Glo,er,

Meriwether,

\Villiams,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

\Vhatley,

Godard,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Graves,

Mobley,

Wlute,

Griffith,

Mo~ely,

Wisdom,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

\Vright,

Hall,

Morton,

Wylly,

Hand,

Nash,

\Vooten,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris bf Washington,Odom,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crawford, .Fleming,

Herrington, Hogan, Ivey,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Decatur.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 141, to-wit:

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483

A bill to provide for the payment of live stock killed Lo prevent the spread of contagious, destructive diseases, especially that known as glanders, etc.
TheJonrnal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, moved that the House reconsider its action had on yesterday on House Bill No. 141, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the payment of live stock killed to prevent the spread of contagious, destructive diseases, especially that known as glanders.
Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question, ordered.

Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Gilbert,

B.tldwin,

Goodwin,

Baskin,

GravE's,

Berner,

Hardeman,

Boifeuillet,

Hand,

Bryan,

Harris of Quitman,

Brinson,

Harrit! of Catoosa,

Bush,

Harrison,

Burney,

Hill of Meriwether,

Calvin,

Hentlrix,

Campbell,

Henders:)n,

Cason,

Holzendorf,

Chappell,

Huff,

Craigo,

Ingraham,

Crowder,

Jackson of Heard,

Cutts,

Jennings,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kemp,

Davis of Lumpkin, Laslie,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

l\fcAfee, Meriwether, Mobley, Oat tis,
o~eal,
Parker of Wilkinson, Peacock, Perry, Phillips, Reid, Sibley, Smith of Greene, Stokes, Trammell, Turner, Walker, Ware, Wells of Lee, Whitfield,

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D<:wor(', Dunwody, Everett, Gardner,

Mattox,

'Vitzell,

Mann,

"'hatley,

"T McDonald of Sumter, Wright,
Mathews of 1\Iontg'ry, ootE'n.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

An<lerson, Bennett, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth,
Ca~le,
Chapman, Clay, Cooper, Dodson, Edenfield, Faust, Griffith, Harper, Hancock, Hill of ChE:>rokee, Holbrook, HulsE'y,

Johnson,

Pearson,

Jones,

Rainey,

Kennon,

Roberts,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Kimbrough,

S:nith of Butts,

Martin,

~harpe,

l\Iason,

Scrnggs,

McDonald of Banks, Strickland,

McDaniel,

Tatum,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thornton,

McClure,

Thompson,

:Merritt,

Traylor,

:Mitchell,

Twitty,

Morton,

Underwool,

Kash,

'Veils of Marion,

Parker of Thomas, 'Vheeler,

Peek,

Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Barrett,

Herrington,

Baxter,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Burge,

Ivey,

Clifton,

Jackson of Oconee,

Coffey,

Lane,

Crawford,

Lark,

Davis of Burj.ie,

LeConte,

Dismuke,

Lewis,

Ethridge,

Maxwell,

Fleming,

Meeks,

tao,er,

Montgomery,

Godard,

Mosely,

Hall,

Monroe,

Harris of 'Yashington, Norman,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Hagan,

Parham,

Ayes 69. Nays 51.

Payne, Peeples, Pope, Rembert, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of :llitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Swain, Tarver, 'Villiams, White, Wisdom, Young, Mr. Speaker

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So the motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.
Upon motion, the bill and amendments were recommitted to the Comn~ittee on J:t'inance.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Brodnax, of Walton-
A bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors in or upon the premises of the State Capitol or within threemiles of same.,
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Calvin, of Richmond-
An invitation to the General Assembly to send a delegation to the third convention of the Savannah River Association which meets in the city of Augusta, Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.

By Mr. Baskin, of Pulaski-
A bill to provide a. special road law for the county of Pulaski, and for the enforcement of the same.
Referred to Committee on Roads and Bridges.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Berner, of Monroe, and unanimously adopted, to-wit :

Resolved by tlte House ofReprese!ltativesof Geor,qia, That it is the sense of the House that the passage of a "sta.y law" would be unwise and would be detrimental to the best interests of the State.

By Mr. Davis, of LumpkinA bill to appropriate the sum of three thousa,nd

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dollars to the University of Georgia annually for the support of the North Georgia Agricultural College.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Mobley, of Harris-
A bill to appropriate the sum of seven hundred and nineteen dollars and ninety-eight cents to S. R. Murphy to pay balance of salary due to him as inspector of fertilizers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to regulate the freight charges which railroads in this ~tate shall be authorized to make on shipments between points in this State, when such shipments are over two or more connecting lines, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Brinson, of Burke-
A bill to repeal article 11, section 1, paragraph 2 of the Constiti1tion of 1877, so as to allow new counties to be created, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin-
A bill to require the transfer on stock books of incorporated companies all stock assigned within certain times, and fur other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following House bill was read the third time, the report of the COinJnittee W<tS agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by raquisite constitutional m:t.jority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Warren county F a.ir As-

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sociation, and to give the directors of said A ssociation full powers for all necessary police regulations over the grounds and approaches thereto, and for other purposes.
Mr. .Atkinson, Chairman pro tem., of the Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment r9port as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida R::tilroad Company, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to incorporate the Commercial Bank of Macon.
AJso, an act to authorize and empower the Boa.rd of Trustees of the Washington, Ga., Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of s:1id town the Seminary building and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education for public school purposes, and upon such terms as may be agreed upon between said Board of Trustees and said Board of Education.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in the county of Habersham, to define the corporate limits thereof; to confer upon the Mayor and Council thereof certain powers, privileges and duties; to repeal all existing charters or acts conferring corporate pbwers, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
J. W. A'I'KINSON, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under co"nsideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Jesup.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Accident Association.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Austell.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Piedmont.

Respectfu.lly submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations has had under consid~tation the following bills, and I a.m instructed to report them back, with the recommendation they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of West End.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the

town of Rocky Mount.



The committee has also had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report back, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 2 of an act entitled an act to amend an act to charter the city of West End.
Respectfully submitted. LEWis, Chairman.

The fo1lowing message was received. from the Senate, through 1\fr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act for the punishnwnt of pools, trusts and conspiracies, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4625 (c)of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.

Also, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company.

Also, the following House bill, by substitute, towit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend. the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars.

The Senate has also concurred in House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit :

A bill to provide for a Board of Equalization of real and personal property sul1ject to taxation.

The following bill was, by unanimous consent, read the third time, the reportof the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Ware, of Fayette-
A bill to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widow or dependent children. of deceased Confederate soldiers the pension due to said soldiers, respActively, at the time of their death.
1
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Hill, of Meriwether-
A bill to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company, etc.

Referred to Committee on Railroads.

Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

Resolved, That the remainder of the morning's session be devoted to reading local bills a third time and putting them upon ~heir passage.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first -time and referred to Committee on Railroads, to-wit :

By Mr. O'Neal, of Coffee-
A bill requiring all persons, corporations or companies within the State of Georgia, who ship or cause to be shipped upon any railroad, boat or other mode of transporting, to tag, mark or brand upon the article so shipped the full name of the consignee.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the secod time, to-wit:
A bill to provide a general law for the incorpora-

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tion of companies to operate street and suburban railroads, and to regulate the same.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up, and the substitute proposed by the Senate adopted, to-wit :
A bill to amend the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars.
The following message was received from His Ex-
cellency, the Governor, through Mr. vV. H. Harrison,
Secretary of the Executive Department:

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the followiug acts of the General Assembly :
An act for the protection of discharged employees, and to prevent black-listing, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish a City ColXt in Hall county.
By unanimous consent, the following House bill was taken up and Senate amendments 1, 3 and 4 concurred in, and Senate amendment 2 amended, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the South ~Hlantic R~ilroad Company.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority,
ayes 89, nays t,, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Arabi, in the county of Dooly, and for other purposes.
The followiog mesHge was received from th8 Senate, through Mr. \V. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

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Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has agreed to the following resolnti0n, and asks the concurrence of the House therein, towit:

A resolution for the appointment of an Assistant Attorney-General, and I am instructed to transmit the same to the House at once.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and th~ bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the AJcovy and Northern

Railroad Company.



'l'hfl following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and
the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Social Circle, and for other purposes.

Mr. Clifton offered the following resolution, which was adopted unanimously, to-wit :

A resolution that the House take a recess for fifteen minutes for the purpose of extending courtesies to Enquirer Household Club of Ohio, etc.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to appropriate the sm11 of five hundred



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dollars for the purpose of providing county maps for the Secretary of State's office.

Also, an act to create a new charter for the town of Douglasville, !'IO as to extend the corporate limits thereof, aud to provide for an election on certain conditions therein referred to, and to grant to the Mayor and Council authority to appoint trustees to manage the schools iu said town and to mise a fund for schools therein, and to confer certain other rights, powers and privileges on the Mayor and Council of said town, and for other purposes therein set forth.

Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Gilmer county to submit the question of issuing bonds to build a new court-house and new jail to the qualified voters of said county.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of \V ashiugton Male Academy to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the academy building and ground to be used by said Board of Education for public school purposes upon such terms as may be agreed upon by said Board of Trustees and said Bvard of Education.

Also, an act to amend an act creating City Court of

Macon, approved August 14th, 1885.



Also, a resolution to pay pension to Mrs. L. A. Eason, widow of Jams Eason.

Also, a resolution granting William Jennings his fullper diem for forty-eight days of session of 1890.

Also, an act to incorporate Excelsior Bank of Savannah.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was



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read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amendeti, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Jug Tavern, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of E. H. Shackleford and Z. J. Odom, securities on the appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson from liability oli said bond.
Mr. Atkinson, Chairman protem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker: .

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the Honse and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to be entitled an act to amend an act to

incorporat-e the Cincinnati, GP-orgia and Florida Rail-

road Company, and for other purposes.



Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, byrequisite constitutional majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Effingham.

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495

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agrt>ed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund passed the lOth day March 1877, and for other purposes.

By unaniinous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes IH, uays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the-Washington and
Elberton Railroad, approved December 27th, 183ti, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third' time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the J>r0 per legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, na) s 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the City Council of .Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant of Police, or such other person which Council may see fit to select, Clerk of the Recorder's Court of the City Council of .Augusta, and for other purposes.

Mr. "\-Vhitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under cor:sideration the following bills, which they reco:nmend do pass, to-wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act, approved December 29, 1888, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1579 of the Code of 188~, and to repeal section 157B(g) of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to authorize the city of Augusta to provide, by ordinance, for a registration of voters in each ward of said city.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act consolidating the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Pickens county, etc.

Also, a bill to prohibit making or laying out of public roads, streets, alleys or other passage-ways through any of the cemeteries in Bibb county.

Also, a bill to create and organize a new judicial circuit, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of detectives and to prescribe their duties, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts county.
Also, a bill to prevent persons bathing in the Ocmulgee river, within a certain distance of Riverside cemetery, in Bibb county.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4172 of the Code of H~82. Respectfully submitted.
RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

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497

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to establish a system of Public Schools in the town of Washington, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking Company.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit :
Messrs. Harris of Quitman, Everett, Heard, Hogan, Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan, HumphrPys, Chapman, Rembert, Jennings, Peacock, Smith of Greene, Peeples, Hulsey, Brodnax, Henderson, Johnson of Appling, Payne, Baskin, Brown of Haralson, Scruggs, Ware, Graves and Witzell.

The Hou.se then adjourned until to-morrow morn-
ing at 9 o'clock.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 15, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by l)r. Perry, of the county of Worth.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett., Faust, Gilbert, Goodwin, Griffith, Hardeman,

Hall,

~Iitchell,

Hand,

:\Iobley,

Harris of C.ttoosa, Monroe,

H~rrisou,

Nash,

Harper,

Oaitis,

Hancock,

O'Keal,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Thomas,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Huff,

Reid,

Jackson of Heard, Roberts,

Jones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Las lie,

Swain,

Lewis,

Tatum,

LeConte,

TarYer,

::\Iattox,

Thornton,

Martin,

Traylor,

Mason,

'l'rammell,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

McDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

:Mathews of Jefferson, Whitfield,

Mathews of Montg'y, Witzel!,

McAfee,

Whatley,

McClure,

Wheeler,

:Merritt,

Wylly,

:\Ieriwether,

Wooten,

Montgomery,

Mr. Speaker.

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499

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington,

Phillips,

Barrett,

Henderson,

R9mbert,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Ryals,

Benn"ltt,

Humphreys,

, Sapp of Mitchell,

Brodnax,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Brown of Haralson, Ivey,

Sears,

Brinson,

Jackson of Oconee, ~inquefield,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Smith of Decatur,

Coffey,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,

Craigo,

Lark,

Scrugg~,

Crawford,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Ethrid~e,

Mann,

Turner,

Fleming,

Maxwell,

Walker,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Ware,

Glover,

Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Morton,

Williams,

Graves,

Norman,

White,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

\Visdom,

Harris of Washington, Parham,

Wright,

Hartridge,

Payne,

Young.

Hagan,

Peacock,

Heard,

Peeples,

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

Resol'ved, That the morning session be devoted to the introduction of new matter, reading House bills favorably reported the second time, and Senate bills a first and second time, and after the completion of said order of business the House stand adjourned until Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

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By Mr. Tatum, of Dade-
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Trenton, and for other purposes.
Referred to CommHtee on Corporations.

By Mr. U'Neal, of Coffee-
A bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State, in any casOJ of s~duction or divorce, or other case when the evidence is vulgar or obscene, to hear and try the case after clearing the court of any portion of the audience, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to establish a public school system for the county of Houston.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. DJ.vis, of Lumpkin-
A bill to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county irom the counties of Union and Gilmer, approved January 21, 1854, by correcting a clerical error therein.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Goodwin, of FultonA bill to amend section 1676 of the Code of Georgia. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to make appropriations for the ordinary ~xpenses of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of the

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501

Gov~rmnent, and for other purposes, for years 1891 ancl1892, approved December 26, 1890.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to prevent nepotism in this State, and to punish same.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same for the purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Mason, of Campbell-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend, revis~ and consolidate the COlllmon s0hool laws of the State of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

Mt. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report b:.tek, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Commissioners of FLllton county to refund toP. R. Johnson two hundred and fifty dollars.
Also, that the following. do pass, to-wit :
A resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the Honse and Senate for the session of 1891, and to appropriate money therefor.

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Also, that the following do pass, to-wit :

A resolution to give a pension to the widow of Richard W. Bell.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro lem. of the Committee on Railroads, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on R:tilroads have had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4578 of t,he Code of Georgia, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to authorize said company to borrow money necessary for the construction and equipment of said road, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August .24, 1872, so as to authorize au increase of the capital stock of s::tid Company.

The following bills I am instructed to report, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Chattanoog:t and Gulf RotHroad Company, approved November 12,1889, so as to

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503

change the name of said corporation and the route of its railway, and for other purposes.
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwel'ltern Railroad Company, to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlantic and Manchester Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
The following bills I am instructed to report with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :
A. bill to be entitled an act to regulate passenger rates on railways.
A bill to define the duties of the Railroad Commission.
A. bill to be entitled an act to require the empbyment of competent and experienced trackmen as road, division and section masters, etc.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAW, Chairmanpro tem.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Hr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that their authors have leave to withdraw the same, to-wit :
.4.. bill to amend the Constitution of the State in the matter of the election. of Judges and Solicitors.

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Also, a bill to authorize guarantee companies and corporations of like character to become security on bonds, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr Hand, Chairman of the Committee on Lunatic Asylum, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration House Bill No. 899, which the committee recommend do pass.
Respectfully submitted. I. H. HAND, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :
A bill t.o amend article 3, section 4, paragraph 3, and section 9, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to exempt farm products from taxation while in the hands of the producer, .and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend article 3, sectjon 4, paragraphs 3 and 6 of the Constitution of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 444L of the Code of this State making it a trespass to enter upon or traverse the enclosed lands of another properly posted, with or without intention to hunt.

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505

The following bills were read the second time, towit:
A bill to regulate the finding of verdicts by juries in civil causes in this State, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend an act to declare councilmen and aldermen of towns and cities ineligible, during their term of office, to any other municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12, 1889.
Also, a resolution to pay pension to widow of Richard W. Bell.
Also, a resolution providing for indexing of the Journals of House and Senate.

Also, a bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping same, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for the appointment of detectives and to prescribe their duties and privileges, etc.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to consolidate the offices of Clerk of Superior Court and County Treasurer of Pickens county.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to prevent the manufacture and sale of cigarettes.

Also, a bill to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts county.

Also, a bill to prohibit, in this State, the holding of more than one county office by one person, at any one time, etc.
.
Also, a bill to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulon county at twenty-five hundred dollars.

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Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton county to refund toP. K. Johnson two hundred and fifty dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson to sell liquors by the quart for one year, which license was never used.

Also, a bill, to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwestern Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to ~amend an act approved December 29, 1888, to amend section 671 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to amend section 1579 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill incorporating the Georgia Mineral Railroad, etc.
Also, a bill to require the judges of the Superior Courts of the State to give in charge to the grand juries certain sections of the Uode of 1882, relating to violation of the Sabbath day.
Also, a bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend an act amending the charter of the city of West End, approved November 1, 1889.
Also, a bill to prohibit making or laying out of roads, streets, alleys or other pass:1ge-ways through any of the cemeteries within the limits .of Bibb county, without first obtaining the consent of the proper authorities, etc.
Also, a bill regulating bank~, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prevent any person or persons from bathing in the Ocmulgee river within a certain distance of Riverside Cemetery.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to establish a system of water-works for the town of Buena Vista.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Transdale Railway Company, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Piedmont, in the county of Pike.

Also, a bill to authorize the city of Augusta, to provide by ordinance, for a registration of voters in each ward of the city, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to change the terms of Morgan Superior Court.
Also, a bill amending the town charter of Jesup, Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison.
Also, a bill to charter the Merchants' and Farmers' Savings Ba.nk of Jesup.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadl~y, in the county of Jefferson.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Sycamore, in the county of Irwin.
Also, a bill to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Accident A.ssociation.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge, approved October 24, 1887.
Also, a bill to create a new judicial circuit of the Superior Courts of this State.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Also~ a bill to amend the charter of the town of Am; tell.

Also, a bill to provide for the establishment of a public library for t.he city of Marietta.

Also, a bill to provide for the registration of voters at municipal elections in the city of Macon, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Alapaha in Berrien county.

Also, a bill to change the terms of Baldwin Superior Court.

Also, a bill to protect ins1.ne pers::ms in their postal rights, secure correspondence, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Neal in the county of Pike.

Also, a bill to permit the Commissioners of Columbus to donate certain land.
Also, a bill to change the north line of the corporation of the town of Waresboro.
Also, a bill to amend an a.ct to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Rock Mount in Meriwether county.
By unanimous consent, the following bills are withdrawn, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to create a lien on real estate, factories, railroads, manufactured articles and machinery, for work done, etc.
The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Har- . rison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

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509

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and !<'lorida Railroad Company, approved October 16, 1835.

Also, an act to require and provide for the registration of all the legal voters of the county of Jefferson.

Also, an act to amend the act, approved Septembdr 10, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved September 10, 1885, incorporating the Propeller Tow Boat Company of Savannah, so as to correct an error in the title of the same.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah Dredging Company, approved October 6, 1885, so as to authorize its capital stock to be increased.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to- wit :

By Mr. Terrell, of 36th District-
A bill to make county administrators ex officio county guardians, prescribe. their duties, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Beck, of the 26th District-
A bill for the punishment of pools, trusts and conspiracies and relating to evidence in such cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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JoURNAl. oF THE HonsE.

By Mr. Bennett, of 3d DistrictA bill to amend section 462~(c) of the Code of 1882.
Reft-rred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Irvine, of 42d District-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce of Summerville, Ga.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr, Warren, of 18th District~
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Cabaniss, of 22d District-
A bill to incorporate the Exchange Bank, of Forsyth.
RAferred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Todd, of 35th District--
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Southern Exchange Bank.

Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Williams, of 1st District~
A bill to prescribe the medium through which the legal advertising shall be done.
Referred to the Committee on General J udicit:,ry.

By Mr. Nunnally, of 27th District-
A resolution instructing the Governor to appoint an Assistant Attorney-General of this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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511

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to au thorize said company to borrow money, etc.

The Honse adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, Gl<~ORGIA,
Monday, August 17, 1891.

The Rouse met pursuant to adjournment ; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. Perry, of the county of Worth.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chappell,

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Hand,

Mobley,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of Washing:on, Oattis,

Harrison,

O'Neal,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Hartridge,

Parham,

Harper,

Peek,

Hill of Cherokee, Peeples,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Hendrix,

Pope,

Henderson,

Rainey,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Holbrook,

Roberts,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Humphreys,

Seay,

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JOURNAL OF THE HousE.

Clifton, Clay, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dullwody, Edenfield,
}~verett,
Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith,

Huff,

Sibley,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Bntt3,

Jackson of Oconee, Sharpe,

Jones,

Scruggs,

Kemp,

Stokes,

Kennon,

Strickland,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Kimbrough,

Tarver,

Laslie,

Thornton,

Lewis,

Thompson,

LeConte,

Traylor,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

J\Iattox,

Turner,

Martin,

Twitty,

Mason,

Underwood,

Mann,

Walker,

Maxwell,

ware,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

MeDaniel,

Wheeler,

Mathews of Jefferson, wisdom,

l\latbews of Montg'ry, Wright,

)IcAfee,

Wylly,

Merritt,

'Vooten,

Meriwether,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Johnson,

Bennett,

Lant>,

Branch,

Lark,

Brodnax,

McClure,

Chapman,

Meeks,

Coffey,

Mosely,

Cooper,

Morton,

Godard,

Norman,

Heard,

Odom,

Herrington,

Payne,

Hogan,

Peacock,

Ingraham,

Pearson,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Jennings,

Rembert, Sapp of Mitchell. Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Deeatur, Smith of Greene, Tatum, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, White, Young.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

MoNDAY, AuGUST 17, 1891.

513

Mr. Hendrix, of Chattooga, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on Rules, to-wit :
Resoloed, That no more new matter be taken in after the 25th instant, and that this General Assem-bly adjourn, sine die, on the 25th day of September next, or sooner, if possible.

By unanimous consent, the following bill w..:ts read the third time, the report of the committee W[IS agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the city or Augusta to provide by ordinance for a registration of voters of each ward of the city, for a registry clerk in each ward, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta R::tilroad Company, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made the special order for Wednesday, August 19, 1891, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to make it a penal offence for any Judge ot Justice, State, county or municipal officers, judicial or ministerial, to get drunk, and to provide penalties. for same, and for other purposes.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, r~ad the first time and referred, to-wit :
33

514

.JovRSAL OF THE HorsE.

By Mr. Kennon, of Berrien-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Tifton, to confer ,certain powers thereon, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

'By Mr. Sibley, of Cobb-
A bill to amend section 4814 of the Code, and for
other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts ammendatory thereof.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to regulate the business of Building and Loan Asso9iations heretofore or hereafter incorporated under the laws of this State, which do business outside of this State ; and also of Building and Loan Associations organized under the laws of any other State or foreign gmernment, a.nd for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A bill to incorporate the Empire State Bank, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to confer police powers on the conductors, motormen and drivers of the street railroad cars in this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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515

By Mr. McDaniel, of Rockdale-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Rockdale, in the city of Conyers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Cutts, of Sumter-
A bill to incorporate the Americus Transit Company, and for other purpos~s.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Holbrook, of DeKalb-
A bill to amend section 4696(b) of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Goodwin, of ~,ulton-
A bill to fix the official bond of the Receiver of tax returns ofFulton county at ten thousand dollars, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Lumsden, of \Yhite-
A bill to repeal an act to provide when transfers and liens shall take effect, as against third parties, .approved October 1, 1889.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Speaker, Chairman of the Committee on Rules submitted the following report :

'fhe Committee on Rules having had under consideration several resolutions looking to an early adjournment, recommend the passage of the following as a substitute for such resolutions :
Resolved, That beginning, \Vednesday August 26th,

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there shall be two sessions of the House on Monday,. W'"ednesday and Friday of each week, the morning sessions to begin at 10 o'clock on such days and t<>close at 1 ; the evening sessions to begin at 3 and to close at 5. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the ses-sions shall be from 9 .A. 111. to 1 P. )I.
Resolved furtlwr, That no new matter shall be introduced after Monday, August 24th, except by unanimous consent.

The committee also recommend the passage of thefollowing joint resolution :

Resolved, by the House, the Senate concurring, That the General _\ssembly adjourn sine die September
18th, 1891, at noon. CLARK HowELL, Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted,. to-wit:
A resolution providing for evening sessions on Mondays, \Vednesdays and Fridays, commencing\Vednesday, August 26th, and fixing the hours of meeting and adjourning, etc.

Also, the following resolution read and adopted,. to wit:

Providing that;no new matter be allowed to beintroduced after Monday,~ August 24th, except by unanimous consent.

Also, the following resolutiou was read and adopted, to-wit :
Resol-ved, by the House, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly adjourn sine die September 18th, 1891, at noon.
The following :message was received from theSenate through ~fr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

MoNDAY, AuGusT 17, 1891.
-lllr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite majority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Dexter in the county of Laurens, and to provide for the government of the same.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to relieve Jesse D. Strange on forfeited recognizanee.
A1so, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3940 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, so as to allow jurors in the City Courts of this State, the same compensation as is allowed jurors in the Superior Courts of such counties where such City Courts are located.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Rhine in the county of Dooly, to confer certain powers, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the :hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this State.
Also, a bilL to be entitled an act to reincorporate the town of Hampton.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.
Also, a bill to provide for the registration of the .qualified voters of Quitman county, and to provide f{Jr .carrying the same into effect, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill- to be entitled an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28th, 1874, and several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for covering into the city treasury fees paid to the Marshal and Clerk of said city and to authorize the payment of salaries only to said Clerk and Marshal, and for other purposes.

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JouR:SAL OF THE HousE.

Also, the following House bill, which they have passed by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to extend the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company the right to lay their tracks on the Indian Springs Railroad.

Also, the following House bill, which they havepassed, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county, Georgia, and for other purposes.

Also, the Senate has passed, by the requisite majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3409 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Lyerly, Chattooga county, Georgia, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to authorize and require a registration of all vot'3rs in the county of Jasper, in this State, and provide methods of registration, and for othtr purposes, approved October 29, 1889.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Lee,. in the Southwest Circuit, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4535 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend

section 616t d) of the Code of 1882.



:Mr. LeConte, Chairman of the Committee on Enroll.:. ment, submitted the following report :

MoNDAY, AuGUST 17, 1R91.

519

.~.l:lr. Speaker:

The Committee orr Enrollment report, as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate~ the following acts, to-wit :

An act to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company, of Savannah.

Also, an act to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved November 8, 1889, entitled an act to incorporate the Carrollton Street Railway Company, of Carrollton, Ga., and to define its rights, powers and duties, and for other purposes, by striking out a part of the fourth section thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a provision authorizing said company to extend its road to any point in the counties of Heard or Haralson, in this State, and a pro-: vision more clearly prescribing its rights as to the right-of-way and connections with other railroads, and proceedings to condemn property to its use.
~1\.lso, an act to amend an act entitled an act to charter the Talbotton and Western Railroad, so as to extend westward to the Alabama line and eastward tothe city of Macon, and for other purposes.

Also, an act amendatory of the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers, in the county of Rockdale, and to enlarge and define the powers and duties of the Mayor, Marshal and other city officers.

. Respectfully submitted.

w. L. LECONTE,

Acting Chairman Committee on Enrol1 ment.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

By Mr. Warren, of 18th DistrictA bill to amend section 4535 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Temperance.
By Mr. Irvine, of 43d DistrictA bill to incorporate the town of Lyerly, Chattooga
county, Georgia. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Callaway, of 17th DistrictA bill to amend section 3409 of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary,

By Mr. Smith, of 28th District-
A bill to amend an act to authorize and require a registration of all voters in the county of Jasper, in this State.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Gill, of the lOth DistrictA bill to amend section 616(a) of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Lee, in the Southwestern Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :
A resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the House and Senate for the session of 1891.

MoNDAY, AuausT 17, 1891.

521

As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the -House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Hartridge, of Chatham, in the chair.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Committee of the whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution providing for the indexing -of the Journals of the House and Senate for the St'S,gion of 1891, and appropriating money therefor, which they instruct me to report back, with the recOmmendation that the,same do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote had to be taken by an aye and nay vote, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was :as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, .Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Bennett, Boife.uillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Burney, -Culvin, Cason, -()Iifton, ..Clay,

Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge, Hill of Cher<Jkee, Hendrix, Henderson, Holbrook, Huff, Ingraham, Jackson of Oconee, Jones, Kemp,

Montgomery, 1\Iobley, Monroe,
~ash,
O'Neal, .Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peeples, Peny, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sappof Chattahooelwe, Seay,

522

.Jot:R~AI. oF THE HousE.

Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Laslie,

Scrugg~,

LeConte,

Stokes,

J.umsden,

Strickland,

~Iattox,

Tarver,

~Iartin,

Thornton,

~Iann,

.

Trammell,

~IcDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, rnderwood,

)lathews of )lontg'ry, Walker,.

)lcClure,

Wells of )!arion,

Merritt,

'Vooten,

:Meriwether,

Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Herrington,

Barrett,

Hogan,

Baskin,

Holtzclaw,

Berner,

Holzendorf,

Branch,

Hulsey,

Brodnax,

Humphreys,

Burge,

I vey,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Lane,

Coffey,

Lark,

Coo.per,

Lewis,

Craigo,

l\Iason,

Crowder,

~Iaxwell,

Crawford,

l\IcDonald of Bank~,

Dismuke,

~IcDaniel,

Ethridge,

~IcAfee,

Gardner,

~leeks,

Glover,

:Mitchell,

liodard,

:Mosely,

Hardeman,

~lorton,

Harris of 'Vashington,Xorman,

Harper,

Oattis,

Hagan,

Odom,

Hancock,

Parker of Thomas,

Heard,

Payne,

Hill of :Meriwether, Peacock,

Peek, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Sapp of )Iitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur,. Smith of Greene, Swain, Tatum, Thompson, Traylor, Turner, "rare, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, Whatley, Wheeler, White,
'Visdom, Wright, Young, 1\Ir. Speaker..

Ayes 94. Nays 0.

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.523

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

The following resolution was taken up for final consideration, to-wit :

A resolution to pay pension, to widow of Richard W. Bell.
As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Martin, of Fulton, in the chair.

Mr. Martin, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

ilfr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have under consideration a resolution to pay pension to widow of Richard W. Bell, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by ayes and nays.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan,

Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hart ridge, Hagan,

Merritt,
~Ieriwether.
Mitchell, Nash, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Peeples, Perry,

.524

JovRNAL oF THE HousB.

Brinson, Busil, Burney, . Cah;n, Campbell, Cason, Ch!tppell, Clifton, Clay, Crowder, Davis of Burke, D-avis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson; Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Rainey,

Hendrix,

Roberts,

Henderson,

Ryals,

Holbrook,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Huff,

Seay,

Ingraham,

Sibley,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Jones,-

Sharpe,

Kemp,

Scrugg,;,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Kimbrough,

Taner,

Laslie,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

l\Iattox,

Trammell,

l\Iartin,

Twitty,

Mason,

Underwood,

.Mann,

\Vare,

McDonald of Banks, \Veils of l\larion,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

:McDaniel,

\Vheeler,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wylly,

Mathews of Montg'y, Wooten.

McAfee,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Holtzelaw,

Burett,

Holzendorf,

RISkin,

Hulsey,

B mer,

Humphreys,

Branch,

hey,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Heard,

Burge,

Jennings,

Ca6le,

Johnson,

Chapman,

Lane,

Coffey,

Lark,

Cooper,

Lewis,

Craigo,

LeConte,

Crawford,

Maxwell,

Cutts,

McClure,

Davis of Bulloch,

Meeks,

Dis:nuke,

Montgomery,

Glover,

Mobley,

Godard,

Mosely,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

Ha ris of \Vashingt'n, Morton,

Harper,

Norman,

Peek, Pearson, Phillip.;, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Sapp of :\Iitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Swain, Tatum, Traylor, Turner, \Valker, \Yells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, White,

MoNDAY, ~UGUST 17, IS!H.

525

Hancock, Heard, Hill of :\Ieriwether, Herrington, Hogan,

Oattis, Odom, Parham, l'ayne, Peacock,

Ayes 98. Nays 0.

Wisdom, Wright, Young, )Jr. Spellker.

Having received the requisite constitutional m:~ jority the resolution passed.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to declare councilmen and aldermen of towns and cities ineligible, during thPir term of office to any other municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12, 1889.

Upon motion, the following bill was made the special order for Wednesday, August 19 instant, immediately after the completion of the special order fixed for that day, to-wit :
A bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog toprocure a license for keeping same, etc.

House Bill No. 442 was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. vVheeler, of Walker, offered the following re- solution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
Resolved, That every member be allowed to invite his friends to seats on the floor for the remainder of the session without the passage of special resolutions.
The following bill was read the third time, the re- port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayt.:s. 99, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to repeal an act consolidating the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Pickens county.

House Bill No. 748 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. "\V. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has adopted the following resolution and ordered it to be immediately transmitted to the House:

A resolution to appoint a committee of three from the Senate and five from the House to examine the business now before the General Assembly, with a view to an early adjournment.

Senate Bill No. 122 was, by request, recommitted to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.

House Bill No. 249 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and th(~ bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 5, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the appointment of detectives, and to prescribe their duties and privileges, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the rE.port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, a.nd the bill passed, as amended, by requisite const-itutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.

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The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A_ bill to prevent the violation of the spirit or letter Qf the prohibition laws in counties that have legally adopted the same by election or otherwise in the State of Georgia.

Mr. Turner, of Floyd, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Upon this motion, Mr. Reed, of Putnam, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baskin, Boifeuillet, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dunwody, Everett, Etbridge, Fleming,

Gardner,

l\IcCiure,

G::l:)dwin,

Merritt,

Gra\es,

Montgomery,

Hall,

l\Iitchell,

Hand,

Parker of Thomas,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Wilkinson,

Harris of Quitman, Peacock,

Harrison,

Ryals,

Hagan,

Sapp of Chattahoochea,

Henderson,

Seay,

Holtzclaw,

Sibley,

Holzendorf,

Sm.ith of Butts,

Huff,

Sharpe,

Jackson of Heard, Scruggs,

Kennon,,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Kimbrough,

Thornton,

Laslie,

Trammell,

LeConte,

'Turner,

Lumsden,

Twitty,

l\Iartin,

\Vells of Marion,

1\Iann,

'Vhatley,

l\IcDonald of Banks, Wheeler,

:McDonald of Sumter, "rylly.

l\Iathews of l\lontg'ry, wooten.

l\IcAfee,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Branch,

Jackson of Oconee, O'Xeal,

Jones,

Peeples,

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Brinson, C.1mpbell, DJdson, Edenfield, Faust, Griffith, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Holbrook,

Kemr,

Rainey,

:\Iattox,

Reid,

:\Iason,

Roberts,

:\IcDaniel,

Thompson,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

:\Ieriwether,

Underwood,

:\lobley,

'Valker,

Xash,

Ware.

Those not voting were .Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington,

H.trrett,

Hogan,

B 1xter,

Humphreys,

Bennett,

Hulsey,

Berner,

Ingraham,

Brodnax,

Ivey,

Brown of Forsyth, Jennings,

Barge,

Johnson,

Chapman,

Lane,

Coffey,

L:1rk,

Co:Jper,

Lewis,

Craigo,

.Maxwell,

Dismuke,

)leeks,

Gilbert,

:\Iosely,

("'Tlover,

:\Ionroe,

Uodard,

:\lorton,

Harrleman,

Norman,

Harris of"'ashington, Oattis,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Harpt>r,

Parham,

Hancock,

Payne,

Heard,

Peek,

Hill of :\Ieriwether,

~\.yes 78. Nays 31.

Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Swain, Tatum, Taner, 'Veils of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, 'Villiams, White, Wisdom, Wright, Young, :\Ir. Speaker.

So the motion prev'ailed, and the bill was indefinitely postponed.

The following bill was taken_..up for a third reading, to-wit:

A bill to make drunkenness a crime in this State, and to prescribe a penalty, etc., and upon motion the bill was indefinetely postponed.

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529

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89:.. nays 16, to-wit.
A bill to prohibit the driving of domestic animals-. out of their usual range belonging to an other without his consent, and to provide a punishment therefor._

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment reports as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to authorize aml empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington, Georgia, Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the seminary building and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education. for public school .purposes, and upon such terms as may be agreed upon between said Board of Trustees and said Board of Education.

An act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in the county of Habersham, to define the corporate limits thereof, to confer upon the Mayor and Council thereof certain powers, privileges, and duties, to repeal all existing charters or acts conferring corporate powers, and for other purposes.

An act to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank of Quitman, Brooks county, Georgia, and for other pur-
po~es.

An act to incorporate the Commercial Bank of Macon.

Respectfully submitted.

w. LECONTE,

Acting Chairman Enrolling Committee~

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill vassed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to change the appointment of representatives in the General Assembly, and to fix the same in accordance with the United States census of 1890, as provided in article 3, section 3, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 92, nay~ 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide that all garden, field or grass seed sold in this State shall have painted or printed on the sacks or packages in which sold, the year in which said seed were grown, to provide a penalty for violation of the same, and for other purposes.

jJfr. Speaker.
The Committee on Enrollment Report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and 'fransfer Company of Savannah.

An act to amend an act entitled an act to charter the Talbotton and Western Railroad, so as to extend westward to the Alabama line and eastward to the city of Macon, and for other purposes.

An act to incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company, and for other purposes.

An act to amend an act of the G-eneral Assembly of
Georgia, approved November 8, 1889, entitled an act
to incorporate the Carrollton Street Railway Company
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531

<>f Carrollton, Georgia, by amending the fourth section thereof, and for other purposes.

An act to amend the several acts passed in relation to the city of Conyers, Rockdale county, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W. LRCOJ'o."'"'n,
Acting Chairman Enrolling Committee.

The following bills were taken up for a third reading, and upon motion, the same were tabled, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to allow guardians to sell the property of there wards for reinvestment, and for <>ther purposes.

Also, a bill to prohibit the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in the courts of this State, etc.

Also, a bill to prevent the manufacture or sale of cigarettes, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of "'White, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requi&ite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company, of Madison, Georgia.

Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Hardeman,

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Wells of Marion, Rainey, J. W. Swain, and Hill of :Meriwether.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning~ at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August 18, 1891..
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Calle<i to order by the Spaaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Bryan, of Floyd.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Oattis,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Odom,

Baldwin,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Barrett,

Ha~an,

Parker of Thomas,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson._

Baxter,

Heard,

Parham,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Perry,

Branch,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Pcipe,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Bush,

Humphries,

Sapp of Chattahoochee.-

Burney,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Campbell,

Jackson of HearJ, Sinquefield,

Cason,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Jenning~,

Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Kemp,

Rharpe,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Craigo.

Kitchens,

t'tokes,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Stri<:kland,

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.Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, . Devore, Dismuke, "Dodson, Dnnwody, .Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, :Faust, Fleming, -Gardner, Gilbert, GlO\er, Goodwin, Godard, . Graves, Griffith, .Hall, Hand,
Harris of Catoosa, ."Harris of Quitman,

Lane,

Tatum,

Lark,

Tarver,

Laslie,

Thornton,

Lewis,

Thompson,

LeConte,

Traylor,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Mattox,

Turner,

Martin,

Twitty,

Mason,

Underwood,

Mann,

\Valker,

Maxwell,

\Vare,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

McDaniel,

Whitfield,

1\fatthews of .Jefferson, Witzell,

Matthews of 1\Iontg'ry,Williams,

McAfee,

Whatley,

McClure,

\Vheeler,

Merritt,

White,

Meeks,

\Visdom,

Meriwether,

Wright,

Montgomery,

\Vylly,

Mitchell,

\Vooten,

Mobley,

Young,

Monroe,

Mr. Speaker.

Morton,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Brodnax, -chapman, 'Coffey, Hardeman, Hill of Meriwether,

Johnson, Mosely, Norman, Payne, Peeples,

Pearson, Rainey, Sears, Swain.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and capproved.
The J Ollrnal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Ryals, of Chatham, in behalf of the Mayor and Aldermen, Board of Trade and citizens of Savannah, xtended to the General Assembly an invitation to visit that city on the 28th instant.
The following bill was, by request, recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

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A bill to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington.

By unanimous consent, the following bill, which was made the special order for Wednesday, the 19th inst., was displaced, and the same made the special order for Friday, 21st instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, and for other purposes.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tern. of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

.l:fr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommen- dation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of Georgia_
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Dodge county.
Also, a bill to amend section 3921 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend section 473 of the Code of -Georgia.
The committee further instruct me to report that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide compensation for Superintendents of Elections.

Also, a bill to repeal an act to amend the charter of

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535

the city of Albany, to create a Board of Police Commissioners.
Respectfully submitted. W. Y. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tern. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars.
An act to amend the charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.
Also, an act to relieve Jesse D: Strange on forfeited recognizance.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for covering into the city treasury fees paid to the Marshal and Clerk of said city, and to authorize the p;tyment of salaries only to said Clerk and Marshal, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tern.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite .constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Atlanta

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JouRNAI. oF THE HousE.

and Edgewood Street Railroad Company, approved December 24, 1886, so as to authorize an increase of -capital stock, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the .Tackson Savings and Banking Company, with powers to do a banking business, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 7, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of spirituous liquors within four miles of Level Creek church in Gwinnett county, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 11, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act requiring the registration of voters in Appling county, by Tax-Receiver, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, tlle report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Cochran, and for <>ther purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill

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537

-was read the third time, the report of the committee -was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to provide a system of registration for the -county of Echols.
Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Committee on Rnilroads, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Railroads has had under con-

sideration the following bills, and instructs me to

report them back to the House, with the recommenda-

:tion that they do'pass, to-wit:

-

Senate Bill No. 50, to be entitled an act to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railroad Com:pany, to define its powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill No. 121, to be entitled an act to incorporate the Tallapoosa Street Railroad Company, etc.

The committee has also had under consideration the following bills, and instructs me to report them back to the House, with the recommendation that. they do pass, as amended, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 139, to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 14, 1879, so as to authorize the Board of Directors to extend said :road, change the name, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill No. 134, to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlantic, Hapeville and Manchester Rail-road Company, and for other purposes.
Also, House Bill No. 801, entitled an act to incor:porate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Com-

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pany, to confer certain powers and privileges on saicl. company, to define the powers of the same, and forother purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
HARTRIDGE, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. \V. A. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

ilfr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Nelson in the counties of Cherokee and Pickens, and to grant certain powers and privileges to said town, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to authorize the town of Jonesboro in Clayton county, Ga., to establish and maintain a system of public schools for said town.

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Hazlehurst in the counties of Appling and Coffee, and to define the limits of said town, to provide for a mayor and aldermen for the government thereof, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act providing for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dougherty, and the manner of paying the same, approved September 28th, 1881, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision for the payment of a fixed annual salary to said commissioners.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal section 4 of the local option law of Clarke county.

TuESDAY, AuausT 18, 1891.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the fol-

lowing House bill, to-wit:

.

A bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance

Warehouse and Banking Company.

The Senate has also passed the following House resolutions, to-wit :

A resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell and the firm of Harris & Freeman of Gordon county, Georgia.

A.lso, a resolution to pay Ben. J. Davis the sum of one hundred and sixty-six dollars for three hundred and thirty-two copies of the Public Acts of 1890.

Also, a resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for the _year 1891.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the tl1ird time, the report,of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90,,nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend ~n act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 24th, 1872, so as to authorize an increase of capital stock of said company.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee . was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to authorize said company to borrow money necessary for the construction and equipment of said road, and for other purposes.

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.louRNAJ, OF THE HousE .

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Tallapoosa Street Railway Company, and for other purposes.

The following reconsidered bill was taken up, and the same read the third time, and the report of the <Jommittee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, the previous question was called and sustained, and the main question was ordered.

Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

_;nderson,

Graves,

Oattis,

.-\tkinsonof Columbia, Griffith,

0';\"eal,

Atk;nson of Coweta, Hand,

Parker of Thomas,

Baskin,

Harris of Quitman, Peacock,

Bennett,

Harrison,

Peeples,

Berner,

Hartridge,

Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Branch,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Bryan,

Huff,

Rembert,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

RoLerts,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Calvin,

.Tones,

6ibley,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Cm.igo,

Lark,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Crawf01d,

1\lattox,

Tarver,

Cutts,

l\:lartin,

Trammell,

Davis of Burke,

.1\Iason,

Turner,

Davis of Lumpkin, ~Iann,

'Valker,

Dennard,

Maxwell,

Ware,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, 'Veils of Marion,

Dunwody,

news of Jefferson, "'ells of Lee,

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541

Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin,

M:athews of :Montg'ry, Whitfield,

:McAfee,

Williams,

l\fcClure,

Whatley,

M:on tgomery,

Wisdom,

~litehell,

Wylly.

M:obley,

wooten,

Monroe,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay, Cooper, Devore, Ethridge, Godard, Harris of Catoosa, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix,

Hulsey, Humphreys, Lane, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Meriwether, Nash, Odom, Parker of wilkinson, Parham, Perry, Sapp of Mitchell,

Sinq uetield, Smith of Butts, Strickland, Tatum, Thornton, Traylor, Twitty, Underwood, Wheeler, Wright.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baxter,

Heard,

Brodnax,

Hill of Meriwether,

.Burge,

Herrington,

Cason,

Hogan,

Chapman,

Holtzclaw,

Chappell,

Holbrook,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Davis of Bulloch,

.Jenning~,

Dismuke,

Johnson,

Gardner,

Kemp,

Hardeman,

Kimbrough,

Hall,

Laslie,

Harris of Washington, Lewis,

Harper,

Lumsden,

Hagan,

)Ierritt,

Ayes 91. Nays 36.

Meeks, Mosely, :\lorton, Norman, Payne, Peek, Rainey, Reid, Seay, Sears, Smith of Decatur, Swain, Thompson, Witzell, White, Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended, tc-wit :

A bill to provide for the appointment of a Board

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of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, which is a branch of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.
By request, the following bill was withdrawn,
to-wit:

A bill to repeal law creating Board of Commissioners of Clinch county.

The following bill was taken up for a third reading and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Ordinary of Banks county to order an election in the 465th (Anderson's) District on the question of prohibition or no prohibition, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.
The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:
A bill to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of fertilizers for years 1890-Ul91.
As the bill provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the \Vhole House, Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, in the chair.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on the \Vhole House, submitted the following report.
Mr. Speaker: The Committee of the \Vhole House have had

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543

under consideration a bill to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of fertilizers for the years 1890 and 1891, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
l' The bill was then read the third time, and the
report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were :Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Bryan, Bush, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, oDodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge
Flemin~,
Gardner, Gilbert, Glover,

Harris of Washington, Montgomery,

Harrison,

l\litchell,

Hartridge,

:Mobley,

Hagan,

l\lonroe,

Heard,

Oattis,

Hendrix,

O'Neal,

Henderson,

Parker of Thomas,

Holtzclaw,

ParkH of "Tilkinson,

Holzendorf,

Payne,

Humphreys,

Peacock,

Huff,

Perry,

Ingraham,

Phillips,

Ivey,

Pope,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Jones,

Ryals,

Kennon,

Sapp of :\Iitchell,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Martin,

Thornton,

)Jason,

Trammell,

)lann,

Turner,

l\Iaxwell,

Walker,

McDonald of Sumter, "Tare,

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Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,.

Mathews of Montg'y, Whatley,

McAfee,

Wisdom,

McClure,

Wylly,

Meriwether,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Craigo. Davis of Lumpkin, Hancock,

Hill of Cherokee, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Odom, Stokes,

Strickland, Thompson, Twitty, Underwood.

Those not voting were Messrs.

Atkinson of Columbia,Hill of ::\Ieriwether,

Barrett,

Herrington,

Baskin,

Hogan,

Baxter,

Holbrook,

Berner,

Hulsey,

Brodnax,

Jennings,

Brown of Forsyth, Johnson,

Burge,

Kemp,

Brinson,

Kimbrough,

Cason,

Lewis,

Chapman,

Lumsden,

Chappell,

Merritt,

Clifton,

Meeks,

Coffey,

Mosely,

Devore,

Morton,

Dismuke,

Nash,

Faust,

Norman,

Griffith,

Parham,

Hardeman,

Peek,

Hall,

Peeples,

Harper,

Pearoon, Rainey, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee,. 8eay, Sears, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Scruggs, Swain, Traylor, \Vells of Marion, Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, \Vheeler, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 100. Nays 14.
Having received the requisite majority, the billi
passed.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted tbe following report:

Jl.fr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

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rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Quitman county, and to provide for carrying the same into effect.

Also, an act to amend section 3940 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, so as to allow jurors in the City Courts of this State the same compensation as is allowed jurors in the Superior Courts.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

l\fr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following resolution, to-wit :
A resolution to appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to supplement the amount heretofore appropriated to the contingent fund for the year 1891.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit:

By :Mr. Kennon, of Berrien-
A bill to incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

JovRx.u OF THE Hot:sE.
By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to incorporate the East and West Railway Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Jackson, of Heard-
A bill prescribing the manner of disposing of the bodies of dead animals.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
Also, a bill to prescribe the manner of building barbed wire fences along the line of highway.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Peacock, of Dooly-
A bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, of Carroll county, Georgia, to administer oaths, etc.
The following House bill was read the third time,

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the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 1, to-wit :
A bill to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act, approved December 20, 1890, entitled an act to amend an act to provide for the registration of the legal voters of Laurens county, etc.
'l'he following bill was withdrawn by its author, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the rights and liabilities of stockholders in corporations doing business in this State, etc.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
'l'he Senate has passed by the necessary constitutional majority the following House bill, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amen~ atory thereof, and for other purposes.

The following House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill pass~d, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act, to incorporate the Citizens Bank of Savannah, to provide for the merging of the Citizens' Mutual Loan Company into said bank, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit. :
A bill to amend an act, approved February 22, 1873~ and the acts approved August 20, 1872, and December 11, 1b71, to which the same is amendatory, in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty county, and for other purposes.

The following oill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and thP. bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county, and to provide penalties, etc.

The following House bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874. and the several acts amendatory thereof.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the payment of certain bills, incurred for publishing the general presentments of the grand jury of Richmond county, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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-port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requi-site majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton county to refund toP. R. Johnson two hundred and iiffy dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson for a license to sell liquors by the quart for one year, from 11th day of December, 1890, and which said license was never used by said Johnson.

The following bill was read the third time, the Teport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were ~xhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the several acts granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, and for other purposes.

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Counties and County Matters

have had under consideration the following bill~, and

direct me to report upon them as follows :



House resolution No. 146, appropriating fifteen hundred dollars to supply counties not already supplied, with legal weights and measures, do not pass.

l:;enate Bill No. 155, to amend section 4625(c) of the Code, by making the unobstructed passage-way for fish one-third the width of the stream instead of ten feet, do pass.

Senate Bill No. 171, to amend the registration law of Jasper county, do pass.

House Bill No. 920, to provide compensation for the Board of Education of Bryan county, do pass.

House Bill No. 927, to repeal an act, approved Oc-

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tober 22, 1889, regulating hunting and fishing in Telfair county, do pass.

House Bill No. 922, providing for a vote of the peoJ>le to decide whether Board of Commissioners of "Clinch county shall be abolished, do pass.

House bill :Yo. 932, to abolish Board of Commissioners of Bryan county, do pass.

House Bill No. 971, to fix bond of receiver of tax returns of Fulton county, do pass.
Respectfully submitted. W)L H. FLEMING, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

.J:fr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to re.port back, with the recommendation that the .bills do pass, to-wit :

A bill to establish a Public School system in Buena Vista.

Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a Public School system for Covington.

Also, a bill to authorize County School Commissioner of Greene county to pay over to Thomas Stocks Institute all the public school fund of this State, to which the white children in 143d District G. M. are entitled.

Also, a bill to amend an act to revise and consolidate the common school laws of the State.
Also, a bill to establish a Public School system for county of Houston.

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By unanimous consent, the follo'Ying bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Hagan, of Lowndes-
A bill to provide for the paying of County School Commissioners of Lowndes county, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to amend, revise and consolidate the Common School laws of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Mr. Wells, of Lee, offered the following resolution, which was read, and upon motion, the same wastabled, to-wit :

A resolution that the House adjourn to-day at one o'clock, to reconvene Thursday at 9 o'clock.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26th, 1886, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company, etc., approved December 16, 1890.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to ame~d the charter of the city of Flovilla in Butts c~unty.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Hagan, of Lowndes.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 19, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to Qrder by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Mr. Dodson.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harris of ""ashington, Otlom,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

O'Xt>al,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

I>arker of Thomas,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Parham,

Baskin,

Heard,

Payne,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacoek,

Benn~tt,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Berner,

Herrington,

Peeple~,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Holzenuorf,

Rainp~.

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Hc>mbert,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Heid,

Brinson,

Huff,

Roberts,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Hyals,

Burney,

Ivey,

F'app of Chattahoochee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of !\litehell,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, fieay,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Hears,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

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Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, D.tviR of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, "D.>dson, Dunwody, E !enfield, Everett, E;hridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godar(l, Gra\es, Griffith, Hall, Hand, "1I trris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Ki1chen~,

Smith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Lane,

Scrugg,

L:trk,

Stokes,

Las lie,

Strickland,

Lewis,

Tatum,

LeConte,

Tar~er,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Martin,

Traylor,

1\lason,

Trammell,

Mann,

Turner,

Maxwell,

Twittv,

McDonald of Banks, "lrnderwood,

1\~cDonald of Sumter, Walker,

1\IcDaniel,

"'an,

Mathews of Jefferson, "'ells of 1\Iarion,

1\Iathews of :\Iontg'y, Wells of Lee,

McAfee,

Whitfie:d,

1\IcClurt>,

Witzel!,

:i\ferritt,

Williams,

l\Ieeks,

"'hatley,

1\Ieri wether,

"'heeler,

Montgomery,

White,

:Mitchell,

\Yisdom,

:\Iobley,

Wright,

1\'Iosely,

"'ylly,

l\Ionroe,

\Vooten,

Morton,

Young,

N.1sh,

Mr. Speaker.

Oattis,

Those absent were .Messrs.-

Hardeman, Hagan,

Hill of Meriwether, i-;wain. Norman,

.Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution tendering the use of the hall to Hon.

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Thomas E. 'Vatson and Mr. L. L. Polk for the purpose of delivering public addresses, etc.
Upon motion, the firl'lt special order :fixed for to-day was displaced, to-wit :
A. bill to req!lire every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping same, etc.

Leave of absence was granted to :Mr. Whatley, of Coweta.

The second special order fixed for the day was taken up, to-wit :

A. bill to make it a penal offence for any judge or justice, State, county or municipal officers, judicial or ministerial, to get drunk, and to provide penalties for same, and for other purposes.

The bill was read the third time.

Mr. 'Vooten, of Dougherty, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.
Upon this motion the previous question was called and sustained.

Mr. Perry, of \Vorth, called for the ayes and nays upon the question to indefinitely postpone, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the Honse, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Ander3on, Baxter, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth. Bush, eagle,
Chapman,

}hrris of 'Va'lhingtan, :\Ion roe,

Harriwn,

:\lorton,

Harper,

Parker of ThomaR,

Henderson,

Parker of 'Vilkin on.

Holtzclaw,

Peek.

Holzendorf,

Phillips,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

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Ciifton, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dunwotiy, Everett, Ethridge, .Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hall, Hand, Harris of Quitman,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Jackson of Hear,!, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jennings,

Sears,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Kennon,

Rharpe,

Kitehens,

Scruggs,

Lark,

Strickland,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

::\lartin,

Thompson,

Mann,

Traylor,

:McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

::\lathews of .Jefferson, Turner,

:\lathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Lee,

::\lcClure,

\Yitzell,

::\Ierritt,

Wheeler,

:\leeks,

Wylly,

:Mitchell,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Mt-!ssrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Ha1eock,

Parham,

Haldwin,

Heard,

Peacock,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeples,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Branch,

Jackson of Oconee, Rainey,

Brodnax,

l\lattox,

8app of Mitchell,

Brown of Haralson, )Jason,

Sibley,

Burge,

)laxwt'll,

Sinquefield,

Brinson,

::\IcDonalrl. of Sumter, Smith of Decatur,

Campbell,

::\IcDaniel,

Stokes,

Cason,

:\leA fee,

Thornton,

Charpell,

::\Ieriwether,

Twitty,

Clay,

Mobley,

Underwood,

Devore,

::\Iosely,

\Valker,

Edenfield,

Nash,

\Vare,

Gardner,

Oattis,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Odom,

\Visdom,

Griffith,

O'Neal,

Wright.

Harris of Catoosa,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Boifeuillet, Bryan,

Hill of ::\Ieriwether, Herrington, Hogan, Holbrook,

Payne, Pearson, Pope, Reid,

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Burnev, Calvin, Coffey, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dodson, Glover, Graves, Hardeman, Hart ridge, Hagan,

Humphreys, Huft", I ny, Johuson, KPmp, Kimbrou;_!h,
I~ane,
Lewis, LeConte, Montgomery, Konllan,

Roberts, f'eay, Smith of Butts,
~wain,
Wells of :\!arion, "Tilliams, Whatley, White, Young, l\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 76. Nays 51.

So the motion premiled and the bill was indefinitely postponed.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Thornton, of WayneA bill to incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville
Railroad. Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. I vey, of ThomasA bill to incorporate the Boston and Albany Rail-
road Uompany. Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Mann, of Telfair-
A bill to incorporate the South Georgia Colle.;e, between the towns of McRae and Helena, Telfair county.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Baldwin, of RandolphA bill to amend paragraph 1, section 12, article 6
of the Constitution of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

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~'-lso, a bill to repeal article 9, section 1, paragraph 1, section 2, paragraph 2, section 3, paragraph 3, section 4, paragraph 4, section 5, paragraph 5, section 6, paragraph 6, section 7, paragraph 7, section 8, paragraph 8, and sP-ction 9 and paragraph 9 of the Constitution of this State relating to households and exemptions.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

Also, a bill to amend section 4766 of the Code oi 1882.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By l\fr. \Vheeler, of \Valker-
A bill to amend article~, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Reid, of Putnam-
A bill to authorize any county, municipal corporation and sub-school district within the State of Georgia, to organize public schools within their respective limit~, and to levy a tax for the support thereof, etc.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Berner, of Monr0e-
A bill to amend section 3910 of the Code, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Bush, of Miller-
A bill to amend the practice in equity as to granting injunctions restraining the cutting of timber for saw-mill purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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.JorR:sAL oF THE HousE.

By Mr. Maddox, of Clinch-
A bill to prohibit the soliciting of orders, or collecting of money for alcoholic liquors in counties where the sale of such liq110rs are prohibited by high license or otherwise, and to fix penalty for the same, and for other purposes.
Referred to Commit-tee on Temperance.

By Mr. Lark, of Clay--
A bill to repeal an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles in any direction of Bluffton, in the county of Clay.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Sharpe, of Carroll-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council, of Carrollton, Georgia, to hold an election on the question of issuing and selling bonds not exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, for the purpose of providing or building a system of water-works for said town, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Mosely, of Decatur-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend, revise and consolidate the Common School Laws of the State of Georgia, aud for other purpbses.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Brinson, of Burke-
A bill to prescribe a penalty for any person or persons who shall sell any intoxicating liquors in any county in this State, which has, by vote of the people or by special act of the Legislature, prohibited the sale thereof in such county.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

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-559

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, public institutions for educational purposes, and for other purposes, approved December 26, 1890.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
Also, a bill to amend the school laws of the State, so as to limit the pro rata of the school fund, and to prevent any county receiving any amount in excess of eighty per cent. of the entire ad 'valorem tax levied and collected in said county for State purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
Mr. Huff, of Bibb, offered the following ressolution, which was read and adopted :
_A resolution tendering the hall of the House of Representatives to the Road Congress, which assembles in Atlanta on 'fhursday, October 29.

Mr. Huff, of Bibb, also introduced the following resolution, which was read and adopted, as amended, to-wit:
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, That in pursuance of the kind and hearty invitation of Mayor J. J. McDonough and citizens of Savannah, to visit the chief sea-port of our State, etc., the General Assembly take a recess from Friday, the 28th instant, at noon, until the usual hour of meeting on Monday following, for this purpose ; and that the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate be requested to notify his Honor, the Mayor, of our appreciation of the proverbial hospitality and courtesy of himself and the good people of Savaunah ; and that the House hold a night session Thursday, the 27th of August, convening at 7:30, at which session bills shall be read a second time.

560

.Tot:RXAL OF THE HocsE.

By Mr. Kennon, of Berrien-
A bill to provide for and enforce the paym~n t of the residue of the public school debt, contracted in the year 1371, in all the counties in this State, where said debt, or debts, have not been fully paid off and settled heretofore.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By ~fr. Dunwody, of Glynn--
A bill to amend section 94B(a) of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. 0'~ eal: of Coffee-
A bill to require the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State to give, in special charge to the grand juries, sections 4534 and 4572, relating to the subject of adultery.
Referred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

By ~fr. \Vheeler, of \ValkerA bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, par~
graph 6 of the Constitution of this State.
RefPrred to the Committee on General Judiciary.

The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate endorsements thereto were concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the fown of Rhine, in th~ county of Dodge, etc.

Also, a bill to extend the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to regulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this StatP.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the

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regulation of freight and passenger tariffs in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county, Ga.
Also, a bill to provide for payment of certain jurors, and for other purposes.
The House receded from its amendment to th~ Senate amendment to the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, etc.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr; Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requis.ite constitu_ tional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Cusseta, in the county of Chattahoochee.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the s::tle of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson, from the 10th day of August to the 24th day of December each year, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
_<\.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the advancement and trial of cases in Fulton Superior Court, to which the city of Atlanta is a party or materially interested.
The Senate has also passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to establish a registration law for the county of Liberty, and for other purposes.
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JouR~AI, uF TliE RoesE.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to abolish the County Court, established in and for the county of Appling, by recommendation of the grand jury of -said county at the October term of the Superior Court of Raid county in the year 1883, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section "3495 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide an additional penalty for the violation of laws by the vendors of intoxicating liquors.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to prohibit cock fighting or betting thereon and prescribing a punishment for the same, approved N ovetnber 11, 1889, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contest, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act passed in 1874, to provide for a Board of County Com. missioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Bartow, and prescribe and define the powers and duties thereof.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act increasing the compensation of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Liberty, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bill, to-wit:

A. bill to be entitled an act to provide for payment of certain jurors, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also' agreed to the report of the General Judiciary Committee of tbe Senate, on the

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following bill which was adverse to its passage, and the bill was therefore lost, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to require the I}Osts in divorce suits in the Superior Courts of Georgia paid at the time of filing such cases in the Clerk's office, and to empover the Clerk to strike said cases from the docket for failure to pay costs.

The Senate has also refused to concur in House amendment to Senate amendment No. 2, of the following bill.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, and '.define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary majority, the following House resolution, to-wit :

A resolution ratifying an exchange of small portions of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners made in 1884, and authorizing the Governor to make necessary title to the property given in exchange for property received for State purposes, etc.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of_the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An Act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved~February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory_thereof.

Also, an act to incorporate the_:town of Dexter in

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the county of Laurens, and to provide for the government of the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tern. of the Committee on Railroads, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to return to the House, with the recommendation thatthey do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 22, 1883, to change the name of said company, to increase its capital stock, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the East and West Railway Company, and for other purposes.
I am instructed to report the following bill, with the recomendation that it do pass, as amended, to_wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company, to confer certain privileges, and for other purposes.
I am instructed to report the following bills, with the recommendation that they do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to create the office of railroad inspector, to define his duties, confer hispowers, provide for appeals, and for other purpose~.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to require common_ carriers to trace freight, and for other purposes.

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565

I am instructed to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the duty of -railroad companies in this State, as to freight charges; to prescribe penalties for a violation thereof, and for -other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.

The following message was received from the :::;enate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

.Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to tte House amendments to the .following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank <>f Jug Tavern.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Alcovy and Northern Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the :Bank of Social Circle.

The following House bill was taken up for a third Teading, and the same was, upon motion, recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the importance of keeping in <>ffice a competent incumbent of the offices of Secretary of. State, Attorney-General, State Treasurer, Comptroller-General, and Commmissioner of Agriculture, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the Southern Fire Insurance Company of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following bill was taken up and the same read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to make the State School Commissioner ex officio a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill.
Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

'l'hose:voting yPs were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Lan.. ,

Pear;;on,

Bennett,

Lark,

Phillips,

Berner,

LeConte,

R.liney,

Burge,

Lumsden,

Rembert,

Bush,

:\Iattox,

Ryals,

Campbell,

:'IIason,

~app of Chattahoochee

Chappell,

::uaxwell,

Rinquefield,

Crawford,

:'IIathews of Jefferson, Smith of De~~atur,

Dunwody,

:'llathews of :'lfontg'ry, Smith of Greene,

:Everett,

2\Ie.\.fPe,

Sharpe,

Fleming,

:McClure,

Tarver,

Harris of Quitman, :Merritt,

Thompson,

Harris of \\"ashing.on, :'llit<:hell,

Turner,

Hartridge,

:'llobley,

\Vare,

Harper,

:'lloscly,

\Veils of Marion,

Henderwn,

2\Ionrce,

\Veils of Lee,

Ingraham,

G'Xeal,

\Vitzeil,

Jackson of Oconee, Parker of T!Jomas, \Visdom,

.Jennings,

Peacock,

\Vylly,

Jone5,

Peek,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Godard,

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

:'lfeekF, :'lleri w e t h e r ,

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567

Baskin, Branch, Brown of Haralson,
caglr, Chapman, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gardner,

Hall,

Morton,

Hand,

Odom,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Wilkinson,

Hancock,

Parham,

Heard,

Peeples,

Hill of Cherokee,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Hendrix,

Seay,

Holtzclaw,

Sears,

Hulsey,

Scruggs,

Kitehens,

Stokes,

Laslie,

Tatum,

)lartin,

Underwood,

)fcDonald of Banks, Whitfield,

McDonald of Sumter, wheeler,

}leDaniel,

'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Boifeuillct, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dodson, Faust, Gilbert, Glover, (joodwin,

Graves, Hardeman, Harrison, Hagan, Hill of Meriwether, Herrington, Hogan, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, .rohnson, Kemp, Kennon, Kimbrough, Lewis, )!ann, )lontgomery, Xash, Xorman,

Oattis, Payne, Perry, Pope, Reid, Roberts, Sibley, Smith of Butts, Strickland, Swain, Thornton, Tmylor, Trammell, Twitty, Walker, Williams, Whatley, White, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 60. Nays 51.

Not receiving the requisite const!tutional majority, the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal

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proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill t') establish free schools in the town of Summerville, Chattooga county, Georgia.

The following bill was read the third time,. the re])Ort of the committee was agreed to, the. proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend and revise the charter of the town ()f Stone Mountain in DeKalb county ; to provide a new charter therefor, and for other purposes.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake1:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the town of Dexter in the county of Laurens, and to provide for the government of the same.

Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28th, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time aud referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Payne, of Upson-.
A bill to amend an act, approved November 11, 1889, amending an act, approved October 24, H~87,

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56()

~ntitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of article 7, section 2, paragraph 2 of the Constitution ,of 1877, and the amendments thereto.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

:By Mr. Brodnax, of Walton-
A bill to incorporate the town of Nickleville in the county of Walton.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bill was read the third time, to wit :

A bill to make the issuing of a Federal revenue ]icense evidence that the person licensed is a dealer in spirituous or malt liquors.

Mr. Wheeler, of "Talker, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived, Mr. Berner, of Monroe, having .the floor.

Leave of abs~nce granted to Messrs. O'Neal, Cagle, .and Mr. Smith, the Messenger.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, August 20, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with _prayer by Mr. Bryan, of Floyd.

The roll was called, and the following members -were present:

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Odom, O'Xeal,

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Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, BE>nnett, Berner, B :-.ifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, .Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard,
DeYore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, EtnHdge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, GraYes,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas.

Hancock,

Parker of \Vilkinson,..

Heard,

Parham,

Hill of Cher0kee,

Payne,

Hill of Meriwether, Peaeock,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Herrington,

Pet>p:cs,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Humphreys,

Heid,

Huff,

Roberts,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Ivey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of .Mitchell,

.Jackson ofOconee, Seay,

.Jennings,

Sears,

.Johnson,

Sibley,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Kemp,

fo;mith of Butts,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur.

Kitchens,

~mith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

~harpe,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Lark,

Stokes,

I.aslie,

Strickland,

Lewis,

Tatum,

LeConte,

Taner,

.Lumsden,

Thornton,

1Iattox,

Thompson,

}[artin,

Travlor,

}[ason,

Trammell,

)[ann,

Turner,

}lax well,

Twitty,

1IcDonald of Banks, Underwood,

1IcDonald of Sumter, walker,

1IcDaniel,

"'are,

:'IIathews of Jefferson, Wells of )[arion.

1Iathews of ::\Iontg'ry, \Yells of Lee,

:'IIcAfee,

Whitfield,

}lcC:lure,

Witzel!,

)Jerritt,

Williams,

l\Ieeks,

Whatley,

1Ieriwether,

\Yheeler,

}[ontgomery,

White,

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571

Griffith,

)litehell,

Hall,

)!obley,

.Hand,

)losely,

Harris of Catoosa, :\Ionroe,

Harris of Quitman, )lorton,

Harris of ~Washiugton, Nash,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, \Vooten, Young, )Jr. 89eaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin, . Coffey,

Hardeman,
~onnan,

Swain .

~fr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. O'Neal gave notice that at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 679, to-wit:

A bill to make it a penal offence for any judge or justice, ~tate, county or municipal officers, judicial or ministerial, to get drunk, and for other purpvses.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. O'Neal moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday on House Bill' No. 679, to-wit:

A bill to make it a penal offence for any judge or justice, State, county or municipal officers, judicia.! or ministerial, to get drunk, which motion was lost:

Mr. Devore offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the hall of the House of Reprf!senta.tives to the State Alliance Convention now in session in this city, for the afternoon and night sessions.
The following bill, which was taken up under the

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head of unfinished business, was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit:

A bill to make the issuing of a Federal Revenue license evidence that the person licensed is a dealer in spirituous or malt liquors.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed by requi-. site constitutional majority, ayes 9:3, nays (1, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county, and for other purposes.

Mr. Young, Chairman Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

1.l1r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend the charter of the city of Athens in relation to sewers.
Also, an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Quitman county, and provide for carrying the same into effect.
Also, an act to amend an act creating City Court of ~lacon, approved August 14, 1885.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the Washington Male Academy to tnrn over to the Board of Education of said town the _-\..cademy building and grounds to be used by said Board of Education for public school purposes, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by said boards.
Also, an act to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.

THURSDAY, AUGUST :.!0, 1891.
Also, an act to relieve Jesse D. Strange, on forfeited
.recognizance.
Also, an act to create a new charter for the town of Douglasville so as to extend the corporate limits. thereof, and to provide for an election on certain conditions therein referred to, and grant to the Mayor and Council authority to appoint trustees to manage the schools in said town, and to confer certain other rights, powers and privileges on the Mayor and Council of said town.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter"for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to provide for covering into the city Treasury, fees paid to the Marshal and Clerk of said city, and to authorize the payment of salaries only to said Clerk and Marshal.
Also, an act to authorize the Ordinary of Gilmer county to submit the question of issuing bonds to build a new court-house and new jail to the qualified voters of said county.
Also, an act to amend section 3940 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, so as to allow jurors in the City Courts of this State the same compensation as is allowed jurors in the Superior Courts of such counties where such City Courts are locl!.ted.
Also, an act to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of providing county maps for the Secretary of State's office.
Also, a resolution to pay pension to Mrs. L. A Eason, widow of James Eason.
Also, a resolution granting 'Vm. Jennings his full per diem for forty-eight days of session of 1890.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

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Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the North Augusta Railroad

Company, and to define and confer its rights, powers

and privileges.



Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional maority, ayes 9!, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Swainsboro.
By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced~ read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A bill to repeal an act, approved September 20, 1879, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, secthm 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, and the amendments thereto, and all other pension laws now on the statute books of the State of Georgia ; to provide an act for carrying into effect said constitutional provision, and for other purposes.
Referred to Special Committee on Pensions.
By Mr. Williams, of Richmond-
A bill to incorporate the Mercantile Bank, etc.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

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575

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was Tead the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, tlie proper legal proofs exhibited, and the .bill passed, by requisite constitutional1iia.jority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :

. A bill to incorporate the Tallapoosa Street Railway .Company, and for other purposes.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to .Committee on Banks, to-wit :
By Mr. Martin, of Clarke-
A bill to amend an act, approved December ':27, 1886, to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report. of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, towit:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely, in the county of Early, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 781 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following bill was read the third time, the rEport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome, Georgia, creating the office of City Recorder and defining his powers and duties, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the

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J>roper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Martin in th~
county of Franklin, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93" nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban railroads ; and to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91,_ nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta.,_ approved December 26, 1888.

The following bill was withdrawn by the introducer thereof, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate Tennille Institute in Washington county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes_ 94, nays 10, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, cigarette tobacco and cigarette material, and any substitute intended to evade the law againstthe manufacture and sale of cigarettes, etc_

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577

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready foi' the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend an act, passed 1874, to provide for a Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Baker.

Also, an act to repeal section 4 of the local option law of Clarke county.
A.lso, an act to repeal an act providing for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dougherty, and the manner of paying the same, approved September 28th, 18tH, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision for the payment of a fixed salary to said Commissioners.
Also, an act to reincorporate the town of Hampton in the county of Henry.
Also, a resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell and the firm of Harris & Freeman, of Gordon county, Georgia.
Also, a resolution to pay Ben. J. Davis the sum of one hundred and sixty-six dollars for three hundred and thirty-two copies of the Public Acts of 1890.
E,espectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

J/r: Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
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rolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and Presid6nt of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to amend the law for the protection of oysters in certain particulars.

Also, an act to amend an act creating City Court of Macon, approved August 14th, 1885.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 33.:31 of the Code, so as to giYe the lien of attachment priority over that of an ordinary judgment obtained on a snit filed after the levy of the attachment.

Also, a bill to amend an act, approved October 29. 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication, by striking therefrom certain words.

Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Clinch.

Also, a bill to amend an act creating the office of County Solicitor for the county of vVayne.

Also, a bill to amend section 2626 of the Code, which prescribes the manner in ;hich shares in a bank or other corporation may be levied and sold.

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579

The committee recommend that the following Senate bill do pass, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the law of year's support.

The committee instruct me to report that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend article 6, section 3 of the Constitution, by adding a new paragraph providing for the appointment or election of two or more Judges in this State, to be known as Criminal Judges.

Also, a bill to exempt household and kitchen furniture and farm implements from taxation.
Also, a bill to make it a misdemeanor for a mother to abandon or dispose of an infant child for the purpose of concealing its maternity.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend section 1409(a) of the Code of 18S2 in relation to who shall practice medicine.
Also, a bill to alter and amend section 3700 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to alter and a1nend section 3699 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend section 3700 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to repeal section 1C31 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 3266 of the Code, which section prescribes the mode of giving attachment bonds.
-Also, a bill to provide for short forms of deeds, and to declare their effect.
Respectfully submitted. W. Y. ATKINSON, Chairman.

.

580

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits: the following report :

jJfr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have bad under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A resolution for the relief of "\V. C. Wright, of Cherokee county, Georgia.

Also, a resolution to pay members of the Gen~ral Assembly, the principal Doorkeepers and Messengers of the Honse and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891, which they recommend do pass.
Also, a resolution to pay "\\"'". J. Houston the sum of four hundred dollars for services rendered in the investigation of the "Betterment Claim" before the Commissioners.
Rospectfnlly submitted. "\V. A. HuFF, Chairman.

l\fr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits. the following report :

ilfr. Speaker:
Your committee have bad under consideration the following bill of the Hous::~, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to he entitled an act to make an appropriation to pay Ron. Clifford Anderson for services ren-dered the State.

Respectfully submitted.

HuFF, Chairman.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1891.

581

The following bill was read the third time, the reJ>Ort of the committee was agreed to, and the bill J>assed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulton county at twenty-five hundred dollars, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to ratify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under the general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved the 27th of September, 1881, and amendments thereto, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the Third Regiment of Georgia Volunteers, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, .and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit in this State the holding of more than one county office by one person at any one time, ~nd for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry, Ga., and to make deed thereto, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said Association, and the approaches thereto.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes IJS, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Bank of DemorE-st, in Habersham county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by
requisite majority, ayes 110, nays o; to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Toccoa Banking Company, in the city of Toccoa, Habersham county.

The following bill was read the third timE': the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 105, nays 0: to-wit:
A bill to incorporate Lhe town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.

The following bill was read the third time: the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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.583

passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes !J2, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges, to-wit:

By Mr. Henderson, of Jasper-
A bill to amend the road laws of the State so far as relates to the county of Jasper, and for other _ purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

Jfr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite eonstitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act incorporating the CitiZflns' Banking and Trust Company of Thomasville, Heorgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act, approved March 2, 1874, reducing the sheriff's bond for the county of Liberty.

~-\Jso, a. bill to be entitled an act to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds other than dams used for operating mills or machinery of any kind fr_om the rivers, creeks and other running streams in Banks county, and for other purposes.

~~lso, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for Lumpkin county, Goorgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan, approved February 11, 1874, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act approved December 24, 1888, to require and provide for the registration of all voters in the county of . Dooly, and for other purposes.
The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be chartered under the laws of this State, and which is now or may be appointed a State depository in this State, in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit with the Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in the bonds of the State of Georgia, and to prescribe what banks may be the State depositories.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Rome Savings and Trust Company.
The Senate has also concurred in the House amendment to the following Senat~ bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Jackson Savings and Banking Company.
The Senate has also concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit :
That the invitation of the citizens of Savannah to visit said city be accepted.
The following bill was taken up for a third reading, and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit :

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58.'5

A bill to prevent the teaching of books in the Pub-uc Schools of this State, which refer to the late war -between the States, as the \Yar of the Rebellion, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by -requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Camilla, :Mitchell county, Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following bill was taken up for consideration, .and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to amend, revise and consol.idate the Common School laws of this State, etc.
Leave of absence was granted to the Committee on ~Penitentiary from 12 o'clock to-day until to-morrow morning.
The following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and -the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majorit;r, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to charter the .Jefferson Street Bank of Madison, Georgia.
The following bill was taken up for consideration, :and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 12 of the common school law of the State, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal -proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite ..:onstitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Dawson,

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so as to increase the number of aldermen from fiveto six members, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the eommittee was agree(l to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by
requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays u,_
to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Georgia~ Carolina and Northern Railway Company, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and. referred to Committee on Corporations, to-wit :
By Mr. ChappeU, of Laurens-
A bill to authorize the town of Dublin, Laurenscounty, to grant the use of Marion street in said town to the Wrightsville and Tenuille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company, for railroad purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited. and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majurity, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit.
A bill to protect the water supply for the water works of the city of Dawson, and to provide police protection, and for other purposes.
}fr. Turner, of Floyd, moved that the House do now adjourn.
Upon this motion, Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, called for ~he ayes and nays, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was; as follows :

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587

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, CuttH,

Baskin,

Edenfield,

Boifeuillet,

Ethridge,

Brandl,

Faust,

Bryan,

GlO\er,

Brin~on,

Griffith,

Bush,

Hand,

Burnev,

Harris of Quitman,

Cason,

Harrison,

Chapman,

Hancock,

Crowder,

Huff, Kennon, Laslie, )IcClure, Payne, Ryals, Smith of Butts, Turner, "'hatlev, Young.

Those votiug no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Bennett, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Campbell, ChappelL Clay, Cooper, Davis of Lumpkin, De,ore, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Goodwin, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of :\leriwether,

Hendrix, Henderson, Jackson of Heard, .Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Kitchen!', LeConte, :\Iattox, )!arlin, 1\Iason, Maxwell, )lcDonald of Banks, )lathews of l\Iontg'v, :\Ic.-Hee, 1\Ierritt, )lontgomery, )Iosely. Odom, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas, Peacock,

Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Rainey, Sapp of Chattal;'chee, Sapp of )litchell, . Sinquefield; Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Stricklanu, Thornton, ThompSDn, Twitty, Cnderwood, "'alker, 'Vells.of )Iarhn, Witzell, "-'heeler, Wisdom.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Berner,
Burge,
Cagle, Calvin, Clifton,

Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Ingraham, Ivey, Johnson, Jones,

Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek. Perry, Pope, Remb3rt, Reiu, Roberts,

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Coffey,

Kemp,

Seay,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Sears,

Crawford,

Lane,

Sibley,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Scrugg>,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

Swain,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Tarver.

Gilbert,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Godard,

)IcDaniel,

Trammell,

Graves,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

Hardeman,

Meeks,

"ells of Lt>e,

Hall,

Meriwether.

Whitfield,

Harris of 'Vashingt'n, Mitchell,

"illiams,

Hartridge,

Mobley,

WhitP.

Hagan,

:Monroe,

"right,

Heard,

Morton,

"ylly,

Herrington,

Nash,

" ooten,

Hogan,

~orman,

l\Ir. Spellker.

Holtzelaw,

Oattis,

Ayes 3L Nays 64.

So the motion was lost.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit : Messrs. Jones, Harrison, Gardner, Faust, Graves, Kitchens and Hendrix.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, August 21, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment ; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called~ and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan.

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson,

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589

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett., Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, .Bush, Burney,
Ca~le,
Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, CoopE'r, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of .Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore. Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, E\erett, Ethridge, Flen:.ing, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith,

Heard,

Parham,

llill of Cherokee,

Payne,

Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

Herrington,

Peek,

Hender~on,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Huff,

Reid,

Ingraham,

R:>berts,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahooc!tee,

Jackson of o~onee, Sapp oi )Iitchell,

Jenning;;,

Seay,

Johnson,

&ears,

.Tone;;,

Sibley,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts.

Kite hens,

Smith of Decatur,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

S!Jarpe,

Lark,

Scrngg;,

LasliE',

Stokes,

Lewis,

Strickland,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Tarver,

::\Iartin,

Thornton,

l\lason,

Thompson,

::\lann,

Traylor,

~lax well,

Trammell,

~IcDonald of Banks, Turner,

~IcDonald of Sumter, 'fwitty,

:\I~D,miel,

underwood,

;\:athews of Jefferson, 'Valker,

l\Iathews of lliont'ry, 'Vare,

~leA fee,

Wells of Marior,

.\leCture,

"'ells of Lee

.:\Ierri tt,

Whitfield,

:\ieeks,

Witzel!,

)leriwether,

William~,

)lontgomery,

Whatley,

:\Iitchell,

'Vheeler,

)[ohley,

White,

)losely,

'Visdom,

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Hall,

~Ionroe,

Hand,

Mortem,

Harris of Catoosa, Xash,

Harris of Quitman, X orman,

Harris of".ashington, Oattis,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Wright, Wylly, \\. ootell, Young, l\lr. :-:p~ake:.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Faust,

Hardeman, Harrison,

Hendrix.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then rea fl. and confirmed.

Upon motion, the special order fixed for to-day was displaced and the sune ma.dP the special order for Tuesday, August 25, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to.wit:

A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, and for other purposes.

Upon the call of counties for the introduction of new matter, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. LeConte, of Bartow-
A bill to legalize all official basiness trans:tctei by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson District, 1425 G. M., Bartow county, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Strickland, of BryanA bill to amend an act to provide a system for

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5\ll

working public roads in the county of Bryan, and for <>ther purposes.
Referred t.o Commitee on Counties and County matters.

Dy Mr. 'l'atum, of Dade-
A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 8, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes ~0, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, t.o define its powers, and for other purposes.
'l'he following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to render legal all publications of notices, citations~ advertisements, etc., notwithstanding the number of days between the first publication and the term or day of which the order is granted, or the sale takes place, shall be more or less than 30 days, etc.

Mr. Huff,. Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submits the following report:

Mr. SpeakeT:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bills, of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

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A bill to provide for the payment, to the persons-. entitled thereto, of the money received by the Sta.te under the act approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act approved .August 5, 1861.

Also, that the following do not pass:

A bill to relieve "\V. H. Sewel, of Rome.

Also, that the following do pass, by substitute:

A bill to provide for the completion of a rosterof Georgia troops in the Confederate army, and for other purposes.

Also, the fo}lowing resolution of the House, do pass:

A resolution for the relief of l\frs. l\fartha M. Humphries, of Fulton county, Ga.
Respectfully submitted. "\V. A. HUI<'F, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report:
.}.1/r. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had under consider.ltion the following bi.ll, which they instruct me toreport back, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:
, A bill to be entitled an act to require the agents of non-resident persons, firms, companies and corporations, engaged in the business of money lending in this State, to make returns and pay taxes.
Also, the following bill, which they recomme11d~ do not pass:

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A bill to appropriate ten thousand dollars to theDeaf and Dumb Institute of Georgia.

Also, the following bill, which they recommend do not paRs:
A resolution for the relief of Jno. Pearsons, oi Tatnall county.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUFF, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
,lfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the Honse and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to provide an additional penalty for the violation of laws by the venders of intoxicating liquors.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hazlehurst, in the counties of Appling and Coffee, to define the limits of said town, to provide for a Mayor and Aldermen for the government thereof.
A.lso, an act to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests.
Aleo, an act to amend an act to prohibit cock fighting or betting thereon, and prescribing a punishment for the same, approved November 11, 1889.
Also, an act to establish a registration law for the county of Liberty.
Also, a resolution ratifying an exchange of small
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:portion of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners, made in 1884, etc., and authorizing the Governor to make necessary title to the property given in exchange for property received for State purposes.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

The Committee on Congressional Apportionment have had under consideration House Bill No. 604, which they report as follows:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Congressional Apportionment have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

House Bill No. 604, to be entitled an act to divide the State of Georgia into eleven Congressional Districts, etc.

Respectfully submitted.

c'

s. P. GILBERT, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made the special order for Wednesday Augu.st 26th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to divide the State of Georgia into eleven Congressional Districts, etc.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Harp, of 24th District-
A bill to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Cusseta in the county of Chattahoochee and to make permanent the county site, etc., approved December 22, 1855, and to substitute in lieu thereof the act to

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reincorporate the town of Cusseta, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Todd, of the 35th District-
A. bill to provide for the advancement and trial of cases in Fulton Superior Court, to which the city of Atlanta is a party or materially interested, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to authorize the town of Jonesboro in Clayton county, Georgia, to establish and maintain a system of public schools for said town.
Referred to Committee on Education.

By Mr. Vincent, of 41st District-

A bill to incorporate the town of Nelson in the

counties of Cherokee and Pickens, and for other pur-

poses.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.



By Mr. Warren, of 18th District-
A bill to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson from the 15th day of August to the 24th day of December of each year, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend the act of October 25, 1889, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

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Also, l1 bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapevilleand Manchester Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to charter the Louisville Bonch Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an Act to authorize and require a registration of all voters in the county of Jasper, etc.

Also, a bill to amend section 4625(c) of the Code of 1882.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof.

J1r. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the necessary constitutional majority the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Pulaski county and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.

The Senate has also passed by the necessary majority the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison, Georgia.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Randolph.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to ratify and confirm all charters of corporations granted by the Superior Court of this State since the passage of the Act, approved November 13, 1889, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to declare Councilmen and Aldermen of towns and cities ineligible during their term of office to any

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other municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12, 1889, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act approved November 13, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit : " An act to require the clerks of the Superior Courts in Aach county in this Sate to have prepared a suitable record book to be ~kept in the clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said record book to be known as the record of Superior Court charters, and said charters, whfln granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record~ with the original advertisement of the application for any charter, and for other purposes."

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the apportionment of Representatives in the General Assembly, ani to fix the same in accordance :with the United States census of 1890, as provided in article 3, section 3, paragraph 1 of the Constitution: of the State of Georgia.

_\lso, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Washington Loan and B:mking Company.

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary majority, the following House bill, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amendjparagraph, Or sub-section, 1 of section 1676 of the Code of Geor_gia of 1882, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed.to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitu=.tional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit':

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A bill to incorporate the :Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Boston, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, and upon motion the same was tabled, to-wit:
A bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to extend the time for driving cattle across certain lines in White county to the first day of May~ etc.

The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit :

A. bill to authorize the Governor to buy for the State of Georgia seven hundred (700) copies of the Georgia Form Book, and to appropriate money to pay for the same.
As the bill provided for an appropriaLion, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Martin, of Fulton, in the chair.

Mr. Martin, of Fulton, Chairman of the Committee of the "\Vhole House, submitted the following report :

Jfr. Speake?":
The Committee of the Whole House has had underconisderation a bill to authorize the Governor to buy seven hundred (700) copies of the Georgia Form Book, etc., which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do not pass_
~ The bill was then read the third time, and upo::1.

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.599

agreeing to the report of the committee, the previous question was called and sustained.
The report of the committee was then agreed to, and the bill was lost.
Upon motion, House Bill No. 696 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was not agreed to, and the bill was lost, to-wit :
A bill to prevent the teaching of books in the Public Schools of this State, which refer to the late war between the States, as the War of the Rebellion, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee w~.s agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutionalmajority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to change the term of office of Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton..

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :

Jllr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they have instructed me, as their Chairman, to report back, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to submit the question of abolishing the public school system of the city of Carrollton to the voters of said city, etc.
J .ACKSON, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and .the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners, define their powers, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the'report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for ":are county, to prescribe their powers and duties, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit and make it unlawful for any person within the limits of Pulaski county to solicit or take written or verbal orders for the sale or delivery of intoxicating liquors, which are to be delivered or distributed in said county, and to provide a penalty for a Yiolation of the same.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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.:Ah. Speaker.
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Go;rernor, the following acts and resolutions, to-wit :
An act to amend an act, passed in 1874, to provide for a Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Bartow, and to prescribe and define the powers and duties thereof.

Also, an act to reincorporate the town of Hampton.

Also, an act to repeal an act providing for the com]Jensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for. the county of Dougherty, and the :manner of paying the same, approved September 28th, 1881, and substituting in lieu thereof a provision for the payment of a fixed annual salary to said .commissioners.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hazlehurst in the counties of Appling and Coffee, to define the limits of said town, and to provide for a mayor and aldermen for the government thereof.

Also, an act to repeal section 4 of the local option law of Clarke county.

Also, a resolution to pay Ben. J. Davis the sum of -one hundred and sixty-six dollars for three hundred and thirty-two copies of the Public Acts of 1890.

Also, a resolution for the relief of A. P. Chappell, :and the firm of Harris & Freeman of Gordon county.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

The following bill was reau the third time, the report of the com mittee was agreed to, as amendt:d,

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and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwestern Railroad Company, and for other purpo~es.
'rhe following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county of Hart, approved September 4, 1883, etc.

:VIr. Fleming, Chairman of the Oommittee on Counties and County .Matters, submitted the following report:

jlJ.r. Speaker :
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills, and direct me to report upon the!!l as follows :

House Bill No. 924, to amend the act fixing the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county, do pass.

Also, House Bill, No. 960, to correct an error in theact, approved January 21, 185-!, laying out the county of Fannin, do pass.

Also, House Bill No. 987, to authorize the town of Carrollton to issue bonds for building water-l'orks,. do pass.

Also, Honse Bill No. 1010, to amend the roall lawsof Bryan county, do pass.
Respectfully submitted. vV:u. H. FLE~liNG, Chairma:l.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the paying of the County Comniissioners of Brooks county, etc.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize and require the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the records of the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the b.ill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Southern Mutual .Accident Association of Macon, Georgia.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit :

Messrs. Johnson of Appling, Craigo, Witzell, Cason, Parker, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Cooper, Mathews, Montgomery, Ware, Whatley, Griffith, Atkinson of Columbia, McDonald of Banks, Lumsden, Devore and Tarver.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, August 22, 1891.

The Hous3 m3t. pursua,nt t.o adjournment. C.1llei to order by Hon. P. B. Trammell, Speaker pro tem., and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following memb3rs were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, B:1rrett, Baskin. Bennett, Berner, Boift>uillet, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Cal \"in, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay,
Coff~y.
Cro\nler, ( 'r:m:ord, Cutts, Davis of Burke, D.l\'is of Bulloch, D:tvis of Lumpkin,
D~nnard,
Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Fleming,

Hagan,

Parker of Tiwm.1.s,

Hanco.k,

Parham;

Hearol,

Payne,

Hill of )leriwether, P<'aeock,

Henrlrix,

Peek,

Herrington,

Pee pie,

HetH!er~o:J,

P~..-'a~~soa,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Holtzr.law,

Pope,

Holbrook,

lbiney.

Hnlst>y,

Hc-mbert,

Hnmphries,

HC'i:l,

Hnfl',

l{o:,er::-:,

]ngr.JlJa:u,

Hy.L,

ln:y,

1'.1p;of CiJattahoor,hee,

.Jack,oa of Hea:-J, ~c::l])!l of )litehell,

Jackson of O.o:JEe, Seay,

Jenning',

Sears,

Jon e.>,

Siblc-y,

KP.up,

Rinqnefiel 1,

Kennon,

:-:;mith of Butts,

Kitchen;.,

:-:mith of Decatur,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

!"harpe,

Lark,

:--:crug~.-5.

La5lie,

:-:tokes,

L<o>\\"is,

f'tril.'klund,

LeConte,

S\\"ain,

:c\lattox,

Tatum,

Martin,

Thornton,

Mason,

Thompson,

1\lann,

Trayior,

l\IaxwPll,

Trammell,

l\IcDonald of Sumter, Turner,

l\ll.'D.miel,

Twitty,

Mathew" of Jefferson, rnderwool,

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Gardner,

:\IcAfee,

Gilbert,

:\Ierritt,

Glo,er,

:\leeks,

Goodwin,

:\Ieriwether,

Godard,

:\lite hell,

Hall,

:\Iobley,

Hand,

3Io,;ely,

Harr s of Catoosa, :\Ionroe,

Harris of Quitman, :\lorton,

Harris of "'ashington, Xash,

Harrison,

Xorman,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Harper,

O'Xeal,

\\"alkcr, \Yells of :\Iarion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, W i 11 iams, wheeler, Wh1te, "'right, Wylly, \\'ooten, l ...onng,
:.\11-. :':vaker.

Those absent were :Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Grayes,

:\Iontgomery,

Baxter,

Griffith,

Oatti~,

Branch,

Hadenum,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hill of Cherokee, Perry,

Cason,

Holzendorf,

Taner,

Cooper,

John>"on,

\\"are,

Craigo,

Lumsden,

""itzell,

DenJre,

:\IcDonald of Bank", "'hatley,

Dismuke,

:\Iathews of :\Iontg'ry, W:sdom .

Faust,

:\kClnrt>,

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Norman, of Liberty, gave notice at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yester-. day~s proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 636, to-wit :

A bill to prevent the teaching of books in the public schools of this State which refer to the late war between the States as the vVar of the Rebellion.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. N onnan, of Liberty, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 696, to-wit :

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A bill to prevent the teaching of books in the public schools of this State which refer to th_e_late war between the States as the War of the Rebellion, etc.
Which motion prevailed, and the bill was recommitted to Committee on Education.
By unanimous consent, the following bills were taken up an(l the Senate amendments thereto concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to amend paragraph or sub-section one (1) of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be chartered under the laws of this State, and which is now, or may be, appointed a State depository, in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit with the Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in bonds of the State of Georgia.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Rome Savings and Trust Company.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bills and resolutions were read the second time, .towit:
~~bill to require the agents of non-resident persons, firms, companies and corporations engaged in the business of lending money in this State to make returns and pay taxes.
And, by request, the bill was made the special order for Tuesday, August 25th instant, immediately after the completion of special order fixed for that day.

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Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Grand Jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.

Also, a bill to cede to the United States government jurisdiction in certain land, and for other purposes.
The committee also recommend that the following bill do pass, by substitute, towit:
A bill to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast known as the Salt-marsh Lands.
The committee further recommend that the following do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to make Tax-Collectors in all the counties in this State, which contain a population of seventy-five thousand or more, ex officio sheriffs in certain cases.
The committee recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit :
A resolution to direct the Governor to appoint a commission to revise and codify all the criminal laws of this State.
The committee recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act, approved November 12, 1889, entitled an act to amend section. 3719 of the Code.
The committee recommend that the author have leave to withdraw the following bill, to-wit:

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A bill to amend paragraph 1, section 1676 of theCode.
The committee recommend that the following bill be referred to the Committee on Pensions, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act, approved November 11, 1889, amending an act approved October 24, 1887, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of artjcle 7, section 2, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of 1877.
The committee recommend that two hundred copies of the substitute to House Bill No. !H5 beprinted at once, for the use of the General Judiciary Committee as well as for the .House, to-wit:
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission.
Respectfully submitted. H. \V. HILL, Chairman.

Jfr. Speaker:

The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 968, being a bill entitled an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February ~8, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof, which they' direct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

:Mr. :Maxwell, Chairman of Committee on Special Agriculture, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Special Agriculture have had under consideration the following bills, to-wit: Bills.

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Nos. 694, 709, 710, all of which are to regulate fishing in the Stat~, and the committee direct me to report sall?-e back, with the recommendation that they du pass by one substitute.

Also, Bill No. 634, an act to protect fish in the State, and recommend that the same do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Railroads, makes the following report;

"th-. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize street railroad companies to sell to, and contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.

A bill entitled an act to incorporate the Thomson and Lincolnton Railroad, to grant certain powers, rights and privileges to said corporation, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to in~orporate the Albany and Bainbridge Railroad Company, to define it powers and duties, and for other purposes, approved October 24, 1887.

I am further instructed to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Americus Transit Company, and for other purposes.
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I am also instructed to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to require all railroad companies in this State to furnish equal accommodation on their trains for white and black passengers, and to require them to ride in separate cars, anrl to provide a penalty for refusing the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. R.N. HoLTZCLAW, Chairman protem.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to extend the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company the right to lay their track on the Indian Springs Reserve.
Also, an act to regulate the hours of labor of train-. men on Railroads in this State.
Also, an act to amend an act to provide for the regulation of freight and passenger tariff in this State, and to prevent railroads from charging other than just and reasonable rates.
Also, an act to incorporate th6 town of Rhine in the county of Dodge, and to confer certain powers.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county :)f Morgan, approved February 11, 1874, so as to provide that the Grand

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.Jury at the spring term, 1892, of Mo!'gan Superior Court, shall elect two Commissioners for the term of one year, and three Commissioners for the term of two years.

Also, an act to provide for payment of certain jurors.
Also, an act to repeal an aet, approved March 2, 1874, reducing the Sheriff's bond for the county of Liberty.

Also, an act to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county, Georgia.

Also, an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.
Also, an act to provide for the removal of obstruc- tions of all kinds other than dams used for operating mills or machinery of any kind from the rivers, creeks and other running streams in Banks county.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 24th, 1888, to require and provide for the registration of all voters in the county of Dooly.

Also, an act to increase the compensation of County Commissioners of Roads and R.evenues for the county of Liberty.

Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the Citizens' Banking and Trust Company of Thomasville, Georgia.

AlRo, an act to change the apportionment of representation in the General Assembly, and to fix the same in accordance with the United States Census of 1890, as provided in article 3, section 3, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

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Also, an act to abolish the County Court of Appling: county.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Jfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready fo:r the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Northeastern BankingCompany, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. Yo"LNG, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Bankstsubmits the following report :

kir. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act, approved December 27, 1886, entitled an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, at Athens, Ga.

Also, do pass, as amended :
_\. bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, at Jackson,. Georgia.
Also, do pass, by substitute:

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A. bill to amend an act to incorporate the Bank of

:Smithville, Georgia.



All of which is respectfully submitted.
MARTIN Y. CALYIN,
Chairman Committee on Banks.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit :

A resolution to direct the Governor to appoint a Commission to revise and codify all the criminal laws -of this State.

Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Martha M. Humphries, widow of Ledford Humphries, deceased.

Also, a resolution to pay W. J. Houston the sum of :$400 for services rendered in investigation of betterments before special committee.

Also, a resolution to }Jay members of the General .Assembly, principal Doorkeeper and Messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session.

Also, a resolution for the relief of vV. C. vYright.

Also, a bill to change the time of holding Superior Court in Dodge county.

A.lsv, a bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.

Also, a bill to make Tax-Collectors in all the counties of this State which contain a population of seventy-five thousand (75,000), or more, ex officio Sheriffs in certain cases, etc.

Also, a bill to provide for the completion of a roster of Georgia troops in the Confederate army, etc.

~<\..lso, a bill to authorize the Grand Jury to fix

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the s::tlary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast known as Salt-marsh Lands, etc.

Also, a bill to prevent the trapping, netting, seining and shooting of fish at certain times and in certain waters of this State.

Also, a bill to amend section 3331 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend section 873 of the Code.

Also, a bill to amend section 3921 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill for the protection of fish in certain waters in this State.

Also, a bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act providing for the time and mode of perfeeting service by publication by striking therefrom certain words.

Also, a bill to prohibit :fishing and hunting on the lands of others.

Also, a bill to prohibit seining, trapping or netting for :fish in running streams or natural lakes. in this State.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Clinch.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to cede to the United States government jurisdiction in certain land, etc.

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_\lso, a bill to amend section 8 of an act establishing a Public School system for Covington, approved September 13, 1887.

Also, a bill to establish a Public School system in Buena Vista.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company, etc.

Also, a bill to make an appropriation to pay Ron. Clifford Anderson for services rendered the State.

Also, a bill to amend section 2826 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill amending an act regulating the fees of the Solicitor of Wayne county.

_\lso, a bill requiring the County School Commissionf'r of Greene count,y to pay over to the trustees of the Thomas Stocks Institute, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to submit to the voters of Clinch county whether they will abolish the Board of Commissioners of said county.
Also, a bill to provide for the compensation of the B:lard of Education of Bryan county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Albany and Bainbridge Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to provide for the payment, to the persons entitled thereto, of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States, under the act approved March 2, 1891, etc.
Also, a bill to abolish the County Commissioners of Bryan county.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to prevent any person or persons from hunting and fishing on the lands of another in the county of 'l'elftdr.

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Also, a bill to amend an act to alter and fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county. etc.

Also, a bill to establish a Public School system for the county of Houston.

Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved :F'ebrnary 28, 1874, and the acts amendatory thereof.

Also, a bill to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Union and Gilmer, approved July 21, 1854, by correcting a clerical error therein.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Americus Transit Company, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 22, 1883.

Also, a bill to fix the official bond of the Receiver of tax returns of :F'ulton county at ten thousand dollars.

Also, a bill to incorporate the East and West Railway Company.

Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Carrollton, Georgia, to hold an election on the q uestion of issuing and selling bonds, not exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, for the purpose of providing or building a system of water-works, etc.

Also, a bill to prescribe the duty of railroad companies in this State as to freight charges, etc., recommitted.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide a system for working public roads in the county of Bryan, etc.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company.

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Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Bank of Smithville, Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, at Athens, Georgia, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agr(>ed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Austell.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the reporr of the committee was agreed ;to, and upon motion, the bill was recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the establishment of a public library for the city of Marietta.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referrtd to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond (by request)-

A bill to regulate the hours of labor in this State.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed,by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit.

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank, approved December 26, 1890.

By unanimous consent, 200 copies of the following .Senate Bill No. 26 were ordered printed for use of the Rouse, and the same made the special order for WednEsday, September 3, 1891, to-wit:

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A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7, para-
graph 18 of the Constitution of t.he State, etc.

Mr. Calvin offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on State of theRepublic.

A resolution providing for the appointment of a. committee on the part of the General Assembly of Georgia to attend a meeting of the Savannah River-. Association at Augusta, November, 1891.

By request 200 copies of the substitute offered for Honse Bills Nos. 374, 381 and 666 were ordered printed for the use of the House.

Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Hall, .Jackson,. McDonald of Sumter, "\Valker, Nash, Harris of \Vashington and :McClure.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morn. ing at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
)fonday, ~-\.ugust 24, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following memberswere present:

Anderson,

Harris of 'Yashington, Payne,

Atkinson of Culnmhia. Hartridge,

PeaC'ock,

.\t:dnson of Coweta, Harper,

Peep.es,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Pearson,

Barrett,

Hill of ChenJkee,

Perry,

Baskin,

Hill of :\Ieriwether, Phillips,

BJ.xtet,

Hender5on,

Pope.

B~nnett,

Hogan,

R:tiney,

Berner,

Holtze~aw,

Rembert,

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Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, 'Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis uf Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Ivey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

.Jennings,

Sears,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Kennon,

~mith of Butts,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Decatur,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Laslie,

Scruggs,

Lewis,

Stokes,

LeConte, Lumsden,

"Strickland,
. .._\Vain,

)lattox,

Tatum,

Martin,

Thornton,

)!ann,

Thompson,

J\Iaxwell,

Traylor,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

)lathews of Jefferson, Turner,

McAfee,

Twitty,

Merritt,

Underwood,

)leeks,

walker,

)Jeri wether,

Wells of Marion.

)Iitchell,

Wells of Lee,

l\Iobley,

Whitfield,

:Mosely,

Williams,

)Ion roe,

Whatley,

)lorton,

"'heeler,

~ash,

White,

Xonnau,

"'isdom,

Oattis,

Wylly,

Odom,

"ooten,

Parker of Thomas, Young,

Parham,

)Jr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Devore,

Hagan, Hancock, Hendrix, Herrington, Hulsey, Ingraham,

:VIcDonald of Sumter, :\Iathews of l\Iontg'ry, :McClure, Montgomery, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson,

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Ethridge, l'aust, Hardeman, Hall, Harrison,

Jackson of He:ml, .John>;on, Kite hens,
~[ason,
l\IeDonald of Bank~,

Peek, Taner, ware, Witzt'll, Wright.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the call of counties for the introduction of new matter was dispensed with, and members having bills for introduction were allowed to send them to the Clerk's desk for a first reading.

When the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Norman, of Liberty-
...\. bill to relieve securities upon the bond given by Captain J. L. Fleming, deceased, former Commander of the Liberty Independent Troop for arms and accoutrements belonging to the State of Georgia, from the obligation in said bond for certain of said arms and accoutrements destroyed by fire, etc.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to provide for the selection of Jury Commissioners.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Holbrook, of DeKalb-
..<. \. bill to make it unlawful for any public gazette or newspaper of any kind to print or pl.l.blish, or cause to be printed or published, an opinion or report of its own or others concerning the innoce'nce or guilt of any defendant in any criminal case that is now or may be hereafter in this State, contrary to the

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sworn evidence in said case, to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

Also, a bill to amend House Bill 244. the same being an act amending an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb, approved December 8, 1886.
. Referred to Committee on Counties and County l\'Iatters.
By Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton-
A bill to change the name of the State Savingff. Association, to reduce the capital stock thereof, and provide for its increase, and to give:it the_powers and privileges of a savings bank.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Smith, of DecaturA bill to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida.
Railroad Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By :Mr. Davis, of Bulloch-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Sapp, of Chattahoochee-
A bill to pay non-resident witnesses for attending justice courts in criminal cases, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By :Mr. Reid, of Putnam-
A bill for the relief of the Putnam Rifles, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on .Military Affairs.

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By Mr. Cutts, of SumterA bill to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Sav-
ings Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. Holbrook, of DeKalb-
A bill to organize a Criminal Court in each county of this State, upon a recommendation of the Grand Juries.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Everett, of StewartA bill to establish a system of Public Schools in
the town of Richland, aud for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to establish a system of Water "\Vorks for tb.e town of Richland, etc. .
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Sapp, of Chattahoochee-
A bill to make editors of newspapers responsible for all cards or communications over a "nom de plume," and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Branch, of Polk-
A bill to authorize the Council of the town of Rockmart to levy and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said town, and to authorize said Council to open streets and alleys, and close the.same in said town, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Brown, of PorsythA bill to require Road Commissioners of this State

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to employ Road Overseers or ForemAn who are subject to work the road, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to repeal sections 7 and 8 of the act, approved December 11, 1887, entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to alter and amend the several acts incorporating the city of Macon, approved December 27, 1847.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the ciLy of Macon, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue $30,000 of interest bearing bonds for the purpose of purchasing or constructing a system of Water Works for the city of Macon, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the several acts amendatory thereof, by repealing section 6 of the act approved December 11, 1871, and section 2 of the act approved September 12, 1881, to fix the salaries of city officials of Macon, to appoint a Board of Tax-Assessors, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to repeal the act approved December 27, 1890, entitled an act to amend an act to authorize the issuing of interest bearing bonds of Macon, for refunding the present bonded debt of the city of Macon, approved December 20, 1886, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to use any such portions of the balance left over from the proceeds of the tax of three-fourths of 1 per cent., as provided for in the

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fourth section of said act, as may be necessary to thepayment of the principal and interest of $210,000 of bonds, for sewering and draining said city of Macon,. and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-A resolution to provide for payment of Chief En-
gineer at State Capitol. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Everett, of StewtJrtA bill to incorporate the town of Omaha, etc. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Smith, of ButtsA bill for the relief of ~~Irs. Caroline Cargle, of the-
county of Butts, etc. Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Huff, of BibbA bill to repeal an act to amend the charter of the
city of ~lacon, authorizing the Mayor and Council of the city of )facon to construct a market house, etc...
Referred to Committee on Corporatiops.
By }fr. \Villiams, of RichmondA bill to change Augusta ,Judicial Cir~nit, etc. Referred to Committee on General J ndiciary.
By Mr. Goodwin, of FultonA bill to authorize the paymPnt of a pension to-
Lawrence Lutz, a disabled Confederate soldier, etc_ Referred to Committee on Finance.

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The following Senate bill was read the first time, and referred to Committee on Special Judiciary~ to-wit:

By Mr. vVillia.ms, of the 14th District--
A bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Pulaski county, and to provide a penalty for a violation of the same.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to authorize street railroad companies to sell to or contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.

Also, a bill to incorporat~ the Thomson and Lincolnton Railroad, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to regulate the law of year's support.

The following resolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit :

A resolution for the relief of vV. C. vVright, etc.

As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, in the chair.

Mr. Reid, Chairman of the Uommittee of the Whole H0use, submitted the following report :

1llr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution for the relief of W. C. Wright, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.
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By unanimous consent, the bill was tabled.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

-Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee has had under -consideration the following bill, which it instructs me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in Floyd county, and to incorporate the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. \Y. HILL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was made the special order for Thursday, August 27th, immediately after reading of the Journal, to wit:

A resolution to pay members of the General Assembly, principal Doorkeepers and Messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration, and, upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:

A resolution to pay \Y. J. Houston the sum of $400 for services rendered in investigation of betterments before special committee.

The following resolution was taken up for a third reading, and, by unanimous consent, the same was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

A resolution to direct the Governor to appoint a Commission to revise and codify all the criminallaws of the State, etc.

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The following mess::tge wets received from the Sen-a.te through l\fr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speake1:
'fhe Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to ~rovide for the :more speedy determination of criminal cases.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah, to provide for the merging of the Citizens' Mutual Loan Company into said bank, and for other purposes.

By request, House Bill No. 586 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

By request, the following bills were withdrawn, to-

wit:

..

A bill to amend section 3266 of the Codt>.
Also, a bill to provide a short form of deeds, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the ref>Ort of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to change the time of holding Superior Court -of Dodge county.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of l\frs. l\fartha M. Humphries, widow of Ledford Humphries, decea~~d, .of Fulton county.

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As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, in the chair.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee of the \Vhole House, submitted the following report:

Jfr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a resolution for the relief of Mrs. l\Iartha M. Hulllphries, widow of Ledford Humphries, deceased, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by an aye and nay vote.

Upon the call of. the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hill of ::IIeriwethPr,

.Hkinson of Columbia, HendPrson,

Baldwin,

Holbrook,

Baskin,

Humphreys,

Bennett,

Huff,

Boifeuillet,

I vey,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee,

Bryan,

.Jennings,

Bush,

Jones,

Burnt>y,

KPmp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Lane,

Clay,

Laslie,

Cutt~,

LeConte,

DaYis of Burke,

l\Iattox,

Dayis of Bulloch,

l\1artin,

Perry, Pope, Rtiuey, Remuert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, ~app of Chattahoochee,.. ~app of :\Iitchell, . ..:eay, Sibley,
~inquefield,
Rmith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Rtokes,

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l):wis of Lumpkin, ::\Iann,

Strickland,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Swain,

Dodson,

:McDaniel,

Tatum,

Edenfield,

::\Iathews of Jefferson, Thompson,

Everett.

Meeks,

Traylor,

:Fleming,

::\Ieriwether,

Trammell,

-Gilbert,

1\Iitchell,

Underwpod,

Goodwin,

.::\Iosely,

Walker,

Godard,

:Horton,

"'ells of !\!arion,

Griffith,

Xash,

Wells of Lee,

Hand,

X ormnn,

Witzel!,

Harris of Catoosa, Odom,

"'illiams,

Harris of Quitman, Parker of Thomas, "'heeler,

Harris oi 'Vashington, Parham,

'Visdom,

Hartridge,

Peacock,

'Vooten.

Harper,

Peeples,

Heard,

Pearson,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

.Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Berner, 'Branch, :Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Brinson, Cagle, Calvin, Oampbell, .Cason, 0lifton, Coffey, <Jooper, Craigo. .Crowder, Crawford, Dennard, Di.'lmuke. Dunwody, Ethridge Faust, -Gardner, (;lover,

Grayes,

McClure,

Hardeman.

Merritt,

Hall,

Montgomery,

Harrison,

Mobley,

Hagan,

l\Ionroe,

Hancock,

Oat tis,

Hill of Cherokee. O'Xeal,

Hendrix,

Parktr of Wilkinson,

Herrington;

Payne,

Hogan,

Peek,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holzendorf,

Sears,

Hulsey,

Smith of Butts,

Ingraham,

Scruggs,

.Jacl;:son of Heard, 'faner,

Johnson,

Thornton,

Kitchens,

Turner,

Kimbrough,

Twitty,

Lark,

"'are,

Lewis,

Whitfield,

Lumsden,

Whatley,

l\Iason,

White,

::\lcDonald of Banks, Wright,

McDonald of Sumter, Wylly,

)fathews of l\Iontg'y, Young.

~lc.-\fee,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 94. Nays 0.

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Having received the requisite majority, the resolution passed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill pas.sed, as amended, ayes 97, nays 3, to-wit:

A bill to make Tax-Collectors in all counties of the State, which contain a population of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more, ex officio sheriffs in certa.in cases, and to allow them to appoint deputies, and for other purposes.
House Bills Nos. 363 and 538 were, upon motion,. tabled.
The following oill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to revise, consolidate and amend the act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Decatur county, and all the acts amendatory thereof.

:Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks,. submitted the following report :

J1.r. Speaker:
The Committee on Banks h"ave had under consideration the following House bills, which I am instructed to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Bank of 'l'ifton.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Empire State Bank.

~\.lso, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Rockdale, in Conyers, Georgia

Also,.a bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.

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Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :
_\.bill to amend the charter of the ).ferchants' and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville.
Also, the following Senate bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Summerville.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Southern Exchange Bank.
Also, the following Senate bills, with thH recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to ilworporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Forsyth.
R.espectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 111, nays 2, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 473 of the Code of Hl82.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill pas!'led, by requisite constitutional mnjority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 3331 of the Code of 1882.
By unanimous consent, the following resolution was taken from the table, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of \V. C. Wright, which

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resolution had been considered in the Committee of the Whole House, and the resolution read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution.

Upon the passage of the resolution, the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

AtkinsonofColumbia, Heard,

Payne,

:Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peek.

Baskin,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Bennett,

Hogan,

Pear,on,

Berner,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Boifeuillet,

Humphreys,

Phiilips,

Branch,

Huff,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, hey,

Hainey,

Bryan,

Jackson of Oconee, Hem bert,

Burge,

Jenning~,

Reid,

Bush,

Jones,

Hoberts,

Burney,

Kennon,

Hyab,

Cagle,

Lane,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Calyin,

Laslie,

Seay,

Chappell,

LeConte,

Sibley,

Clifton,

-:\Iattox,

Sinquefield,

Crowder,

l\Iartin,

Smith of Butts,

Crawford,

}!ann,

Smith of Decatur,

Cutts,

:Maxwell,

~mith of Greene,

Dads of Burke,

.McDaniel,

Sharpe,

Dads of Lumpkin, -:\Iathews of .Jefferson, Scrug;;s,

Dennard,

-:\IeAfee,

Stokes,

Dodson,

-:\Ierritt,

Strickland,

Dunwody,

-:\leeks,

Swain,

Edenfield,

-:\Ieriwelher,

Tatum,

Everett,

::\Iontgomery,

Tarnr,

Gilbert,

-:\Iitchell,

Thornton,

Gloyer,

-:\lobley,

Traylor,

Goodwin,

l\Iosely,

Trammell,

Godard,

:\lorton,

"are,

Griffith,

Xash,

Whatley,

Harris of Catoosa, Oattis,

"\Yis<lom,

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Harris uf Quitman, Odom, Harris of \Vashington, Parker of Thomas, Harper,

Wylly, \\'ooten.

Those voting no were l\f-Jssrs.-

.Anderson, :Brodnax, Brinson, .f;hapman, Clay,

Fleming, Hand, Hill of :;\Ieriwether, KPmp, Kimbrough,

P.trham, Peaeoek, Underwood, \\'alker .

Those not voting were Messrs.~

_\tkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Brown of Haralson, Campbell, Cason, Coffey, Cooper, Oraigo, Davis of Bulloeb, Devore, ;Dismuke, 'Ethridge, Faust. (iardner, -Graves, Hardeman, Hall, Harrison, Hartridge,

Hagan,

:\Ion roe,

Ha. eoek,

Xorman,

Hendrix,

O'Xeal,

Herrington,

Parker of \\'ilkinon,

I loltzrlaw,

:-app of :\Iitehell,

Holzendorf,

Sears,

Hulsey,

Thompson,

lngra ham,

Turner,

Jackson of Heard, Twitty,

Johnson,

\Vells of :\!arion,

Kite hens,

Wells of Lee,

Lark,

Whitfield,

Lewis,

Witzell,

Lumsden,

\Yilliams,

:\Iason,

Wheeler,

:\[cDonald of Banks. \\"bite,

)!cDonali of Sumter, Wright,

~Iathews of 1\Iontg'ry, Young,

)JcClure,

III~. Speaker.

Ayes 102. Nays 14.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back to the Honse, with the

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recommendation that the same, do pass as amended, to-wit:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to appoint a commission of three competent attorneys of this State, to revise and codify the criminal laws of this State, and to make their report to the General Assembly for approval and adoption, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. '\V. HILL, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. '\V. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:

1lfr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to prohibit killing game and fishing in Chattooga county, Georgia, during certain months of the year, and to prescribe a penalty therefor.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Savannah Lighterage and Transfer Company.
Also, an act to amend section 3940 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, so as to allo\v jurors in the city courts of this State the same compensation as is allowed jurors in the superior courts.
Also, an act to amend an act creating the City Courts of Macon, approved August 14, 1885.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city' of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof.
Also, an act to amend an act Entitled an act to charter the Talbotton and Westun Railroad.

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Also, an act to appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of providing county maps for the Secretary of State's office.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved N ovembc-r 8, 188;), entitled an act to incorporate the Carrollton Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in tbe county of Habersham, and to repeal existing charter, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dexter, in Laurens county.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February :-28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof.
Also, an act to incorporate the Commercial Bank of :Macon.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hazlehurst, in the counties of Appling and Coffee.
~\Jso, an act to relieve Jesse D. Strange on forfeited recognizance.
Also, an act to incorporate the Excelsior Bank of Savannah.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Trustees of the vVashington Female Seminary to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the seminary building and grounds, to be used by said Board of Education for public school pu::poses.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Board of Trustees of the \Vashington Male Academy to turn over to the Board of Education of said town the academy building and grounds, for public school purposes.

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Also, an act t') incorporate the Jefferson Banking Company.

Also, an act amendatory of the several acts heretofore passed relating to the city of Conyers, in the county of Rockdale.

Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank of Quitman, Brooks county.

Also, an act to p:t:ovide for the registration of the qualified voters of the county of Quitman.

.Also, an act to amend the law for the protection of oysters, in certain particulars.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Athem~ in relation to sewers.

Also, a resolution to appropriate the sum of six

thousand dollars, to supplement the contingent fund

of 1891.

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Also, a resolution to pay Benjamin J. Davis one

hundred and sixty-six dollars, for copies of laws of

1890.

Also, a resolution to pay a pension to l\Irs. L. A. Eason, widow of James Eason.

Also, a resolution granting to Hon. 'Villiam Jeilnings his full per diem for session of 1890.

'l'he following bill was taken up for a third read& ing, and, upon motion, the same was t.abled, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the conYpletion of a roster of Georgia troops in the Confederate army, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time. The report of the committee was agreed to.

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Upon the passage of the bill, .Mr.l\fartin called for the ayes and nays, which call wa,s snst:tined.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs--

_;nderson,

Heard,

Parham,

.Ukinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

_\tkinson of Coweta, Henderson,

Peeples,

Baldwin,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Baskin,

Humphreys,

Phillips,

Baxter,

hey,

Pope,

Bennett,

Jackson of Oconee, R'liney,

Berner,

.Jennings,

Reid,

Boifeui \let,

Jones,

Houerts,

Brodnax,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Bryan,

Kennon,

Bap;J of Chattahoochee,

Burney,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of :\fitchell,

Cah:in,

Lane,

Seay,

Chapman,

Lark,

f-ib ley,

Cbapp2ll,

L1,;1ie,

Smith of De~atur,

Clay,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Cutts,

)lattox,

Sharp2,

Davis of Burri:e,

:\hrtin,

Stoke~,

' Davis of Bulloch,

:\Lmn,

Striekland,

Davis of Lu'lJpkin, )bxwdl,

Thornton,

Dennard,

:\IcD.miel,

Tlnmp3on,

Dodson,

)Iathews of J eff<'r~on, Tramm')ll,

Dunwody,

:\Ierritt,

U nderwo::Jtl,

Edenfield,

:\Iec>ks,

wells of )!arion,

Fleming,

)leri wether,

Wells of Lee,

Glover,

:\Iitchell,

Witzell,

lioodwin,

:\fosely,

Williams,

liodard,

)lorton,

'\'heeler,

Griffith,

X ash,

Wislom,

Hand,

Xorman,

Wright,

Harris of Catoosa, OJom,

Wylly,

Harris of Quitman, Harper,

Parker of Thoma,,

"'ooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Bush, Hartridge, Holzendorf,

'Rembert, f:'inquefield, Scruggs,

Swain, Tatum, Walker.

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Branch, Br0wn of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Brinson, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, De\ore, Dismuke, E\erett, Ethridge, Faust, Gardner, Gilbert, Grayes,

Hardeman,

::\Ic-Afee,

Hall.

1\IeClure,

Harris of \Ya'ihington, :Montgomery,

Harrison,

:\!ohley,

Hagan,

::\Ionroe,

Haneoek,

Oattb,

Hill of Cherokee,

0' Xeal,

HeH<Irix,

Parker of \\'ilkin~on,

Herrington,

Payne,

Hog,m,

Peek.

Holtzelaw,

Pearson,

Hulsey,

~ears,

Hufl:',

Smith of Butts,

Ingraham,

Taner,

Jachon of Heard, Traylor,

.Johnson,

Turner,

Kitchens,

Twitty,

Lewis,

\\'are,

Lumsden,

whittie!tl,

Mason,

\\'hatley,

McDonald of Banks, white,

McDonald of Sumter, Young,

::\Iathews of l\fontg'ry, ::\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 97. Nays 9.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4441 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 1, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act, approved December 27, 1886, to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, at Athens, Ga.

Leave of .absence was granted to Messrs. Campbell and Brown of Haralson.

The House then adjourn~d until to-morrow morn; ing at 9 o'clock.

Tn:;.;rHY, An;rsT 2:>, 1891.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, August ~5, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridg<>,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

B:trrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of l\leriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

B'rner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holtzdaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook.

Brown of Forayth, Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Burge,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Bush,

Jackson of Oconee,

Burney,

Jennings,

Cagle,

Johnson,

Calvin,

Jones,

Cason,

Kemp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Kimbrough,

Clifton,

Lane,

Clay,

Lark,

Cooper,

Laslie,

Craigo,

Lewis,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Crawford,

Lumsden,

Cutts,

1\lattox,

Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Da\is of Bulloch,

l\Iann,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

Dennard,

McDonald of Banks,

Devore,

)fcDaniel,

Parker of "'ilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry,
Phillip~.
Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattah'chee Sapp of l\Iitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of -Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty,

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Dismuke,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, l'nderwood,

Dodson,

:\IcAfee,

\\alker,

Dnnwody,

:\IcClnre,

"\Yare,

Euenfield,

:\lerritt,

"\Veils of :\Iarim,.

E\erett,

)leeks,

\\.ells of Lf'f',

Ethridge,

:\Ieriwether

Whitfield,

Fleming,

:\Iontgomery,

Witzel!,

('anlner,

:\Iitchell,

"\Yilliams,

hilbert,

)lobley,

Whatley,

(i lovf'r,

:\Iosely.

\\'heeler,

(ioouwin,

:\Ionroe,

\\"hit~.

Godanl,

:\lorton,

\\"isdom,

(iriffith,

Xash,

Wright,

Hall,

Xorman,

Wylly,

Hand,

Oattis,

wuoten,

Harri'l of Catoosa, Odom,

Young,

1larris of Quitman, Parker of Thomas, )Jr. Speilker.

Harris of \\'ashingt'n,

Those abRent were l\fpssrs.-

Campbell, Coffey, Faust, Graves, Hardeman,

Hagan, Herrington, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard. Kitchens,

:\Iawm, :\lcl>onald of Sumter, :\lathews of Montg'y, O'Xeal, Tan cr.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Co:nmittee on Journals,. reported that the Journal had been ex,tmined and . approved.
The jourual was then read and confirmed.

The special order fixed for the day was taken up, . to-wit:
A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home, of Georgia, tendered by the Trustees ' thereof, for an appropriation to keep and maintain the said home, and for other purposes.

As the bill provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the vVhole House, . .Mr. Reid, of Putnam, in the chair.

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Mr. Reid, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

1l1r. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the following. bill, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State or Georgia of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home, of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, for an appropriation, to keep and maintain the said home, and for other purposes, which they instruct me to report progress, and ask leave to sit again.

Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks,

submits the following report :



Mr. Speake1:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bills of the House, which they request me to report back with the reccommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank of Waycross.
A bill to amend section 943(a) of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
A bill to change the name of the State Savings Association, and for other purposes.
Also, that the following do pass, as amended :
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro, and for other purposes.
A bill to incorporate the Clegg Ba11king and Savings Company, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. MAUTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
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The Committee on Temperance submits the follow-

ing repprt:

Mr. Speaker:



The Committee on Temperance h~s had under consideration the following !Jills, to-wit :

An act entitled an act to amend section 5 of the act of the General Assembly, approved September 18, 1885, known as the General Local Option Law.

Also, an act entitled an act to amend an act known as the Local Option Law, approved September 18, 1885.

Also, an act entitled an act to prescribe a penalty for selling spirituous liquors in dry counties, and the committee direct me to report the same back, with recommendation that they do pass.

Also, an act entitled an act to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in or upon the premises of the State Capitol, or within three miles of the same, and l:"ecommend the same do pass, as amended.

Also, an act entitled an act to prohibit the soliciting of orders, or the collecting of money for alcoholic liquors in dry counties, and recommend the same do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted. R MAXWF.LL, Chairman.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following resolution, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

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A resolution instructing the Governor to appoint an assistant Attorney-General.



The committee recommend that the following bill

.(lo pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend the general pilotage laws -of this State, and for other purposes.

The committee recommend that the following bill .(lo not pass, to wit :

A bill to amend an act entitled an act requiring

freeholders or their agents to return names of all

tax-payers residing on their premises on April :first of

:each year.

H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Upon motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, August 26, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

HolzenJorf,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Parker of Thomas, Parker of wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert,

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Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Reid,

Bryan,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Burge, Brinson,

Ivey, Jackson of H~ard,

Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee



,Bush,

Jackson of o~onee, Sapplof :\fitchell,

Burney,

Jenning~,

Seay,

Cagle,

Johnson,

Sears,

Calvin,

Jones,

Sibley,

Cason,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Lark,

Scntggs,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Crawford,

Lewis,

Strickland,

Crowder,

LeConte,

~wain,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

:\Iattox,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch,

::\Iartin,

Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, )fason,

Traylor,

Dennard,

Mann,

Trammell,

D e Yore,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dodson,

:\IcDonald of Sumter, "Underwood,

Dunwody,

::\IcDaniel,

Walker,

Edenfield,

:Mathews of Jefferson, WarP,

Everett,

:\IcAfet>,

Wells of }!arion,.

Ethridge,

::\IcClure,

Wells of Lee,

Faust,

:\Ierritt,

Whitfield,

Fleming,

:\leeks,

'Vitzell,

Gardner,

::\leri wether,

Williams,

Gilbert,

)[ontgomery,

Whatley,

Gloyer,

::\Iitchell,

'Vheeler,

Goodwin,

:\fobley,

White,

Godar(!,

:\Iosely,

Wisdom,

Griffith,

:\Ion roe,

Wright,

Hall,

:\lorton,

Wylly\

Hand,

Nash,

"Tooten,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

l\Ir. Speaker.

Harris of ,,-ashington, Odom,

Harrison,

O'Xeal,

Those absent were Messrs.---

Campbell, Coffey, Grayes,

Hardeman, Hagan, Herrington,

Hulsey, Mathews of l\Iontg'y.. Tarvt>r.

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Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, -reported that the Journal had been examined and :approved.

Tlie Journal was then read and C!Jnfirmed.

The following message was received from the .Senate through Mr. Harris, the ~ecretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitu- tional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an aet to amend the act incorpoxating the Suwanee Canal c,)mpany, approved Octo.ber 29th, 1889, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, ,said amended act approved August 14th, 1891, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to prohibit hunting and fishing on various lots of land in the 19th district of Decatur county, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, alcoholic or malt, liquors within a radius of three miles of any church or public or private school house in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie in the county of Colquitt, and to define the limits and the }lOWers of the same, approved December 27th, 1890.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the

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Commissioners of Fulton county to refund R. R_ Johnson two hundred and fifty dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson for a Hcense to sell liquor by the quart for one year from the 11th day of Decemher, 1890, and which license was never used by said_ Johnson.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the.city of Augusta to provide by ordinance for a registration of voters in each ward in the city, and for ether purposes.

A.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a Dispensary in the city of Athens, and for other purposes.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

.1:1r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency,, the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct. me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

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647

A bill to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justice's Court trial term in certain cases.
Also, a bill to amend section 1 of an act to amend section 943(a) of the Code of Georgia of 1882, providing for the selection, by the Governor of Georgia, of banks in certain cities, to be known as State depositories, etc.
Respectfully submitted.
H. ,V. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph arose to a question of personal privilege.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Twitty, of Jackson.

Mr. Craigo, of Gilmer, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, and ordered to be transmitted to the Senate, to-wit:
A resolution requesting His Excellency, the Governor, to return to the House, House Bill No. 471, for the purpose of supplying an omission in said bill.
The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, for the further consideration of House Bill No. 272, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of the property known as the Confederate ::5oldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, and for other purposes, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, in the chair.

Mr. Reid, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

ilr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

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A bill to provide for the acceptance, by the State of Georgia, of the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof, and for other purposes, which they instruct me to report progress, and ask leave to sit again, with instructions that the committee be instructed to take a vote at once upon the amendments to the pending bill as substituted.

Upon motion of Mr. Trammell, the morning session was extended until a final vote was had on the bill and amendments.

The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, for the further consideration of House Bill No. 27'2, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, in the chair.

Mr. Reid, of Putnam, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the follcwing report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Cummittee of the Whole House has had under consideration House Bill No. 272, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the acceptance, by the State, 9f the property known as the Confederate Soldiers' Home of Georgia, and for other purposes, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do not pass.

Upon the bill and amendments the previous question was called, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, calied for the ayes and nays upon agreeing to the report of the committee, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the Yote was as follows:

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Those voting yes were Mess:r:s.-

Anderson,

Hand,

Parker of Wilkinson,

_.Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Parham,

..Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of Quitman, Payne,

Baldwin,

Harris of 'Vashing:on, Peacock,

-Barrett,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Baskin,

HeaFd,

Pearson,

:Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Rainey,

:Brown of Forsyth, Hill of :Meriwether, Sapp of Chattahoochee

Brown of Haralson, Hendrix,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Bryan,

Hogan,

Sears,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Sibley,

Bush,

Holzendorf,

Sinquefield,

Cagle,

Hul'nphreys,

Smith of Butts,

Campbell,

Ivey,

Scru11:gs,

'Cason,

Johnson,

Stokes,

Chapman;

Jones,

Strickland,

Clay,

Kemp,

Tatum,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Thornton,

Craigo,

LanP,

Thompson,

Davis of Burke,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dennard,

::\Iann,

Trammell,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Dismuke,

l\IcDonald of Banks, 'Yalker,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

:Edenfield,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

:\l<~verett,

l\Ieeks,

'Vitzell,

Ethridge,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Faust,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Glover,

l\Ionroe,

"'right,

Godard,

Kash,

Young.

Griffith,

Odom,

Hall,

O'Xeal,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

"Baxter, :Berner, .Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, -<Jhappell, <Jlifton, Crowder,

Henderson, Holtzclaw, Huff, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard, Jennings, Kimbrough, Lark, Laslie, LeConte, Lumsden,

Parker of Thomas, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Smith of Deeatur, Smith of Greene,

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Cutts, Davis of Lumpkin, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Harrison, Hartridge, Harper,

.1\lattox, Martin, McDonald of Sumter, )lc.Afee, :Meriwether, )lobley, )losely, l\Iorton, Xorman, Oattis,

Sharpe, Swain, Turner, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, wisdom, Wylly, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Graves, Hardeman, Hagan, Herrington,

Hulsey,

Peek,

Jackson of Oconee, Taner,

Kitchens,

Twitty,

Lewis,

White,

)lcDaniel,

)lr. Speaker.

)lathews of Montg'ry,

)lcClure,

Ayes 94. Nays 62.

So the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Walker,. Underwood and Hardeman.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. :M:.

3 O'CLOCK P. M~

The House reasst'mbled and was called to order bY Mr. Trammell, Speaker pro tem.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

.Anderson,

Harper,

.Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkin!>on of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Baldwin,

Hill of )feriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix.

Bennett,

Henderson,

Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey,

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651

Berner,

Hogan,

Reid,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Brodnax,

Huff,

Ryals,

Brown of Forsyth, Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Brown of Haralson, Ivey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Bryan,

Jackson of Hearrl, Sears,

Burge,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Brinson,

Jennings,

Sinquefield,

Bush,

Johnson,

Smith of Butts,

Burney,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Cagle,

Kemp,

Smith of Greene,

Calvin,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Campbell,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Cason,

Lark,

Stokes,

Chapman,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Chappell,

Lewis,

Swain,

Clifton,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Clay,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Cooper,

Mattox,

Thom.pson,

Craigo,

1vlartin,

Traylor,

Crowder,

Mason,

Trammell,

Cutts,

Mann,

Turner,

Davis of Burke,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Davis of Lumpkin, McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Dodson,

McDaniel,

ware,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Edenfield,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Everett,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Ethridge,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Faust,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Fleming,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Gilbert,

Mobley,

'Vheeler,

Glover,

Mosely,

White,

Goodwin,

Nash,

Wisdom,

Godard,

Odom,

Wright,

Griffith,

O'Neal,

Wylly,

Hall,

Parker of Thomas, wooten,

Hand,

Parker of wilkinson, Young,

Harris of Catoosa, Parham,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of Quitman, Peacock,

Harris of 'Vashington, Peek,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Coffey,

Harrison, Hartridge, Hagan, Heard,

Mathews of Mont'ry, McClure, Meriwether, Monroe,

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.JorRXAL OF THE HorsE.

Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Devore, Gardner, Graves, Hardeman,

Herrington, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Kitchens, Kimbrough,

l\Iorton, Xorman, Oat tis, Payne, Rembert,
Sea~,
Tarver.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate resolution was read the second time, to-wit :

A resolution to instruct the Governor to appoint an assistant Attorney-General of the State.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Baldwin-
A bill to amend section 521J of the Code, with reference to peddlers.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Hand-
A bill to amend the general County Court law, so as to provide for a Solicitor of the County Court of Baker county.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. CraigoA bill to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay,
and to confer certain powers on same.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. GilbertA bill to amend section 4437 of the Code. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. CagleA bill to abolish the office of principal physician of
the penitentiary. Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.

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653

By Mr. Hogan-
A resolution to authorize the appointment of a Commission to examine into obstructions in Savannah river.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. O'Neal-
A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Willacoochee in Coffee county.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Dunwody-
A bill to incorporate the 'Vayne Southern Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. MonroeA bill to provide a new charter for the town of
Arlington in counties of Calhoun and Early.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Boifeuillet, of Bibb-
A bill to incorporatP- the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
Also, a bill to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in counties in this StatP. having a population of 30,000, to require such ']'ax-Collectors to make more frequent settlements with the Comptroller-General and the county authorities, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to amend an act to establish a system of public schools for the city of Fort Valley.
Referred to Committee on Education.

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The following message was received from the Gov-ernor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor, to return to the House of Representatives House bill No. 471, entitled an act to authorize the Ordinary of Gilmer county to submit the question of issuing bonds to build a new court-house and new jail to the qualified voters of said county, in order that the said bill may be corrected.

Mr. Seay, of Floyd, offered the following resolution, which, under a suspension of the rules, was taken up for consideration, to-wit :

A resolution that after to-day the sessions of this House be from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M.

Mr. Dunwody moved to table the resolution, which motion was lost.

Mr. Wooten moved to strike out 8 and insert 8:30. which amendment w~.s lost.
Mr. Davis, of Burke, offered as a substitute, that on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the House meet at 9, adjourn at 1, meet at 3 and adjourn at 5. The substitute was adopted in lieu of the original, and the resolution was adopted, as amended, by the substitute.
Mr. Monroe, by consent, withdrew House bill No. 892.

The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to amend the laws in relation to the inspect.ion of analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers.
Recommitted to Committee on General Agriculture.

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Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of LaGrange.
Recommitted to Committee on Corporations.

The following Senate bills were read the first time, ~nd referred, to-wit:
By Mr. O'Neal, of 8th District-
A bill to prohibit hunting or fishing on lots of land numbers 278, 279, 281, 282, 283, 320 and 331, in the 19th District of Decatur county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Lamb, of the 4th District-
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Suwanee Canal Company, approved October 29, 1889, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
::By Mr. Vincent, of 41st DistrictA bill to amend an act entitled an act to prohibit
the sale of spirituous, alcoholic or malt liquors withiu a radius of three miles of any church or public or private school-house in the State of Georgilf.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Glenn, of 44th District-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

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Jovmu.L uF THE HousE.

A bill to incorporate the Americus Transit Company, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96~ nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to repeal an act to prohibit any person or persons from hunting and :fishing on the lands of another in the county of Telfair, in the State of Ueorgia, except by written consent, etc.

The following bill was, by unanimous consent, read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute,. was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Ba.nk of Smithville, Ga.

The following bill was, by unanimous consent, read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Savings Company, and for other purposes.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker.
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to provide an additional penalty for the violation of laws by the vendors of intoxicating liquors.

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Also, an act to extend the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company the right to lay their tracks on the Indian Springs Reserve.

Also, an act, to regulate the hours of train labor of trainmen on railroads in this State.
Also, an act to provide for the regulation of freight and passenger tariff in this State, to prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in rates chargell for transportation of passengers and freight.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Rhine in the county of Dodge.

Also, an act to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county, Georgia.
Also, an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, and define its rights, powers and privileges.
Also, an act to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed contests.
Also, an act to establish a registration law for the county of Liberty.
Also, an act to increase the compensation of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Liberty.
Also, an act to repeal an act, approved March 2d, 1874, reducing the Sheriff's bond for the county of Liberty.
Also, an act to provide for the payment of certain jurors.
Also, an act to provide for the removal of obstructions of all kinds other than dams used for operating mills or machinery of any kind from the rivers, creeks and other ruuning streams in Banks county.
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Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to ereate a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan, approved February 11, 1874, so as to provide that the grand jury at the spring term, 1892, of Morgan Superior Court shall elect two Commissioners for the term of one year, and three Commissioners for the term of two years.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 24, 1888, to require and provide for the registration of all voters in the county of Dooly.

Also, an act to amend an act to prohibit cock fighting or betting thereon, and prescribing a punishment for the same, approved November 11, 1889.

Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the Citizens' Banking and Trust Company of Thomasville, Georgia.

Also, an act to change the apportionment of Reprerentatives in the General Assembly, and to fix the same in accordance with the United States census of 1890, as provid~d in article 3, section 3, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

Also, an act to abolish the County Court established in and for the county of Appling, by recommendation of the grand jury of said county, at the October terlfi of the Superior Court of said county in the year 1883.

Also, a resolution ratifying an exchange of small portions of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners, made in 1884, and authorizing the Governor to make necessary title to the property given in exchange for property received for State purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
r. B. Y ouNo, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time, the report of the committee wa,s agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Banking Company, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Ryals, of Chatham-
A bill to amend and alter an act entitled an act to amend a bill to be entitled an act to repeal section 4618 of the Code of 1862, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the grand jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-
port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill passed by requi-
site constitutional majority, ayes ~9, nays o, to-wit:

A bill to establish a system of Public Schools for the town of Toccoa City, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite lliajority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company, etc.

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Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Jackson of Oconee, Godard, Mobley and Meeks.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, A.ugust 27, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by Ron. P. B. Trammell, Speaker protem., and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Berner,

Hogan,

BoHenillet,

Holtzclaw,

Br,mch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Forsyth, Hnlsey,

Brown of Haralson, Hnmphries,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cagle,

Jennings,

Calvin,

Johnson,

Campbell,

Jones,

Cason,

Kemp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Clay,

Lane,

Cooper,

Lark,

Craigo,

Laslie,

O'Neal, Parker of Thomo.s, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, R:>iney, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chatt'lhnochec, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of De~atur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stukes,

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661

Crowder,

Lewis,

St.rieklaud,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

L'tmsden,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Martin,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mason,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Tw

Everett,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Faust.,

McAfee,

Ware,

Fleming,

McClure,

Wells of Marb:J.,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

:rt!eeks,

Whitfield,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Wit:zell,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

William~,

Godard,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Graves,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mosely,

Wh1te,

Hall,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Hand,

Morton,

Wright,

Harr.s of Catoos:~, Nash,

'Vylly,

Harris of Q1titman, Norman,

'Vooten,

Harris of Washington,Oattis,

Young,

Harrison,

Odom,

Mr. Sp~akcr.

Hartridge,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crawford,

Davis of Bulloch, Hardeman,

Herrington, Mathew:s of l\Iont.g'ry.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Cutts, of Sumter, gave notice at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as r;lates to the action of the Honse had on Honse Bill No. 272, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the acceptance by the State of the property known as the Soldiers' Home of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, gave notice that at the proper .time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. --, to-wit:
A bill providing for the Grand Jury to fix salary of Judge of County Court of Henry county.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, moved that the House reconsider its action had on House Bill 538, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Grand Jury to fix the sa1ary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.

\Vhich motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Mr. \Vright, of Effingham, offered the following resolution :

WnEI~EAS, The Atlanta Constitution (whose editorin-chief is the Speaker of this House) of this morning is reeking with the filth of the slums against the majority of this Legislature,
Resolved, tlter~fore, That said Constitution receive the severest censure of this body.

Mr. Jackson, of Heard, moved to table the resolution and amendments. Upon this motion the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter, Berner, Boi.fl:'uillet, Branch,

Harper, Hancock, Hill of Meriwether, Henderson, Holtzclaw, Holbrook,

O'Neal, Parker of Thomas,
P>~ynt>,
Peacock, PePk, Pearson,

THURSDAY, AuGusT 27, 1891.

Brodnax, Bryan, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, D<mnard, Dodson, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Hall, Harrison, Hartridge,

Holzendorf,

Pe~ry,

Huff,

Phillips,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Jennings,

J:{eid,

Jones,

Roberts,

Lane,

Ryals,

Lark,

Seay,

Laslie,

Sibley,

Lewis,

Smith of Butts,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

Mattox,

Swain,

Martin,

Traylor,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Ware,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Montgomery,

Witzell,

Mitchell,

Williams,

Monroe,

whatley,

Morton,

Wheeler,

Nash,

Wisdom,

Norman,

'Vooten,

Oattis,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hagan,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Chappell,

Humphreys,

Clay,

Ivey,

Devore,

Jackson of Oconee,

Dismuke,

Johnson,

Edenfield,

Kemp,

Everett,

Kennon,

Ethridge,

Mason,

Faust,

Mann,

Griffith,

McDonald of Banks,

Hand,

McDaniel,

Harris of Catoosa, Merritt,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Harris of Washington,

Odoin, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peeples, Rainey, Sappof Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Stokes, Strickland, Thornton, Underwood, Wells of Marion, White, Wright.

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Brown of Forsyth, Brinson, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Godard,

Graves, Hardeman, Hill of Cherokee, Herrington, Kitchens, Kimbrough, McClure, Meeks,

Mobley, Sinquefield, Tatum, Tarver, Thompson, Walker, Wylly, Mr. Speaker.

.Ayes 99. Nays .52.

So the motion prevailed, and the resolution and amendments were tabled.

The committee then adjourned until 7:30 P. 11!.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
August 27, 1891, 7:30 P. :M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
Upon motion, the roll-call was dispensed with.
The Speaker ruled that the motion made by Mr. Cutts, of Sumter, to reconsider the action of the House had on House Bill No. 272, to-wit: .A bill to accept the property known as the Soldiers' Home, and for other purposes, was not in order, as this session was called for a specific purpose, and the motion would come up in its order to-morrow morning.
The Senate has also passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:
.A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Watkinsville.
.Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in the county of Fulton.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to prot.ect the water supply for the water-works of the city of Dawson, and providing police protection.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Martin, in the county of Franklin.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of Swainsboro.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Dawson so as to increase the number of Aldermen from five to six members, and 'to change their term of office, and for other purposes.
'fhe Senate has also passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:
},._ bill to be entitled an act to amend section 719(i) of the Code, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company, to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by tbe requisite constitu-
tional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend the local option law of Hart county, Georgia.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the

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city of Chickamauga, in the county of Walker, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the city of Hapeville, Ga., and for other purposes.

The Senate has also concurred in the following House resolution, towit :

A resolution requesting the Governor to return House Bill No. 473 for the purpose of supplying an omission in said bill.

Mr. Pope, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics have considered the following bill, and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the hr;urs of labor in this State. PoPE, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend an act to declare Councilmen and Aldermen of towns and cities ineligible, during their term of office, to any Qther municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12th, 1889.

Also, an act to provide for the more speedy determination of criminal cases.

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Also, an act to repeal an act, approved November 13th, 1889, to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts in each county in this State to have pre pared a suitable record-book to be kept in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said recordbook to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record, with the original advertisement of the application for any charter.

Also, an act to a:q~.end paragraph or sub-section one (1) of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.

Also, an act to ratify a,nd confirm all charters of corporations granted by the Superior Courts of this State since the passage of the act approved N ovember 13th, 1889.

Also, an act to amend section 3495 of the Code of 1882.

Also, an act to authorize any bank chartered under

the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be char-

tered under the laws of this State, and which is now

or may be appointed a State depository in this State,

in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit with the

Treasurer of this State :fifty thousand. dollars in the

bonds of the State of Georgia, and to prescribe what

banks may be State depositories.

.

Also, an act to incorporate the Rome Savings and

Trust Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Hall County Alliance \Varehouse and Banking Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.

Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Lumpkin county.

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Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Randolph.

Also, an act to incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison.
Also, an act to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.
Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton county to refund to P. R. Johnson two hundred dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson for a license to sell liquor by the quart for one year.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah, to provide br the merger of the Citizens' Mutual Loan Company into said bank, approved September 27, 1887.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company.
AlRo, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie, in the county of Colquitt.
Also, an act to establish a dispensary in the city of Athens.
Also, an act to authorize the city of Augusta to provide, by o:t:dinance, for a registration of voters in each ward of the city; for a registry clerk in each ward; to limit the time for registering and closing said registry, and to regulate the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Hand, Mathews, 'l'hompson, Perry, Henderson, Harris of Quitman, Everett, Den-

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669

nard, lvey, Baskin, Dodson, Burney, Stokes, Edenfield, Nash, Anderson, Kimbrough, Holzendorf, Montgomery Kennon, Atkinson of Columbia, and Mr. Howell, the Speaker.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate resolution was taken up and the same read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the resolution passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :

A resolution instructing the Governor to appoint an assistant Attorney-General of the State.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien, approved October 3, 1889, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the town of Adel to issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Swainsbvro.

Also, an act to protect the water supply of the water-works of the city of Dawson, and providing police protection.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Martin, in the county of Franklin; and to grant certain powers and privileges to the same.
Respectfully submitted.
T. B. Y ouNa, Chairman.

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Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills, which they direct me to report back as follows:

House Bill No. 172 to establish a City Court in the city of Du Pont, do pass, as amended.

House Bill No. 742 to repeal section 82!l of the Code in relation to the taxation of lands on county lines, do pass.

House Bill 1009 to legalize the official acts of the Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public of the 1425th District G. M. of Bartow county, do pass.
Respectfully submitted. Wu. H. FLEliiiNG, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Swain, of Gordon-
A resolution for relief of Julia McConnell, of Gordon county.

The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justice's Court trial term in certain cases.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors within three miles of any church, public or private sohool-house; within the limits of any incorporated town or city in the State of Georgia, and recommitted.

The following bill was, by unanimous consent, taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto con curred in, to-wit:

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671

A bill to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company.

By unanimous consent the following Senate b,ll

was read the second time, to-wit :

"'

A bill amending an act eutitled an act to incorporate the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company.

The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to authorize any county, municipal corporation or sub-school district in the Statfl of Georgia to organize public schools within their respective limits, etc., and the same recommitted.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Merchants' and l<'armers' Bank of Hogansville, etc.

Also, a bill to repeal lilection 829 of the Code of 1882, etc.

Also, a bill to amend section 5 of the act known as the General Local Option Liquor Law.

Also, a bill to prescribe the conditions under which a certain class of fire-arms may be carried, and for other purposes, and the same recommitted.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any county in this State by submitting the question of prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors with the qualified voters of such county, etc.

Also, a bill to provide a special road law for the county of Pulaski, etc.

Also, a bill to amend sf'ctions 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank of Waycross.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Tifton, etc.

Also, a bill to amend section 943(a) of the Code of 18S2.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Er.1pire State Bank.

Also, a bill to prevent the firing of arms within a half mile of any church or sabbath-school or place of public worship within this State, etc., and same recommitted.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Rockdale, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
Also, a bill to prescribe a penalty for any person or persons who shall sell any intoxicating liquors in any county in this State, which has, by vote of the people or by special act, prohibit.~d such sale, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro, etc.

Also, a bill to legalize all official business transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson District, Bartow county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend section 943(a) of the Code.

Also, a bill to change the name of the State Savings Association, etc.

Also, a bill to prohibit the soliciting of orders or collecting money for alcoholic liquors in counties where the sale of such liquors is prohibited, etc.

The following resolution was, by unanimous consent, introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary:

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673

A resolution to authorize A. H. King, of Cherokee county, to peddle without license.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Fridayt August 28, 1891

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called liO order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, , Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, clifton,
Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke,
43

Heard, Hill of Cherl)kee; Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Henderson,
Hog"n, Holtsclaw, Holbrook,
Holze~\lorf;
Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ingraham, lvey, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Ocon.ee, Jennings, Johnson, Jones, Kemp, Kennon, Kitchens,
Kimbroug~
Lane, Lark, IAl!!lie, Lewis, LeConte,

Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid,
Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Swain,

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Davis of Lumpkin, L"-Imsden,

Tatum,

Devore,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Thornton,

Dodson,

Mason,

Thompson,

I}unwody,

Mann,

Traylor,

Everett,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Fleming,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Ware,

Glover,

McClure,

Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Witzell,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Williams,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Whatley,

Hall,

Monroe,

Wheeler,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

white,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Wisdom,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Wright,

HarriRon,

Oattis,

Wylly,

Hartridge,

Odom,

"\\. ooten,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Young,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas. Mr. S_peuker.

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Crawford,

Atkinson of Columbia, Davis of Bulloch,

Barrett,

Dennard,

Baskin,

Edenfield,

Coffey,

Hand,

Herrington, Mathews of Jefferson, Meeks, Montgomery.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Cutts, of Sumter, moved to reconsider so much of the Journal of Wednesday's session as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 272, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the acceptance of the prop-

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675

erty known as the Soldiers' Home of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, called for the previous qu~ tion, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Mr. Dismuke called for the ayes and nays, upon the motion to reconsider, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Boifeuillet, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Crowder, Cutts, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Harrison, HartriJge, Harper,

Holtzclaw,

Peek,

Huff,

Phi.llips,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Jennings,

Reid,

Lark,

Roberts,

Lewis,

Ryals,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Martin,

rurncr,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Morton,

Wooten.

Oattis,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Berner, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Cason,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harris of Washington, Odom,

Hagan,

O'Neal,

Hancock,

Parker of Thomas,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkmson,

Hill of Cherokee, Parham,

Hill of li:Ieriwether, Payne,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

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Chapman, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, ])avis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, (;)over, Griffith, Hall, Harris of Catoosa,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Lane,

Strickland,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Mason,

Traylor,

Mann,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Ware,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

McDaniel,

Whitfield,

Mathews of M.ontg'ry, Witzell,

Merritt,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Monroe,

Young.

Nash,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hand,

Scay,

Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington,

Sinquefield,

Barrett,

Henderson,

Smith of Li-reene,

Baskin,

Ivey,

Stokes,

Baxter,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Brin~on,

Kimbr.:.ngh,

Tarver,

Burney,

Laslie,

Thompson,

Coffey,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Dennard,

McClure,

Walker,

Edenfield,

Meeks,

White,

Go<lard,

Montgomery,

Wright,

Hardeman,

Perry,

Mr. Bpeaker.

Ayes 44. Nays 94.

So the motion to reconsider was lost.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

11-f?. SpeakeT:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the Honse, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

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.A bill to amend section 4662 of the Code.
.Also, a bill to amend section 299 of the Code, providing for taking affidavits in trials of criminal cases in County Courts.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chair:man.
Committee on Temperance submits the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The committee has had under consideration the
following bills, and recommend that they do pass, by one substitute, to-wit :
.An act to amend the charter of the town of Buford.

Also, an act to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors within five miles of Buford.
Also, has had under consideration Bill No. 529, an act to incorporate Auburn Academy, and recommend that the author be allowed to withdraw the same.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly
enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to reincorporate the town of Walkinsville.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Dawson, so as to increase the number of Aldermen from five to six members, and to change their term of office; also, to provide compensation for same.

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Also, an act to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

JJJr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the town of Watkinsville.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Dawson, so as to increase the number of Aldermen from five to six members, and to change their term of office ; also, to provide compensation for such Aldermen, and to increase the salary of the Mayor.
Also, an act to incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

'J'he Honse then adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning.

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The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'rhe roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Hall,

Monroe,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of Washington, Morton,

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Nash,

Baxter, Bennett,

Harper, Hagan,

Norman, Oattis,



Berner,

Hancock,

Otlom,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

O'Neal,

Branch,

Hill of Cherokee, Parker of Thomas,

Brodnax,

Hill of Meriwether, Parham,

Brown of Forsvth, Hendrix,

Payne,

Brown of HaraJ.Hon, Hogan,

Peeples,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Bush,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Burney,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

CJ.gle,

Huff,

Rembert,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard, Roberts,

Cason,

Jaekson of Oconee, Ryals,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Sapp of ChattahoocheE!,

Clifton,

Jones,

Sears,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Craigo,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Cutts,

Lark,

Scruggs,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Davis or Lumpkin, Mattox,

Trammell,

Devore,

Martin,

Turner,

Dismuke,

l\Iason,

Ware,

Dodson,

Mann,

Wells of Marion,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Whitfield,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Witzell,

Faust.,

McDonald of Sumter, Williams,

Fleming,

McDaniel,

Whatley,

Gar<lner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wheeler,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Wisdom,

Glover,

Merritt,

Wylly,

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Goodwin, Graves, Griffith,

Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely,

Woot~>n,
Mr. Sptlaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hendersnn,

Sapp of Mitchtlll,

Barrett,

Holtzclaw,

Stlay,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Sinquefield,

Burge,

Ivey,

Smith of Decatur,

Brinson,

Johnson,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Sharpe,

Coffey,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Swain,



Crawford, Dennard,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thornton,

Everett,

McAfee,

Thompson,

Ethrid~e,

Meeks,

Twitty,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Underwool,

Hardeman,

Mon~mery,

'Valker,

Hand,

Parker of 'Vilkinson, Wells of Lee,

Harrill of Catoosa, Peacock,

white,

Harris of Quitman, Peek,

Wright,

Harrison,

Pearson,

Young.

Herrin~ton,

Perry,

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the CommitteA on .Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Mann, of Telfair-
A bill to extend the corporate limits of the town of McRae in the county of Telfair.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Glover, of SchleyA bill for the better protection of game and game

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birds within the county of Schley, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Agriculture.

By Mr. McAfee, of Crawford-
A bill to amend section 4541 of the Code of 1882, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Brodnax, of WaltonA resolution for the relief of 0. E. Carter. Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Harris, of Washington-
A bill to require common carriers to recieve live stock for transportation, to prescribe their liability therefor, and for othr purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Hendrix, of Chattooga-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion in the county of Chattooga, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Monroe, of Calhoun-
A bill for the relief of indigent Confederate soldiers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

By Mr. Nash, of DeKalb-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Town Council of Lithonia, Georgia, to issue bonds not to exceed the sum of five thousand dollars for the purpose of building school buildings in the town of Lithonia, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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Mr. Graves, of Newton, was allowed to have his vote recorded in favor of the acceptance of the Soldiers' Home bill, as he was absent on the day the vote was taken on account of sickness.

The following messa.ge was received from the t:lenate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed by the necessary constitutional majority the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit any person or persons from hunting or fishing on the lands o.f another in the county of Coffee.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwestern Railroad.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Lovejoy, in Clayton county, Georgia, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Albany, Georgia, to straighten certain streets in said city.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a system of Public Schools in the town of Washington, Georgia, and to provide for raising revenue to maintain the same.
AlRo, a bill to be entitled an act to p!'ohibit, in this State the holding of more than one county office by one person at any one time, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts county.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend, revise,

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supersede and consolidate the general act granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, and to confer additional powers upon the M11yor and Council, and to extend the limits of said city.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.

~<\.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act ineorporatii:tg the town of Acree, on the line of Dougherty and Wo:rth counties, appr.:>ved December 18, 1890.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain, in DaKalb county, and to provide a new charter therefor.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend thecharter of the town of Camilla, in Mitchell cuunty, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to ratify and confirm the incorporation of Street and Suburban Railroad Companies, under the general law for incorporating railroads.
A.lso, a bill to be entitled an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate Street and Suburban Railroads.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Stellaville, in the county of Jefferson, and State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill, to be entitled an act to incorporate the Southern Fire Insurance Company of the ~tate of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the appointment of a Board of visitors to the Georgia Normal and Indnstrial College, which is a branch of the University of Georgia; to prescribe their po\~ers and fix their compensation, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Arabi, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Washington and Elberton Rg,ilroad, approved December 27, 1886, by changing the route of said road.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association, of Macon, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 188f).

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely, in the county of Early, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to establish free schools in the town of Summerville, Chattooga county, Ga.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company, and to further ,define the rights and powers of said company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act for the relief of E. H. Shackleford and Z. J. Odom, securities on the appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson, from liability on said bond.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary, in the county of Calhoun, and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following House resolution:

A resolution providing for indexing the J onrnals of the Honse and Senate for the session of 1891, and appropriating money therefor.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Boyil, of the 5th District-

A bill to prohibit a person or persons from hunting or fishing on the lands of another in the county of Coffee, and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Counties and County

Matters.



By Mr. Glenn, of 44th District-
A bill to incorporate the city of Chickamauga, in the county of Walker, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Lamb, of 4th District-
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwestern Railroad.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Hodges, of 31st District-
A bill to amend the local option law of Hart county, Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Tempera.nce.

By .unanimous consent, the following resolution

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was made the special order for Tuesday, September 1, 1891, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A resolution to direct the Governor to appoint a Commission to revise and codify all the criminal laws of this State.

The following Senate bills, were read the first time and referred, to~wit:

By .Mr. Todd, of the 35th District-
A bill to incorporate Lovejoy, Clayton county, Ga., etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Hapeville, Ga., and for other purposes.
Jteforred to Committee on Corporations.

The following bill, was, by unanimous consent, introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Corporations, to-wit:

By Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph-
A bill to incorporate the town of Springvale, Randolph county, G~t., and for other purposes.

The following bill was by consent withdrawn, to-wit:

A bill to incorpor::J.te Auburn Academy, in Gwinnett county, etc.

House Bill No. 871 was also withdrawn.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.

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Also, a bill' to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, of Summerville, Ga.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Southern Exchange Bank, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Exchange Bank, of Forsyth.

The following resolution, by Mr. Dunwody of Glynn, wa,s introduced, and unanimously adopted by a rising vote, to-wit:

A RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The General Assembly of the State of Georgia, through the kind and generous hospitality of the city of Savannah, were invited, and accepted an invitation, to visit said city on Saturday and Sunday last; therefore,
Be it resolved, By the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the House and Senate do express their sincere thanks for the kind, generous and hospitable reception accorded them as guests of their proud and thrifty city.
Resolved further, That we earnestly hope that Savannah may obtain that recognition from the General Government that she so richly deserves, in her endeavors to obtain "deep water," and that she may become the pride, the boast and the glory of the South, as she is now of the State.

Mr. Whitfield} Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit:

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House Bill No. 249, a bill to amend section 4372 of the Code of 1882.
Also: House Bill No. 748, a bill to amend section 1571:1 of the Code of 1882, and to repeal section 1579(g) of the same.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, whieh they recommend do pass, as amended, towit:
House Bill No. 781, a bill to incorporate the National Guarantee Company, and for other purposes.
The committee have also bad under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to.wit:
House Bill No. 871, a bill to make effective the laws governing elections in this State.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills, which they have instructed me, as their Chairman, to report back, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools in the city of Marietta.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a system of public schools for the city of Fort Valley.
Also, the following bills, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate South Georgia between the towns of McRae and Helena.

A bill to provide for and enforce payment of residue of public school debt contracted in the year 1871, in all the counties in this State, when said debt or debts have not been fully paid off and settled heretofore.

Respectfully submitted.

JACKSON, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submit,s the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate the sum of seven hundred and nineteen and ."-rlo dollars to S. R. Murphy, to pay balance due him as Inspector of Fertilizers.
Also, the following resolution of the House do pass:
A resolution to appropriate five hundred dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, to repair the roof of the Capitol building.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on En-
rollment, submits the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker
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of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to establish a dispt>nsary in the city of Athens, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban railroads, and to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act, to notify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under . the general law for the incorporation of railroads, and to regulate the same, approved September 27, 1881,. and amendments thereto, ahd for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

By request House Bill No. 981 was recommitted to Committee on Education.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4662 of the Code of 1832.

Also, a bill to amend section 4372 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to amend section 299 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to amend section 1579 of the Code of 1882, and to repeal section 1579(g) of the Code.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Buford, in Gwinnett county.

Also, a bill to prohibit the manufacture or sale of

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intoxicating liquors within five miles of the Buford Educational In~t.itute in Gwinnett county.

Also, a bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the city of Marietta.

Also, a resolution to appropriate $500 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the painting or repairing of the roofing of the Capitol building.

Also, a bill to appropriate the sum of seven hundred and nineteen -?7l,, dollars to S. R. Murphy to pay balance of salary due to him as Inspector of Fertilizers, etc.

By unanimous C')nsent the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks-
A bill to require the Presidents of Banks to furnish the Tax-Receivers a full and complete list of the name of depositors and the amounts on deposit by each, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bill of the House by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Banking Contpany of Atlanta, Ga., and to define its rights, powers and privileges, etc., by a vote of ayes 25, nays 0.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 104, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company, and for other pnrpost:>s.
ThA following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to establish a City Court for DuPont.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company.
The following House bill was read the third tinw, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Georgia, and for other purposes.

l\fr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

lifT. SpeakeT:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 575, which is an act to authorize the city of Atlanta and the county of Fulton to charge a license fee of not exceeding $2,500.00 per annum, or to prohibit the sale entirely of cigarettes or cigarette material or any preparation of tobacco that is intended as a substitute to evade the laws against cigarettes; to provide for the advancement and trial of cases in Fulton Superior Court, to which the city of Atlanta is a party or materially interested, and in which the .;lollection of the revenues or money due said city is involved, or in which there is an

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appeal from the award or finding of assessors for damages to or from land taken for park, street, sewer or l>ther public purposes of said city authorized by law; to provide that Pnlton county, by or through its Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, shall be authorized to appropriate money to aid in the building of a bridge, in the city of Atlanta, across the railroads on Porsyth street, and for other purposes, which they report back, with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, and for other purposes, approved August 26th, 1879, as amended by an act approved September 14th, 1881, by extending the term for which the officers and privates of said Police force shall be elected, and to fix the time when the Police Commissioners shall determine the number of officers and privates who shall serve during said term, and for other purposes, which they report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

Also, Senate Bill No. 152, which is a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the advancement and trial of cases in Pnlton Superior Court, to which the city of Atlanta is a party or materially interested, and for other purposes, which they report back, recommending that the same do pass.

Also, Senate Bill No. 163, which is a bill to ba entitled an act to incorporate the town of Lyerly, Chattooga county, Georgia, and for other purposes, which they report back, with recommendation that the same do pass.

Also, House Bill No. 1045, which is a bill to be entitled an act to provide a new charter for the town of Arlington, which they report do pass.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

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Mr. Atkinson, of Columbia, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House of Representatives, the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Banking Company of Atlanta, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, etc.
Respectfully submitted. J . .M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit:.

A bill to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for Augusta.

Also, a bill to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington, in the counties of Calhoun and Early, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Nickleville, and for other purposes.

The following resolution was introduced, read and adopted, to-wit :
Resolved, That when the House adjourns it be to meet at 9 o'clock A.M. to-morrow.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report ::~s duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and

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President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Banking

Company, to define its rights, powers and privileges,

and for other purposes.



Also, an aet to ratify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under the general law .for the incorporation of railroads.

Also, an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban rail~oads and to regulate the same, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to establish a dispensary in the city of Athens, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.
J. M. ATKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary :

By Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty-
A bill to prohibit the dumping of carcasses in the streams of this State, to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.

The following bill was withdrawn, to-wit :

A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads
and Revenues for the county of Clinch.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passa.ge of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company, of Atlanta, Ga., and for other purposes.
Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution extending thanks of the General Assembly to Ron. B. C. Harris and Ron. W. A. Sinquefield, of Washington, for courtesies extended at Tennille on the recent trip to Savannah.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite
constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays o, to-wit :
A bill to change the corporate limits of Rome, Ga.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Mt. Airy, in Habersham county.

By request, House Bills Nos. 616, 712 and 962 were taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Goodwin and Cooper.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
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ATLANTA, GIWRGIA,
Tuesday, September 1, 18Gl.

The House met pursuant to adjournment; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzelaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Busb,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

Ivey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Clny,

Kitchens,

Coffey,

Kimbrough,

Cooper,

Lane,

Craigo,

Lark,

CrowJer, ,

Laslie,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

DaYis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Dennard,

Martin,

Devore,

Mason,

Oattis, Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham,
.Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattah'chee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scrnggs, Stukes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton,

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Dismuke,

Mann,

Thompson,

DodRon,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Fleming,

Mathews of MontG'y, Walker,

G.trrlner,

McAfee,

Ware,

Gilbert,

McClure,

'Veils of Marion,

Glover,

Merritt,

'Veils of Lee,

Godard,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Meriwether.

Witzell,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Hand,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely.

Wisdom,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

'Vylly,

Harris of Washingt'n, Morton,

'V ooten,

Harrison,

Nash,

Young,

Hartridge,

Norman,

Mr. SpeRker.

Those absent were M'ssrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Crawford, Everett,

Goodwin, Hardeman, Kemp, Perry,

White, Wright.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal bad been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
This committee bas bad under consideration the following bill, and I am instructed to report that it do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the better evidencing of certain amendments of charters.

The committee bas also bad under consideration

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House Bill 1004 to incorporate the Mercantile Bank, and I a~ instructed to report the same back, with recommendation that it be recommitted to the Committee on Banks.

The committee bas also bad under considerat:on the following bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Morganton, in the county of Fannin.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritaus and Daughters of Samaria of Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaba Canal Company, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of LaGrange.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Zebulon.

Also a bill to be eutitled an act to incorporate the town of Nickleville, in the county of Walton.

Also, a bill. to authorize the town of Dublin, L:mrens county, to grant the use of Marion street to the Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a systmn of water-works for the town of Richland.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Council of Rockmart to collect an ad valoTem tax on real and personal property.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Omaho.

Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Willacoochee in the county of Coffee.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the corporate limits of the town of McRae.

And I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation that they do pass.
Thb committee has also had under consideration a bill to incorporate the town of Etna, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the city of HapP-ville, Georgia, and for other purposes.

And I am instructed to report them b:tck, with the recommendation they do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report ;

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had under consid~-Jration the following bills, which t.hey instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to suspend the collections of debts in this State until the first of November, 1892, and for other purposes.

A.lso, the following bill, with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the sale of farm or garden seed, and to prohibit th'3 s:1le of old or impure seed in Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to regulate returns of notes, bonds and stock certificates for taxation, and for other purposes.

Also, the following resolution, with tl_le recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A resolution to authorize the appointment of a Commission to examine into obstructions in Savannah river, and for other purposes.

Also, the following Senate bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson from the 15th of August to the 24th of December, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TwiTTY, Chairman.

Honse Bill No. 1004 was recommitted to the Committee on Banks.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up, and, by request, the same was allowed to be deferred until 11 o'clock this A. M, to-wit:

A resolution to authorize the Governor to appoint a Commission to codify and revise the criminal laws of this State.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Peek, of Henry- '
A bill to prescribe for the appropriation of money arising from the hire of convicts from Henry county, and for other purposes.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes S9, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill incorporating the Georgia Mineral Railroad, and for other- purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the removal of obstructions from water-courses, and the drainage of land in Jackson county.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced. read the first time, and referred to Committee on Railroads :

By Mr. Pope-
A bill to carry into effect paragraph 4, section 2, article 4 of the Uonstitution of this State, to define what contracts and agreements are contrary to the same, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced~ read the :first time and referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Wilkinson, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amendP-d, by requisit.e constitutional majority, ayes 116, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to divide the State of Georgia into eleven congressional districts, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit :

By Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A bill to prescribe in what newspaper or public gazettes all county officials shall make their public advertisements, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, and upon motion, the same was recommitted, to-wit :
A bill to create a.nd organize a new judicial circuit
of the Superior Court of this State, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Agriculture, to-wit :
By Mr. Scruggs, of Rabun-
A bill to repeal an act to establish a Department of Agriculture for the State of Georgia.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, aP amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorpora.te the town of Hoschton in Jackson county, Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend section 1409 e) of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the countn of Monroe, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the corporate limits of the city of Baiubridge, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge granted March 12th, 1866, so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said city to maintain a system of sewerage.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of B::tinbridge, Decatur county, so as to authorize said city to remove nuis:tnces and other things, deterimental to the health of the city.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge granted on the 12th da.y of March, 1866, so as to empower the Mayor and Council thereof to open, lay out and control a system of streets.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to consolidate and amend the several acts incorporating the city of Bainbridge, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank, to confer certain powers and privileges upon the same, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta with regard to the duty and liability of street railroad companies in the matter of paving streets.

The Senate has also passed by the necessary con-

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stitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to change the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the Third Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to exempt from jury duty certain mem hers of the Oglethorpe Infantry.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulton County, at $Ni00.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the-

Jefferson Street B~nk of Madison, Georgia.



Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act to incorporate the Bank of Smithville, Georgia.

Also, a hill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Austell.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act,. approved December 27, 1886, entitled an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, at Athens, Georgia, so as to provide for and regulate increase of the capital stock.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant Clerk of the Recorder's Court, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue in the county of 'l'owns.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act tQ amend an act to L.o

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incorporate the Toccoa Banking Company of the city of Toccoa, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants' and. Farmers' Bank of Quitman, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Demorest, in Habersham county, Georgia;

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Boston.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railway Company, approved December 27, 1886.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, Georgia, approved December 26, 1888.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, to define its powers, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Dodge county.
The Senate has also passed, as amended, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlanta, Southern and Western Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the ~tlanta, Americus and Florida Railroad Company.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Carroll county, Georgia, to administer oaths, to have a seal, and to provide a salary for said Clerk.
The Senate has also concurred in the House resolution of Mr. Dunwody, thanking the city of Savannah for the generous and hospitable reception tendered the General Assembly.
Mr. Davis, Chairman pro tern. of the Committee on Corporations, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 806, which is-
A bill to be entitled an act to a.m~:>nd the charter of the city of Macon and the several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to the full amount allowed by law for the purpose of building a system of water-works, and for the expenditure of the balance of the proceeds of the saip. bonds upon the construction of a system of sewers for the said city, which they instruct me, as their Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute, as amended, the substitute being-
A bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to construct a system of waterworks in said city, at a cost not to exceed the sum of $412,000; to issue bonds to the amount of $350,000, for the purpose of constructing said system of water-works for said city, and to provide for the construction of a portion of said system of waterworks from the revenues derived from the sale of

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water therefrom; to provide a Commission for the negotiation and sale of said bonds and for the construction and management and control of said waterworks ; to grant certain powers and rights to said Commission; to repeal that portion of the act, approved December 20, 1886, which requires the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to expend upon the streets and public property of said city the difference between $50,000 paid to the Bond Commission and three-fifths of the ad 'valorem taxes collected by said Mayor and Council ; to provide for an election for thepurpose of procuring the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of the city of Macon to the issuing of said bonds; to prescribe a method of registration for said election, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted, this September 1, 1891. DAVIS, Chairman pro tem.
Mr. Branch, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on State of the Republic has had under consideration a joint resolution providing for the appointment of a committee on the part of the General Assembly to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association, at Augusta, Ga., Novt:mber, 1891, and report it back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed t.o, the the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 106, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the liquor law of Wayne county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and th~ bill passed by requisite consLitutional m.tjority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate theNacoochee Valley Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1888.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the .Abbeville and W aycrcss Railroad, etc.

The special order fixed for 11 o'clock was then taken up, to-wit:
A resolution directing the Governor to appoint a Commission of three competent attorneys of this State to revise and codify all the criminal laws of this State, etc.
Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, moved to amend the amendment of the com1nittee to the resolution by striking out $2,500 and inserting $2,000.

Upon this amendment the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

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Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harper,

Morton,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Nash,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Norman,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

O.tttis,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether, Olom,

Boifenillet,

Henderson,

O'Neal,

Branch,

Hogan,

Parker of Thoma<~,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

P:1rker of \VilkiH,;on,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Parham,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Payne,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Peaeock,

Burge,

Huff,

PePples,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Phi'lips,

Burney,

Ivey,

Pope,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Rainey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Reid,

Cason,

Johnson,

Roberts,

Chapman,

Jones,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Clifton,

I~ant>,

Seay,

Clay,

Lark,

Sibley,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Smith of Butt~,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Smith of Greene,

Cutts,

LeConte,

SharpP,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Srru~gs,

Da\is of Bulloch,

Mattox,

Stoke~,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Fw.tin,

Devore,

Mason,

T.ttum,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Dnllwocly,

McDonald of Banks, Trammel!,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Ethridge,

l\IeDaniel,

Twitty,

Faust,

Mathew:; of Jefferson, Un<1erwood,

uardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Gilbert,

}leAf<c>e,

"\Yare,

GlO\er,

McClure,

\Veils of Marion,

Godard,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Griffith,

Meeks,

\V illiams,

Hall,

Meriwether,

'Vhatley,

Hand,

Montgomery,

\Visclom,

Harris of Ciltoosa, Mitchell,

\Vylly,

Harris of Washing~on, Mosely,

\Vooten.

Harrison,

The member voting no was Mr.-

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Brinson, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke, :Everett, Fleming, Uoodwin, Graves, Hardeman,

Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Hancock, Hendrix, Herrington, Holzendorf, Kemp, Kennon, Kimbrough, Mann, Mobley, Monroe, Peek, Pearson, Perry,

Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Strickland, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson,. Wells of Lee, Witzell, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 130. Nays 1.

So the amendment to the amendment was adopted.

Mr. 'Vheeler, of Walker, offered the following amendment to the amendments, to-wit:

That two thousand dollars be stricken, and fifteen hundred and fifty dollars inserted in lieu thereof.

And called the previous question on the resolution and amendments, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Mr. Wheeler called for the ayes and nays on his proposed amendment, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan,

Hulsey, Jackson of Heard, Johnson, Jones, Kitchens, Lane, Lumsden,

Phillips, Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sears, Sibley, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene,

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Chappell,

Mattox,

Scruggs,

Clay,

McDonald of Banks, Stokes,

Davis of Bnllocb, McD.miel,

Swain,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mathews of Montg'ry, Tatum,

Devore,

McClure,

Tarver,

Dodson,

Merritt,

Thornton,

Faust,

Meeks,

Traylor,

Gardner,

Montgomery,

Trammell,

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Twitty,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Underwood,

Heard,

Odom,

Walker,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Thomas, Ware,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson, Wells of Marion,

Hogan,

Parham,

Witiell,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Wheeler,

Holzendorf,

Peeples,

Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Meriwether,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hand,

Mitchell,

Baxter,

Harrison,

Monroe,

Boifeuillet,

Harper,

Morton,

.Burge,

Hagan,

Norman,

Bush,

Henderson,

Oattis,

Burney,

Holtzclaw,

O'Neal,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Peek,

Calvin,

Huff,

Pope,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Cason,

Ivey,

Roberts,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Craigo,

Lark,

Seay,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

Dayis of Burke,

Lewis,

Turner,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Wells of Lee,

Edeufield,

Martin,

Whitfield,

Ethridge,

Mason,

williams,

Gilbert,

Maxwell,

whatley,

Glover,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom,

Graves,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Berner, Brinson, Clifton,

Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Hancock,

Pearson, Perry, Rembert, Sapp of Mitchell, Sinquefield,

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Coffey, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke, Everett, Fleming, Goodwin,

Hendrix, Herrington, Jennings, Kemp, Kennon, Kimbrough, Mann, Mobley, Payne,

A.yes 68. Nays 66.

Smith of Decatur, Stril'kland, Thompson, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

So the amendment to the amendments was adopted.

The report of the committee was agreed to as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 16.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of tbt: Special Judiciary Co~mit.tee, submits the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speake1:
The Special Judiciary Committee have bad under consideration the following bill, which they recommend be read a second time and then be recommitted to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
Honse Bill No. 883, a bill to amend section 3939 of the Code of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Holtzcl~w, Chairman of the Committee on Mili tary Affairs, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Military A.:C'a.irs have had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the

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Putnam Rifles and their securities, on a bond given the State.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to relieve securities upon the bond given by Captain J. L. Fleming, dead former commander of the Liberty Troops, etc.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLT~OLAW, Chairman.

By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, .to-wit:

By Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph-
A bill to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, and the act of October 9, 1885, and the act oi November 4, 1889, amendatory thereof, so as to include indigent Confederate soldiers in the aid therein extended, etc.

Ordered to be engrossed.

By Mr. Norman, of Liberty-
A bill to prescribe the manner of carrying Winchester rifles, or other long range guns or pistols, in this State, etc.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Oattis, Chairman Committee on Roads and Bridges, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Roads ar.d Bridges has had under consideration House Bill~ Nos. 374, 581 and 666, which they request me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend and revise the road laws of this State, so as to prescribe who shall

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be subject to work on same, to authorize the levy of an arl1Jalorem tax and commutation tax, to provide for the election of a Superintendent, to define in what manner this act shall go into effect, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.



N. G. 0ATTis, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 4, to-wit:

A bill to require the agents of non-resident persons, firms, companies and corporations engaged in the business of lending money in this State, to make returns and pay taxes.

House Bill No. 718 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :

A resolution to pay mileage to Members, Principal Doorkeepers and Messengers, for the present adjourned session.

As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Oattis, of Muscogee, in the chair.

Mr. Oattis, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a resolution to pay Members of the General Assembly, Principal Doorkeepers and Messengers of the House and Senate, mileage for the ad-

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journed session of 1891, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendati~n that the same
do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the pass:1ge of the resolution, the vote was taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Morton,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Norman,

Bnxter,

Heard,

Oattis,

Berner,

Henderson,

O'Neal,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Parker of Thomas,

Branch,

Holzendorf,

Parker of Wilkmson,

Brodnax,

Huff,

Payne,

Bryan,

Ingraham,

Peek,

Bush,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Pope,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Reid,

Cason,

Johnson,

Roberts,

Chappell,

Jones,

Ryals,

Clifton,

Kitchens,]

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Crowder,

Lark,

Sibley,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Scruggs,

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Swain,

Dismuke,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Faust, Gardner,

Mathews of Mu~tg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Glover,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Meeks,

'Viizell,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Hall,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

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Hand,

1\Iosely,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Harrison,

Wylly,
Wootc:~.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Campbell, Chapman, Clay, Craigo, Devore, Dodson, Harris of Catoosa,

Harper, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Holbrook, Hulsey, Lane, Mason, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Merritt, 1\Iitchell, Nush, Odom, Parham,

Peacock, Peeples, Rainey, Seay, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Tatum, Traylor, rurner, Twitty, Underwood, Ware, Whatley, Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Brinson, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Dennard, Everett, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Godard, Hardeman,

Harris of Quitman, Hancock, Hendrix, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Humphreys, Kemp, Kennon, Kimbr0ugh, Martin, Mann, Mobley,

Pearson, Perry, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Strickland, Thompson, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 97. Nays 43.
Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairmanpro tem. of the Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

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rolled, and ready fer the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to amend the act approved December 27, 1886, entitled an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, in Athens, Ga., so as to provide for and regulate increase of the capital stock and to change certain qualifications of the directors, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The General J ndiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 6 of the Constitution of the StaLe.

Also, a bill to amend section 4250 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to amend the practice in equity as to granting injunctions restraining the cutting of timber for saw-mill purposes.

The committee recommend that. the following bill do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplification of the records and minutes of municipal corporations.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

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Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following resolution of the House, which they r('quest. me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A resolution to authorize the Governor to sell certain lands lying along the line of the Western and Atlantic railroad.

Also, that the following do not pass :
A resolution to provide for the preservation of the war engine, "General."
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HUFF, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted to the following ntembers, to-wit: Messrs. Brown of Forsyth, Crawford and Bush of Miller.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 2, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson,

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Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Benn-ett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Dryan, Durge, Erjnson, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett., Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, G-ilbert., Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

Herrington,

Peacock,

Henderson,

Peek,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Holzendorf,

Phillips,

Hulsey, Humphreys,

Pope, R~iney,

Huff,

Rembert,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Ivey,

Roberts,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jennings,

Sapp of l\Iitchell,

Johnson,

Scay,

Jones,

Sears,

Kemp,

Sibley,

_Kennon,

Sinquefield,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Kimbrough,

Smith of J),~catur,

Lane,

Smith of G"reene,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Laslie,

Scruggs,

Lewis,

Stokes,

LeConte,

Strickland,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Mattox,

Tatum,

Martin,

Tarver,

Mason,

Thornton,

Mann,

Thompson,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Mathews of Montg'y, Walker,

McAfee,

\Yare,

McClure,

Wells of 1\rariori,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Meeks,

Whitfie:d,

Meriwether,

Witzell,

Montgomery,

Williams,

)fitch ell,

Whatley,

Mobley,

\Vheeler,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wright,

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Harris of C ttoosa, Morton,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of ,yashington, Norman,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Hartridge,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bush, Coffey,

Crawford, Hardeman,

Wylly, "Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.
Hendrix, White.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, and the act of October 9, 18tl5, and the act of November 4, 1889, and for other purposes.
r~e special order fixed for to-day was taken up, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 26, a bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of Georgia, by striking therefrom, after the word" companies " in the second line thereof the following, viz.: "Except banking, insurance, railr()ad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies, nor," and adding as a substitute therefor, at the end of said paragraph, after the word "courts," the following, viz.: "All corporate powers and privileges to banking, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State in such manner as shaH be prescribedlby law and for the submission of the same to the qualified voters for ratification, etc.
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The following bill was read the third time, and t~e report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, called the previous question on the passage of the bill, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

Upon the passage of the bill, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays, as the same proposed to amend the Constitution of the State.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harper,

Odom,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Parker of Thomas.

Baldwin,

Hill of Cher.,kee,

Parker of Wilkin~on,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether, Parham,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Payne,

Baxter,

Hogan,

Pea<'ock,

Bennett,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Hulsey,

Peeples,

Branch,

Humphreys,

Pelry,

Brodnax,

Huff,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Ingraham,

Pope,

Bryan,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Burge,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Ryals,

Cliiton,

Jones,

Sappof Chattahoochee,

Clay,

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Craigo,

Lark,

Sears,

Crowder,

I..eCont"C,

Sibley,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Sinquefield,

Davis of Burke,

M tttox,

Smith of Butts,

Davis of Bulloch! Martin,

Smith of Decatur,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Smith of Greene,

Dennard,

Maxwell,

Sharpe,

Devore,

McDonald of Bankq, Scrug~~'>,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Sumter, Stokes,

Dodson,

Mt:Daniel,

Swain,

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Dunworly,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tatum,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Turn'r,

Ethridge,

McAfee,

Thornton,

Faust,

McClure,

Tho!Jlpson,

Fleming,

Merritt,

Traylor,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Trammell,

Gilbert,

Meriwether,

Twitty,

Glover,

Montgomery,

Underwood,

Goodwin,

Mitehell,

Ware,

Godard,

Mobley,

'Vella of Marion,

Graves,

Mosely,

'Vells of Lee,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Witzell,

Hall,

Nash,

Wheeler,

Hand,

Norman,

'Visdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Oattis,

W ooteu.

Harris of Washington,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Cagle, Calvin, Harrison, Hartridge,

Hancock, Holzendorf, Lewis, Morton,

Whitfield, Wright, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Berner, Brown of Forsyth, Brinson, Bush, Campbell, Cason, Coffey, Crawford, Everett, Hardeman,

Harris of Quitman, Hendrix, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Kemp, Kimbrough, Lane, J..aslie, Mann,

Pearson, Strickland, Turner, Walker, Williams, Whatley, White, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 136. Nays 11.

Having received the requisite two-thirds vote, the bill passed, as amend-ed, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to alter and. am-end article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of Georgia, by striking therefrom, a.fter the word "companies " in the second line thereof, the following, viz. : "ex-cept banking, insurance, railroad,

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canal, navigation, e~press and telegraph companies; nor," and adding as a substitute therefor, at the end of sa.id paragraph, after the word "courts," the following, viz.: "All corporate powers and privileges to banking, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law," and for the submission of the same to the qualified voters for ratification, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted bJ! authority of the same, That. from and after the passage of this act, art.icle 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of this State b~ altered and amended by striking therefrom, after the word "compani<'s" in the second line thereof, the following words, viz. : " except banking, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegra}>h companies;" and adding as a substitute therefor, at the end of said paragraph, after the word "courts," the following, viz. : ''all corporate powers and privileges to banking, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telegraph companies shall be issued and granted by the Secretary of State, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law;" so that said paragraph, when amended, will read as follows, viz.: "The General Assembly shall have no power to grant corporate powers and privileges to private companies, to make or change election precincts ; nor to establish bridges or ferries; nor to change names of legitimate children ; but it shall prescribe, by law, the manner in which such powers shall be exercised by the courts. All corporate powers and privileges to banking, insurance, railroad, canal, navigation, express and telbgraph companies shall be issued and granted by the t:lecretary of State, in such manner as shall be prescribed by Jaw;" and if, in any event, the Secretary

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of State should be incompetent or disqualified to act in any case, then, in that event. the Legislature shall provide how, and by whom, such charter may be granted.
SEc. 2. Be it further enacted, That if this amendment shall be agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each of the two Houses, the same shall be entered on their Journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, and the Governor shall cause the said amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each Congressional District of this State for two months previouR to the next general election, and the same shall be submitted to the people at the next general election, and the legal voters at the next said general eleetion shall have inscribed or printed on their tickets, "For ratification of amendments to article :3, section 7, paragraph 18," as they may choose to vote ; and if a majority of the P]Pctors qualifif'd to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon, vote in favor of ratification, then said amendment shall become a part of said article :3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of the State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof.
S.EC. 3. Be it further e11acted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be, and the same are, hereby repealed.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Railroad Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The committee instructs me to report the foHowing bills, with the recommendation that they do pass, , to-wit:
Senate Bill No. 186, an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Cineinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, said a111ended act approved August 14, H:!91, and for other purposes.

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Senate Bill No. 619, an act to repeal an act entitled an act to authorize the running of freight trains over the Georgia Railroads qn Sundays in certain cases herein specified, approved February 25, 1876.

The committee further instruct me to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :

Housf'l Bill No. 189 to incorporate the 'Vashington and Middleton Railroad Company, to grant certain powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

The committee further instruct me to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act requiring all persons, corporations or companies within the State of Georgia, who ship or cause to be shipped upon any railroad, boat or other mode of transporting, to tag, mark or brand upon the article so shipped the full name of the consignee.

The committee further instructs me to report the following House resolution, with permis3ion to the author to withdraw it, to-wit:

House resolution No. 101 to ascertain what railroads, if any, in this State have violated their charters or otherwise violated the laws of this State.
Respectfully submitted. HAR'l'IUDGE, Chairmnn.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of the Railroad Committee. submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railronds inst.nwtR mP to rPport the following bill, with the reconHt1ellLL<tUon, that it do pass, to-wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company, to define its rights and privilegBS, and for other purposes, approved October 24, 1887, and the act amendatory thereof, approved September 25, 1889, by providing for other extensions and branches of said road
The committee instructs me to report the following bills, with the reeommendation, that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:
. House Bill No. 983 to incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville Railroad.
House Bill No. 982 to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 975 to in~orporat(lt the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

. The committee instructs me to report the follvwing bills, with the recommendation that they do not .pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 151 to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the regulation of railroad freight and passenger tariffs in this State, to prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in the rates charged for transportation of freights and passengers, and to prohibit railroad companies, corporations and lessees in this State from charging other than just and reasonable rates, and to punish the same, and prescribe a mode of procedure and rules of evidence in relation thereto, and to appoint commissioners, and to prescribe tb.eir powers and duties in relation to the sJ.me, approved October 14, 1879.
Respectfully submitted. HARTRIDGI<~~ Chairman.
Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on
Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to authorize the city of Augusta to provide by ordinance for a registration of voters in each ward of the city for a Registry Clerk in each ward, to limit. the time for registering and closing said registery, to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Cbairmanpro tem.

Mr. Faust, of Oglethorpe, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution requiring the committees having charge of the Pension Bill, Education Bill and Railroad questions, to :report the same back to the House by 'Vednesday, September 9th, in order that said bills may be disposed of before adjournment.

By request, the following bill was made the special order of Friday, September 1, 1891, immediate~y after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in the cou.rts of this State, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made the special order for to-morrow, Thursday, September Hd, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend the general pilotage laws of this State as contained in sections 150 to 1542 inclusive, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hand, Chairman of the Special Committee on



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part of the House, to investigate the Land Scrip Fund, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The committee, to whom was referred a joint resolution requiring an investigation of the use and distribution of the Land Scrip Fund. has had the snbject under consideration and respectfully submits the following report:
OmGIN CF THE LAND SCI~IP FUND.
On the second day of July, 1862, the Congress of the United States granted to the several States a quantity of land equal to 30,tl00 acres for each S2llator and representative in Congress, to which the States were respectively entitled by the apportionment under the cem~us of 1860.
The act specifies that the land granted, or the land scrip issued to the several States, shall be sold and the proceeds thereof invested in United States bonds, or some other safe stocks, yielding not less than fivA per cent. per annum upon the par value of said srocks; said sum so invested shall not be used or diminished, except that ten per cent. of the amount received may be expended for the purchase of lands, or sites, or <:>xperimenta.l farms, whenever authorized by the Legislatures of the States.
Section four of the act demands that "saitl sum of money shall be a perpetual fund, and shall never be used (except as in this act provided in section five), and the interest of which shall be inviolably appropriated by each State, which may take and claim the benefit of this act, to the endowment, support and maintenance of at least one college, where the leading object slta!l be, without excluding other scientific and classiccLl studies, and including military tactics, to teach. suclt branches of learning as are related to agriculttr,re and tlte mechanic arts in suclt manner as the Legislatures of tlte States may respectively pre-

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scribe, in order to promote the liberal education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life."
In accordance with the provisions of the above quoted Congressional act, on the tenth day of March, 1866, the Legislature of Georgia, being then in session, formally accepted the grant of land and scrip tendered by the Congress of the United Statfls. On December 12, 1866, an act appropriating two thousand dollars to pay expenses of surveying and locating lands was approved by the Governor.
On the third day of January, 1872, Acting-Governor Benj. Conley so}d the land scrip previously issued to the State of Georgia, under an act of Congress, to Gleason l( Lewis, for the sum of $243,000 dollars, a part of which was paid at the time of sale, to-wit: Fifty thousand four hundred dollars, the balance to be paid within or at the expiration of eighteen months. The fifty thousand four hundred dollars was invested in State bonds, bearing seven per cent. interclst. On the 30th day of March thereafter the bonds were turned over to the Trustees of the University of Geo-
gia. On the 25th day of July, 1872, a resolution was
passed by the General Assembly of Georgia, authorizing the Governor to discount half of the remaining unpaid sum at seven per cent.; land scrip for said sum was turned over to purchaser, and $90,202.17 was paid into the treasury of the State.
On this sum the State has paid the interest at seven per cent. per annum regularly to the Trustees of the University.
In July, 1873, the remaining unpaid balance, $96,192.00 was paid, and the sum of $96,000 was invested in eight per cent. bonds, leaving $192.00 unaccounted for. In this connection it is proper to state that in 1~71 the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega was deeded to the Trustees of that school on an act of Congress. But before the Legislature had

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located and prescribed the manner in which such said College for the benefit of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts should be conducted, Governor Smith ordered that the sum of $243,000.00, :Cor which the land scrip was sold, should be invested in the bonds of the of the State of Georgia bearing seven per cent. interest, and the State bonds turned over to the University of Georgia. The date of this executive order is March 30, 1872.
The Trustees of the North Georgia Agricultural College, failing to get the nse of the interest of the Congressional donation, on the 24th of October, 1872, by contract with the Trustees of li'ranklin College at Athens, the North Georgia Agricultural College became a part of the University, and by this agreement was to receive $2,000 annually out of the Land Scrip Fund. It must be kept in mind that Governor Smith made that disposition of the Land Scrip Fund, on his own motion, without legislative action. It will now be seen that Governor James M. Smith put this donation from Congress into the hands of the Chancellor of the University, his corps of officers and the Board of Trustees, and entrusted them with the location, control and destiny of this great trust.
By reference to the fourth section of the Congressional Act of 1862, July2d, granting said Land Scrip, that it is made the duty of the Legislature to ''prescribe the manner" of establishing and controlling a college for the purpose of teaching agriculture anu the mechanic arts, it is evident that the Legislature has not complied with the plain but positive requirements of this act. And it is equally evident that the Chancellor, corps of officers and Trustees have as signally failed to comply with ananother requirement of this act, with which they were entrusted by Governor Smith, not by Congress nor by the Legislature. It was evidently made an imperative duty of the i~egislature to locate and establish at least one college in the State of Georgia, "where

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tke leading object sltall be to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts." If the Legislature of G-eorgi:l. intends to keep in good bith its solemn pledge to the general government, made when the donation was accepted, it must establish one college in accordance with the requirements of section 4 of this act donating the Land Scrip Pund.
'fhe citizens of Georgia generally, and the agricultural classes especially, are deeply interested in the just and proper distribution and usa of this fund.
\Ve have given the University management ample opportunity during the last nineteen years to show what has been accomplished in the way of educating the agricultural classes in the science of agriculture and mechanic arts.
Let us take up the r~port of the 'l'rnstees for the year 1890. We are told that the total number of pupils in the University at Athens is" one hundred and sixty," of whom fifteen are in the Law Department, one hundred and four in Pranklin College, and fortyone in the State College of Agriculture. Let us qnote again : "The morale of the students was never better. This is the result of strict requirem.ents by the Faculty, weeding out the idle and: vicious boys."
Now let us examine the annual announcement and catalogue of the University at Athens for 1891. Turn to the register of students, page 5o, 1890-1891, Senior Class. Not one in this class stands registered as an aspirant for the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture. \Ve next look through the Junior Class, and we rejoice at findingfour aspirants for the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture. We look through the Sophomore and Freshman ClassPs a.nd fail to find one who registered in the State Uollege of Agriculture. The balance of the students are pursuing an Ebctive course and law. \Vell, we are glad to know that there are four students who are dflsirons of acquiring

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knowledge in the most important field of industry known to the world.
\Ve requested Professor White to have the books of the Secretary and Treasurer brought for inspection. They were not sent, but Mr. A. L. Hull, Secretary of the University, kindly furnished the following statement of the money received and its disbursement:

Received 1889-90 from interest on Land Scrip Fund . . . . . . . . . . $16,954 14
Paid for the session salaries, ten Professors 13,000 00 Paid Secretary and Treasurer . . . . . 400 00 Paid Branch College at Dahlonega . . . 2,000 00 Paid for current expenses, servants, postage, ' printing, chemicals, fuel u.nd farm . 1,914 41

$17,314 41

Received interest 1890-91
Paid for salaries . . . . . . . . . Paid for Branch College at Dahlonega . Paid for current expenses . . . . .

$1fi,~54 14
13,680 00 ::.!,000 00 1,727 61

$17,407 61
We are very forcibly impressed with the thought that Congress never int.ended to pay three thous:tnd four hundred and twenty dollars annually as tuition for each student in the College of. Agriculture in Georgia. \Ve refuse to comment or criticize, but re. cord the facts that the Trustees and officers f. urnish us.
'Vhy is it that Emory College has a larger attendance, where the tuition is not free, than Athens has, where tuition is free? We ask for information. Is it due to social surroundings, in other words, to class distinction, or is it due to other causes? It is a wellknown fact that class and social differences exist in this country as well as in monarchies; but whether those differences exist at Athens and in the Univer-

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sity or not, as obstacles or as factors, preventing the attendance of students, it becomes a very serious question, not only to the officials of the University, but to every member of this General Assembly.
For a solution t)f the question as to the wisdom and justice of the removal or non-removal of the State College of Agriculture from Athens, we should not refuse to avail ourselves of the experience of others who have been similarly situated.
For a number of years the University of Mississippi tried to run an agricultunl and mechanical college in immediate connection with the University, but the plan was unsuccessful and abortive, as it has proven to be in Georgia. The suggestion was made of removing the Agricultural and Mechanical College from the University and locating it elsewhere, and was acted upon, and the college removed, some ten or twelve years since; The result bas abundantly established the justice and wisdom of the experiment. Before the separation of the College from the University there were only about eighty registered in the department of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Eight years alter its removal it exhibited an average of 315 students. It is under military government and tactics, taught by a United States officer. There are five classes-one preparatory and four collegiate. Agriculture is taught from the beginning, bo.tb theoretically and practically, by object lessons on the farm. A regular collegiate course of study is adopted. The University has not been injured, but the attendance increased in numbers.
I. H. HAND, Chairman Committee.
A. C. HILL, of Senate.

The following mess~ge was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

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Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of a.nother, after being forbidden by the owner thereof, or his agent, in counties or militia districts in the counties in which the stock or no fence law has been adopted, or may be hereafter adopted, and to prt>vide for its becoming operative in any county of the State.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the act incorporating the:carrollton Street Railway Company.

The ~enate has also passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled a.n act t-o provide for the paying of the County Commissi-oners of :Brooks county.

Also, a bill to be entHled an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Ware county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 473 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bi11 to be entitled a.n a.ct to make Tax-Col-
lectors in all the counties of this State, which contain a populution of seventy-five thousand (75,000, or more, ex officio sheriffs in certain cases, and to allow them to appoint deputies, and for other purposes.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled

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an act to incorporate the the town of Bowersville~ in the county of Hart, approved September 4, 1833, and to provide for an election of a mayor and four aldermen.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3703 of the Code of 1882.

Also. a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of f~rtilizers for the year 189\J-1891.

The following House bills were lost in the Senate, by agreement, to adverse reports by committees to which they were referred, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the buying or selling of farm products, sugar, coffee, cotton, s:tlt and meat, for future delivery, and to prescribe a penalty for violation of the same.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Warren County Fair Association, and to give the directors of said Association full powers for all necessary police regulations over the grounds and approaches thereto.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 1025, a bill to be entitled an act to

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737

.,stablish a Public School system in the town of Richland.
Also, House Bill No. 1055, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion, in the county of Chattooga.
Also, H ')use Bill No. 1057', a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Springvale, in Randolph county.

Also, Senate Bill No. 148, a bill to be entitled an act to1 repeal an act to incorporate the town of Cusseta, and for other purposes.

Also, Senate Bill No. 151, a bill to incorporate the town of Lovejoy, in Clayton county, and for other purposes.

Also, Senate Bill No. 181, a bill to be entitled an act. to amend an act incorporating the Suwanee Canal Company, approved October 29, 1889, and for otherpurposes.

Also, Senate Bill No. 189, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the city of Chickamauga, in the/ county of Walker, and for other purposes.
And the committee has also had undP,r considera-tion the following bill, and I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
Senate BiJl No. 179, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Nelson, in the county of Cherokee.
Respectfully submitted. LEWIS, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
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111r. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 730, being a bill entitled an act to amend, revise and alter the several acts of the charter of Milledgeville, and for other purposes, which they direct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
LEwrs, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following hill was introduced, read thefirst time and referred to Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Underwood, of Franklin-
A bill to establish the venue in certain damage cases to land.

'l'hA following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by snhstitut~, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplifications of the records and minutes of municipal corporations, and to provide that the recitals in municipal corporation tax de-eds shall be deemed primafacie evidenoe of the truth of such recitals.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit :
A resolution appropriating the sum of :five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the painting or repairing the roofing of the Capitol building.
As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee oi the \Vhole House, Mr. Dunwody, of Glynn, in the chair.

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739

Mr. Dunwody, Chairman of the Committe oi the \Vbole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House ha.ve had under consideration a resolution to appropriate $500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the purpose of painting or repairing the r<>ofiug of the Capitol building, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendatiou that the same do pass.

The resolution was then read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the Hous9, the vote was as follow-s:

Those voting yes wer.e Messrs. -

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Huff,

Brown of Haralson., Ingraham,

Bryan,

'

Ivey,

Burney,

Jackson or Heard,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Chapman,

Jones,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Clay,

. Lewis,

Cooper,

LeConte,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Davis of Bulloch, Martin,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Dennard,

.Maxwell,

Parker of Thoma!, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Perry, Pope, Rembed, Reid, 'Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Rharpe, Scruggs,

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Devore,

McDonald of Sumter, Stokes,

Dismuke,

McDaniel,

Striekland,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tatum,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Thornton,

Edenfield,

McAfee,

Thomp~on,

Ethridge,

:McClure,

Trammell,

Faust,

Merritt,

Turner,

Fleming,

Meeks,

Twitty,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Underwood,

Glover,

Mitchell,

'Vare,

Goodwin,

Mobley,

Wells of Marion,

Graves,

Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Griffith,

Morton,

Whitfield,

Hall,

Nash,

Williams,

Hand,

Norman,

'Vhatley,

Harris of Catoosa, Oattis,

wheeler,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Wylly,

Harrison,

O'Neal,

Wooten.

Hartridge,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bnrett, B txter, B3rner, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Everett, Gilbert, GoJard,

Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hagan, Heard, Hill of lJherokee, Hendrix, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphries, Kemp, Kennon, Kimbrough, Lane, Lark, Las lie, Lumsden, Mann,

Ayes 122. Nays 0.

McDonald of Ba::~ks, Montgomery, Monroe, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Rainey, Seay, Smith of But~s, Swain, Tarver, Trayior, walker, Witzell, White, Wisdom, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judicial'y Committee, submits the following report:

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741

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
House Bill No. 751, a bill to require each miller, dealer in, or manufacturer of flour or meal to brand their sacks, and for other purposes.
Also, House Bill No. 849, a bill to provide an annual pension for all Confederate soldiers, who are citizens of this State and who are blind.
Also, House Bill No. 938, a bill to create the office of Solicitor for the County Court of Wilcox county.
Also, He,use Bill No. 969, a bill to confer police powers on conductors, motormen and drivers of street cars, and for other purposes.

Also, House Bill No. 980, a bill to provide for the payment of the County Commissioners of Lowndes county.

Also, House Bill No. 1016, a bill to provide for t.he filling of vacancies in Boards of Jury Commissioners.
Also, House Bill No. 1056, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Town Council of Lithonia to issue bonds, and for other purposes.
Also, Senate Bill No. 177, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Lee county.
Also, Senate Bill No. 178, a bill to arriend section 616(d) of the Code of 1882.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

House Bill No. 718, a bill to make the Sheriffs and

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Clerks of the several counties ex officio Sheriffs and Clerks of County Courts.

'l'he committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

House Bill No. 977, a bill to prescribe the manner of building barbed wire fences on highways, and for other purposes.

The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend be recommitted to the Committee on Pensions, to-wit:

House Bill No. 1058, a bill for the relief of indigent Confederate soldiers.
Respectfully submitted. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report:

;JJr. Speaker:
Your committee have bad under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the Governor to cause to ba paid to the widow or dependent cbild-:en of deceased Confederate soldiers the pensions due to said soldiers at the time of their death.

Also, a bill to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in counties having a population of thirty thousand, and for other purposes.

Also, a resolution for the relief of Julia l\lcConnell.

Also, that the following do pass, as amended:

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743

A bill to provide for the appointment of two assistants for the State Chemist, and for other pur-
pose~.
Also, that the following do pass, as amended:
A resolution to furnish Colquitt county with standard weights and measures, and to appropriate money therefor.
A~so, that the following do not pass:
A resolution to authorize the Governor to pay Parham L. White, a Confederate soldier, the sum of fifty dollars, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUI<'F, Chairman.
Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
'fhe Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend the act, approved December 27, 18'<6, entitled an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens, at Athens, Ga., so as to provide for and regulate increase of the capital stock, and to change certain qualifications of the directors, and .for other purposes.
Also, an act to authorize the city of Augnsta to provide by ordinance for a registration of voters in each ward of the city; for a Registry Clerk in each ward; to limit the time for registering and closing said registry; to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
J. M. ATKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

House Bill No. 1058 was recommitted to Committee on Pensions.
The following bill was read the third time.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Atkinson of Columbia, Henderson,

O'Neal,

l>aldwin,

Hogan,

Parker of Thomas,

Baskin,

Holbrook,

Parham,

Bennett,

Hulsey,

Payne,

Boifeuillet,

Huff,

Peacock,

Branch,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Jackson of Heard, Pope,

Bryan,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Burney,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Sapp oi Mitchell,

Cason,

Jones,

Sears,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Lark,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Lewis,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

LeConte,

Smith of Decatur,

Craigo,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Crowder,

Martin,

Sharpe,

Cutts,

Mattox,

Scruggs,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mason,

Stokes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

Swain,

Devore,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Sumter, Tarver,

Dodson,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

Dunwoly,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Thompson,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

Ethridge,

McAfee,

Turner,

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745

Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harper, Hill of Cherokee,

McClure, Merritt, Meeks, Meriwether, Mosely, Monroe, Nash, Norman, Oattis,

Twitty, Underwood, 'Vare, Wells of Marion, 'Veils of Lee, Whitfield, Whatley, Wylly, 'Vooten.

Those voting no were M~ssrs.-

Cagle, Ohapman, Hartrirlge,

Hancock, Ho1zendorf, Morton,

P<>Ppll's, Roberts.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Berner, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Everett, Gilbert, Glover, Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Catoosa,

Harris of Quitman, 1;'11rker of Wi:Idnson,

Harris of Washington, Peek,

Harrison,

PearFon,

Hagan,

Rainey,

Heard,

Rembert,

Hendrix,

Ryals,

Herrington,

Seay,

Holtzclaw,

Rtrif'kland,

Humphreys,

Traylor,

KE>mp,

Walker,

Kitchens,

Witzell,

Kimbrough,

Wi11i11ms,

Lane,

Wheeler,

Laslie,

White,

Mann,

Wisdom,

Montgomery,

Wright,

Mitchell,

Young,

Mobley,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 112. Nays 8.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4372 of the Code of H:'82 by striking out the proviso ~o said sectiou, and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to the following

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Jou&NAJ, OF THE HousE.

members, to-wit: Messrs Berner, Baldwin, Nash, Maxwell, Sears, Bennett, Laslie, McDonald of Sumter and Lane.
The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P.M.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker.
'rhe roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and the same read the third time, thereport of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, aud the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
.A bill to incorporate the Washington and Midc.lleton Railroad Company, to grant certain powers, etc.
The following message was received from tlle Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the foJlowing acts of the General .Assembly, to-wit :
.An act to incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Harmony Grove.
Also, an act to create a new charter for the town of Douglasville.
Also, an act to amend aR act, approved in 1874, to provide for a Board of County Commissiqners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Bartow.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1891.

747

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hampton.

Also, an act to repeal an act to provide for the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Dougherty, approved September 28, 1881, and substituting in lieu therp.of a provision for payment of a :fixed salary to said Commissioners.

Also, an act to repeal section four of the local option law of Clarke county.

Also, an act to inc.orporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Compa~y.

Also, an act to punish fraudulent entries and practices in speed cont~sts, etc.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Watkinsville.

A.lso, an act increasing the compensation of the County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Liberty county.

Also, an act to provide an additional penalty for

the violation of laws by the vendors of intoxicating

liquors.

'

Also, an act to regulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this State.

Also, an act to amend an act to provide for the

regulation of freight and passenger tariffs in this

State, to prevent unjust discriminations in rates, etc,

approved October U, 1879.



Also, an act to amend an act to prohibit cock fi~ht ing or betting thereon, and prescrjbe a punishment for the same.

Also, an act to provide for the payment of certain jurors.

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Also, an act to change the appointment of Representatives in the General Assembly and to fix the same in accordance with the United States census of 1890.

Also, an act to provide a general law for the incorporation of companies to operate street and suburban railroads, and to regulate the same.

Also, an act to ratify and confirm the incorporation of street and suburban railroad companies under the general law for the incorporation of railroads, etc.

Also, an act to incorporate the Maddox-Rucker Ban~ing Company.

Also, an act to establish a Dispensary for the sale of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in the city of Athens, Georgia, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to repeal an act, approved March, 2, 1874, reducing the Sheriff's bond for the county of Liberty.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Citizens' Banking and Trust Company of Thomasville.
Also, an act to abolish the County Court established in and for the county of Appling.
Also, an act to grant the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company the right to lay its track on the Indian Springs Reserve.
Also, an act to incorpora.te the town of Rhine in the county of Dodge.
Also, an act to provide for the registration of voters in Chattooga county.
Also, an act to incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company, etc.
Also, an atJt to provide for the removal of obstruc

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1891.

749

tions of all kinds other than dams used for operating mills or machinery of any kind, from the rivers, creeks or other running streams of Banks county.

Also, an act to establish a registration law for the county of Liberty.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Morgan.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Dawson.

Also, a resolution ratifying a.n exchange of small portions of land between Janie P. Thompson and the Board of Capitol Commissioners made in 1884.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed by substitute, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to require all railroad companies in this State to furnish equal accommodation on their trains for white and colored passengers, and to require passengers to comply with the same, and for other purposes.

Upon motion, House Bill No. 362 was tabled, towit:

A bill to require the owner or keeper of every dog to procure a license for keeping the same, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was taken up and the same read the third time, the repOl't of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit;

750

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, said amended act approved August 14 18Jl, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made the special order for to-morrow, Thursday, September 3, immediately after the completion of the special orders already fixed for that d.ay, to-wit :

A bill to amend and revise the road laws of this State, and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to :Messrs. Davis of Bulloch, and Ware.

The following bilJ, which was adversely reported, was taken up, to-wit :

A bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome, and to define its powers and duties.

The bill was read the third time.

Mr. Seay moved to disagree to the report of the Committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, which motion was lost.

Pending the further consideration of the bill, the hour for adjournment arrived and the House adjourned until to-morrow mornipg at 9 o'clock.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBE~ 3, 1891.

751

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 3, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment ; called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Parham,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Payne,

Barrett,

Heard,

Peacock,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peek,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether, Peeples,

. B<>rner,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Perry,

Branch,

Holtzdaw,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Burge,

Huff,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Burney,

Ivey,

Sapp of Chnttah'chee,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Se.ay,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Cllfton,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Kimbrouj!h,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Lark,

Scruggs,

Craigo,

Lewis,

Stokes,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Strickland,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Mason,

Thornton,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

McDonald of' Banks, Traylor,

Dodson,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Montg'y, Twitty,

752

JuuHNAL OF THE HousE.

Ethridge,

McAfee,

Faust,

McClure,

Fleming,

Merritt,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Gilbert,

Meriwether.

Glover,

Montgomery,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

Godard,

Mobley,

Graves,

Mosely,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Hall,

Morton,

Hand,

Norman,

Harris of Catoosa, Oattis,

Harris of W'ashingt'n, Odom,

Harrison,

O'Neal,

Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Bush, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Everett,

Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hendrix, Herrington, Kemp, Lane, Laslie,

Underwood, Walker, Wells of Marion, 'Vells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, Whatley, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.
Mann, McDonald of Sumter, Nash, Sears, \Yare, Wheeler, White.

Mr. Hagan, of tbe Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speake1:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :
An act to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

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753

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

.A bil1 to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome, and for other purposes.

The bill was read the third time on yesterday and Mr. Seay, of Floyd, had moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, which motion was lost.

Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, called the previous question on agreeing to the report of the committee, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

The report of the committee was not agreed to.

Upon thepassage of the bill, Mr. Twitty called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was. as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Burge,

Holbrook,

BumPy,

Humphreys,

Cagle,

Huff,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lark;

Cutts,

LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

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Odom, Parker of Thomas, . Parham, Perry, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts,. Smith of Greene, . Sharpe, Scruggs, Swain, Tarver, Thompson,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Dunwody,

Mattox,

Traylor,

Faust,

Martin,

Underwood,

Fleming,

Mason,

Walker,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

Mc.Afee,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

McClure,

Williams,

Graves,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Morton,

Wooten,

Hand,

Norman,

Young.

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Those voting no were Messrs-

Baskin, Berner, .Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Clay, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gardner, Glover, Harris of Catoosa,

Harrison,

o~eal,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Heard,

Peeples,

Holzendorf,

Pearson,

Hulsey,

Phillips,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Lewis,

Sapp of Mitchell,

McDaniel,

Smith of D.Jcatur,

Mathews of Montg'y, Stokes,

Merritt,

Strickland,

Meekli!,

Tatum,

Montgomery,.

Thornton,

Mitchell,

Turner,

Mobley,

Twitty,

Mosely,

Wright.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Brinson, Bush, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dodson, Everett, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman,

Hartridge,

Payne,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Herrington,

Peek,

Hogan,

Sears,

Ivey,

Trammell,

Kemp,

'Vare,

Lane,

Wheeler,

Laslie,

Whitfield,

:Mann,

White,

Maxwell,

Witzell,

McDonald of Banks, Wylly,

McDonald of Sumter, Mr. Speaker.

Nash,

Ayes 93. Nays 45.

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:Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, as amended, the following
Honse bill, to-wit :
A bill to be en~i.tled an act to incorporate the Luda.Ie Milling and Transportation Company.

The Senate has also passed, by substitute, the following House bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks in a drug establishment from pursuing their profession or calling, who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors or opiates, and to provide a penalty therefor.

The Senate has also concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit:

A resolution that the thanks of the General Assembly be extended to the Ron. B. C. Harris and Mr. Sinquifield, Representatives from the county of. Washington, for courtesies extended at Tennille on the recent trip to Savannah.

Mr. Meriwether, of Wilkes, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution expressing sympathy to Judge and .Mrs. Hardeman, on account of the death of their daughter, and instructing the Clerk to furnish Mr. Hardeman with a copy of these resolutions.

Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, asked that the report filed yesterday by Dr. Haud, on the Land Scrip Fund, be made to appear on yesterday's Journal as a

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minority report, which request was granted, and the Journal ordered to be corrected.
Mr. Hand, Chairman Special Committee on part of the House on Land Scrip Fund, submitted the following majority report, to-wit:
111r. President:
The joint committee appointed by virtue of tl1e following resolution, to-wit: A resolution to investigate and report how the proceeds of the land scrip have hitherto been expended and what is its present status, submits the following majority report:
"\Ve find that on the second da.y of July, 1862, Congress granted to the several States land equal to thirty thousand acres for each Senator and Representative in Congress. The act specifies that the land granted or the land scrip issued to the several States shall be sold and the proceeds thereof invested in United States bonds or .some other safe stocks, yielding not less than five per cent. per annum upon the par value of said stocks or bonds. Noneof s<tid sum so invested shall be used except ten per cent. of the amount for the purchase of land or sites or experimental farms, whenever authorized by the Legislatures of the States. Said act demands that said sum of money shall be a perpetual fund, and the interest arising therefrom shall be inviolably appropriated by each State, accepting the same to the endoWlilent, support and maintenance of at least one college, in which shall be taught such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanic arts, not excluding other scientific and classical studies, and also including military tactics, in such manner as the legislatures of the States may respectively prescribe. The State of Georgia, through her Legislature in March, 1866, formally accepted the grant of land and scrip tendered by Congress. The State of Georgia realized from the sale of

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said land scrip two hundred and forty-three thousand dollars. Before the Legislature had by act located and prescribed the manner in which said sum should be used for the benefit of agriculture and mechanic arts, Governor Smith ordered that said sum of two hundred and forty-three thousand dollars should be invested in bonds of the State of Georgia, bearing seven per cent. interest, and that said bonds be turned over to the trustees of the University of Georgia. (The date of this executive order is March 7th, 1872.) Prior to the granting of this order in 1871 the North Georgia Agricultural College, at Dahlonega, was deeded to the trustees of that college by an Act of Congress. The trustees of said North Georgia Agricultural College, failing to get any of the benefits of said congressional donation, on the 24th of October, 1872, by contract with the trustees of the University, became a part of the Univt>rsity, and by this agreement has since annually received two thousand dollars from said land scrip fund. By reason of said executive order, said State Agricultural and Mechanical College merged into and became a part and parcel of the State University and the interest on said land scrip fund, which has been annually paid by the State, has been subject to the control, mangement and disposal of the trustees of the University of Georgia., and all of said fund, except the two thousand dollars
at given to the North Georgia Agricultural College,
located Dahlonega, is being used at the State University.
So interwoven are the two colleges that it is almost impossible to say what number of students are taught in each college, as students attending one receive the benefit of the other, if desired. We doubt if the Legislature of the State by legislative enactment has ever located under the terms of the Act of the General Government. the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and this question shotlld be settled once and for all.

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We attach the following statement of the money received and expended, arising from the land scrip fund, kindly furnished us by Mr. Hull, Treasurer of the College, which explains itself:
Received 1889-90 from interest on Land Scrip Fund ........................... $16,954 14
Paid for .the session, ten professors ....... . 13,000 00 Secretary and Treasurer ................. . 400 00 Branch College at Dahlonega ............ . 2,000 00 Current expenses, servants, postage, etc.,
and farm .............................. . 1,!)14 41

Total. ................................. $ 17,iH4 41

Received interest 1890-91 .................. 10,954 14

Paid salaries ........................... . 13,680 00 Branch College at Dahlonega ............ . 2,000 00 Cunent exvenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 1,727 61

Total ................................. $ 17,407 61

Respectfully submitted.

vv. E. CANDLER,
On part of Senate.

G. M. RYALS,
w M. H. li'LEMJNG,
On part of House.

Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, ofl;ered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution expressing sympathy to Ron. A. N. Coffee, of the county of Towns, on account of con-. tinned illness of himself, and for other purposes.
The following House bill was taken up and the Senate amendment thereto concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to establish free schools in the town of Summersville, Chattooga coUI1ty, G<l.

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759

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee on Banks, to-wit:

By Mr. Martin, of Clarke-
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings Bank, approved September l!J, 1885, and an act amendatory thereof, approved October 24, 1887.
The following message ~as received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the following House resolution, as amended, to-wit:
A re~:~olution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die on the 18th of September, 1891, at noon.

By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to Committee on Temperance, to-wit:

By Mr. Graves, of Newton-
A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Newton to establish a dispensary, where pure liquors can be obtained for medicinal, scientific, mechanical and sacramental purposes, etc.

The first special order for to-day was taken up to-wit:
A bill to alter and amend the genera;} pilotage laws of this State, embraced in sections 1504, to 1542 of the Code of 1882.

Upon motion the bill was tabled, and two hundred copies of the substitutes ordered printed for the use of the House, and the same was made the special

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order for Tuesday next, the 8th instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal.

Mr. Hill, Chairman General Judiciary Committee, summitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following bill, which it instructs me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the dumping of carcasses in the streams of this State, to provide a penalty therefor, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, which it instructs me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend part 4 of sec~ tion 3854 of the Code of 1882.
Also, the following bill, which it instructs me to report back to the House, without recommendation, but with the statement that the sub3titute for the same is in proper legal shape, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3;354 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced. read the first time, and referred to Committee o~ Banks, to-wit:
By Mr. Cutts, ot Sumter-
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, and for other purposes.

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761

The second special order of the da.y """"'~ taken up, to-wit:
A bill to amend and revise the road laws of this Statt>, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time.
Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved to indvfinitely postpone action on the bill. and propo::led amendments.

Mr. Lumsden, of White, called the previous question on the motion to indefinitely postpone, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.
Pending the consideration of the bill, Mr. Gilbert moved that the House do now adjourn, which motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Jones, Griffith, Cagle, Hulsey, Cooper, McDaniel, Wisdom, Devore, Witzell, Jackson of Oconee, Hancock and Lark.

ThP- House then adjvurned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, September 4, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Spe.:tker, and openad with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

A.nderson,

Heard,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of CherQkee,

Ahinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether,

Barrett,

Hendrix,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Baxter,

Hogan,

Bennett,

Holtzclaw,

Parker of Thomas, P.trker of Wilkinson, Parham,
P<~.yne,
Peacock, Peek, Peep:es,

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Berner,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Holzendori,

Perry,

Branch,

Hulsey,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Brown of Forsyth, Huff,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Ingraham,

Reid,

Bryan,

Ivey,

Roberts,

Burge,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Brinson,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Burney,

Johnson,

Sinqnefield,

Calvin,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Cason,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Kimbrough,

Scruggs,

Clay,

Lewis,

Stokes,

Craigo,

LeConte,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Cutts,

Mattox,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Ta1ver,

Dennard,

Mason,

Thornton,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Thompson,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Dunwody,

Mathews of Jefferson, Trammell,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Turner,

Ethridge,

McAfee,

Twaty,

Faust,

McClure,

Underwood,

Fleming,

Merritt,

Walker,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Ware,

Gilbert,

Meriwether,

Wells of Marion,

Glover,

Montgomery.

'Veil~ of Lee,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Mobley,

WitzeU,

Graves,

Mosely,

Williams,

Hall,

Monroe;

Whatley,

Hand,

Morton,

Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Wright,

Harris of Quitman, Norman, Harris of Washiugton, Oattis,

Wylly,
w ooten,

Harrh;on,

Odom,

Young,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Harper,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Bush, Cagle, Campbell,

Everett, Griffith, Hardeman, Hagan,

Maxwell, McDonald of Sumter, McDaniel, Pope,

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Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore,

Hancock, Herrington, Jackson of Oconee, Lane, Lark,
.Laslie,

Sapp of Chattahooch e, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Wheeler, White.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal wa,s then read and confirmef'..

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A bill to alter, amend and revise the road laws of this State, and for other purposes.

The bill had been read the third time on yesterday, and a motion made to indefinitely postpone action on the bill and amendments, and on this motion, the previous question had been called and sustained, and the main question ordered

Upon the motion to indefinitely postpone, the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was ao follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Lewis,

Barrett,

Lumsden,

Chapman,

Montgomery,

Edenfield,

Mitchell,

Faust,

Mosely,

Hall,

Morton,

Hand,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Harris of Washington, Peeples,

Kitchens,

Roberts,

Sapp of Mitchell, Smith of Deeatur, Smith of Greene, Tarver, Traylor, Wells of Lee, Wright.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriw<Jther, O'Ne:.l,

Atkinson o~ Coweta, Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas,

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B:tskin, Bennett, Berner, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, Clay, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Dodson, Ethridge, Fleming, (ja!dner, Gilbert, Glo\er, (joodwin, Godard, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, . Hart.ridge, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee,

Henderson,

Parham,

Hogan,

Payne,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Holzendorf,

Peek,

Humphreys,

Pearson,

Huff,

Perry,

Ingraham,

Phillips,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Jennings,

Reid,

Johnson,

Ryals,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kennon,

SinfJlefield,

Kimbrough,

Sm;th of Butts,

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Martin,

Scruggs,

Mason,

Stokes,

McDonald of Banks, Strickland,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thompson,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McAfee,

Turner,

McClure,

Twitty,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Meeks,

Walker,

Meriwether,

Wells of Marion,

Mobley,

'Villiams,

Nash,

Whatley,

Norman,

Wylly,

Oatt;s,

'Vooten.

Odom,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard,

Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Harrison, Harper, Hancock, Heard, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Hulsey, Jackson of Oconee, Jones, Lane, Lark,

Me Daniel, :Monroe, Pope, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Seay, Sears, Swain, Thornton, 'Yare, Whitfield, Witzell, Wheeler, White, WisJom,

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Devore, Dismuke,
DUllWOdy,
}~verett,

Lnslie, LeConte, Mann, Maxwell,

Ayes 25. Nays 93.

Young-, Mr. Speaker.

So the motion to indefinitely postpone action on the bill was lost.

Upon motion of Mr. Reed, of Putnam, the bill and amendments. were referred to a special committee, consisting of one from each Congressional District.

Upon motion of Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, the following resolution was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment, to-wit:

A resolution providing for a final adjournment on the 18th instant.

Upon wotion of Mr. Berner; the resolution and amendment was tabled.

Honse Bill No. 1013 was, by request, recommitted to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.

House Bill No. 668 was, by request, taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.

By unanimoul'! consent, the following bins were ini~,_,duced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Morton, of Clarke-
A bill to incorporate the town of Whitehall, in the county of Clarke, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Edenfield, of Scriven-
A bill to relieve Captain John W. Boston and his bondsmen in the matter of arms and accoutrements

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destroyed by fire in the county of Scriven in the year 1886.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Johnson, of Appling~-\. bill with reference to the taking up under head-
rights of ungranted lands in this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Rembert, of Murray-
A bill to authorize D. M. Peden, of Murray county, a disabled Confederate soldier, to take photographs in this State without paying a specific tax therefor.
Referred to Committee on Special J udieiary.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture submitted the following re_tJort:

~IT. SpeakeT:
The Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute, as amended:
A bill to amend the laws in relation to the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers in Georgia.

Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to amend paragraph 1, section 12, article 6 of the Constitution of this State, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TwiTTY, Chairman.

Mr. Lewis~ Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :

House Bill No. 407, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the several acts amendatory thereof so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds, etc., and I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation it do pass.

The committee has also had under consideration :

House Bill No. 689, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the city of Demorest in Habersham county, and for other purposes, and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recommendation it do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWIS, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submits the following report:

Mr. Speake1:
Your committee have had under consideration the following resolution of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass :

A resolution to provide for the payment of the Chief Engineer at the State Capitol.

Also, the following bills of the House which they recommend do not pass :

A bill to require the incorporators of railroad companies, insurance companies and banks to pay the expenses incurred in their charter by the .General Assembly.

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A bill to provide for the better assessment for taxation of estates less than fee-simple.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUFF, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Finance Committee have had undPr consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back, with the request and recommendation that they be read the second time, and recommitted to the Finance Committee, to-wit :
House Bills Nos. 9H and 959.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.
Mr. Oattis, Chairman of Committee on Roads and Bridges, submits the following report:
ltfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Roads and Bridges has had under consideration House Bill No. 945, which they r~ quest me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
0ATTIS, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speakr-
The Senate has passed, by the necessary majority, the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 620 of the Code of Georgia.

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769

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary rna jority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said .Association and approaches thereto.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the payment of certain bills incurred for publishing the _presentments of the Grand Juries for Richmond county.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to permit the Treasurer or Tax-Collector of any city, town or other municipal corporation to issue process of garnishmPnt for taxes due said city, town or other municipal corporation.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a Whipping Boss for the county and municipal chaingangs now established and hereafter established in this State, to prescribe the manner in which they shall h3 appointed, their terms of office, and br other purposes.
The following House.bill was lost in the Senate, towit:
A. bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the keeping of a record in each county in this State of the wild lands lying and being therein, and to regulate the manner of giving in wild lands for taxation in this State.
By request, House Bill No. 941 was withdrawn.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Todd, of the 35th District-
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta
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with regard to the duty and liability of street railroad companies in the matter of street paving, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Culver, of 20th District-
A bill to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of another, after being forbidden by the owner thereof or his agent, jn counties or militia districts in the counties in which the stock or no-fence law has been adopted, or may be hereafter adopted, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.

By Mr. Golden, of 38th District-
A bill to alter and amend section 1409(e) of the Cude of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. 'fatum, of the 37th District-
A bill to amend the act incorporating the Carrollton Street Railway Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Culver, of the 20th District-
A bill to amend section 620 of the Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

By Mr. Cabaniss, of the 22d District-
A bill to repeal an act. to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.

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By Mr. Culpepper, of the 23d Disttict-
.A bill to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.

By Mr. O'Neal, of the 8th District-
A bill to amend an act to consolidate and amend the several acts incorporating the city of Bainbridge, in the county of Decatur, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Bainbridge as far as one mile from the courthouse in said city in every direction except that portion of the city bonndedby the Flint river, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

.Also, a bill to am~nd the charter of the city of Bainbridge so as to empower the Mayor and Council thereof to open, lay out and control a system of streets, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge so as to remove nuisances, or other things detrimental to the health and interest of said city, etc.
Referrt>d to Committee on Corporations.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city ot Bainbridge so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said city to maintain a syr.tem of sewerag~ and drainage, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The Speaker announced the following named mem-

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bers as Special Committee on Road Law Measures, to-wit:
1st District-Kemp. 2d District-Smith of Decatur. 3d District- Peacock. 4Lh District-Whatley. 5th District-Graves. 6th District--Henderson. 7th District-Bryan. 8th District-Reid. 9th District-Craigo. lOth District-Brinson.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of t.he Committee on Education. submitted the following rep.::>rt:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have instructed me, as their Chairman, to report back the following Senate bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the town of Jonesboro, in Clayton county, t0 establish and maintain a system of public schools for said town.
Also, the following House bill, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the common school laws of the State of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. JACKSON, of Heard, Chairman.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Lovejoy, in Clayton county, Ga.

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Also, a bill to 'incorporate the town of Cusseta, Chattahoochee county, Ga..

.Also, a bill to authorize the town of Jonesboro to establish a system of public schools f'Or said town.

Also, a bill to provide for the advancement and trial of cases in Fulton Superior Conrt, in whi~h the city of .Atlanta is a party or materially interested, etc.

.Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Lyerly, Chattooga county, Ga., etc.

A.lso, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Courts of the county of Lee, in the Southwestern Circuit.

.Also, a bill to alter and amend EJection 616(d) of the Code of 1882.
~-\I so, a bill to incorpora.te the town of Nelson, in the counties of Cherokee and Pickens, etc.
.Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson, from the 15th day of .August to the 24th of December of each yea.r.

Also, a bill to amend the act incorporating the Suwanee Canal Company, approved October 29, 1889, etc.
.Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Chickamauga, in the county of Walker.

By unanimous consent, Honse Bill No. 997 was recommitted to Committee on Education.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under

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consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to create and organize a new Judicial Circuit of the Superior Court of this 8tate.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and the same was read the third time, and thereport of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs-

Anderson,

Hand,

Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Quitman, Morton,

B.iskin,

Harris of Washington, ~ash,

B~nnett,

Harrison,

Norman,

Berner,

Harper,

Odom,

Boifeuillet,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Paynl!,

Bryan,

Hendrix,

Pt>acock,

Hu ,,.,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brinson,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Burney,

HoliJrook,

Rainey,

Calvin,

Holzendorf,

Reid,

Cason,

Humphreys,

Roberts,

Chapman,

Huff,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Clifton,

lvey,

Sibley,

Clay,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

. Craigo,

John~on,

Smith of Decatur,

Crowdt>r,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

1Javi:s of Burke,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Dennard,

Lewis,

Tatum,

Dismuke,

LeConte,

Tarver,

Dodson,

Lnmsden,

Thornton,

Dunwody,

~Iattox,

'l'mmmell,

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Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Hall,

Martin,

Underwood,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vells of Lee,

Mathew.:! of Mont'ry, Whitfield,

McAfee,

Williams,

McClure,

Wylly,

Merritt,

Wooten,

Meeks,

Young.

Montgomery,

Mitchell,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkim,on of Coweta, Brodnax, Cutts, Hill of Cherokee, Kemp,

Meriwether, O'Neal, S!Jarpe, Stokes, Swain,

Turner, Twitty, Whatley.

Those not voting were Messrs.

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Everett, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Harris of Catoosa, Hart ridge, Hancock,

Heard,

Peek,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Hulsey,

Pope,

Jackson of Hearrl, Rembert,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee.

Jones,

Seay,

Kimbrough,

Sears,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Lark,

Strickland,

Laslie,

Thompson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Mann,

Walker,

Maxwell,

Ware,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

McDaniel,

wheeler,

Mobley,

White,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Oattis,

Wright,

Parker of Wilkinson, Mr. Bpeaker.

Parham,

Ayes 100. Nays 13.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended; to-wit :

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A bill to create and organize a new Judicial Circuit of the Superior Court of this State.
Upon motion, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referrecl to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-
A bill to establish a pension department, and provide for the appointment of a pension clerk, to fix his salary, prescribe his duties and appropriate money to sustain the same, and for other purposes.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the fol lowing acts, to-wit :
An act to make Tax-Collectors in all the counties of this State, which contain a population of seventyfive thousand OJ." more, ex officio Sheriffs in certain cases.
Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Towns, and to prescribe their powers, duties and privileges.

Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Dodge county.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railway Company, approved December 27, 1886.

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Also, an act to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, which is a branch of the University of Georgia, to prescribe their powers and duties, to fix their compensation, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Albany, Ga., to straighten that portion of Jackson street lying between Broad street and the alley running east and west, between Jackson and Washington streets and parallel with Broad and Commerce streets.

Also, an act to amend section 473 of the Code of 1882.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Acree, on the line of Dougherty and Worth counties, approved December 18th, 1890, by enlarging and extending the corporate limits of said town, so as to include therein certain adjacent territory in Worth county.

Also, au act to provide a new charter for the town of East Point in the county of Fulton.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Stellaville in the county of Jefferson, State of Georgia.

Also, an act t~ repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, passed .March lOth, 1877.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the \Vashington and Elberton Railroad, approved December 27, 1886, by changing the route of said railroad.
Also, an act to establish a system of public schools in the t,own of Washington, Ga., to provide for raising revenues to maintain said schools, and to authoriz3 the County School Commissioner of Wilkes county

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to pay over to the Board of Education of said public schools such part of the State school fund as may be their just pro rata share.
Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of White.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26th, 1886.
Also, an act to provide for a solicitor for the County Court of Butts county, Georgja.

Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Fire Insurance Company of the State of Georgia, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.

Also, an act to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain, in DeKalb county, to provide a new charter therefor, so as to increase the powers of the Mayor and Town Council.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county.

Also, an act to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely, in the county of Early.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banlling Company of Atlanta, approved December 26, 1888.

Also, an act to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulton county at twenty-five hundre1: dollars.

Also, an act to change the ~th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the 3d Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.

Also, an act to prohibit in this State the holding of mort> than one county office, by one person, at any one time.

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Also, an act to authorize the Board of Education, of Houston county, to sell the public school lot in Perry, Georgia, and to make deed to s:tme.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Toccoa Banking Company, in the city of Toccoa, Habersham county, approved October 26, 1889.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Camilla, l\fitchell county, in orJ.er to extend the corporate limits for school and other purposes.

_-\}so, an act to am~nd, revise, supersede and consolidate the general act granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, to confer additional power upon the Mayor and City Council of Carrollton.

Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Boston.

Also, an act to provide for paying the County Commissioners of Brooks county.

Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association of Macon, Georgia.

Also, an act to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, to define its powers, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

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rolled, signed by the Speaker of the Hons3 and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act, to-wit :

An act to exempt from jury duty, certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr~ Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit:

An act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. You~G, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was taken up for consideration, and the same read the third time, to~wit :

A bill to regulate the law of year's support.

Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Scrl}!],"gs, Holbrook, Atkinson of Columbia, Branch, Remb::rt, Hall, Wheeler, Hill of Cherokee, Wooten, Cason, Harrison, Godard and R. H. Jackson.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 5, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin,
Benn~tt,
Berner, Bc>ifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Durney, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Craigo, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Hand, Harris, of Catoosa, Harris, of Quitman, Hartridge, Harper, Hagan,

Hiil of Meriwether, Odom,

Hendrix,

O'Neal,

Henderson,

Parker of Thomas,

Hogan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Holtzclaw,

Parham,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Holzendorf,

Peeples,

Humphreys,

Pearson,

Huff,

Rainey,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Johnson,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kemp,

~inquefield,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,

Lewis,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Lumsden,

Strickland,

Mattox,

Swain,

Martin,

Tatum,

Mason,

Tarver,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thompson,

Mathews of Montg'y, Traylor,

McClure,

Trammell,

Merritt,

Turner,

Meeks,

Twitty,

Meriwether,

Underwood,

Montgomery,

Wells of Marion,

Mitchell,

Whitfield,

Mosely,

Whatley,

Monroe,

Wheeler,

Morton,

Wylly,

Nash,

Young,

Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

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Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hardeman,

Payne,

Baldwin,

Hall,

Peek,

Baxter,

Harris of Washington, Perry,

Branch,

Harrison,

Phillips,

Bryan,

Hancock,

Pope,

Burge,

Heard,

Rembert,

Bu~h,

Hill of Cherokee,

Roberts,

Cagle,

Herrington,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Campbell,

Hulsey,

Seay,

Cason,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Coffey,

Jennings,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Jones,

Scrngg~,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Walker,

Crawford,

Lane,

\Vare,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lark,

Wells of Lee,

DaviR of Lumpkin, Laslie,

\Vitzell,

Devore,

Mann,

Williams,

Dismuke,

1\faxwell,

White,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom,

Faust,

1\fcDaniel,

Wright,

Glover,

MeA fee,

Wooten.

Godard,

Mobley,

Griffith,

Oattis,

Mr. Ha.gan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal bad been exan.ined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to- wit :
Senate bill No. 21, a bill to regulate the law of year's support, and, upon motion, the same was tabled.

The following resolution was read and adopted, to-wit:
Resolved that the order for the day be:
1, reading House bills second time; 2, reading Senate bills first time ; 3, reading Senate bills second time.

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By unanimous consent, the following resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, towit:

By ;Mr. Phillips, of Habersham-
A resolution appropriating the ten thousand dollars derived from the sale of the State's Reserve, near the city of Macon, to the indigent Confederate soldiers of this State, etc.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Reid, of PutnamA resolution for the relief of Mrs. E. S. Champion. Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel-
A bill to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel county for medicinal purposes, etc.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

By Mr. Brown, of Forsyth-
A resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, of the county of Forsyth.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

By Mr. LeConte, of Bartow-
A bill to require all railroads in this State, or do~ ing business in this State, to carry physicians, in regular practice in this State, over their respective roads on freight trains as well as passenger trains, and at same rates, etc.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Berner, Chairman House Committee, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Pensions has had under consid-

eration the following bills, which it directs me to re-

port back, with the recommendation that they be

read the se~ond time and recommitted :



Bill No. 939.

Bill No. 1005.

Respectfully submitted. ROBT. L. BERNER,
Chairman House Committee

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Railroads, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad ; to grant certain powers and privileges to the same; to confer upon it the power to consolidate its railroad with any other railroad in this State or any other State ; to give it all the powers, ri~hts and privileges authorized under the general laws in reference to railroads in force in this State, and for other purposes.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

Also, that the following bill do pass.

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company, to define its rights and powers, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.

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Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following Senate bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank, etc.
Respectfully submitted. M. V. CALVIN, Chairman.

l\Ir. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to protect the water supply for the waterworks of the city of Dawson, and to provide police protection.
Also, an act to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may hereafter be chartered under the laws of this State~ and whic.h is now, or may be appointed, a State depository in this State, in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit with the Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in the bonds of the State of Georgia, and to prescribe what banks may be State depositories.
Also, an act to amend an act to declare councilmen <tnd aldermen of towns and cities ineligible during their term of office to any other municipal office in said towns and cities, approved November 12, 1889.
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Aleo, an act to provide for the more speedy determination of criminal cases.
Also, an act to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien, approvPd October 3, 1889, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the town of Adel to issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars.
Also, an act to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.
Also, an aet to incorporate the town of Martin, in the county of Franklin, and to grant, certain powers and privileges to the same.
Also, an act to amend section 3495 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to ratify and confirm all charters of corporations granted by the Superior Courts of this State since the passage of the act, approved N ovember 13, 18tl9.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Randolph.
Also, an act to incorporate the Hall County Alliance 'Yarehouse and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome Savings and Trust Company.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Swainsboro.
Also, an aet to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lumpkin county.
Also, an act to incorporate the 'Vashington Loan and Banking Company.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Uhairman.

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l\fr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

31r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act, to-wit :

An act to amend an act entitled an act incorporating the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company, said act approved August 14, 1891.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Edenfield, Chairman pTo tem. of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

!VIr. Speaker :
The Temperance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to th~House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Newton to establish a dispensary, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. EDENFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :

MJ. Speaker :
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me toreport back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

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.A bill to be entitled an act to render legal all publications, notices, citations, advertisements, etc., by ordinaries, clerks, sheriffs, county bailiffs, etc.

Also, the following do pass, as amended :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3869 of the Code.

Also, do not not pass the following :

A bill to be entitled an act to establish a feP bill for Physicians, P-te.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act for the relief of inwlvent debtors, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the sale of fire-arms, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 2545 of the Code of Georgia, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate the granting of new trials.
~\lso, a bill to provide for the penalty for usury in securities, which convey the title to creditors.
Also, a bill to he entitled an act to require the judge of the Superior Courts, to give in special charge to grand juries, sections 4534 and 4572.
Also, a resolution instructing the State Librarian to furnish Codes to coroners.
Also, the committee recommend that the authors have leave to withdraw the following bills, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide secrecy of the ballot and to provide for election booths and ballots at public expense, etc.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act approved October ~9, 1889.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 145i5 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act -entitled an act to provide a system of taxation of railroad property in each county of this State, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of this -State, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 7 of the Constitution of this State, et.c.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the powers of Railroad Commissioners, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the powers of Railroad Commissioners, etc,

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the powers of Railroad Commissioners, etc.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to terminate useless litigation.
A.ll of which is respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Clifton, Chairman of the Penitentiary Committee, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Penitentiary Committee has had under consideration House Bill No. 371, which is a bill entitled an act to make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be confined together or work chained together, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same; I am instructed by the committee to report

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this bill to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.
Respectfally submitted. vV)L CLIFTON, Chairman.
:Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Bankst submits the following report:
J.lfr. Speaker:
Your committee have had had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me t(} report back, with the recommendation that~the same do pass, as amtnded, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Mercantile Bank, of Atlanta, Ga.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings Bank.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce.
Respectfully submitted. M.UtTIN V. C.u..nx,
Chairman Committee on Banks.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional
majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the hill passed by the requisite
constitutional majority, ayes c8, nays o, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved December 29, 1890,.

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entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional l!lajority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the city of Chickamauga, in the county of Walker.
By unanimous consent, the fol!owing bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Chattanooga. and Gulf Railroad Company, etc.

The following House bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit:

A resolution to furnish Colquitt county with standard weights and measures, and appropriate money therefor.

Also, a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee on th~ part of the General Assembly of Georgia to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association at Augusta, Ga., November, t891.

Also, a resolution authorizing the Governor to sell certain lands belonging to the State, etc.

Also, a resolution to prescribe for payment of Chief Engineer of State Capitol.

Also, a resolution to authorize th6 appointment of a Commission to examine into obstructions in Savannah river.

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Also, a resolution for the relief of Julia McConnell.

Also, a bill to amend part 4 of section 3854 of the Code of 1882.

Also, a bill to make it unlawful for whit.e and colored convicts to be confined together or work chained together, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same.

Also, a bill to amend paragraph 1, section 2 of article 6 of the Constitution of this State.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city ofMacon to issue bouds, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Demorest, in Habersham county, etc.

Also, a bill to make the Sheriffs and Clerks of tha several counties where County Courts have been, or may be, established, ex officio Clerks and Sheriffs of said County Courts.

Also, a bill to amend and repeal certain road laws of the State of Georgia.

Also, a bill to repeal an act entitled an act to authorize the running of freight trains over the Georgia. Railroad on Sundays, etc.

Also, a bill to amend the road laws of this State.

Also, a bill to amend charter of Morganton.

Also, a bill to amend section 3869 of the Code.

Also, a bill to regulate returns of notes, bonds and stock certificates for taxation.

Also, a bill to requi~ each and every miller or

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manufacturer of flour or meal to have stamped on each sack the number of pounds.
Also, a bill to amend section :3939 of the Code.
Also, a bill to provide an annual pension for Confederate soldiers.

A.lso, a.bill to provide for the appointment of two .assistants for the State Chemist.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town -of Forestville.

Also, a bill to amend section 4250 of the Code.

.Also, a bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independt~nt Order of Good Samaritans.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company.
~-\.1so, a bill to create the office of Solicitor-General for the cuunty of Wilcox.

Also, a bill to make additional appropria~ions for fiscal years 1891 and 1S92, etc.
Recommitted to the Finance Committee.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor and Treasurer :to issue bonds to pay off the public debt, etc.
Recommitted to Finance Committee.

_\]so, a bill to authorize the Governor to pay to Confederate widows or dependent children the pen-sion due to said soldier at time of death.

Also, a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous liquors :upon the premises of the State Capitol, etc.

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Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Trenton.

Also, a bill to confer police powers upon conduc-

tors, motor-men and drivers of street railroad cars in

this State.



Also, a bill to incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to provide for the paying County Commissioners of Lowndes county.

Also, a bill to provide for the selection of Jury Commissioners.

Also, a bill to relieve securities upon the bond given by Captain J. L. Fleming.

Also, a bill to establish a system of Public Schools in the town of Richland, county of Stewart.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to prescribe who shall be entitled to the pension laws.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs. Railroad Company.

Also, a bill for the relief of the Putnam Rifles, etc.

Also, a bill to repeal an act approved September 20, 1879, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 2, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877 and the amendments thereto, and all other pensions now on the Statute Books of the State of Georgia ; to provide an act for earrying into effect said constitutional provisions, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Omaha.
Ahw, a bill to incorporate the town of Willacoochee, in the county of Coffee.
Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the town of McRae.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to amend the prac.tice in equity, as to granting injunctions restricting the cutting of timber for saw-mills, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Mercantile Bank.

Also, a bill to authorize the town of Dublin, Laurens county, to grant the use of Marion street in said town to the Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad.

Also, a bill to make sufficient and legal all publications of notices, citations, advertisements, etc., notwithstanding the number of days between the first publication and the term or day of which the order is granted shall be more or less than thirty days, etc.

Also, a bill to establish a system of water-works for the town of Richland.

_\.lso, a bill to authorize the Council of Rockmart to levy an ad valorem tax upon all real and personal property in said town.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Trion, in the county of Chattooga.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, etc., etc.

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Also, a bill to prohibit the dumping of carcasses in the streams of this State.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Springvale in Randolph county.
Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in ~the county of Newton to establish a dispensary, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia, Georgia, to issue bonds for the purpose of building a school building, etc.
A.lso, a bill to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in -counties in the State having a population of 30,000, etc., etc.
Also, a bill to establish a pension department, and for other purposes, and recommitted.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Athens Bank, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank, etc;
Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Johnson of Appling Heard, Chapman and Glover.
The House then adjourned until Monday morning at 9 o'clock.

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797

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
l\fonday, September 7, 1891,

The House met pursuant to adjournment.. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members. were present:

Anrlerson, Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ewrett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Hill of Meriwether, O'Xeal,

Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas,

Herrington,

Parket of Wilkinson,

Hogan,

Parham,

Holtzdaw,

Peeples,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Holzendorf,

Perry,

Humphreys,

Phillips,

Huff,

Pope,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Jennings,

Ryals,

Jones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kemp,

Seay,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,.

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Lewis,

~harpe,

Lumsden,

Stoke.o,

Mattox,

Strickland,

:\Iartin,

Swain,

:\Jann,

Tatum,

)1axwell,

Tarver,

:\IcDonald of Banks, Thornton,

)lcDaniel,

Thompson,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

:\Iathews of l\Iontg'ry, Trammell,

)lcClure,

Turner,

)lerritt,

Twitty,

:Yicek~,

Underwool,

)leriwether,

'Valker,

)Iontgomery,

Wells of Marion,.

798

,JoUR!\"AL OF THE HOT.:SE.

Gnwes, Harrh; of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Harper, Hagan, Heard, Hill of Cherokee,

Mobley,
l\Io~ely,
.1\ionroe, 1\Iorton, Xash, Norman, Oattis, O<lom,

Whitfield, Williams, Whatley, "'heeler, Wright, Wylly, 1. . oung,
:\Ir. ~peaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

l\Iitehell,

Baldwin,

Hardeman,

Payne,

Bush,

Hall,

Peacock,

Cagle,

Hand,

Pe!'k,

Cason,

Harris of \Vashington, Rembert,

Chapman,

Harrison,

~app of Chattahoochee,

Coffey,

Hancock,

Sears,

Cooper,

Henderson,

f-:cruggs,

Craigo,

llulsey,

"\Yan,

Crowder,

Ingraham,

Wells of Let,

Crawford,

Johnson,

Witzel!,

. Davis of Bulloch,

Vme,

White,

Davis of Lumpkin. Lark,

\Visdom,

De,ore,

Mason,

"\Yooten.

<:Tlo,er,

:\IcDonald of Snmter,

tioLlanl,

:\Ic .\fee,

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approred.

'l'he Journal was then read and confirmed.

By request Senate Bill No. 21 was taken from the table and placed in regular order on the calendar.

'l'he unanimous eonsents granted on Saturday were. taken up as unfinished business.

The following House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes !lO, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Hiram, in the eounty of Paulding, and for other purpost>s.

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By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Banks, to-wit :

By Mr. Cutts, of Sumter-
A bill to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank, to confer certain powers, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, towit:
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company, etc.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

.Mr. Speaker:
The, Committee. on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit-:

An act to prevent the Treasurer or 'fax-Collector of any city, town or other municipal corporation, from issuing process of garnishment for taxes due said city, town or other municipal corporation.
Also, an act to establish a whipping boss for county and muuicipal chain-gangs now established, and hereafter established, in this State, to prescribe thb manner in which they shall be appointed, and their term of office.
Also, an act to incorporate the town. of Arabi, Ga.
Also, an act to establish free schools in the town of Summerville, Cha.ttooga county.

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Also, an act to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said association and the approach thereto.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Austell.
Also, an act to 'incorporate the Jefferson Street Bank, of Madison, Ga.
Also, an act to authorize the payment of certain bills incurred for publishing the general presentments of the Grand Juries of Richmond comity.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate th~ xiercha.nts and Farmers' Bank, of Quitman, Ga.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Bank of Smithville, Ga.
Also, an act to authorize the City Coancil of Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant Clerk of the Recorder's Court.

Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Demorest, in Habersham county.

Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Ware county.

~-\.lso, a resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the House and Senate for the session of lSUl, and to appropriate money therefor.
Respectfully submitted. 'l'. B. Y OL"NG, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Roberts, of Douglas.\_ bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the

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801

Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, and to change the time ot holding Superior Court in said county, and for other purposes.
Referred to CommittP-e on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000 to build water-works, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

The following House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, as amended, was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by substitute, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, towit:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof.
The following bill was read the third time, the re, port of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to establish a public school system for the county of Houston, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the East and "\Vest Railway Company, and for other purposes.
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Jot:RNAL oF THE HotrsE.

By request, Senate Bill 21, relating to year's support, was made the special order for Wednesday next, the 9th instant, and 200 eopies of bill ordered printed for use of the House.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by rcquisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 8 of an act establishing a public school system for Covington, approved September 13, 1887.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 14, 1879.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by tlw requisite constitutional majority, ayes H4, nays o, towit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Nelson, in the counties of Cherokee and Pickens, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee. which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requi-
site eonstitutional majority, ayes !lfi, nays o, to-wit :

Mo.snAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1891.

803

A bill to incorporate the city of Hapeville, and for

other purposes.

_,

By unanimous consent, the followmg bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. Jackson, of OconeeA bill for the relief of Walton H. Booth, etc. Honse Bill No. 259 was tabled.

Mr. Atkinson, of Cowet-a, arose to a question of :personal privilege.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Property, to-wit :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A resolution authorizing the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right of way, and other property of the "\Vestern and Atlantic Railroad represented and protected.

The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Florida Railroad Company, etc.

Also, a bill to amend section 7Hl(i) of the Code of -G-eorgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Ludale Milling and 'Transportation Company.

Also, a bill to amend section 3703 of the Code of 1882, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta Southern and "\Vestern Railroad Company.

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.Jol'R:-1.-\.L oF THE HocsE.

Also, a bill to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Carroll county to administer oaths, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, etc.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company, etc.
Also, a bill for the relief of E. H. Shackleford an<i ~- J. Odom.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville in the county of Hart, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary in the county of Calhoun.

1\Ir. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

.i}Jr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
The following Senate bill was taken up for consideration, and read the third time, to-wit :
_-\..bill to incorporate the town of Etna in the county of Polk, etc.
1\lr. Turner, of Floyd, moved to disagree to the amendment proposed by the committee.

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80!}

~Ir. Meriwether called the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

Upon motion, the House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. l\1.

3 O'CLOCK P. ::II.
Th~ House reassembled pursuant to adjournment -and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum was found to be present.
The unfinished business of the morning session was taken up, to-wit :
Senate Bill No. 95, a bill to incorporate the town Qf Etna, in the county of Polk.
The bill had been read the third time during the morning session, the report of t.he committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 5.
By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Martin, of FultonA bill to incorporate Home Bank, etc. Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Sibley, of CobbA bill to provide for the disposal of felous sen-
tenced for terms not exceeding five years.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciar.r.

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By Mr. Seay, of Floyd-
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission, and to provide for building a levee.
Referred to Committee on General. Judiciary.

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to amend an act to lfwy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, for years 1891-92, and for other purposes, approved December 26, 1890.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

The following resolution was read the third time. the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to, as amended, and the resolution passed by substitute, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 106, nays 0, to-wit :

A resolution authorizing the Governor to investigate certain lands along the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and authorizing the sale of same, etc.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit:

A resolution to furnish Colquitt county with standard weights and measures, and appropriate money therefor.

As the resolution provided for an appropriation. the House resolved itself into a Committee of the \Vbole House, Mr. Harris, of Quitman, in the chair.

Mr. Harris, Chairman of the Committee of the -whole House, submit.ted the following report :
11-fr. Speaker : The Committee of the Whole House bas bad under

MoNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1891.

807

consideration, a resolution to furnish Colquitt county with standard weights and measures, and appropriate money therefor, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass~ as amended.

The resolution was then read the third time, nnd the rt:port of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, it was necessary to take the vote by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.-\nderson,

Hall,

Parker of Thomas,

.Ukinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Parham,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Payne,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Peacock,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether, Peeples,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Pope,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Brown of Forsyth, Huff,

Roberts,

Brown of Haralson, Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Burge,

Jennings,

Sapp of )Iitchell,

Brinson,

.Jones,

Seay,

Burney,

Kemp,

~ibley,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

)lattox,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Martin,

Sharp~,

Cutts,

)laxwell,

Stokes,

Davis of Burke,

McDaniel,

Strickland,

Dennard,

:l\Iathews of Jefferson, Swain,

Devore,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Tarv.er,

Dismuke,

)IcAfee,

Trammell,

Dodson,

McClure,

Turner,

Dunwody,

:Merritt,

Underwood,

Edenfield,

:l\Ieriwether,

walker,

E\erett,

)Iontgomery,

\Vells of Marion,

808

Jot:R~AL OF THE HocsE.

Ethridge, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Godard,

l\Iitchell .Mobley, Norman, Oattis, O'Neal,

Whitfield, "isdom, Wylly.

The member voting no was Mr.-

Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Harper,

Nash,

Berner,

Heard,

Odom,

Bryan,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Bush,

Henderson,

Peek,

Cagle,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Cahin,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Cason,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Clifton,

Ingraham,

Seare,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Scruggs,

Craigo,

Jackson of Heard, Tatum,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Thornton,

Crawford,

Kimbrough,

Thompson,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lane,

Traylor,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lark,

Twitty,

:Faust,

Las lie,

\Vare,

Gardner,

LeConte,

\Yells of Lee,

Glover,

Lumsden

Witzell,

Graves,

J\Iason,

Williams,

Griffith,

::\Iann,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

l\IcDonald of Banks, \Yhite,

Hand,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, "'ooten,

Harris of Quitman, Meeks,

Wright,

Harris of Washington, ::\Iosely,

l ...oung,

Harrison,

:l\Ionroe,

::IIr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

::\lorton,

Ayes 99. Nays 1.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, as amended.

Mr. Calvin. Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker : Your committee have had under consideration the

MoNDAY, SEPTE:MBER 7, 1891.

R09

-following House bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank, etc.
Respectfully submitte~. MAR'l'IN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

The following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the 13ame passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A resolution providing for the appointment of a committee on the part of the General Assembly of Georgia, to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association, at Augusta, Georgia, November, 1891.

The following resolution was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:

A resolution to provide for the payment of Chief Engineer at the State Capitol.

As the resolution provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the vYhole House, Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, in the chair.

Mr. Chappell, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the vVhole House has had under consideration a resolution to provide for the payment of a Chief Engineer at the State Capitol, which I am instructed to report back, with the r~commendation that the same do not pass.

The resolution was read the third time, and the re-

810

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

port of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to, so the same was lost.

The following resolution was read the third time, to-wit:

A resolution to autho-:-ize the appointment of a Commission to examine into obstructions in Savannah river.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, Mr. Graves, of Cherokee, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.Anderson,

. Holtzclaw,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

.Atkinson of Columbia,Holzendorf,

. Payne,

Baskin,

Humphreys,

Peacock,

Baxter,

Huff,

Peek,

Bennett,

Ivey,

Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Jackson of Oconee, Perry,

Branch,

Jennings,

Phillips,

Burney,

Jones,

Pope,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Heid,

Chapman,

Kitchens,

Roberts,

Chappell;

Kimbrough,

Ryals,

Clay,

Laslie,

Hibley,

Cuoper,

LeConte,

Sinquefield,

Deyore,

:\Iattox,

Smith of Butts,

Dismuke,

:Martin,

Smith of Decatur,.

Dunwody,

)[ann,

Stokes,

Everett,

:\Iaxwell,

Tarnr,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Trammell,

Goodwin,

}lathews of )fontg'ry, Twitty,

Godard,

McAfee,

Underwood,

Grave5,

Merritt,

\Valker,

Hall,

Meriwether,

\Yare,

Harris of Catoosa, Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,.

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811

Harris of Quitman, Hagan, Heard, Hill of :Meriwether, Henderson, Hogan,

Mosely, Nash, Oat tis, Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas,

Whitfield, Williams, Whatley, Wisdom, Wylly, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Burge, Cutts, Dodson, Edenfield, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Herrington, Lewis,

McDaniel, McClure, )leeks, Montgomery, Parham, Peeples, Rainey, Sapp of Mitchell, Smith of Greene,

Sharpe, Stricklantl Swain, Tatum, Traylor, Turner, Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Berner, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, DaYis of Lumpkin,

Dennard,

Lark,

Faust,

Lumsden,

Gardner,

Mason,

Gilbert,

:McDonald of Sumter,

Glover,

)lobley,

Griffith,

Monroe,

Hardeman,

:;\lorton,

Hand,

Norman,

Harris of Washington,Rembert,

Harrison,

Sappof Chattahoochee,

Hartridge,

Seay,

Harper,

Sears,

Hancock,

Scruggs,

Holbrook,

Thompson,

Hulsey,

Wells of Lee,

Ingraham,

Witzell,

Jackson of Heard, \Vhite,

Johnson,

Wright,

Kemp,

\Vooten,

Lane,

~lr. Rpeaker.

~\yes 90. Nays 25.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed.

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Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Hart, Parker and Bryan.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 8, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of \Jherokee,

Baskin,

Hill of l\Ieriwether,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of Forsyth, Holr.endorf,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphries,

Brinson,

Huff,

Burney,

J ngraham,

CalYin,

Ivey,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jenning~,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

KPmp,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Craigo,

Lant>,

Crowder,

I~ark,

Cutts,

Lasli(',

Davis of Burke,

Ll'wis,

O,Jom, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas, Park('r of Wilkinson. Parham, Payne, PPaeoek, Peek, Peeples, Pearson,
Pen~,
Phillips, Pope, Rain('y. Rembert, Reid, Roberts,
Ryal~,
Sapp of 3Iitehell, Seay, Sibley, f.:inqnefiel<l, Smith of Butt~, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Rharpe, Stokes, Strickland,

TuEsDAY, SEPTEliBER 8, ::.8:11.

813.

Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, EJenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, .Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, GJoyer, Goodwin, Godard, Gra\es, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge, Harper,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

:\lattox,

Tarver,

}lartin,

Thornton,

:Mason,

Thompson,

:\Iann,

Traylor,

:\Iaxwell,

Trammell,

}IcDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

:\fcDaniel,

"C"nderwood,

:\Tathews of Jefferson, 'Walker,

:Mathews of nlontg'ry, Ware,

:McAfee,

Wells of :\!arion,

:\lcClnre,

Wells of Lee,

:\Ierritt,

Whitfield,

:\leeks,

Witzel!,

:\Ieriwether,

Williams,

:\Iontgomery,

'Vhatley,

:\Iitchell,

"rheeler,

:\Iobley,

White,

)Io~ely,

Wisdom,

:\Ionroe,

'Vright,

:\lorton,

'Vylly,

~ash,

'Vooten,

:-lorman,

Young,

Oattis,

:\Ir. ~peaker.

Those absent were Messrs.

Baldwin, Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cagle, Coffey,

Crawford,

Kimbrough,

Hardeman,

Sapp of Chattahoochee;.

Harris of 'Vashington,Sears,

Jackson of HearJ, Scrugg3.

:i\fr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reporteJ that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The J onrnal was read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was iutroduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Railroads, to-wit:
By :i\fr. Graves, of Newton-
.A bill to authorize the building and equipping of a

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railroad from Covington, Newton county, Ga., to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covi]lgton and Ocmulgee Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

'rhe special order fixed for to-day was taken up and read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend the general pilotage laws of this State, as contained in sections 1504 to 1542, inclusive, of the Code, and the acts amendatory thereof, and to repeal the amendatory acts approved September 28, 1883, entitled an act to amend section 1535 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

Upon the. passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Colnmhia,Harris of Quitman,

Barrett,

Harrison,

Baskin,

Hagan,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of ::\leriwetht>r,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Brown of Forsyth, Henderson,

Burg-e,

Holtzelaw,

Brinson,

Holzenrlod,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Calvin,

Humphreyf;,

Campbell,

Huff,

Cason,

hey,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cooper,

.Jenning-~,

Cutts,

Jones,

Dennard,

Kennon,

De,ore,

Kitdwn~.

Dismuke,

Lane,

Dodson,

Lark,

.l\Ionroe, Oattis, O'Xeal, Payne, Peacoek, Peeples, Perry, Phillips, Pop<>, Hainey, H<>mhert, Heid, Holwrts, Sapp of ::\litehell, Seay, Stuith of Butts, Smith of Decatu r, Sharpe, Stricklan(L ;;.;\\ain,

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815

Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Hoodwin, Graves, -Griffith, Hall, Harris of Catoosa,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Lewis,

Tarver,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Mattox,

rurner,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Valker,

McClure,

W:are,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Montgomery,

'Vooten,

Mitchell,

Young.

::\Iosely,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

.Anderson, Bennett, tranch, ~rown of Harah;on, Cagle, Chapman, Clay, Davis of Bulloch, Gardner, Godard, Hancock, Heard, Hendrix, Hogan,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Kimbrcngh,

Sibley,

Martin,

Sinquefield,

.Mann,

Stokes,

:\'IeDonald of Banke, Traylor,

:\lcDaniel,

Twitty,

)lathews of :\lontg'ry, Wells of :\!arion,

:\IcAfee,

wells of Le~,

:\leeks,

\Vhatley,

:Meriwether,

\\'heeler,

:'\ash,

'Visdom,

~orman,

\Vylly.

Parker of Thomas,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Berner, Bryan, Bush, Clifton, Coffey, -Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Davis oi Lumpkin, '<lover,

Hardeman,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Hand,

Parham,

Harris of 'Vashington, Pearson,

Hartridge,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Harper,

Sears,

Ingraham,

Smith of Greene,

.Jackson of Heard, Scruggs,

Johnson,

Thompson,

l\Iason,

\Vitzell,

:\lcDonahl of Sumter, Williams,

Mobley,

White,

:\lorton,

\\'right,

O(lom,

l\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 95. Nays 41.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed by substitute.

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By request the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senv.te.

Mr. Hill, Chairman General Judiciary Committee~ submitted the following report :

Jlh. Speaker :
The General Judiciary Committee has had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report to the House, with recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Circuit to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, and to change the time of holding Superior Court in said county.

The committe6 also instruct me to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it be referred to Special Committee on Roads, to-wit :

A bill to change the road laws of Spalding county.
Respectfully submitted.
H. vV. HILL, Chairman.

:Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

1.rfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Go..-ernor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to amend an act to incorporate the Citizens' Bank of Savannah, to provide for the mer ger of the Citizens' Mutual Loan Company into said bank, and for other purposes, approved September
27, 1887.

~\Jso, an act to amend paragraph or sub-section

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817

one (1) of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to repeal an act approvP-d November 13, 1889, with the following caption, to-wit:

An act to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts in each county in this State to have prepared a suitable record-book to be kept in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court in each county, said record-book to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, and said charters, when granted hereafter, shall not become valid until recorded in said charter record :with the original advertisement of the application for any charter, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Fulton county to refund toP. B. Johnson two hundred and fifty dollars, which sum was paid by said Johnson for a license to sell liquor by the quart for one year from the 11th day of December, 1890, and which license was never used by said Johnson.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie in the county of Colquitt, to de.ne the limits and the powers of the same, approved December '27, 1890.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman protem.

Maxwell, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The committee has had under consideration a bill entitled an act to amend section 1419 of the Code of this State, as amended, by an act approved October 16th, 1S85, and recommend the same do pass by substitute.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Also, an act to prevent firing arms within a half milA of any church or Sabbath-school, and recommend that the author be allowed to withdraw same.

Also, the committee has had under consideration the following Senate bills, to-wit :

An act entitled an act to amend the local option law of Hart county, Georgia.

Also, au act entitled an act to amend section 4535 of the Code of Georgia of 1882, and recommend that the same do pass.

The committee has also had under consideration Senate bill entitled an act to amend an act to prohibit the sale of spirituous or malt liquors within three miles of any church or school-house in the State, and for other purposes, and direct me to report same back, with recommendation that it do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWEI.L, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the necessary constitutional majority the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend an act "to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Forsyth to issue certain bonds, and for other purposes, approved November 13, 1889.
The Senate has adopted the following resolution in which the concurrence of the House is asked, to-wit :
That the keeper of public buildings be instructed to have the elevator put in running order for the use of the members of the General Assembly and visitors during the remainder of the present session.

TuEsDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1891.

819

The Senate has also passed by the necessary constitutional majority the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Hoschton in Jackson county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company of Atlanta, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to establish a

system of public schools for the town of Toccoa city,

and for other purposes.





Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act incorporating the town'of Mount Airy, in Habersham county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the term of office of Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Dalton.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Ma.yor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners, to define their powers, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled a.n act to incorporate the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Georgia, to define Hs powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to change the corporate limits of the city of Rome, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled a.n act to amend the charter of the city of Flovilla, of Butts county, Georgia.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to locate the office of Tax-Collector of Laurens county, Georgia.

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JouR:-<AL oF THE HousE.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act, approved February 22, 1873, and the acts approved August 20, 1872, and December 11, 1871, to which the same is amendatory, in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty county.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of Athens so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of s:tid city to improve the streets of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal an act to prohibit any person or persons from hunting and fishing on the land of another in the county of Telfair, except by written consent of the land owner.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House resolution:

A resolution to appropriate $500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the painting or repairing of the Capitol building.

The following message was received from the Gov-
ernor, through Mr. ,V. H. Harrison, Secretary of the
Executive Department, to-wit:
~Jr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the foUowing acts of the General Assembly, to-wit :

An act to authorize the city of Augusta to provide, by ordinance, for a registration of voters in each ward of the city ; for a registry clerk in e~ch ward ; to limit the time for registering and closing'-said registry ; to regulate the same, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Athens.

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821

Also, an act to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry.

Also, an act to amend an act to declare Councilmen and Aldermen of towns and cities ineligible during their term of office to any other municipal office in said towns and cities, appnved November 12, 1889.

Also, an act to provide for a more speedy determination of criminal cases.

Also, an act to ratify and confirm all charters of corporations granted by the Superior Courts of this State, since the passage of the act, approved N ovember 13, 1889, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section 3495 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Rome Savings and Trust Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company.
Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lumpkin county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Randolph.
Also, an act to incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Thomason Banking Company of Madison, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Savings Bank and Mortgage Company, and for other purposes, approved Decemb~r 16: 1890.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Swainsboro.
Also, an act to inc"'"~rate the town of Martin, in the county of Franklin.

822

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Also, an act to protect the water supply of the water-works of the city of Dawson and providing police protection, and for other purposes.

By reqnest, House Bill No. 798 was recommitted to Committee on Roads and Bridges~
The following bill was taken up in its regular order and 1ead the third time, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of Georgia, so as to make daily, weekly or monthly wages liable to garnishment in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Mr. Humphreys, of Brooks, moved to indefinitely postpone action on the bill and amendments.

Upon this motion, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, called for tile ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Columbia, Holzendorf,

Payne,

Barrett,

Humphreys,

Peacoek,

Bema:tt,

Jennings,

Perry,

BeruE>r,

K~>mp,

Pope,

Boifeuillet,

Kennon,

Rainey,

Brown of Forsyth, Kitchens,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Kimbrough,

Roberts,

Campbell,

Laue,

Ryals,

CJhapman,

L'lrk,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Clay,

Laslie,

Rtrickland,

Cooper.

Martin,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mason,

Tatum,

Devore,

:Mann,

Tarver,

Dismuke,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Underwood,

TuESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1891.

823

Hall, Harrison, Hartridge, Hagan, Ha.,cock, Heard, Hill of Meriwether,

Merritt, Montgomery, Mitchell, Mobley, Nash, Odom, O'Neal,

Wells of Marion, Wheeler, White, Wisdom, Wylly.

Those voting no were M~ssrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Branch, Brodnax, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Dennard, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Gorlard,

Parham,

Grayes,

Peek,

Harris of Quitman, Peeples,

Hill of Cherokee,

Phillips,

Herrington,

Reid,

Henderson,

Seay,

Hogan,

Sibley,

Holtzelaw,

Sinquefield,

Holbrook,

Smith of Butts,

Jaekson of Oconee, Smith of Deeatur,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Lewis,

Rharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Mattox,

Turner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Meeks,

Williams,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

1\Iosely,

Wooten.

1\Ionroe,

Norman,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, :Baldwin, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Davis of Burke, Da\is of Lumpkin, Glover, Hardeman, Hand,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Wilkin on,

Harris of "\Vashington, Pearson,

Harper,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hulsey,

Sears,

Huff,

Scruggs,

Ingraham,

Thompson';

lyey,

Ware;

Jackson of Heard, Wells of Lee,

Johnson,

"\Vitzell,

Lumsden,

Wri!!ht,

McDonalcl of Sumter, Young,

Morton,

Jlrlr. Speaker.

Oattis,

Ayes 76. Nays 61.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill and amendments were indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Ryals moved that .the Rules be suspended for the purpose of recalling from the Senate House Bill No. 322, to-wit, a bill to alter and amend the general pilotage laws of this State, etc.
Mr. Reid, of Putnam, called the previous question on the motion to recall, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.
The motion to recall was then lost.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend section 719(i) of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analysis of fertilizers for the year 1890-91.
Also, an act to incorporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Georgia, and to define its powers, privileges, etc.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners.
Respectiully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1891.

825

rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts~ to-wit :
An act to change the term of office of Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Dalton.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company, of Atlanta, Ga., and to prescribe its rights and privileges.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Bowersvillt>, in the county of Hart, approved September 4, 18t:'3, and to provide for an election of Mayor and four Aldermen.
Also, an act to amend section 3703 of the Code of Ul82.
Also, an act to incorporate the Ludale Transportation Company.
Respectfully submitted. '1'. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committt>e on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act;, to-wit :

An act to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in the county of Fulton.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

By reqnest House Bill No. 203 was taken from the table and referred to the Committee on Finance.

By request House Bill No. 947 was withdrawn from

826

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Committee on General Judiciary and recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By request House Bill No. 888 was withdrawn, to-wit:
A bill to prevent the firing of arms within a half mile of any church, or Rabbath-sch~>ol, or place of worship within this !4tate, etc.
The following resolution was taken up for a third read~ng, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of Mrs. Julia McConnell of Gordon county.
As the same provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the "\-Vhole House, Mr. Baxter, of Bibb, in the chair.

Mr. Baxter, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the folbwing report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Julia McConnell, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.

The resolution was then read the third time.

'fhe report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1891.

827

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Heard,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether, l'eacock,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Branch,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzelaw,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Rembert,

Brin8on,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Burney,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Cagle,

Jones,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cason,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Chapman, Chappell,

Kitchens,
Ki rribrou)!"h,

Sinquefield, Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Lane,

Smith of Decatur,

Cooper,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Devore,

Martin,

Thornton,

Dodson,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Ethridge,'

Mathews of Montg'y, Walker,

Faust,

McAfee,

Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Merritt,

Williams,

Graves,

Meriwether.

Whatley,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

'Vheeler,

Hall,

Mobley,

Whit',

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Wisdom,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

Wylly,

Harrison,

Nash,

Wooten,

Harper,

Norman,

Young.

Hagan,

Odom,

Hancock,

O'Neal,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Glover,

Baldwin,

Hardeman,

Baxter,

Hand,

Morton, Oattis, Parker of Wilkinson,

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Bennett, B<'rner, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Calvin, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert,

Ha ris of Washingt'n, Payne,

Hartridge,

Pearson,

Holbrook,

Phillip,,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Huff,

Sears,

Ingraham,

Scrugg3,

Ivey,

Stokes,

Jackson of Heard, Thompsou,

Johnson,

Traylor,

Mann,

Ware,

McDonald of Banks, Whitfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,'

Meeks,

Wright.

Mitchell,

Mr. Sp~ker.

Ayes 122. Nays 0.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, as amended.

Mr. Kennon, of Berrien, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

A resolution requesting .the Governor to return to the House House Bill No. 559 for the purpose of perfecting said bill.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit.:

A bill to authorize tha town of Jonesboro in Clayton county, Ga., to establish and maintain a system of public schools for said town.
Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution requesting the Governor to return to the Rouse House Bill No. 449, in order that a derical error therein may be corrected.

TuEsDA v, SEPTEMBER 8, 1831.

829

By request, the resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

By request, the following bill was tnade the special order for to-morrow, the 9th instant, at 11 o'clock, to-wit:

A bill to amend the laws in relation to the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers in Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to-wit:

By Mr. vVilliams, of Richmond-
A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to alter and amend the eighty-third (83) section of the Judiciary acts, passed February 9, 1797, and to amend the Judiciary act, passed 16th of February, l79:cJ, Clayton Digest, 531, and to require all sheriffs or other judicial s:tles in the county of Richmond to be made at the court-house of the county instead of the market-house.

By unanimous cont~ent, the bill, known as the

Macon '\Vater-Works bill, was made the special order

for Thursday, the lOth instant, immediately after the

reading of the Journal.



The following bill was taken up for Consideration, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians, for placing the same in the hall of the House of Representatives.
As the bill provided for an appropriation, the House resolved itseJf into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Lumsden, of White, in the chair.
Mr. Lumsden, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Speaker:

The Uommittee of the Whole House has had under consideration a bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians, for placing the same in the ha.U of the House of Represntatives, etc.~ which they instruct me to report back, with the rec:)mmendation that the same do pass, as amended.

Respsctfully submitted.

LlHISDEN, Chairman.

The bill was then read the third time, and the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by an aye and nay vote, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Quitman,

Baskin,

Harrison,

Bennett,

Hartridge,

Boifeuillet,

Hm;p~r,

Branch,

Hagan,

Brodnax,

Hancock,

Burge,

Ht>ard,

Burmy,

H~rrington,

Chapman,

Henderson,

Chappell,

Ho;an,

Clay,

Humphreys,

Coop~r.

Jackson of Oconee,

Crowder,

Jennings,

Cutts,

Jones,

Davis of Burke,

Kemp,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kennon,

Dennard,

Lane,

Devore,

Lark,

Dodson,

Laslie,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Edenfield,

Lumsden,

Montgomery, Mobley, Na:>h, Nortnan, Oattis, Odom, O'Xeal, Parkl:'r of Thomas, Peacock, Phillips, Rembert, Reid, Rob!rts,
Ryal", Sibley, Smith of D<!catur, Sharpe, Stokes, Swain, Tarver, Thornton, Trammell,

TuEsDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1891.

831

Everett; Ethric!ge, Faust, :Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall,

Mattox,

Turner,

1\lartin,

\Veils of :\!arion,

Mason,

\Veils of Lee,

:Mann,

Whitfield,

Maxwell,.

Williams,

McDonald of Banks, Wheeler,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Vi~dom,

1\lcAfee,

Wylly,

Meeks,

Wooten.

Meriwether,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Forsyth, Cagle, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Ho!zendorf, Hulsey, Kitthlns,

Kimbrough, McDaniel, McClure, 1\Ierritt, .Mosely, Parham, Payne,

Rainey, Smith uf Greene, Striekland, Twitty, Underwood, Ware.

'l'hose not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Berner, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson, Bosh, Calvin, Ca111pbell, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo. Crawford, D.tvis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Glover; Godard,

Hardeman,

Peek,

Hand,

Perry,

Harris of Washington, Pope,

Hill of Meriwether, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Holtz~law,

~::lapp of Mitchell,

Holbrook,

8.-ay,

Huff,

Se.ars,

Iugraham,

Sinquefield,

lvly,

Smith of Butts,

Jackson of Heard, Scruggs,

Johnson,

Tatum,

Lewis,

Thompson,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Mathews of Montg'y, Walker,

Mitchell,

Witzel!,

Monroe,

Whatley,

Morton,

White,

Parktr of Wilkinson, Wright,

Peeples,

Y oun~,

Pear.::on,

Mr. Speaker..

Ayes 95. Nays 20.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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.ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 9, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Sp~.tker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia. Hag.tn,

At!dnson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of ChertJkee,

Baskin,

Hill of M':lriweLher,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch.

Holtzclaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzeudorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Brinson,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

Ivey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Cason,

Johnson,

Chapman,

Jones,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kikhens,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Craigo,

Lane,

Crowder,

Lark,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Davis uf Bulloeh,

LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Devore,

Martin,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Dodson,

Mann,

OJom,
o~eal,
Parker of Thonas. Pa1k~r of Wilkinson,
Pa~ham,
Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peep.es,
Pear~on,
Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rtiney, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sibley, Sinq nefield, Smith of Butts, Hmith of DJeatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Seruggs,
Stoke~,
Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner,

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833

Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, :Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Vare,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of 1\Iarion,

)lcAfee,

\Veils of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfield,

:\lerritt,

Witzel!,

Meeks,

Williams,

Meriwether,

\Vhatley,

Montgomery,

\Vheeler,

Mitchell,

White.

)lohley,

Wisdom,

Mosely,

wright,

i\lonroe,

\Vylly,

Morton,

\Vooten,

Nash,

Young,

Norman,

:\lr. S!)eaker.

Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bryan, Bush, Coffey, Crawford,

Hardeman,

Ryals,

Harris of Washington, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jackson of Heard, Sears.

McDonald of Sumter,

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal h!id been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on the following bill, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of Georgia, relative to garnishment laws.

The Journal was then .read and confirmed.

Mr. Reid then moved to reconsider the action of the
Honse of yesterday had on the bill to amend section
3554 of the Code. o:;

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Upon this motion, the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting y~>s were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Branch, Brodnax, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Dunwody, J<:verett, Ethridge, Fleming, G-ardner, Gilbert,

Goodwin,

l',IYIH',

Godard,

Peek,

Graves,

PeE'ples,

Hand,

Perry,

Harris of Quitman, Phillips,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Holbrook,

Sibley,

Hulsey,

~inquefield,

Huff,

Smith of Butts,

Jennings,

Smith of Decatur,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

I.umsden,

Sharpe,

Mattox,

Scru~gs,

McDaniel,

Stokes,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McClure,

Turner,

Merritt,

Walker,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Mosely,

Williams,

Nash,

Whatley,

Norman,

'Vooten,

Oattis,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Heard,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Cherokee,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Campbell,

Jones,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Craigo,

Lane,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lark,

Mohley, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Pearson, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell, Strickland, Rwain, Tancr, Thornton,

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835

Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Faust, Gloyer, Griffith, Hall, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Hagan, Hancock,

Laslie,

Thompson,

Lewis,

Traylor,

Martin,

Underwood,

Mason,

Ware,

Mann,

Wells of Marion,

Maxwell,

Wells of Lee,

McDonald of Banks, Wheeler,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wisdom,

}IcAfee,

Wright,

Montgomery,

Wylly.

Mitchell,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter,

Ingraham,

Bryan,

Ivey,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard,

Bush,

Jackson of Oconee,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter,

Hardeman,

i\Ieriwether,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Hartridge,

Morton,

Harper,

Odom,

Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Seay, Sears, Tatum, Twitty, Witzell, White, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 66. Nays 77.

So the motion to reconsider was lost.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Special Agriculture, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Special Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :

A bill entitled an act to change the compensation of Inspectors of Oils and l!..,ertilizers, and for other purposes, and direct me to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. S. M.AXWJ,LL, Chairman pro tem.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred in the House amendment~
to the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Nelson, in the counties of Cherokfle and Pickens, and to grant certain powers and privileges to said town, and for other purposes.
_\}so, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the city of Hapeville, Ga., and for other purposes.
The Senate concurred in the amendments striking out a section and changing the numbers of the sections, and refused to concur in the remaining House amendments to the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Etna, antl for 'other purposees.

The Senate ha8 also concurred in the following House resolution, to-wit :
A resolution requesting the Governor to return House Bill 449.

Also, a resolution to recall House Bill 559.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up, towit:
Senate Bill No. 21, a bill to regulate the law of year's support..
The bill was read the third time.
The report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended.

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837

The bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 103, nays 18.

The second special order fixed for this day wa.s taken up, to-wit :

A bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 6 of the Constitution of tbis State, so as to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Conrt of this .State from three to five-to consist of a Chief Justice a.nd four Associate Justices.
The bill was read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the vote was taken by "ayes and nays, as the same proposed to amend the Constitution.
Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.Anderson, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Davis of Burke,

Goodwin, GraYes, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Harper, Hagan, Hill of Meriwether, Herrington, Henderson, Holtzclaw, Humphreys, Huff, Jennings, Kennon, Kimbrough, Lark, Laslie, Lewis,

Mobley, Norman, Oattis, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Peek, PeeplPs, Pearson, Perry, Phiilips, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sibley, Smith of Decatur, Sl1arpe, Stokes, Tarver,

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Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Glover,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Mattox,

Turner,

Martin,

Walker,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Mathews of Mont'ry, William~,

McAfee,

White,

JlcClure,

Wisdom,

l\Ieri wether,

Wooten.

:Mitchell,

1'hose voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Holzendorf,

Baldwin,

Hulsey,

Brown of Haralson, Ivey,

Burge,

Jones,

Cagle,

Kemp,

Cason,

Kitchens,

Clay,

L<me,

Da1is of Bulloch,

:\Iason,

Devore.

:M:ann,

Edenfield,

Jiaxwell,

E1erett,

JicDonald of Banks,

Gar<lner,

M~Daniel,

ti-o<lard,

Jierri tt,

Harris of Catoosll, Meeks,

Hancock,

:\Iontgomery,

Heard,

)losely,

Hill of CherokeP,

="ash,

Hendrix,

Odom,

Hogan,

Parham,

Holbrook,

Payne,

Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of :Mitchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene,
~trickland,
Swain, Thompson, Traylor, Twitty, Underwood, ware, \Vells of Marion, Whitfield, Whatley, wheeler, Wright, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkimson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Clifton,

.Jackson of Heard,

~ears,

Coffey,

Jackson of Oconee, Scrngg,

Crawford,

Johnson,

Tatum,

Cutts,

:McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

Hardeman,

Jionroe,

Young,

Harris of washington, Morton,

Mr. &peaker.

Ayes 92. Nays 59.

Not receiving the necessary two-thirds vote, the bill was lost.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1891.

839

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary CommHtee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:

House Bill No. 1061, a bill to prescribe for the disposition of money arising from the hire of convicts in Henry county.

Also House Bill No. 1063, a bill to prescribe in what newspaper or public gazette all county officials shall make their public advertisements.

Also House Bill No. 1072, a bill to authorize D. M. Peden, of Murray county, a disabled Confederate soldier, to take photographs in this State, without paying a specific tax.

Also, House Bill No. 1083, a bill to amend the charter of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a levee.

'l'he committee have also had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :

House Bill No. 1066, a bill to prescribe the manner of carrying Winchester rifles, or other long range guns or pistols.

Also, House Bill No. 1076, a bill to establish a pension department and provide for the appointment of a clerk; to fix his salary, prescribe his duties, and ~or other purposes

The committee also recommends that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 895, a bill to protect the owners of

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boxes, syphons, fountains and kegs used in the sale of soda-water, porter, ale and the like.

Also, House Bill No. 1078, a bill to require all railroads in this State to carry physicians, in regular practice in this State, on their respective roads on freight trains as wdl as on passenger trains, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

The next special order was then taken up, and upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to amend the laws in relation to the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers.

Upon motion the following bill was taken from the table and put upon its passage, to-wit :

A bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping the same.

The bill was read the third time.

The previous question was called, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

I'he report of the committee was then agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, .the ayes and nays were called for, which call was sutained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Baldwin,

Harris, of Quitman,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Benn~tt,

Heard,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Meeks, Meriwether, l\'losely, JS"ash, Norman,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1891.

841

Branch, .Br.)dnax, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, Chapman, Chappell,_ Cooper, Crowder, Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Godard, Graves, -{}riffith, Hand,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peek,

Holtzclaw,

Peeples,

Huff,

Pearson,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Jackson of Oconee, l'ope,

Jennings,

Reid,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Kenno11,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,-

Kimbrough,

f:lmith of Butts,

Lark,

Smith of Decatur,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Mattox,

Tarver,

Mason,

Thompson,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wllitfie:d,

Mathews of Montg'y, Whatley,

McAfee,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, -{),tgle,
Campbell, Cason, Clay, {)raigo, Davis of Bulloch, Davi11 of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Glover, -Goodwin, Harris, of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper, Hagan,

Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Jones, Kitchens, Lane, Laslie, Lewis, Lumsden, Martin, ::VIann, McDonald of Banks, McClure, Merritt, Montgomery, Mobley, O'Neal, Parham, Payne,

Rainey, Rembert, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell, Sharpe, Scrngg, Stokes, Strickland,
~wain,
Thornton, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, Wells of Marion, Wheeler, White, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, Wooten.

'.fhose not voting were Messrs.--

Anderson,

Harris of Washington, Seay,

..Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Sears,

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Baxter, Boifeuillet, BuEh, Clifton, Coffey, Crawford, Cuits, Gardner, Hardeman,

Humphreys,

Sibley,

Jackson of Heard, Sin q uefielcl;

Johnson,

Tatum,

"Yiitchell,

Traylor,

"Yionroe,

'Veils of Lee,

)lorton,

Witzell,

Oattis,

Williams,

Ouom,

:.\lr. ~peaker.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ayes 81. Nays 62.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority the bill was lost.

Mr. Fleming offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

A resolution excusing the Committee on Finance from the evening sessson, and that the afternoon session be confined to reading House and Senate bills. the first and second time, and local bills and charters for the third time.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. l\I.,

3 O'CLOCK P. :M.
The House reassembled and was called to order by Mr. Trammell~ Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
Mr. Young, Chairman Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
;Ji/r. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency... the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

\VEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER !l, 1891.
An act to establish a whipping boss for county and municipal chain-gangs now established in this State, to prescribe the manner in which they shall be appointed, and their terms of office.
Also, an act to permit the Treasurer or Tax-Collector of any city, town or other municipal corporation to issue process of garnishment for taxes due said city, town or other municipal corporation.
Also, an act to make Ta.x-Collf."ctors in aU the counties of this State which contain a population of seventy-five thousand or more, ex officio Sheriffs in certain cases, and to allow them to appoint Deputies
Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court in the county of Dodge.
Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners Roads and Revenues in the county of Towns, and to prescribe their powers, duties and privileges.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railway Company, approved December 27, 1886.
Also, an act to provide for the appointment of a Board of Visitors to the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, which is a branch of the University of Georgia, to prescribe their powers and duties, and to fix their compensation.
~\lso, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Albany, Georgia, to straighten that portion of Jackson street lying between Broad street and the alley running east and west between Jackson and Washington streets and parallel with Broad and Commerce streets.
Also, an act to amend section 473 of the Code of 1882.

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Also~ an act to am~nd an act incorporating the town of Acree, on the line of Dougherty and Worth counties, approved December 18, 1890, by enlarging and extending the corporate limits of said town so as to include therein certain adjacent territory in Worth county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Stellaville, in the county of Jefferson, to define the limits of the same, provide for officers to govern it, and prescribe their duties.
Also, an act to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, passed March 10, 1877.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the \Vashington and Elberton Railroad, approved December 27, 1886, by changing the route of said railroad.

Also, an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to appoint the orderly Sergeant Clerk of the Recorder's Court.

Also, an act to establish a system of public schools in the town of Washington, to provide for raising revt~nue to maintain said schools, and to authorize the County School Commissioner of Wilkes county to pay over to the Board of Education of said public schools such part of the State school fund as may be their just pro mta share.

Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of White.

Also, an act to provide for a Solicitor for the County Court of Butts County, Georgia.

Also, an act to authorize the payment of certain bills incurred for publishing the general presentments of the Grand Juries of Richmond county.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 181Jl.

845

Also, au act to amend, revise, supersede and consolidate the gt>ueral acts, granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton, to confer additional powers upon the Mayor and City Council of Carrollton to extend the limits of said town.
Also, au act to amend au act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26th, 1886.
Also, au act to incorporate the ~outhern Fire Insurance Company of the State, to define its rights, powers and privileges.
Also, an act to establish free schools in the town of Summerville, Chattooga county.
Also, an act to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain in DeKalb county, to provide a new charter therefor, so as to increase the powers of the Mayor and Town Council.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hardaway in Dougherty county, defining its powers and privileges.
A.lso, au act to amend the act incorporating the town of Blakely in the county of Early.
Also, an act. to amend au act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, approved December 26, 1888.
Also, au act to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of ~'ulton county at twenty-five hundred dollars.
Also, au act to change the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the Third Regiment of Georgia Volunteers.
A.lso, an act to prohibit in this State the holding of more than one county office by one person at any one time.

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Also, an act to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the public school lot in Perry, and to make deed thereto.

Also, an act to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said association and the approaches thereto.

Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Demorest in Habersham county.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the

Toccoa Banking Company in the city of Toccoa,

Habersham county, Georgia, approved October 26th,

1889.

.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Kite in the couuty of Johnson.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Camilla, Mitchell county, in order to extend the corporate limits for school and other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate. the Jefferson Street Bank of Madison, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of Boston.
Also, an act to provide for the paying of the County Commissioners of Brooks county.
A.lso, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Ware county, and to prescribe their powers and duties.
Also, an act to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Mutual Accident Association of Macon county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Arabi, Georgia.

WEDNESDAY, :::3EPTEMBER 9, 1891.

847

Also, an act to incorporate the Blackshear Bank, -and to define its powers.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Bank of Smithville, Ga.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Austell.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on EnTollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake1:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, Jtnd ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the city of Chickamauga in the county of Walker.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of tb.e Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to establish the Agricultural and Mechanical College on the Experimental Farm Station, near the city of Griffin in said State, to remove the said college from the city of Athens, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. TWITTY, Chairman.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Barrett submitted the following minority report:

Jlfr. Speaker:
We, a portion of the Committee on General Agriculture, to whom was referred the bill to remove the Agricultural College from ~-\thens, to the Experimental Station in Spalding county, beg leave to dissent from the report of the committee, signed by the Chairman of said Committee, adverse to the passage of said bill, and do hereby recommend that said bill do pass, believing that the educational interests of Georgia will be greatly advanced thereby.
H. L. Graves, C. A. Mathews, J. E. Harris, P. D. Brown, A. W. Devore, J.P. Lane, M. L. Everett, W. L. Kennon, M. F. Ethridge, W. F. McDaniel~ F. R. Mann, John L. Branch, J. 'f. Crowder, T. J. Barrett, N. C. Campbell, S. Montgomery, J. W. Hagan, C. J. Jones, H. N. Gardner, S. W. Wisdom, M. Herrington, J. J. Stokes, W. C. Bryan, Robert B. Traylor,. H. G. Wright.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1891.

849

By unanimous consent, the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Burge-
A. bill to amend the act amending the act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.

By Mr. Phillips--
A bill to amend the act amending the charter of the town of Clarkesville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Harrison-
A resolution to pay per diem and mileage of Ron. E. S. Griffin, deceased, Representative from Twiggs, to widow of said E: S. Griffin.
Referred to Committee on Finance.

The following bills were read the second time, towit:

A bill to amend an act to change the manner of granting license to sell liquors, as contained in section 1419 of the Code, as amended by act of October 16~ 1885.

Also, a bill to prescribe the appropriation of money arising from the hire of convicts from Henry county.

Also, a bill to prescribe the manner of carrying 1-Vinchester rifles, or other long range guns or pistols.

Also, a bill to prescribe in what newspaper the county official advertising shall be done.
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Also, a bill to authorize D. M. Peden, of Murray county, to take photographs without paying a specific tax.

Also, a bill to establish a Pension Department and provide for the appointment of a Pension Clerk, and appropriate money to pay his salary.

Also, a bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain to the Tallapoosa Circuit.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank and confer certain powers, etc.

Also, a bill, to amend the charter of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission for the city of Rome, and prescribe their powers and duties.
The following Senate resolution was read and laid . over under the rules, to-wit :

A resolution to have the elevator run during the remainder of this session.

The following Senate bill was read the first time and referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Cabaniss-
A bill to amend an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of ~'orsyth to issue certain bonds, approved November 13, 1889.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

The following Senate bill was tabled, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to prohibit the sale of liquors within a radius of three miles of any church, or public or private school-hou~e in Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :

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. A bill to amend the Local Option Law of Hart <lOUnty.

Also, a bill to amend section 4535 of the Code of 1882.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred tu Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Cagle, of Pickens-
A bill to require all counties and districts hereafter adopting the stock law to fence said county or district.

The following reconsidered bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were submitted, and the bill _passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Grand Jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.

The following oill was read t.he third time, the report oftlle committee, whieh was favorable to the passage oi the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as :tmended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :

.. A bill to incorporate the city of Demorest, in Habersham county, Georgia, and for other purposes.
. By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Sycamore, in the county of Irwin, etc.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to prevent seining in any waters, lakes, ponds, or other running streams of the county of "\Vorth, etc.

The following bill ~as read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quails in the county of Worth, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal the Registration Law of Worth county, etc.
House Resolution No. 155 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary, and recommitted to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By consent, the following bill was withdrawn, towit:
A bill to amend an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay, etc~
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to thepassage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the Commercial Travelers' "Savings Bank, etc.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made the special order for Friday, the 11th instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :

~-\. bill to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast known as salt marsh lands, etc.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Odom, Anderson, Sinquefield, Peek and Mr. Emith, the Messenger.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 10, 1891.
"The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to <>rder by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Uberokee,

:Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

:Baxter,

Herrington,

Bennett,

Henderson,

:Berner,

Hogan,

Botfeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

:Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

:Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Brown of Haralson, Humphries,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Jngraham,

o.Jom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson. Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid,

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Brinson, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust., Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge, Harper,

lvey,

Roberts,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Jackson of Oconee, :"Sappof Chattahoochee,

Jenning~,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Johnson,

Seay,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Kennon,

:"Smith of Butts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Lark,

Scrugg5,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Lewis,

Striekland,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Mattox,

Tarver,

l\fartin,

Thornton,

)lason,

Thompson,

:\lann,

Traylor,

:\laxwell,

Trammell,

:\'IcDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

)lcDaniel,

B"nderwood,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Valker,

Mathews of l\Iontg'ry, Ware,

)leA fee,

\Vells of Marion,

)lcClure,

Wells of Lee,

:Vlerritt,

Whitfield,

?.leeks,

Williams,

)Ieriwether,

Whatley,

Montgomery,

"Wheeler,

)lite hell,

White,

:Vlobley,

Wisdom,

Mo~ely,

Wright,

)lonroe,

Wylly,

Morton,

\Vooten,

::'-l"ash,

Young,

~orman,

)lr. f'peaker.

Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bush, Coffey, Crawford,

Everett,

Sears,

Hardeman,

Witzel!.

Harris of Washington,

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reportell that the Journal ht1d been examined and approved..

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Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Baxter, of Bibb, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 335, to-wit :
A. bill to amend the Constitution of this State relative to increasing the number of Judges of the Supreme Court. from three to five.
Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider the action of the House on yesterday had on House Bill No. 362, to-wit:
A. bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping same.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Baxter moved that the House reconsider its action on yesterday had on House Bill No. 335, to-wit:
A. bill to amend the Constitution of this State, so as to increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court from three to five.
Upon this motion, Mr Berner called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

'rhose voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Bryan, Brinson, Burney,

Gra,es, (iriffi tto, Harrison, Hartrillge, Harper, Herrington, Henderson, Holtzclaw, Huff,

Oattis, ()dom, Parker of Thoma~> Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, .

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Calvin, Campbell, Chappell, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Etl1ridge, Faust, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

.Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Kimbrough,

Roberts,

Lark,

Ryals,

Laslie,

Sibley,

Lewis,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Martin,

Trammell,

Mathews of Jefferson, rurner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, wells of L-:Je,

McAfee,

Williams,

Mitchell,

"risdom,

Mobley,

'Vooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hulsey,

Atkinson of Columbia,Humphreys,

Baskin,

Ivey,

Bennett,

Jackson of Oconee,

Brown of Forsyth, Jennings,

Brown of Haralson, Jones,

Burge,

Kemp,

Cagle,

Kennon,

Chapman,

Kitchens,

Clay,

Lane,

Cooper,

Mattox,

Davis of Bulloch, Mason,

Devore,

Mann,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Glover,

McDonald of Banks,

Godard,

McDaniel,

Hall,

McClure,

Hand,

Merritt,

Harris of Catoosa, Meeks,

HaiTis of Quitman, Montgomery,

Heard,

Mosely,

Hendrix,

Monroe,

Hogan,

Nash,

Holzendorf,

Parham,

Perry, Rainey, Sapp of 1\iitchell, Seay, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Scruggs, Strickland, Swain, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Underwood, 'Valker, \Vells of Marion, Whitfield, Whatley, 'Vheeler, White, "rright, Wylly, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Bush,
C:\8011,

H1rrisof 'Vashington, O'Neal,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Hancock,

Peek,

Hill of Cherokee,

'hpp of Chattahoochee

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'Clifton, coffey, Crawford, Dennard, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, .Hardeman,

Hill of l\Ieriwether, Sears,

Holbrook,

Sinquefield,

Johnson,

Tatum,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

:Meriwether,

\Vare,

Morton,

Witzell,

Korman,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 69. Nays 72.

:So the motion to reconsider was lost.

M.r Chappell, of Laurens, moved to reconsider the action of the House on yesterday, had on House Bill No. 362, to-wit :

A bill to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping the same.

Mr. Davis, of Burke, called the previous question -on .the motion to reconsider, which call was sustained, and the ma.in question was ordered.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

_; nderson,

Griffith,

.\tkinsonof Columbia, Hand,

Baldwin,

Harris of Quitman,

'Baskin,

Hartrirlge,

Bnxter,

Hagan,

Bennett,

Hear< I,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Branch,

Henderson,

.Burge,

Hogan,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Huff,

Cahin,

Ingraham,

<Jhapman,

l\ey,

.Chappell,

Jackson of Heard,

.(:raigo,

Jackson of Oconee,

Mathews of l\iontg'ry, McAfee, Meeks, Morton, Norman, Oattis, Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Seay,

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Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Ethridge, Faust, Gardner, Gilbert, Cioodwin, Godard, Graves,

.Jennings,

i',ibley,

Johnson,

l'imith of Decatur,..

Kemp,

Tarver,

Kennon,

Thompson,

Lark,

Turner,

Lewis,

'Valker,

LeConte,

"ells of Lee,

Lumsden

Whitfield,

Mattox,

Williams,

Mason,

"'hatley,

:Maxwell,

"right,

J\Iathews of Jefferson, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Clifton, Clay, Davis of Bulloch, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Glover, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper, Hancock, Hill of J\Ieriwether, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey,.

.Jones, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lane, Laslie, )lartin, J\Iann, )fcDonald of Banks, J\IcDaniel, )lcClure, J\Ierritt, Montgomery, Mitchell J\Iobley, )Josely, )fonroe, Nash, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Perry, Rainey,

Rembert, Rol.Jerts, Sapp of ::\Iitchell, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene,. Sharpe, l'icruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Thornton, Traylor, Trammell, Twitty, 1J nderwood, "'ells of ){arion,. "'heeler, White, Wisiom, "ooten, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Brodnax, Busl.t, Coffey, Cooper, Crawford, Dennard, Dunwody, Everett,

Fleming,

o~eal,

Hardeman,

Peek,

Hall,

Hears,

Harris of Washington, Sinquefield,

Hill of Cherokee, Tatum,

Holtzclaw,

'Yare,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

:.\Ieriwether,

)lr. Speaker.

Odom,

Ayes 84. Nays 65.

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So the motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Mr. Williams, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

A resolution extending sympathy to Ron. Wm. H. Fleming, of Richmond, on account of the death of his father, and requesting the Clerk of the House to furnish him a copy of these resolutions.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

il1r. Speake?":
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speak~r and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the folloV\ing acts, to-wit :
A.n act to incorporate the Ludale and Transportation Company.

Also, an act to amend section 719(i) of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to amend section 3703 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analyses of fertilizers for the year 1890-1891.
A.lso, an act to change the term of office of Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Dalton.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, in the county' of Hart, approved September 4, 1883, and to provide for an election of a Mayor and four Aldermen.

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Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to elect a Board of Water Commissioners, and to define their powers.

Also, an act to incorporate the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Georgia, and to define its powers and privileges.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company of Atlanta, and to prescribe its rights and privileges.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

jJfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as properly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following resolution, to-wit :
A resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the House and Senate for the sE>ssion of 1891, and to appropriate money therefor.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Florida Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.

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Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta Southern and Western Railroad Company, ani to define its rights, powers and privileges.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Flovilla, in the county of Butts.

A.lso, an act to locate the office of 'fax-Collector of Laurens county.

~lso, an act to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Carroll county to administer oa.ths,,to have a seal, and to provide a salary for said clerk.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved February 22, 1873, and the acts approved August 20, 1872, and December 11, 1871, to which the same is amendatory, in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roadt:~ and Revenues for Dougherty county, and for other purposes relative to said county therein named, by changing the term of office of said Commissioners and prescribing the manner of their appointment.

Also, an act to change the corporate limits of the city of Rome, Ga.

Also, an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county, and to provide penalties for the violation of the same.

Also, an act to amend the charter of Atlanta, so as to authorize .the Mayor and Council of said city to improve the streets of the same.

Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company,

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to define its rights, powers and privileges, .and for other purposes, approved December 7, 1886.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Mount Airy, in Habersham county.

Also, an act to establish a system of public schools for the town of Toccoa City, to empower the Mayor and Council of said town to levy and collect a tax for the support and maintenance thereof, and to authorize the County School Commissioners of Habersham county to pay over to the Board of Education of said public school such part of the State school fund as may be the just pro rata share of said town.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hoschton, in Jackson county, Ga.
Also, an act to relieve E. H. Shackleford and Z.T. Odom, securities on the appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson, from liability on said bond.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary, in the county of Calhoun, and to grant certajn powers and privileges to the same.

Also, an act to repeal an act to prohibit persons from hunting and fishing on the lands of another in the county of 'l'elfair, except by written consent of the land-owner.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Finance Committee, sub-

mits the following report :



Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

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A. bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government.

Also, the following resolutions of the House, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of J. W. Evans, A. B.
Smith and J. ,V. Reinhardt.

Also, a resolution for the relief of 0. E. Carter, of Walton county, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. Hm'F, Chairman.

The following message was received from the Gov-ernor, through Mr. Harris, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Spea
The Governer has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit.

An act to amend par f'raph or sub-division one (1) of section 1676 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.

Also, an act to repeal an act, approved November 13, 1889, to-wit : An act to require the Clerks of the Superior Courts in each county in this State to ha\e prepared a suitable record book, etc., to be known as the Record of Superior Court Charters, etc.

Also, an act to incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse and Banking Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Marietta Trust and Banking Company.

Also~ an act to amend an act incorporating the Cit izens' Bank of Savannah, etc., approved September 27,1887.
Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of

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Fulton county to refund toP. R. Johnson two hundred and fifty dollars, which sum was paid for a license to sell liquor for one year from the 11th day of December, 1890, which license was not used.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Moultrie, in the county of Colquitt.

The Governor also directs me to return to the House of Representatives the following bills, called for by joint resolutions, concurred in September 9, 1891,. to-wit:
Bill No. 449, by Mr. I vey, of Thomas, to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia, or that may herea.fter be chartered under the laws of this State, and which is now or may be appointed a State Depository, in lieu of executing a bond, to deposit with the Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in the bonds of the State of Georgia, etc.
Also, Bill ~o. f551:J, to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the coun.ty of Berrien, approved October 3, 1889, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of said town to issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate bas passed, by the necessary constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to extend the term of (he common schools to six months, to P-Stablish a permanent school fund and provide for the disbursement thereof, to prescribe the duties of the officers connected therewith, and to amend and consolidate existing school laws.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of Culverton, in Hancock county, and for other purposes.
The Senate has also passed, by the necess3.ry majority, the following House 'bill :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 3331 of the Code, so as to give the lien of an at.tachment priority over that of an ordinary judgment obtained on a suit filed after the levy of the attar.hment.
The Senate has also passed, as amended, by the necessary majority, the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for local taxation by counties for the support of common schools, and for other purposes.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up, towit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the several a.cts amendatory thereof so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to the full amount allowed by law, for the purpose of building a syst~m of water-works, and for the expenditure of the balance of the proceeds of the said bonds upon the construction of a systt-m of sewers for the said city.
The bill was read the third time.
Upon motioli. of Mr. Davis, of Burke, the time of adjournment was extended until the bill under discussion was conclude
~fr. Reid, of Putnam, called the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question or..: dered.
Mr. Huff moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on General Judiciary, which motion was lost.
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The substitute proposed was adopted, as amended.

The report of the committee was then agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, as amended.
Mr. Huff called for the ayes and nays upon the passage of the bill, which call was not sustained.

Proper legal proofs were exhibited.
The bill then passed, by substitute, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 3.
Bv Mr. Hnff, of Bibb, the following was requested to be spread upon the Journ~tl as some of the reasons why the bill should not pass.
Mr. Speaker:
The following are. some of the bnsiness, legal aud constitutional qnestions involved in the passage of the \Vater-works Bill:
First-That the proper notice of the bill has not been advertised. The law requires that the title of all local bills be advertised. (Acts 1878, page 176.) 'l'he title to this substitute has never been advertised at all. The Constitution requires that the Legislature shall see to it that the proper proof of publication has been made. Cognate to and akin to this objection is that it embraces various subjects matter not contemplated by the original title and notice, such as condemnation of land in the country, creating a Water Commission, and particularly that it proposes to repeal a portion of the act of 1886, which has direct reference to streets and not water-works.
Second-That there a1e two (yes, half a dozen) subject matters embraced in the title and t.he bill.
Third-That the Water Commission is a private corporation and the Legislature cannot authorize the city of Macon to issue bonds to aid a private corpora-

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tion ; and also, as a part of this, that the city of 1\facon, when it engages in the business of furnishing water, is a private corporation, acts in its private ca.pacity, and hence cannot issue bonds for that purpose.
Ji'ourth-That under the Constitution the Legislature cannot incorporate a water company, because it is neither a ba.nk, a railro1.d, n~vigation company, insurance nor express company, which are the only corporations that can be incorporated by the Legislature.
Fifth-Without the repeal of a portion of the act of 1886 the bill or substitute is left without any provision being made to pay the principal and interest on the bonds proposed to be issued to build water-works, and hence the attempt now made to rdpeal a portion of that act.
Sixth-Neither the original bill nor the substitute contains the proper provisions for holding the election at which the people of Macon shall be called on to vote on the question of issuing bonds with which to build water-works. Nor does the advertised notice of the original bill or the amended caption to the substitute, justify or authorize the Commissioners to buy the whole or any part of a system of water-works, the authority of these Commissioners being confined, and their duties limited, only to the building of waterworks.
Seventh-To repeal that portion of the act of 1886, which now appropriates annually about fifty thousand dollars to the improvement of streets and public property, and divert more than half of that sum to the payment of the water-works bonds now proposed under this bill, would have the effect of suspending all of the principa.l works on streets and public property, for the reason that the act, approved December 27, 1890, appropriates annually about $17,000 of the money reserved under the act of 1886, to the pay-

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ment of the principal and interest on $210,000 of sewer bonds-a bill for the issue of which bonds is now before the House, having been favorably reported by the Committee on Corporations. With the waterworks' and sewer bill both in operation, there is comparatively nothing left for streets and public property.
If, as everybody in Macon knows, it has taken all the money given to streets and public property under the act of 1886 to keep these two departments of the city government in their present miserable condition, what will become of them when all this money is taken away and given exclusiveiy to the building and maintenance of a complete system of water-works and sewers?
If water-works and sewers can only be built at the expense and neglect of the streets and public property of the city, then the utility of one or bbth enterprises becomes qeustionable, if not risky and haz...; ardous.
Especially is this the case~ when the two bills authorizing the issue of bonds for water-works and sewers provides for an issue of bonds largely in excess of the limit allowed under the Constitution of the State. And the question arises, shall the Legislature pass any bill or bills which provides for an issue of bonds larger than is authorized by the Constitution of the State'? And yet this is precisely what the Legislature is now called on to do for the city of :Macon, in the passage of the two bills now under consirleration. The water-works bill calls for an issue of $:350,000 of bonds, the sewer bill for $210,000
making a total of $560,000, while the amount now au-'
thorized to be issued under the Constitution is only $435,000. These two series of bonds could not both be legal.
For these, and many other good and sufficient reasons, I here and now enter this, my written protest, against the passage of this water-works bill. And I

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ask that this protest be spread upon the Journal of the House, together with the original newspaper notice and certificate of the Ordinary of Bibb county, as well as the full report made by the Chairman pro tem. of the Corporation Committee, when he reported this bill back to the House, with the recommendation "that it do pass," by substitute, as amended.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUI<'F,
Representative from Bibb.
[Copy of Advertisement and Ordinary's (Jertijicate.]

SPECIAL LEGISLATION.

Notice is hereby given that at the approaching ses;;ion of the General Assembly a bill will be introduced to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to the full amount al lowed by law, for the purpo~e of building a system of watPr-works, and for the expenditure of the balance of the proceeds of said bon(h, after building the water-works upon the construction of a system of eewers for said city.

I hereby certify that. the notice (of which t~e above is a copy) of

an intention to apply for the pa~sage of a local bill was duly posted

at the door of the court house, in the county of Bibb, in the city of

MaH:on, the 16th day of June, 1891.

Given under my hand and seal this 15th thy of July, 1891, and

under my official signature.

C. M. WILEY,

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i ..S_E_._\L.., ~

Ordinary Bibb County, G1.

Leave of absence was gunted to Messrs. O'Neal, Burney and Cutts.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, September 11, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

.-\mlerHon,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancol'k,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Berner,

Hogan,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Hulst>y,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Hryan,

Ingraham,

BuFge,

Ivey,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Cason,

Jones,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

Cooper,

L:me,

Craigo,

Lark,

Crowder,

Las lie,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Davis of Bulloch,

L?wis,

Davis of Lumpkin. Lumsden,

Dennard,

Mattox,

DevorP,

Martin,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Dodson,

Mann,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Otlom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pt>arson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor,

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871

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwool,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Ware,

Glover,

McClure,

Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Graves,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

whatley,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Hand,

Mobley,

White,

Harris of Catoosa., Mosely,

Wisdom,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

Wright,

HarrisofWashington, Morton,

Wylly,

Harrison,

Nash,

Wooten,

Hartridge,

Norman,

Young,

Harper,

Oattis,

:Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bu.sh, Burney, Coffey, Crawford,

Cutts, Everett, Hardeman, Holzendorf,

O'Neal, Witzell.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been exanLined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's session as related to the action of the House had on Honse bill No. 806, to-wit :

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds for the purpose of building a system of water-works, and for other purposes.
The Journal was then read and confirmed~

Mr. Sibley then moved that the House reconsider its action had on House Bill No. 1, to-wit ;

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A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to issue bonds for the purpose of building a system of waterworks, etc.

Upon the motion to reconsider, Mr. '!'witty, of Jackson, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

The motion to reconsider was lost.

By unanimous (lOnsent, the following bill was taken up, and the same read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inspection, analysis ~nd sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals and cotton-seed meal in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, was favo:rable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, as amended.

Mr. Bald win called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

The bill then passed, by substitute, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 17.

The following House bills were taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, towit:

A bill to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank of Augusta.

Also, a bill to incorporate t.he Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Nacoochee Valley Railroad Company.
Also, abill to incorporate the Savannah and Oco-
nee Railroad Company.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad Company.
The following bill, recalled from the Governor for correction, was taken up, and an amendment, striking out the word "Governor" wherever it occurs, and inserting "Treasurer," }Vas adopted, to-wit:
No. 449, a bill to authorize any bank now or hereafter a State depository to deposit $50,000 in bonds of the State, in lieu of executing a bond.
The special order fixed for the day was then taken up, and the bill read the third time~ to-wit:
A bill to prot~ct the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in courts of this State, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.
Mr. Perry called for the previous question.
Upon the question of sustaining the call,Mr.Lewis, of Hancock, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hand,

Baldwin,

Harris of Cat{)osa,

Barrett,

Hancock,

BruYrin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Branch,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Burge,

Huff,

Cason,

Ivey,

Clay,

Jackson of Oconee,

c_.oper,

Jennings,

McDaniel, Merritt, Montgomery, Peeples, Perry, Rainey, Scruggs, Strickland, Tatum, Thompson, Traylor,

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Devore, Faust, Gardner,

JoURNAL OF THE HousE.

Johnson, Kemp, Kimbrough,

Twitty, Walker, Wells of Marion.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether, Pllyne,

Boif:>u illet,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Pearson, j

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Phillips,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard, Roberts,

Chapman,

Jones,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Clifton,

Lane,

Sears,'

Craigo,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Davis of Bulloch, Martin,

Stokes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Turner,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Sumt:>r, Ware,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Whitfield,

Glover,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Williams,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Graves,

McClure,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

White,

Hall,

Morton,

Wisdom,

~

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Wright,

Harrison,

Norman,

Wylly,

Harper,

0 tttis,

Wooten.

Hagan,

Parham,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter, Brinson, Bush, Bur ey, Coffey, Crawford, Cutts,

Harris of Washington,Parker of Thomas,

Hartridge,

.Parker of Wilkinilon,

Heard,

Peek,

Holbrook,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Laslle,

Sibley,

1-eConte,

Sinquefield,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Maxwell,

Swain,

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Dennard, :Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Fleming, Godard, Hardeman,

A-leeks, Meriwether, Mobley, Mosely, Monroe, Odom, O'Neal,

Ayes 42. Nays 86.

Tarver, Thornton, Wells of Lee, Witzell, Young, Mr. Speaker.

So the call for the previous question was not sustained.

Mr. Sibley called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main questjon ordered.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Sears called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Bennett, Branch, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Ethridge, Glover, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hagan,

Hancock,

Peacock,

Heard,

Perry,

Hill of Cherokee,

Rainey,

Hendrix,

Rembert,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Hulsey,

Sears,

Humphreys,

Sibley,

Ivey,

Smith of Butts,

Jackson of Oconee, Scruggo,

Johnson,

Stokes,

Kemp,

Strickland,

Kennon,

Swain,

Lane,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Thompsou,

Mason;

Trammell,

McDaniel,

"Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

McClure,

Ware,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

Montgomery,

White.

Nash,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Morton, Oattis,

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Baxter, B rner. Brodnax, Bryan, Brin8on, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Crowder, Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Dunwody, Edenfield, Faust, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Harrison,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Herrin~ton,

Phillip3,

Henderson,

Pope,

Hogan,

Reid,

Holtzdaw,

Roberts,

Huff,

Ryals,

Ingraham,

Smith of Decatur,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Jennings,

Sharpe,

Jones,

Tatnm,

Kitchens,

Turner,

Kimbrough,

Walker,

Lark,

Wells of Lee,

Laslie,

Whitfield,

Lewis,

Williams,

LeConte,

Whatley,

Martin,

\Vheeler,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom,

McAfee,

Wylly,

Mitchell,

Wooten,

Mobley,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Bush, Burney, Ca3on, Clifton, Coffey, Crawford, Cutts, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Godard,

Hardeman,

Parker of Thomas,

Ha-ris of Washingt'n; Parker of Wilkinson,

Holbrook,

Parham,

Lumsden,

Payne,

Manu,

Peek,

Maxwell,

Peeples,

McDonald of Banks, Sapp of Mitchell,

Mathews of Montg'y, Seay,

Meeks,

Sinquefield,

Meriwether.

Ta~ver,

Mosely,

Traylor,

Monroe,

Witzell,

Norman,

Wright.

Odom,

Mr. Spellker.

O'Neal,

Ayes 62. Nays 69.

Not receiving the requisite constitution'tl majority, the bill was lost.

Mr. Read, of Putnam, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Committee on Rules, to-wit:

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A resolution to appoint a committee lo investigate and arrange an Order of Business.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introducecl, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :

By Mr. 'ratum, of Dade-
A resolution for the relief of George W. Cureton, of Dade county.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bills of the House, which they request me to report back, with the recammendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of thA Executive, Judicial and Legislative Depatlments of the Government for each of the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and for other purposas.

Also, a bill to authorize the Governor and Treaurer t.o iSSlle bonds and negotiate the same for the purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892.

Also, a bill to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government and the public institutions, for educational purposes in instructing ~hildren in the elementary branchPs of an English education only; to pay the interest on the public debt, and to pay maimed Confederate soldiers and widows of Confederate soldiers such amounts as are allowed them by law for each of the fiscal years 1891 and 1892.

The committee recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax fo:t: the support of the State government a.nd for common school education, by raising the tax on liquor dealers trom fifty to two hundred dollars.
The committee recommend that the following resolution do pass, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of Walton H. Booth.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on l!~inance have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to make additional appropriations for :fiocal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply d<>:ficiencies in several appropriations for the support of the government, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. '\V. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following minority report :
Mr. Spea.ker:
" ..e, the undersigned members of the Finance Committee, respectfully submit the following minority report in reference to House Hill No. 993, which is a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government and the public institutions, for educational purposes, etc., which is returned to the House by the Finance Committee with an adverse report.

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Without the passage of this bill the general tax

rate of the :State will b~ raised one mill. With the

bill passed it will be raised only a half mill.

We believE:> that liquor should bear its just propor-

tion of the public burdE:>ns, and that the tax, as now

fixed, does not place upon it the part it should bear

in the support of the government.

While raising the general tax rate, we think it un-

just to leave the liquor tax what it has been and un-

changed since 1&:!4.



J. M. Mason,

M. A. Baldwin,

Robt. A. Reid,

T. H.. Mann,

A. W. Ivey,

H. L. Graves,

J. E. Ware,

W. D. Wells,

:a.A. F. Pope, L. Peeples,

John A. Sibley,

H. G. Wright,

R. B. Mobley,

T. B. Young,

W. A. Huff,

W. R. Kemp,

J. B. Wheeler,

N.J. Norman,

T. G. Ingraham,

S. L. Whatley,

C. A. Mathews.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on General Agriculture, to-wit :

By Mr. Pope, of Oglethorpe-
A resolution to create the office of County Commissioner of Agriculture, etc.

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By unanim<?us consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a sinking fund to pay off and retire bonds of this State as they mature, in accordance with article 7, section 14, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, by the levy and collection of a tax therefor, and for other purposes.

Mr. Lewis, Cha,irman of the Committee on Corporations submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back, with the recommendation they do pass, to-wit:
House Bill No. 1075, a bill to be entitled an act to
incorporate the town of Whitehall.

Also, Senate Bill No. 199, a bill to be entitled an act to extend the corporate limits of the city of Bainbridge.

Also, Senate Bill No. 200, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an act to consolidate and amend the several acts incorporating the city of Bainbridge.

Also, Senate Bill No. 203, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, granted March 12, 1866.

The committee has also had under consideration the following 9ills, which I am instructed to report back, with recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:

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Senate Bill No. 158, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta.
Also, Senate Bill No. 201, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of Bctinbridge.
Also, Senate Bill No. 202, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the eity of Bainbridge.
AH of which is repectfully submitted.
LEWIS, C~airman.
Mr Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report, to-wit :
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to amend section 33iH of the Code, so as to give the lien of au attachment priority over that of an ordinary judgment obtained Qn a suit filed after the levy of the attachment.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. Y ouNo, Chairman.
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Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

.l-fr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House the following act, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the town of Nelson, in the counties of Cherokee and Pickens, and to grant certain powers and privileges tv said town.
Respectfully submitted. . T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment., submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by thb President .and Secretary of the Senate, and rejldy for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Hapeville. Respectfully submitted.
T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :

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An act to regulate the law of year~s support. Respectfully submitted.
T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, reports as duly enrolled and signed by !:he Speaker and Clerk of the Honse of Representatives and the President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to the Governor, the fol!owing act, to-wit :

An act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes; approved December 7, 1886, and to further define the rights and powers of said Railway Company.
Respectfully submitted.
T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairm':tn pro tem. Committee on Spe~ cial Agriculture, submits the following report:

Mr. Speaker :
'The Committee on Special Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act for the better protection of gam~ and game birds in Schley county, and direct me to report same back, with the recommendation that it do pass.

Also, has had under consideration the following bills, and recommend that they do not pass, to-wit :

A bill entitled an act to prevent shooting fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county.

Also, a bill entitled an act to require counties or districts hereafter adopting the stock law to fence such comities or districts.

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Also, a bill entitled an act to provide for the prevention and curing of contagious diseases among live stock.
Respectfully submitted. S. M;AX\VJ,LL, Chairman protem.

.Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Jib-. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act entitled an act to require any corporation or person doing business in this State to redeem in cash and checks, scrip or other evidenct>s of indebtedness for the wages of laborers, approved December 26. 1888.

Also, a bill to amend section 3406 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that it be referred to Specbl Judiciary Committee, to-wit :

A bill to authorize A. H. King, of Cherokee connty, to preach without license.

Also, that the following bill do not pass, to-wit : A bill to amend section 3297 of the Code.

Also, a bill to prevent the teaching of books in the public schools of this State which refer to the War between the StateR as the "\Var of the Rebellion.

The committee recommend that the author be allowed to withdraw the following bill, to-wit :

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8&5

A bill to c:ury into effect p:uagraph 4, s3ction 2 of article 4 of the Constitution.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By request of the Special Committee on Roads, Mr. Holtzclaw, or Houston, was added to said committee.

Leave of absence was granted to M8ssrs. Harrison, Kitchens, Graves, Griffith, Young, McDonald of Banks, Godard, Hendrix, Edenfield, Norman, Parham, Merritt, Peacock, Montgomery, Tarver, Monroe, Devore, Faust, Atkinson of Columbia, Jennings, \Valker and Hardeman.

.The Honse then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. li.

3 O'CLOCK P. }f.
'fhe Honse reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The following bill, recalled from the Governor for correction, was taken up and an amendment adopted providing for levying taxes to pay principal and i.nterest of the bonds, to-wit.:
No. 5f,9, a bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to issue bonds.
On motion of Mr. Huff, House Bill No. 944, known as t.he Deficiency Appropriation Bill, was made the special order for Tuesday next, immediately after the reading of the Journal.
And House Bill No. 993, a bill to amend the general tax act so as to increase the tax on liquors, was

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made the special order for Wednesday next., imme diately afte1 the reading of the Journal.
And House Bill No. 108Z, a bill to amend the general tax act so as to provide for raising additional revenue, was made the special order for ~.,riday next~ in1mediately after the reading of the Journal.
On motion of Mr. Harris, of Catoosa., House Bill No. 293, to amend section 719(a), was made the special order for F'riday next, 18th inst., immediately after the reading of the Journal.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following ~enate bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education, to-wit:
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months. to establish a permanent school fund and provide for disbursement thereof, to prescribe the duties of the officers connected therewith, and to amend existing laws.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report:
J,fr. Speaker:
'fhe Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bills, which they in~truct me to report back to the House, with the request that the author be permitted to withdraw the same:
A bill to amend section 1553(b) of the Code of Georgia relative to the manufacture and sale of fertilizers in this State, and to provide a penalty for violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it be referred to the Committee on General Judiciary:
A bill to make it unlawful for any public gazette,

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or newspaper of any kind whatever, to print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any opinion or report, of its own or others, concerning the innoc~>nce or guilt of any defendant in any criminal case that is now, or may be hereafter, in this State, contrary to the sworn evidence in said case, to provide a penalty for the same, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TWITTY, Chairman.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred:

By Mr. MartinA bill to incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid
Society. Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Cutts~-\ bill to incorporate the Planters' Bank, of Amer-
icus. Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Martin~ A. bill to-incorporate the city of West Atlanta. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Mr Goodwin offered the following resolution, wh.ich was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolution tend.ering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives to the Young Men's Democratic League for 'fuesday night next.

The following resolution was read and referred to the Committee on State of the Republic:

By Mr. GoodwinA resolution requesting the Aenators and Repre-

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sentatives iii Congress to favor legislation increasing the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

The following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to Committee ou Finance, towit:

By Mr. Perry-
A resolution to relieve Thos. M. Lippitt, on the appearance bond of Will Ellis, of "\Vorth county.

The following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

By Mr. Calvin (by request.-
A bill to amend section 4696 c) of the Code of 1882 by striking from the 6th line the word "ten" and subsLituting therefor the word "fifteen," and for other purposes.

'fhe second special order for the day was then taken up and read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to sell the salt marsh lands, etc.

Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour of adjo~unment arrived.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Burge, Lumsden, Gardner and Campbell.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 12, 1891.

The House met pnrsu'lnt to adjournment. Called to order by the Sp:n.ker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson, At'duson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, B('nnett, BernPr, Boifeuillet, Branch. Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Davis of Burk(', Davis uf Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Faust, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin,

Harper,

Pe('p'es,

Hag<tn,

Pearson,

Hancock,

Perry,

JIPard,

Phillips,

Hill of Cherl)kee, Pope,

Hill of Meriwether, Rainey,

Herrington,

Rembert,

Henderson,

Reid,

Hogan,

Roberts,

Holtzclaw,

Ryal~,

Holbrook,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Huff,

Sear,;,

Ingraham,

S:nqnefield,

Ivey,

Smith of Butts,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of D<)eatnr,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Greene,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Kemp,

S<'ruggs,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kimbrough,

Strick:and,

Lane,

Swain,

Lark,

Thornton,

I.aslie,

Thompson,

Lewis,

Traylor,

LeConte,

Trammell,

Mattox,

Turner,

Martin,

Twitty,

Mason,

Underwood,

Mann,

Walker,

Maxwell,

Ware,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Marion',

1\IcDaniel,

Wells of Lee,

Mathews of Jefferson, Whitfield,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

McAfee,

'"Wheeler,

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Godard,

Mitchell,

Hall,

Mobley,

Hand,

Morton,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Harris of ~Washington, Odom,

Hartridge,

Payne,

White, Wylly, "\\' ooten, Youn;:-, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia. Hardeman,

Burge,

Harrison,

Brinson,

Hendrix,

Bush,

Holzendorf,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Crawford,

Johnson,

Cutt8,

Kikhens,

Devore,

LumsdPn,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Everett,

McClure,

Ethridge,

1\lerritt,

Fleming,

Meeks,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Graves,

Montgomery,

Griffith,

Mosely,

~l\Ionroe,
N11rman, O'.'<eal, Parker of Thoonas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peacock, Peek, Seay, Siblcy, Tatum, Tarver, Witzdl,
~Williams,
'Vi~drm1,
Wright.

Mr. L~slie, of the Committee on Journal, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Sears, of Webster, gave notice that at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's session as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 616, to wit :

A bill to protect. the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in courts of this State, etc., etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, and upon motion, the bill was tabled, towit:

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A bill to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast, known as the salt marsh lands.
Mr. Sears, of Webster, then moved that the House
reconsider its action of yesterday, had on House Bill No. 616, to-wit :

A bill to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants in the courts of this State, etc.

Mr. Roberts moved to table the motion to reconsidt'r, which motion was lost.

The motion to reconsider then prevailed, and the bill was so reconsidered, and by reqnest, the same was recommitted to the Committee .on Special Judiciary.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture has had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the request that the author be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to repeal an act. to establish a Dapartment of Agriculture for the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TWITTY, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following House bill was taken up, and the amendment thereto concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Ade1, in the county of Berrien, approved October 3, 1889.

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By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to determine the right to recover aud fix the measure of damages for injuries to employees or passengers occurring beyond the limits of this State, against railroad companies operating a railroad in this State, in suits brought in this State whenever it shall appear in such suits that the person injured was at the time of the injury an employee or passenger, whose relations as such employee or passenger with the defendant originated in this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Martin, of Fu\ton-
A bill to set apart thE> first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday, to be kown as "Labor Day."
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wiL :

By Mr. Culver, of 20th Diserict-
A bill to incorporate the town of Culverton, in Hancock county, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Ellington, of 29th District-
A bill to require the records, dockets and papers belonging to the County Court that have been heretofore, or may be hereafter abolished in this State, to be deposited in the office of the Clerks of the Superior Courts of the several counties, where the same has not been so provided for by the abolishing act, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

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Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, makes the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend section ll03(j) of the Code of 1882, so as to fix the number of aidsde-camp, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAW, Chairman.

The following Senate resolution was taken up and concurrei in, to-wit:

A resolution, instructing the Keeper of Public Buildings to have the elevator put in running order for the use of members of the General Assembly during the remainder of the session.

The following Senate bills were read the second

time, to-wit :



A bill to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of said city to maintain a system of sewerage.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, so as to authorize said city to remove nuisances, etc.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, so as to empower the Mayor and Council to open, lay out and control a system of streets.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of

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Bainbridge, so as to prescribe additional penalties for violation of ordinances.
..Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Bainbridge.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expens:Js of Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of the Government., and for other purposes, for the years 1891 and 1892.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Walton H. Booth.

Also, a resolution for relief of J. \V. Evans, U. B. Smith and J. "\V. Reinhardt, etc.

Also, a resolution for relief of 0. E. Carter, etc.
Also, a bill to amend section 1103(j) of the Code of 181::2.
Also, a bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government.
Also, a bill for the better protection of game and game birds in Schley county.

.Also, a bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government and public institutions, and for other purposes.

.Also a bill to incorporate the town of Whitehall, etc.

Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000 to build water-works for said town.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman of Railroad Committee, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
The CommitteP on Railroads instructs me to report the following lJHls, with the rec:>mmendation that they do pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 844, to be entitled an act to confer on the Railroad Commission jurisdiction as to storage of freight in depots and charges on the same, and for llther purposes.

House Bill No. 1085, to authorize the building of a railroad from Covington, Newton county., to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covington and Ocmulgee Railroad Company and for other purposes.

The committee further instructs me to rep::>rt the following bills, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended~ to-wit :

House Bill No. 1046, to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railroad Company.

House Bill No. 1047, to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.

Th~ committee further instructs me to report the following Senate bills, with the :ecommendation that they do pass, to-wit :
Senate Bill No. 190, to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwestern Railroad.
Senate Bill No. 192, to amend the act incorporating the Carrollton Street Railroad Company.
The committee further instructs me to report the following bills, with permission to their authors to withdraw them, to-wit :
Honse Bill No. 764, by Mr. Cason, of Ware, to pl:'ovide for suitable railroad crossings, etc.
House Bill No. 258, by Mr. Edenfield, of Screven, to

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be entitled an act to prohibit the running of excursion trains in the State of Georgia on the Sabb~tth day.
Respectfully submitted. HARTRIDGE, Chairman.
The following oill WJ,S read the third time, the re-
port of the committee, whieh w,1s favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and thR bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings Bank, approved OctobPr 19, 1885, and an act amendatory thereof, approved October 24, 1887.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to confer on the Railroad Commission jurisdiction as to storage of freight in depots, and charges on the same, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the ':V ayne Southern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Covington and Oc_ mulgee Railroad Company.

The following Senate bills WRre read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwestern Railroad.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Carrollton Street Railway Company.

By unanimous consent the following bill was read

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897

the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by a requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva, Talbot county, Ga.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the National Guarantee Company.

'rhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Security Bank, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Glynn Title and .Loan Company, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Dennard, in the county of Houston, and for other purposes.
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The following ~enate bill was read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months, and hr other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Elko, in the county of Houston, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 1:15, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line Company.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority. ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county to purchase such volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports as are missing between volumes I and LXXXV, as are necessary to make a complete set of said Reports for the Clerk's office of said county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays O, to-wit :
A hill to incorporate the town of Hahira, in the county of Lowndes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was made

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the special order for Monday, September 14, 1891, hnmediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to cede to the United States government jurisdiction in certain land, and for other purposes.
By request, Resolution No. 133 was taken from the table and placed upon the calendar.
The following hill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company, etc.

Mr. Goodwin, Chairman Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Public Property have had under consideration House Resolution No. 165, being a resolution authorizing the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right-of-way, and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad represented and protected, which they direct me to report back, with. the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted. GooDWIN, Chairman.

Mr. Calvin, Uhairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which thl'y instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Planters' Bank of Americus, Georgia.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Home Bank of Atlanta., Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Baldwin, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill prescribing the manner of disposing of the bodies of dead animals.
Respectfully submitted. BALDWIN, Chairman.
The following resolution was read the second time, to-wit :
A resolution authorizing the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right of way and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad represented and protected.
House Bill No. 112 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Agriculture.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Southover Street Railroad Company, and for other purposes.

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901

Leave of absence was granted to the following members : Messrs. Maddox, Hagf! n, Hill of Cherokee, Gardner and Hill of Meriwether.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 14, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Rev. A. B. Weaver.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, D.1vis of Lumpkin,

Hand,

McClure,

Harr s of Catoosa, Nash,

Harris of Quitman, Parker of Thomas,

Harris of Washington,Payne,

Harrison,

Perry,

Hartridge,

Phillips,

Harper,

Pope,

Heard,

Rainey,

Hill of Meriwether, Rembert,

Hendrix,

Reid,

Herrington,

Ro:1erts,

Henderl:lon,

Ryals,

Hogan,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Holtzclaw,

Seay,

Holbrook,

Se:1rs,

Hulsey,

Sibley,

Humphries,

Smith of Decatur,

Huff,

S.nith of Greene,

Ingraham,

Rharpe,

Ivey,

Scrugg3,

Jackson of Heard, Stukes,

Jackson of o~onee, Strickland,

Jones,

Swain,

Kemp,

Ta.tum,

Kennon,

Thornton,

Lane,

Thompson,

Lark,

Traylor,

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Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Faust, Gilbert, Glover, Goorlwin, Godard, Graves, Hall,

Laslie,

Trammell,

Lewis,

Twitty,

LeConte,

Underwood,

Mattox,

Wells of Marion,

Martin,

Wells of Lee,

Mason,

Witzell,

Mann,

Whatley,

Maxwell,

'Vheeler,

McDonald of Banks, Wlute,

McDonald of Sumter, 'Visdom,

McDaniel,

Wylly,

Mathews of .Jeffel'80n, 'Voot3n,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Jenningo,

Atkinson of Coweta, Johnson,

Burge,

Kitchens,

Burney,

Kimbrough,

Cason,

Lumsden,

Coffey,

McAfee,

Craigo,

Merritt,

Crowder,

Meeks,

Crawford,

Meriwether,

Edenfield,

Montgomer-y,

Ethridge,

Mitchell,

Fleming,

Mobley,

Gardner,

Mo~ely,

Griffith,

Monroe.

Hardeman,

Morton,

Hagan,

Norman,

Hancoc~k,

Oattis,

Hill of Uherokee, Olom.

Holzendorf,

O'Neal,

Parker of Wilkinson. Parham, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, 8app of Chattahoochee, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Tarver, Turner, 'Valker, \Vare, Whitfield, Williams, Wright, Young.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported the Journal as being examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and approved.

The following bill was introduced by unanimous consent. read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. WhatleyA bill to prohibit members of the General Assem-

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bly, Judges, Railroad Co1n1nissioners and other officers of this State from acceptihg and riding upon a free pass upon any railroad in this State, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville, to be known as the Milledgeville Banking Company, and for other purpost>s, approved February 28, 1S74.

The following bill was read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by tht' requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend the charter of the town of Buford, in Gwinnf'tt county, Ga.
The following bill was read the third time, report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company.
The following bill was read the third time, report of committee agreed to, legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Mount Vernon, in the county of Montgomery, to define its powers, duties and liabilities.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed hy the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

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A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg, in the county of Carroll, so as to define who are qualified voters in and for said town.

By unanimous COJlsent the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Corporations :

By Mr. Maxwell-
A bill to incorporate the Talbot Loan and Investment Company, of Talbotton, Ga.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority,ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend the aet to charter the city of West End, so as to change the law in relation to paving by street car lines, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consPnt the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit:

By Mr. Martin-
A bill to amend section 2,r.'paragraph 21 of the Tax Act, approved December 26, 1890, by striking therefrom the word " dentists."

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited. and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit working or laying out of roads, streets or alleys, or other pass-ways, through any of the cemeteries in Bibb county.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, . ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to prevent persons from bathing in the Ocmulgee river within a certain distance of Riverside cemetery, and to provide a penalty.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and adopted, towit:
By Mr. Gilbert-
A resolution empowering the Governor to appoint a Commissioner on Uniformity of Laws among the various States.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to require records, dockets and papers belonging to the County Courts that have been heretofore, or may be hereafter abolished, to be deposited in the office of the Clerks of the Superior Courts, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for renewing and repairing any pavement laid or to be laid in any city of this State having a population of more than twenty thousand.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal section 3406 in the Revised Code of Georgia of 1882, which relates to the county having jurisdiction in suits against railroad companies, and for other purposes.
The Senate has concurred in House amendment to to tile following Senate bill, to- wit :

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A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the law of year's support.

The Senate has also passed, by the necessary con-. stitutional majority, the following House bills, towit:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to incorporate the Nacoochee Valley Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank.
Als0, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the Fairmount Valley Railroad Company, approved November, 1889.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company of Dublin, Georgia.

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the reg- . istration of voters of Laurens county, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad, and for other purposes.

The following House bills were lost in the Senate, to-wit:

A bill to he entitled an act to repeal an act consolidating the offices of Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Pickens county, Georgia.

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Also, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 4372 of the Code of 1882.

Aleo, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplifications of the records and minutes of the municipal corporations.

The Senate has also passed, as amended, the following House bills, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.

Also, a bill to be ent'itled an act to incorporate the Irish-American Savings Bank of Augusta, Georgia.

Also, a bill to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.

The Senate has agreed to the first and third House amendments, and disagreed to the second House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the town of Jonesboro to. establish and maintain a system of Public Schools for said town.
The Senate has passed the following House resolution by requisite constitutional majority, to-wit :

A resolution to pay members of the General Assembly, principal Do9rkeepers and Messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill pas~ted, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to amend an act to create a system of Public Schools for the city of Marietta.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to ip.corporate the town of Cement, Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, etc.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Glenn, of the 44th District-
A bill to repeal section 3406 of the Revised Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Todd, of the 35th District-
A bill to provide for the renewing and repaumg any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city of this State having a population of twenty thousand or more.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

MoNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 189,1.

909

By unanimous consent, the following Senate amendment was re;:td and concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah, and for other purposes, approved October 17, 1887.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was .agreed to, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to provide for the registration of voters in Campb>ll county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill authorizing the County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early county to issue bonds to build a new jail for said com1ty.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the :first time and referred, to-wit :

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.TouR~AL oF THE HousE.

By Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston-
A bill to authorize the authorities of each town and city to appoint assessors, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes ~m, nays 0, to-wit :
,<\ bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Greene.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to cede to the United States government jurisdiction in certain land, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the raport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved October 22, 1887, relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, proper proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish a public school system in the town of Buena Vista, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent the following resolution was introduced and tabled :
By Mr. Smith, of Greene-
A resolution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die at noon on Friday, September 25, instant.

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911

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0 :

A bill to establish a. system of water-works in the town of Buena Vista.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Cutts, of Sumter, offered the following resolution:

A resolution to hold afternoon sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Mr. Cutts moved to suspend the Rules for the purpose of immediately considering the resolution.

On this question the ayes and nays were called for, and the call sustained.

On calling the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

:Anderson, Baldwin, Baskin, Bennett, Boiieuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts,

Harris of Quitman, Peeples,

Harris of \Vashington, Pearson,

Hartridge,

Perry,

Heard,

Pope,

Hill of Meriwether, Rainey,

Herrington,

Reid,

Henderson,

Roberta,

Hogan,

Ryals,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Huff,

Sears,

Ingraham,

Smith of Butts,

Ivey,

Smith of Decatur,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Jackson of Oconee, Sharpe,

Jones,

Stokes,

Kemp,

Strickland,

Kennon,

Swain,

Kimbrouj!'h,

Tatum,

Lane,

Thornton,

Lark,

Thompsou,

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.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Faust, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hall, Hand, Harri~ of Catoosa,

Laslie,

Traylor,

Martin,

Trammell,

Mann,

Twitty,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

McDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,.

Mathews of Montg'y, Williams,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

'Vheeler,

Nash,

Whit..,

Oattis,

'Visdom,

Payne,

Wooten.

J:>eacock,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Gilbert, Harper,

McClure,

Sibley.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Barrett,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Holtzdaw,

B:>rner,

Holbrook,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Brinson,

Jennings,

Burney,

Johnson,

Calvin,

Kitchens,

Coffey,

Lewis,

Craigo,

LeConte,

Crawford,

Lumsden,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Everett,

Merritt,

Ethridge,

Meeks,

Fleming,

Meriwether,

Gardner,

Montgomery,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Harrison,

Monroe,

Hagan,

Morton, Norman, Odom, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek, Phillips, Rembert, Sapp of Chattah'chee, Sinquefield, Scruggs, Tarver, Turner, Walker, 'Veils of Lee, Whitfield, Wright, Wylly, Young, Mr. Spellker.

Ayes 104. Nays 4.

The motion prevailed, and the Rules were suspended and the resolution taken up.

MoNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1891.

913

On motion, the retrolation and &meDdments were referred to the Committee o.n. Rules.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate, the Tran~vale Railroad Company.

Mr. Lewi~, Chairm.a;n: Q.f the C(OO!lmittee ~n Corporatioos, submitted thit Wlowillg :re~rt:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under considerathm the following bills, which. I am instructed to. report back, with the r:ecQmmendation they do pass, to-wit :

Senate Bill No. 209, a bill lio be entitled an act to i:llcorpora.te the town of Calverton, in Hancock county, and for other purposes.

Also. Senate Bill No. 212, a bill to be entitled an act to amend an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Forsyth to issue certain bonds.

Also, House Bill No. 1092~ a, bill to incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid Association..
Respectfully su.bmitted. R. H. LEWIS, Chairman.

Th.e following message was received hom the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

.Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit :
58

914

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

An act to provide a new charter for the town of East Point, in Fulton county.

AJso, an act to incorporate the Ludale 'franportation Company.

Also, an act to establish a Whipping Boss for county and municipal chain-gangs, etc.

Also, an act to permit the Treasurer or Tax-Col-lector of any city, town or other municipal corporation to issue proeess of garnishment for taxes due said city, town, or other municipal corporation.

Also, an act to make Tax-Collectors in all the coun-

ties of this State, which contain a population of sev-

enty-five thousand (75,000) or more, ex officio Sheriffs

in certain cases and to allow them to appoint depu-

ties, and for other purposes.



Also, an act to amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railway Company, approved December 27, 1886.

Also an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Dodge county.

Also an act to provide for the appointment of a Beard of Visitors of the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, etc.

Also, an act to amend section 473 of the Code of 1F.S2.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Stellaville, in the county of J e:fferson.
Also, an act to repeal an act to confirm an ordinance of the City Council of Augusta, entitled an ordinance to create a sinking fund, passed March 10 lb77.
Also, an act to amend the cha.rter of the Washing-

MoNDAY, SEPTE~JBER 14, 1891.

915

ton and Elb.;lrton Railroad, approved December 27, 1886, by changing the route of said railroad.

Also, an act to authorize the City Council of Augusta to appoint the Orderly Sergeant of Police. Clerk of the Recorder's Cou:t, and for other pmposes.

Also, an act to establish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for White county.
Also, an act to provide for a Solicitor for th ~ County Court of ButtR county, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize the payment of certain bills for publishing the general presentments of the grand juries of Richmond county.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Co:npany, approved December 26, 1886.

Also, an act to change the 9th Regiment of Georgia Volunteers to the 3d Regiment, etc.
Also, an act to prohibit in this State the holding of more than one county office by one person at any one time, etc.

Also, a.n act to give the President and Directors of the Hancock Fair Association authority to police the grounds of said Association, etc.

Also, an act. to incorporate the Bank of Demorest, in Habersham county.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Kite, in the county of Johnson.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Camilla, etc.

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JouRNAr, oF THE HousE.

Also, an act to incorporate the Jefferson Street Bank of Madi!ffin, Georgia.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Mutual .Accident Association of .Maeon, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Quitman.
Also, an act to incorporate tb.oe Blackshear Bank, etc., etc.
.Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Bank of Smithville, Georgia.
Also, an act to authorize tke MayoP and Couneil of Albany, Georgia, to s-traighten certain portions of
Jackson street, etc.
Also, an act to amend a,n act incorporating the town of Acree, etc.

Also, an act to amend, !'(Wise, supersede and consolidate the general acts' granting corporate authority to the town of Carrollton.

The Governor also instructs me to return to the House of Representatives House Bill No. 669; to incorporate the town of Hardaway, in Dougherty county, togetherwith his reasons for his disapproval of the same thereto attached.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper proofs being exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, na~s 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Piedmont, in the county of Pike.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper proofs

MoNDAY, 8.EPTEMB.E.R 14, l89l.

917

being exhibited, :and t.b.e ~ll passed by the requisite constitutional majorit-y, a~es.'96, .na;ys 0, to..wit:

A ~bill to a.mend the elmrter o:f the town of Dallas, so as to extend the corporate limits., >etc.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was ag.reed to,.and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays '0, ~wit :
A biU oo amend the chart.er o:f the town of Jesup,
Georgia.

The foll()wmg bill was read the :thi;rd time, the report. of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, proper proofs being exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to.;wit:

A bill to. amend a-cts incorporating the town of Madison, MOTg:an county, approved March 12, 1866, and February 28, 1876, and for other pur,poses.

The ;following resolution was introduced aud referred to the Committee on R\l:leS :

By Mr. Twitty, ot .Jackson-
A resolut.ion providing whoat bills shall be considered during the remainder of the session.

The ~Bowing- bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by -tbe :reqn'iSi.te majority, ayes 90, nayse, 'legal proofs being exbibited.to-wit:

A bi'lil to inoorpOl'ate the M:erchamts' -Mid Farmers' Sa;vings Eank, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the GODlimittee :l'Vas agreed t-o, proper proofs

918

JOURNAL OF THE HousE.

b?ing exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act regulating the fees of the Solicitor of Wayne county.

The House then adjourned until3 o'clock P.M.

3 O'CLOCK P. M.
The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The House resolved irself into a Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. Seay, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Rouse, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration a resolution to pay W. J. Houston $400 for his services on the Betterments Commission as an expert, and I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do pass.

Respectfully submitted.

SEAY, Chairman.

The report of the Committee of the Whole House was agreed to, and the resolution read the third time.
Upon the passage of the resolution, the ayes and nays were required to be recorded, as the same provided for an appropriation.

On calling the roll, the vote was as follows:

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919

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hancock,

Pearson,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Perry,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Pope,

Bennett,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Rembert,

Branch,

Holzendorf,

Reid,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Ryals,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

~app of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Burney,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Cagle,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Smith of Decatur,

Cason,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Chapman,

Kimbr<,u~h,

Sharpe,

Chappell,

Lark,

Scru!{gs,

Cooper,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Strickland,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

Thompson,

Dennard,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Devore,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Dunwody,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Faust,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Glover,

McClure,

Ware,

Good win,

Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,

Godard,

Mobley,

Wells of Lee,

Graves,

Nash,

Witzel!,

Hall,

Oattis,

Whatley,

Hand,

Parker of ThomaS Wheeler,

Harris of Catoosa, Payne,

Wisdom,

Hatris of Quitman, Peacock,

Wylly,

Harris of Washington, Peeples,

Wooten.

Harper,

The member voting no was Mr.-

Sears.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hardeman,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Barrett,

Hartridge,

Baxter,

Hagan,

Berner,

Hill of Cherokee,

Montgomery, Mosely, Monroe, Morton, Norman,

J<OUBNAL oF THE HousE.

Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Calvin, Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Griffith,

Hill 6f M$iwethe.t;, Hendrix, Herrington, Holbrook, Jackson of Hearil, Jackson of Ocone-e, Jennings, Johnson, Kitchens, Lane, Lumsden, Mattox, Mason, Mann, McAfee, Merritt, Meeks, Meriwether,

Oiom, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek, Phillips, Roberts, Sinquefield, Tarver, Thornton, rurner, Whitfield, Williams, White, Wright, Young, Mr. t;peaker.

Ayes 106. Nays 1.

Having received the requisite constitutional majOil'ity, the res0tn:tion was adopt-ed, :and th-e title thereot is as follows, t<>-wit :

A resolution to pay W. J~ HC?uston the sum of $400 for services rendered in investigation of betterments before special committee.

The House again resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Davis, of Burke, Chairman of the Committee o.f the Whole House, submitted the :following report :

Mr. Speaker.:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, .to-wit :

A resolution for the relief of 0. B. Smith, J. W. Evans and J. W. Reinhart..

And I am instructed to report :the same back to the

House, with the recomm.endation that it be tabled.

Respectfully submitted.

DAvis, Chairman.

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921

"'rhe reso.iution was, on motion, talbled.

The House again resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole Bouse.

Mr. Davis, Df Burke, Chairman of the Committee.nf the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

'l'bo Committee of the Who1e House bave had under considetation the following resolution, to-wit :

A resolution to relieve 0. E. Carter.

.And I am instructed to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted.

DAviS, 0bairman.

The resolution was :read the thi~d time.
The report ot t'he committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolutionthe ayes and nays were required to be recorded.
The roll was called, bllt before :the vote wail :announced the .resolutiO"n was 'tabled.
The following resolution was read the third tim~, the report of :the committee was agreed to, and the resolution passed, as amended, 'by the reqliisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0 :
A resolution to authorize tihe Governor to have the interest of the State in tbe rig.ht-of...way and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad represented and protected.
On motion, the resolution was ordered immediately transmitted to the 'Senate.
The following biill was tabled, to-wit :

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

No. 220, a bill to amend paragraph 4 of section 3854 of the Code.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 103, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be confined together or work chained together, and to provide a penalty.

.A bill (No. 540, to require common carriers to farnish evidence in certain cases of loss or damage was, on motion, tabled.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and, on motion, the bill was tabled! to-wit :
No. 665, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code.

Mr. Goodwin, for a minority of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following minority report:

Mr. Speaker:

The undersigned, a minority of the Committee on General Judiciary, having had under consideration House Bill No. 915, and disagreeing with the majority report of said committee, which was favorable to the passage of said bill, by substitute, present herewith
their minority report, and as a part of their said re-
port submit the accompanying bill, which they recommend do pass, as a substitute for the substitute reported. by the majority of said committee.

Respectfully submitted.

John B. Goodwin. S. P. Gilbert, E. W."Martin, R. N. Holtzclaw, William Clifton, E. T. Williams.

TUESDAY, 8EPTEBER 15, 1891.

923

Honse Bill No. 581 was recommitted to the Special Committee on Road Laws.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-
port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill
passed by requisite constitutional majori'ty, ayes 101,
nays o, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3921 of the Revised Code of Georgia.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882, by striking out the word "office " in the third line of said section, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "property."

Pending the consiJeration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Rembert and Holbrook.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 15, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to

order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the

Chaplain.



The roll was called, and the following members were present :

.Anderson,

Harris of Quitman, Payne,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Washington, Peacock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Peeples,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Pearson,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Perry,

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JOURNAL OF T;HE HoUSE.

Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, .Campbell, Cason, 'Chapman; Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper., Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Gravt>S, Griffith, . Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of CatoOSB,

Heard,

Phillips,

Hill af Meriwether, Pope,

Hendrix,

Rainey,

Herrington,

Rembert,

Hogan,

Reid,

HoltzClaw,

Roberts,

Holf:andorf,

Ryals,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Huff,

Seay,

Ingraham,

Sears,

Ivey,

Sinquefield,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Butts,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Decatur,

.Jones,

Smith of Groone,

Kemp,

Sharpe,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Lane,

Swain,

Lark,

Tatnm,

Laslie,

Tarver,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lewis,

Thompson,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Martin,

Trammell,

Mason,

Turner,

Mann,

Twitty,

Maxwell,

Underwoool,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

McDomild of Sumter, Ware,

McDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

McAfee,

Witzel!,

McClure,

'Williams,

Merritt,

Whatley,

Montgomery,

Wheeler,

Mitchell,

White,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

M(lrton,

Wright,

Nash,

Wylly,

Oattis,

Woott>n,

Odom,

Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Thontas,

Parham,

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925

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Brinson, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford,
Ethrid~e.
Harrison, Hagan,

Hill of Cherokee, Henderson, Holbrook, Jennings, Johnson, Mattox, Meeks, Meriwether,

Mosely, Monroe, Norman, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Sibley,
Youn~.

Mr. Davis, of Lumpkin, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit:

A bill te amend section 827 of the Code of 1882. The bill had been read the third time.

Mr. Twitty moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Mr. Wheeler called for the previous question on this motion and the passage of the bill, the call was sustained and the main qrrestion ordered.

Mr. Brodnax called for the ayes and nays on the passage of the bill, the call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vo.te was as follows :

Those voting yes were Miessm-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Baxter, Berner, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Bush, . Burney, Campbell, Cason,

Holzendorf, Hulsey, Ingraham, :l'vey, Jackson of Heard, Jones, Kimbrough, Lane, Lark, Las lie,

Reid, Jtoberts, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sears, Sibley, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs,

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Chap:n:m,

Lewis,

Ch:tpp~ll,

LeConte,

Crowder,

Ma~on,

Davis of Bulloch,

M:1nn,

Davi~ of Lu npkin, M~Afee,

Devo~e,

MeClure,

Dodson,

Merritt,

Ethridge,

Montgomery,

Glover,

Mitchell

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Hall,

Odom,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Thomas,

Harris of Quitman, Payne,

Harris of Watjhiugton, Peacock,

Harrison,

Peeples,

Harper,

Pearson,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Stoke;;, Striekland, Swain, 'farver, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Underwo)d, Ware, 'Veils of Marion, wells of Lea, Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_\nderson,

Gilbert,

McD.miel,

Atkinson of Columbia, Goodwin,

M1thews of Je'ferson,

Bennett,

Godard,

Morton,

Branch,

Graves,

Nash,

Brvdnax,

Griffith,

Pope,

Burge,

Hand,

R~iney,

Cagle,

Heard,

Ryals,

Calvin,

Hogan,

Sapp of Mitcheil,

Clay,

Humphreys,

Tatum,

Cooper,

Jackson of Oconee, Twitty,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Whatley,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Wheeler,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

White,

E,erett,

McDonald of Banks, Wisdom,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, 'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Clifton, Coffey, Cmigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke,

Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Huff, Jennings, Johnson, Kemp,

Mosely, Monroe, Norman, Oattis, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkin ;on, Parham, Peek, Rembert, _Seay,

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927

Dennard, Dismuke, Faust, Gardner, Hartridge, Hagan,

Kitchens,

f::inqnefield,

L:tmsden,

Thornton,

Mattox,

'Valker,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wright,

Meeks,

Young,

Meriwether,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 82. Nays 45.

The bill not receiving the requisite constitutional majority was lost.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House ameniment to the following Senate bill, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, and for other purpo3es.

The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the fees of Solicitor-Generals and Solicitors of County Courts in reduced felony ca3~S.
Also, a bill to repeal and amend so much of the 8th section of the act incorporating the town of Hawkinsville, as requires citizenship in the Marshal of suid town, etc.
The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional majority the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the grand jury to fix the salary of the judge of the County Court of Henry county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty aPd Loan Company, and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional majority, the following resolutions:
A joint resolution for the appointment of a committee on the part of the General Assembly, to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association, at Augusta, Georgia, November, 1891.
Also, a resolution to authorize the appointment of a Commission to examine into ob9tructions in Savannah river.
Mr. Maxwell, Chairm!tn pro tem. Committee on Special Agricalture, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
'rhe Committee on Special Agriculture has adopted and considered, and direct me to report for the first reading, the following bill, with a recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill entitled an act to require fish-ways put on or in all mill and factory dams in this State, to provide for their care, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted.
S. M.AXWILL, Chairman protem.

By unanimous consent, the following bill waf!l introduced by the Committee on Special Agriculture, read the first time, and ordered engrossed,. to-wit:
A bill to require fish-ways put on or in all mill and factory dams in this State ; to provide for their care, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, Bill No. 1056 was withdrawn.
By unanimous consent, the following lUll was introdueed, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:

TuESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1891.

929

By Mr. Wooten-
A bill to amend section 3672 of the Code.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit :

By Mr. Nash, of DeKalb-
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Town Council of Lithonia to issue bonds not to exceed the sum of five thousand dollars for school purposes in said town.

Mr. Branch, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submitted the following report, to-wit:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on State of the Republic has had under consideration House Resolution 171, entitled a resolution requesting Senators and Representatives from Georgia in the Congress of _the United States to favor legislation strengthening the control and regulation, by the Interstate Railroad Commission, of through freight and passenger rates, and for other purposes, and report it back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.

Respectfully submitted.

BRANCH, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committ~e on Temperance, to-wit :

By Mr. LeConte, of Bartow-
A bill to amend section 4535 of the Code, relating to keeping open tippling houses on the Sabbath day, and prescriping a penalty thtrefor, by inserting between the words "houses " and "on" in the fourth line of said section, the following words, to-wit : " or
59

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any other house or houses where spirituous, intoxi-cating or malt liquors are kept for sale."

On motion, the following House resolution was taken up and Senate amendment thereto concurred in, to-wit:
A resolution to appropriate five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the painting or repairing of the Capitol building.
The special order, which was a bill known as the Deficiency Appropriation Bill, was taken up and the House went into the Committee of the 'Vhole House, with Mr. Baxter, of Bibb, in the chair.

Mr. Baxter, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake1:

The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the. Deficiency Appropriation Bill, on which they instruct me to report progress, and ask leave to sit again.

Respectfully submitted.

BAXTJm., Chairman.

Upon motion of Mr. Humphries, of Brooks, the House agreed to have an afternoon session, beginning at 3 o'clock P. :u.
Upon motion of Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, the House agreed to adjourn at 5 o'clock P. 1\l. at the afternoon session.
The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speake?" :
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assembly, to-wit :

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931

An act to establish a system of public schools in the town of Washington, Ga., etc.
Also, an act to establish free schools in the town of Summerville.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank, of Boston, Ga.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railway Company, approved December 7, 1886.
Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Ware county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company.
AJso, an act to incorporate the town of Arabi, Ga.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Leary, in the county of Calhoun.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman protem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment, report as duly enrolled and signed by :he Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds, and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved February 22, 1873, and the acts approved August 20, 1872, and December 11, 1871, to which the same is amendatory, in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for

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Dougherty county, and for other purposes relative tosaid county therein named, by changing the term of office of said Commissioners, prescribing the manner oftheir appointment, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county, and to provide penalties for the violation of same, and for other purposes herein contained.

Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta Southern and Western Railroad Company, to define, its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to establish a system of public schools for the town of Toccoa City, to empower the Mayor and Council of said town to levy and collect a tax for the support and maintenance thereof, to authorize the County School School Commissioner of Habersham county to pay over to the Board of Education of said public school such part of the State school fund as. may be the just pro rata share of said town, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to create the office of Tax-Collector of Laurens county, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Carroll county, Ga., to administer oaths, to have a seal, and to provide a salary for said clerk.

Also, an act to change the corporate limits of the . city of Rome, Ga.
Also, an act to repeal an act entitled an act to prohibit any person or persons from hunting and fishing on the lands of another in the county of 'relfar, in the State of Georgia, except by written consent of the
. land owner or his agent, and for other purposes.
Also, an act for the relief of E. H. Shackleford ana

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933

.z. J. Odom, securities on the appearance bond of
Stonewall J ackscm, from liability on said bond, etc.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town -of Mt. Airy, in Habersham county.

Also an act to incorporate the town of Hoschton, in Jackson county, Ga.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of Athens, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of said city to improve the streets <>f the same, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Flovilla, of Butts county, Ga.

Also, an act. to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Ji~lovilla Railroad Company, to define its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. J. M. A'IKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the rec-ommendation that they be read a second time and recommitted, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, para_graph 3 of the Constitution ~f this State.

Also, a bill to amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 16 of the Constitution of this State.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

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JOURNAL OF THE HousE.

The following House bill was taken up and the Senate amendment concurred in, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company.
The following House bill was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto, and upon motion the House refused to concur in the proposed amendment, t.o-wit :
A bill to provide for local taxation by counties for the support of common schools, and for other purposes.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Rembert and Mathews, of Montgomery.

The House then adjourned until3 o'Clock P.M.

3 O'CLOCK P. ll.

The House reassembled and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.

The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Baxter in the chair.

Mr. Baxter, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the fallowing report :

.Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House has had under

consideration a bill to make additional appropria-

tions for the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, etc., which

they instruct me to report progress and ask leave t()

sit again.



Respectfully submitted.

BAXTlm, Chairman.

TuJo~SDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1891.

935

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly. enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
A.n act to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.

Also, an act to authorize the grand jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the c,mnty Court of Henry county.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 20, 1890, entitled an act to amend an act to provide for the registration of the leg~Jl voters of Laurens county, and for other purposes, approved October 24, 1887.

Also, an act to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company, of Dublin, Ga.
Also, an act to be entitled an act to incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank, of Augusta, Ga.

Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company, to define its rights and privileges, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Fairmount Valley Railroad Company, approved November, 1889, and for other purpodes.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the Capital City Bank, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Raiway Company.
~Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company, to define-its rights, powers and privileges, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the N achoochee Valley Railroad Company, and to define its rights and privileges, and for other pu.rposes, approved December 26, 1888.

Also, an act to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplifications of the records and minutes of municipal corporations.

Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.

Also, the following resolutions, to-wit:

A resolution to pay members of the General Assembly, principal Dookeepers and Messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.
Also, a resolution to authorize the appointment of a Commission to examine into obstructions in the Savannah river.
Also, a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee on the part of the General Assembly of of Georgia to attend the meeting of the Savannah River Association, at Augusta, Georgia, N ovembe~, 1891.
Also, a resolution to appropriate five hundred dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the painting or repairing of the Capitol building.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. ATKINSON, Chairmanpro tem.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1891.

937

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. McClure.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Wednesday, September 16; 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by .the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members -were present :

Anderson,

Harris of Quitman, Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of 'Vashington, Parham,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Payne,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Peaeock,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Peek,

Baskin,

Heard,

PePp:es,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Berner,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pope,

Branch,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Robert!',

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Ryal>',

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Burney,

Ivey,

f'ears,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Sibley,

,Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Fiinqnefield,

Campbell,

Jennings,

~with of Butts,

Cason,

Jone!',

Smith of Decatur,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Smith of Greene,

',Chappell,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Kitehens,

Scruggs,

.Clay,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Cooper,

Lane,

Strickland,

Craigo,

Lark,

Swain,

....Crowder,

I..aslie,

Tatum,

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Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Lewis,

Tarver,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Thompsonr

Martin,

Traylor,

}fason,

Trammell,

Mann,

Turner,

-:\-lax well,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

McDaniel,

\Vare,

)lathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion.

~Iathews of M:ontg'ry, Wells of Lee,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

:Merritt,

Witzell,

::\leeks,

"'illiams,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

::\lontgomery,

Wheeler,

)Iitchell,

White.

2\-Iobley,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wright,

Morton,

\Vylly,

Nash,

Wooten,

Oattis,

)Jr. Speaker.

Odom,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Brinson, Coffey, Crawford, Harrison, Hagan,

Hill of Cherl)kee, Holbrook, .Johnson, Mattox, McClure,

2\-losely, Norman, O'Neal, Rembert, Young.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on J ournalfr,. reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Burney, of Morgan, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's session as relates to the action of theHouse had on House Bill No. -, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1891.

939

Mr. Burney moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. -, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 827 of the Code of 1882.

Upon motion of Mr. Twitty, of Jackson, the motion to reconsider was tabled.

Mr. Kemp, of Emanuel, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, as amended:
A resolution limiting debate to ten minutes when the House resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole for furt-her considering the deficiency appropriation bill.

Mr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of another, after being forbidden by the owner, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

TwiTTY, Chairman.

The House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the further consideration of the general deficiency approprjation bill, Mr. Baxter, of Bibb, in the chair.

Mr. Baxter, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House bas had under consideration the general deficiency appropriation

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,bill, and instruct me, as their Chairman, to report progress, and that the committee be instructed to take a vote on section 8 of said bill.

Respectfully submitted.

BAXTim, Chairman.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Harris of Quitrnan, Baldwin and Baskin.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock 1'. l\L

3 O'CI,OCK 1'. :M.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by thfl Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called and a quormn found to be present.
. Mr. Jackson, of Oconee, offered the following resolution, which was read and agreed to, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the nse of the Hall of the House of Representatives to Ron. L. F. Livingston for Friday night, 18th inst., at 8 o'clock, to address the members of the Legislature and such others as may , choose to attend.
Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, offered the following r es olution, whjch was read and agreed to, to-wit :
A resolution instructing the Committee of the Whole House to take a vote immediately on the pending bill.
The House then went into Committee of the \Vhole House, Mr. Baxter in the chair.
Mr. Baxter, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

.\VEDNESDAY, SEPTElllBER 16, 1891.

941'

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill to-wit :

A bill to make additional appropriations for the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies in the several appropriations, etc., for the support of the Government.

And I am instructed to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.

On motion of MT. Sears, the bill was taken up and considered by sections.

Mr. Fleming offered an amendment.

Mr. Lewis called the previous question, the cal( was sustained, and the main question ordered on the bill and preceding amendments.

Sections 1, 2 and 3 were adopted.

Mr. Fleming proposed to amend section 4 by striking out "three hundred and forty thous~nq dollars" and inserting "on~ hundred and eighty thousand dollars.''

On the adoption of this amendment, Mr. Fleming called for the ayes and nays, the call was sustained, and, on calling the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Branch, Bush, Cagle, Cutt8, Dunwody, Fleming-, Godard, Hall,

Henderson, Holtzclaw, Ho!zendorf, Jackson of Heard, Kemp, Kimbrough, LeConte, ::\fann, )fcD.Jnald of Bank~,

Parker of Thomas, Peacock, Phillips, Smith of Gr<lene, Sharpe, Swain, Tarver, Thompson, Traylor,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Harris of Catoosa, Hancock, Hill of CheNkee, Hendrix,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

McDaniel,

Wheeler,

Montgomery,

Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hardeman,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hand,

Payne,

Barrett,

Harris of Quitman, Peeples,

Bennett,

Harris of \Vashington,Perry,

Berner,

Harrison,

Pope,

Brodnax,

Harper,

Rainey,

Brown of Forsyth, Heard,

Reid,

Brown of Haralson, Hill of Meriwether, Roberts,

Burge,

Hogan,

Ryals,

Burney,

Hulsey,

8appof Chattahoochee,

Calvin,

Humphreys,

Sapp of ~Iitchell,

Campbell,

Huff,

Sears,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Ivey,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Jennings,

Scruggs,

Clay,

Jones,

Stokes,

C.>Oper,

Kennon,

Strickland,

Craigo,

Lane,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch, Laslie,

Underwood,

Davis of Lumpkin, L~wis,

\Valker,

Dennard,

Martin,

\Vare,

Devore,

Mason,

\Vells of l\Iarion.

Dodson,

Maxwell,

\Veils of Lee,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Jefferson, WhitfiPld,

Everett,

Merritt,

\Vitzell,

Ethridge,-

Meriwether,

William~,

Faust,

Mobley,

\Vhatley,

Gilbert,

Mosely,

White,

Graves,

Nash,

\Visdom,

Griffith,

Odom,

Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Brinson, Coffey,

Hagan, Herrington, Holbrook, Johnson, Kitchens, Lumsden, Mattox,

Norman, Oat tis, .Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, , Peek, Pearson, Rembert,

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943

'Crowder, {)rawford, Dismuke, Gardner, Glover, Goodwin, Hartridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Seay,

McAfee,

Sinquefield,

McClure,

Turner,

1\leeks,

Twitty,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Monroe,

Young,

Morton,

l\ir. Speaker.

Ayes 37. Nays 96.

So the amendment was not adopted.

The section was adopted.

Sections 5, 6 and 7 were adopted.

On the question of adopting the 8th section, as amended, Mr. Sears called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained, and on calling the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.Anderson,

Hall,

Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Quitman, .:\losely,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of \Vashington, l\lonroe,

Barrett,

Harrison,

Morton,

Baxter,

Harper,

Kash,

Berner,

Herrington,

O'Neal,

Branch,

Henderson,

Parker of Thomas,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Payne,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Burney,

Huff,

Perry,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Phillips,

Campbell,

hey,

Pope,

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Chappell,

.Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Clifton,

.Jennings,

Ryals,

(1utts,

Jones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lane,

l'mith of Decatur,

Dodson,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Dunwody,

Laslie.

Swain,

Everett,

LeConte,

Trammell,

Ethridge,

Lewis,

Turner,

Faust,

Martin,

\Valker,

:Fleming,

Mason,

\\'are,

944

J OUR~AL OF THE HOUSE.

Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman,

Mann,

Whitfield; .

:\lax well,

Williams,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

)iathews of Jefferson, wisdom,

1\IcAfee,

Wylly,

)leri wether,

Wooten.

)Iitchflll,

Those voting no were Messrs.--

Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Bush, Cagle, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, De,ore, Edenfield, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Hancock, Heard,

Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Kennon, )IcDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Merritt, )leeks, )lontgomery, Odom, Rainey, Sapp of )Iitchell,
Sears, Smith of Butts,

Smith of Greene.. Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Twitty, Underwood, "\Vells of Marion, .. Wheeler, White,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Boifeuillet, Brinson, Cason, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke, G1rdner, Hartridge, Hagan,

Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Johnson,

Peeples,

Kemp,

Rembert,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Lumsden,

Sinquefield,

Mattox,

Wells of I.ee.

;\IcC lure,

Witzell,

:Mathews of Uontg'y, Wright,

Xorman,

Young,

Oattis,

Mr. Speaker.

Park6r of Wilkinson,

Parham,

Ayes 92. Nays 46.

So the section as amended by the committee was . adopted.

Sections 9 and 10 of the caption were adopted.

\VEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1891.

945

The report of the Committee of the Whole House was agreed to, and the bill was read the third time.

On the question of the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were taken, as the same provided for an appropriation.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Monroe,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hand,

Morton,

Barrett,

Harris, of Quitman, O'Neal,

Baxter,

Harris of Washington, Parker of Thomas,

Benn"ltt,

Harrison,

Payne,

Berner,

Hartridge,

Peeples,

Branch,

Harper,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Heard,

Perry,

Bryan,

Hill of Meriwether, l'ope,

Burge,

Hendrix,

Reid,

Burney,

Henderson,

Roberts,

Calvin,

Hogan,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahooch!le,

Cason,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard, Sibley,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Coffey,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Cooper,

Lane,

Strickland,

Craigo,

Lark,

Swain,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Davis of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Martin,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

Mann,

Underwood,

Everett,

Maxwell,

Ware,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Whitfield,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, White,

Glover,

McAfee,

Wisdom,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Wylly,

60

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Godard, Graves, Griffith,

Meek, Meriwether, Mitchell,

Wocten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cagle, Harris, of Catoosa, Hancock,

Herrington, Humphreys, McDaniel, Montgomery, Peacock,

Sears, Thornton, Thompson, Wells of Marion, Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brinson, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, D e Yore, Dismuke, Gardner, Gilbert, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee, Holtzclaw, Holbrook,

Holzendorf,

Parham,

Ingraham,

Peek,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Jenning~,

Rainey,

Johnson,

Rembert,

Kemp,

Seay,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Mattox,

Scrugg~.

Mathews of Montg'y, Turner,

McClure,

Walker,

Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Nash,

'Vitzell,

Norman,

Williams,

Oattis,

Wright,

Odom,

Young,

Parker of Wilkinson, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 109. Nays 15.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed as amended, to-wit:
A bill to make additional appropriation for the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies in several appropriatious for the support of the government, etc.
By unanimous consent, the following resolution was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance, to-wit :
By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A resolution to authorize the ~tate Librarian to de-

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947

liver certain publications to the Young Men's Library Association of Atlanta.

By request, House Bill No. 362 was recommitted to the Committee on Education.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bills, and direct me to report them back, as follows :
House Bill No. 1017, to amend House Bill No. 244, the same being an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb, approved December 8,1886, do pass.

Also, House Bill No. 1062, to repeal the act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Wilkinson, do pass, as amended.
Respectfully submitted. W;\L H. FLEMING, Chairman.

The special order fixed for to-day was then taken up, to-wit:
A bill" to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government and the public institutions, and fur other purposes, for each of the fiscal years of 1891 and 1892, etc.

The bill was read the second time.

Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which was adverse. to the passage of the bill.

Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Goodwin.

The House then adjourned until9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, September 17, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

.Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Bald win,

Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Hill of lJberokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Bo\feuillet,

Herrin~ton,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphries,

Bush,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

lvey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennin~,

Chapman,

Jones,

. Chappell,

Kemp,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Craigo,

Lane,

Nash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes,

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949

Crowder,

Lark,

Strickland,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Thornton,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Devore,

Martin,

Trayior,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dodson,

Mann,

Turner,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Fleming,

. Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Lee,

Gardner,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

::\'lcClnre,

Williams,

Godard,

:\Ierritt,

Whatley,

Graves,

Meeks,

'Vheeler,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

White,

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Hand,

Mobley,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of washington,Morton,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Crawford, Glover, Goodwin,

Johnson,

Rembert,

Oattis,

Witzell,

Parker of Wilkinson. Young.

Peek,

Mr. Hagan, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished'business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government and public institutions, for fiscal years 1891 and 1892.

950

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

The bill had been returned to the House with an adverse report.
Mr. "'\Vheeler moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which motion prevailed and the bill was read the second time, and on motion the bill was made the special order for to-morrow, immediately after the special order already made.
By unanimous consent the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred.

By Mr. Berner-
A bill to authorize proceedings to forfeit charters against certain corporations.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

By Mr. Perry-
A bill to incorporate the Isabella Military SchooL and to grant certain powers, etc.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.

On motion of Mr. Norman, the following bill was recommitted to Committee on Education:

A bill to prevent thP. teaching of books in the public schools which refer to the late war as the "rebellion."

On motion of Mr. Holtzclaw, House Bill No. 540 was taken from the table and placed on the calendar

Mr. Dismuke moved to suspend the Rules and make House Bill No. 858 the special order for Wednesday next, immediately after reading Journal, which motion did not prevail.

Mr. Sibley moved to suspend the Rules to make Bill No. 726 special order for Tuesday, which mo
id not prevail.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891.

951

Mr. vVhit:field, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 1102, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bonds, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following rAport :

Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following House bills, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the establishment of a public library for the city of Marietta.

Also, a bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State, in any case of seduction or divorce, or other case where the evidence is vulgar or obscene, to hear and try the case after clearing the court-house of all or any portion of the audience.

Also, a bill to a.mend article 6, section 18, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, so as to authorize threefourths or more of the jurors in the Superior and City Courts of the State, in civil causes, to render verdicts.
Also, a bill which the committee recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit

952

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

A bill to define who shall be exempt from jury-duty in this State.
The committee also recommend that the following Senate bill do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 3910(d) of the present Code of Georgia, embodying section 1 of the act approved December 16, 1878.
The committee recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the redemption of real property sold at sheriff's sale.
Also, a bill to amend section 39:39 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By consent, the following bills were read the second time and recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary:

A bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution.

Also, a bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution.

The special order was then taken up, to-wit :

Bill No. 1082, a bill to amend the general tax act, approved December, 1890, in certain particulars.
On motion, the bill was tabled.

The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department :

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891.

953

Mr. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts of the General Assemby, to-wit :
An act to amend and revise the charter of the town of Stone Mountain.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Fire Insurance Company of the State of Georgia.
Also, an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Towns county.
Also, an act to amend section 3703 of the Code of 1882, which fixes the compensation of County Treasurers.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Blakely, in the county of Early.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Home Loan and Banking Company of Atlanta, approved December 26, 1888.
Also, an act to fix the salary of the County Treasurer of Fulton county at twenty-five hundred dollars.
Also an act to authorize the Board of Education of Houston county to sell the Public School lot in Perry, Georgia, to make deed thereto, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Toccoa .Banking Company, approved October 26, 1889.
Also, an act to provide for paying the County Commissioners of Brooks county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of .Austell.
Also, an act to amend section 719(i) of the Code, and for other purposes.

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JouRNAL uF THE HousE.

Also, an act to reimburse the State Chemist for funds expended by him in making analyses of fertilizers in 1890-1891.

Also, an act to change the term of office of the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Dalton.

.Also, an act te authorize the Mayor and Council of Dalton to e]ect a Board of Water Commissioners, and to define their powers, etc.

Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Bowersville, ~ipproved September 4, 1883.

.Also, an act to incorporate the Farmers' and Mercha.nts' Bank of Georgia.

.Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company of Atlanta, Georgia.

.Also, a resolution providing for the indexing of the Journals of the House and Senate for the session o 1891, and appropriating money therefor.

On motion of Mr. Brodnax, House resolution No. 156 was taken from the table and placed upon its passage, the same having been previously considered by the Committee of the Whole House and reported favorably, and the bill read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to.

The ayes and nays were :t:equired to be recorded, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Brown of Forsyth, Henderson,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

l\iitchell, Mobley, Mosely, :\lorton, Nash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal,

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891.

955

Burge, Burney, Cagle, Calvin,
CamlJbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Coffey, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Glover, Godard, GraYes, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Hulsey,

Parker of Thomas,

Huff,

Payne,

Ingraham,

Peacock,

Ivey,

Perry,

Jackson of Heard, Pope,

Jackson of Oconee, Rainey,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Kimbroujl'h,

Smith of Butts,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Lark,.

Strickland,

Laslie,

Swain,

Lewis,

Tatum,

LeConte;

Tarver,

J\:lartin,

Traylor,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

:McDaniel,

Ware,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Mathews of Montg'y, Whatley,

McAfee,

\Vheeler,

Merritt,

WhitP,

Meriwether

\Vylly,

Montgomery,

\Vooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

. Hancock, Hill of Meriwether, Sapp of ~1itchell,

Sears, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene,

Thompsou, Underwood, Wisdom.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

AtkinRon of Coweta, Baldwin, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke,

Hardeman,

Peek,

Harris of Quitman, Peeples,

Harris of Washington, Pearson,

Harrison,

Phillips,

Hartridge,

Rembert,

Harper,

Reid,

Holtzelaw,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Holbrook,

Seay,

Humphreys,

Scruggs,

Johnson,

Stokes,

Jones,

Thornton,

Lumsden,

Twitty,

Mattox,

Wells of Lee,

956

.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Dennard, Dismuke, Dunwody, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Mason,

Whitfield,

Mann,

Witzell,

McClure,

Williams,

Meeks,

Wright,

Monroe,

Young,

Oattis,

Mr. Spe~tker.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Parham,

Ayes 105. Nays 9.

Having roceived the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution was adopted, as amended, and the title iR as follows :

A resolution for the relief of 0. E. Carter.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and put on its passage, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 4, to-wit :

.A bill to amend section 4662 of the Code of 1882.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced and read the first time :
By Mr. Whitfield, of Baldwin-
A bill to amend an act to change the southern and western boundary of the city of Milledgeville, etc.
Referred to Committee on Spacial Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. Tatum, of Dade, House Bill No. 748 was taken up and read the third time and put upon its passage.
Recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891.

951

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company, so as to change the name of said corporation and the route of the railway, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express, sleeping-car and tele- . graph companies for service rendered in this State, and for other purposes.

Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly

enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker

of the House and President of the Senate, the follow-

"ing acts, to-wit :



An act to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to incorporate the Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by the requisite majority. ayes 98, nays 2, to-wit :
A. bill to amend section 3854 of the Code of 1882.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-

958

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council to issue bonds, etc.

The following bill was taken up and the Senate amendment concurred in, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company, so as to change the nar,1 of said corporation and the route of its railway, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, House Bill No. 293 was made the special order for Thursday, September 24th, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 719(a) of the Code of 1882.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 7, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 3869 of the Code, so as to provide for the more complete examination of certain witnesses, to preserve the right of impeachment, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved November 11, 1889, to allow guardia:ns to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment, to provide the mode of obtaining leave therefore, to regulate the proceeding therein, and for other purposes.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1891.

959

Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Ethridge, Humphreys, Kennon, Chappell, Bennett, Jones and Clay.

The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GlWRGIA,
Friday, September 18, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'l'he roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Barrett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of I<'orsyth, Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cagle,

Jennings,

Calvin,

Johnson,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Cason,

Kitchens,

Ohapman,

Kimbrough,

Clifton,

Lane,

Cooper,

Lark,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Parker of Wilkin;on, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Bharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, !'-;trickland, Swain,

960

JouRNAJ, OF THE HousE.

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch,

Martin,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Mason,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mann,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, 'frammell,

Dunwociy,

McDonalrl of Sumter, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Everett,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Underwood,

Faust,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Fleming,

McAfee,

Ware,

Gardner,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

Gilbert.,

Meeks,

Wells of Lee,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

White,

Hall,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Hand,

~lorton,

Wright,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Wylly,

Harris of 'Vashington, Norman,

'Vooten,

Harrison,

Odom,

Young,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Bennett, Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Crawford,

Ethridge, Goodwin, Harris of Quitman, Humphreys, Jones,

Kennon, McClure, Oattis, Witzell.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bill, to-wit :

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1891.

961

A bill to incorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.

The Senate has passed, by requisite constitutional majority, the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to divide the State of Georgia into eleven congressional districts, etc.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up and the same read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, etc.

Mr. Graves proposed to amend by striking out "two hundred" and inserting "one hundred."

Mr. Craigo offered an amendment.

Mr. Cagle offered an amendment.

Mr. Brodnax called for the previous question, the call was sustained, and the main question ordered.

On the adoption of the first amendment, Mr. Sibley called for the ayes and nays. The call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett. Boifeuillct, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin,
61

Harris of 'Vashington, Morton,

Hartric.lge,

O'Neal,

Hagan,

P,tyne,

Hill of Meriwether, Peacock,

Henderson,

Phillips,

Holtzclaw,

Ryals,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hulsey,

Smith of Butt;:,

Ivey,

Smith of Decatur,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Jackson of Oconee, Sharpe,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Lane,

Swain,

Lark,

Tatum,

Laslie,

Tarver,

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.JorHXAL oF THE HousE.

J)ismuke,
DllllWOdy,
Fleming, Gilbert, Glo,er, Graves, Hardeman,

Lewis,

Turner,

LeConte,

Wells of Marion,

l\Iann,

Wells of Lee,

l\Iathew.;; of l\lontg'ry, Whitfield,

l\Ierritt,

White,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Mosely,

'Vooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

A nderson,

Hancock,

Xash,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Norman,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

BNner,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Branch,

Herrington,

PePples,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Pen:y,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Burney,

Huff,

Rainey,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Chapman,

.Jennings,

Reid,

Crowder.

Kemp,

Roberts,

D.wis of Burke,

::\lattox,

Sears,

D~\ore,

Martin,

Sibley,

Dodson,

:!\Jason,

Sinquefield,

Edenfield,

:Maxwell,

Stokes,

E,erett,

::\fcDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Gardner,

l\IeDaniel,

Twitty,

Godard,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Gnrlerwood,

Griffith,

::\IcAfee,

Walker,

Hall,

l\Ieeks,

Whatley,

Hand,

1\leriwether,

Wheeler,

Harris of Catoosa, Montgomery,

'Visrlom,

Harrison,

:Mobley,

Wylly,

Harper,

l\Ionroe,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Brinson, Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Crawford, Dennard, Ethridge, Goodwin,

Harris of Quitman, Humphreys, Johnson, Jones, Kennon, Lumsden, McClure, Oattis, Odom,
Parker of Thomas,

Parker of Wilkinson, Pearson, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Thornton, Thompson, Ware, Witzell, williams, llfr. Speaker.

Ayes 69. Nays 75.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 18!H.

963

So the amendment was lost.

Mr. Craigo proposed to amend so as to exempt manufacturers who sell in original packages of ten gallons or more from this tax.

On this amendment the ayes and nays were called for and the call sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atk;nson of Coweta, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brod.nax, Brown of Forayth, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Cutts, Davis of Lumpkin, Gilbert,

Glover,

bibley,

Hill of Meriwether, Smith of Butts,

Hulsey,

S:::ruggs,

Jackson of Oconee, Tatum,

Lane,

Traylor,

Lewis,

Trammell,

Mann,

Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

1\Iathew.;; of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

Merritt,

Williams,

Morton,

Whatley,

Payne,

White,

Rembert,

Wylly,

Sapp of Mitch~ll,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_-\nderson,

HarrisofWashington, Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Norman,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Odom,

Barrett,

Heard,

O'Neal,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Branch,

Herrington,

Peek,

Brown of Haralson, Henderson,

Peeples,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Burge,

Holbrook,"

Phillips,

Burney,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Cason,

Huff,

Rainey,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Crowder,

Ivey,

. Rouerts,

Davis of Burke,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Davis of Bulloch, . Kimbrough,.

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Devore,

Lark,

S~ars,

Dismuke,

Laslie,

Sin'luefield,

Dodson,

L-:JConte,

Smith of Decatur,

Dunwody,

Mattox,

Smith of Greene;

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Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall. Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Martin,

Sharpe,

Mason,

Stokes,

Maxwell,

Strickland,

McDonald of Banks, Swain,

McDonald of Sumter, Tarver,

McDaniel,

Turner,

Meeks,

Underwood,

Meriwether,

'Valker,

Montgomery,

"'ells of Lee,

Mitchell,

'Vheeler,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Bennett, Brinson, Cahin, Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Crawford, Dennard, Ethridge, Goodwin, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Harper,

Hagan, Hill of Cherokee, Hogan, Humphreys, Jackson of Heard, Jenningo, Johnson, .Tones, Kennon, Kitchens, Lumsden, McAfee, McClure, ~Ion roe,

Nash, Oattis, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson,. Parham, Pearson, Seay, Thornton, Thompson,
'Vare, Witzell, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 42. Nays !H.

So this amendment was lost.

The amendment of Mr. Cagle was lost.

On the passage of the bill, Mr. Wooten called for the ayes and nays, the call was sustained, and on. calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hill of Cherokee,

Atkinson of Columbia,Hendrix,

Baldwin,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Burge,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Norman, Parbam, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Pope, Rainey,

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965

-<::ason,

Ivey,

Rembert,

{)hapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Crowder,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Davis of Burke,

Kemp,

Sears,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kitchens,

Sibley,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kimbr.:.ngh,

Sinquefield,

Devore,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Dodson,

Mattox,

Scruggs,

Edenfield,

Martin,

Stokes,

Everett,

Mason,

Strickland,

Ethridge,

Mann,

Swain,

Faust,

Maxwell,

Tarver,

Gardner,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Godard,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Graves,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

-Griffith,

~fathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Hall,

McAfee,

Walker,

Hand,

Meeks,

Whatley,

Harris of Catoosa, Meriwether,

'Vheeler,

Harris of Washington, Montgomery,

White,

Harrison,

Mitchell,

Wisdom,

Harper,

Mobley,

Wylly,

Hancock,

Mosely,

Young.

Heard,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Bryan, Bush, {)agle, {)alvin, {)ampbell, {)llfton, {looper, <Jraigo, {lutts, Dismuke, Dunwody,

Fleming,

Merritt,

Gilbert,

Morton,

Glover,

O'Neal,

Hardeman,

Payne,

Hartridge,

Phillips,

Hagan,

Ryals,

Hill of Meriwether, l:;app of Chattahoochee,

Holtzclaw,

Smith of Butts,

Holzendorf,

Sharpe,

Hulsey,

Tatum,

Jackson of Heard, rurner,

Lane,

Wells of Marion,

Lark,

Whitfield,

Laslie,

Williams,

Lewii:,

Wright,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

13askin, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, 13rinson,

Humphreys, Johnson,
Jone~.
Kennon,

Parker of Wilkinson, Pean:on, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay,

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Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Crawford,
Dennard,. Goodwin,
Harris of Quitman,

Lumsden, :McClure, :Monroe, Xash, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Thomas

Smith of Decatur, Thornton, Thompson, \Yare, \Yells of Lee, Witzell, l\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 94. Nays 48.

The bill having received the req!tisite constitu_. tional majority, was passed, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government, etc., for the years 1891 aild 1892, so as to increase the taxes on liquor dealers for 1892 from $50 to $200.

On motion, the bill was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Edueation, submitted the followjng report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bills, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to authorize each county in this State to levy a special tax for school purposes.

Also a bill to prevent the teaching of books in the Public Schools of this State, which refers to the late war between the States, as the war of the rebellion.

Also, a bill to provide :for the compensation of members of the Board of Education for the county of Elbert.

Also, a bill to incorporate the South Georgia, between the towns of McRae and Helena, in th'-l county of Telfair.
JACKSON, of Heard, Chairman.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :
.Wr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitu-

tional majority, the following House resolutions,

to-wit:



A resolution to authorize the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right-of-way and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad rep:esented and protected.
Also, a resolution to furnish Colquitt county with standard weights and measures, and to appropriate money for the same.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the, following bills of the House, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4814 of the Code.

Also that the following do pass, as amended, towit:

A bill to authorize the city of Atlanta to open and extend Alabama street, in said city.

'Also, that the following do pass, by substitute, to- wit:
A bill to amend section 1579(f) of the Code of 1882

Your committPe beg leave to return to the House the following bill, in orde~ that the same may be read the Sflcond time and referred, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to create a sinking fund, and for ot.her purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

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JouRNAL oF THE HonE.

The following bill was taken up under a suspension of the Rules, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same to pay off an amount of the public debt falling due in the year 1892.
On motion the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance, with instructions to amend the same, or prepare such other bills as will be necessary to effect a payment of $100,000 of the bonds falling due in 1892, and effect a funding of the remaining $207,000.
On motion of Mr. Phillips, Bill No. 1005 was placed in its order on the calendar.
'l'he following bills were, by unanimous consent, read the second time and recommitted, to-wit :
A bill to authorize proceedings against certain corporations. ' Recommitted to General Judiciary.
Also, a bill to amend an act to create a sinking fund) to pay off and retire bonds of this State in accordance with article 7, section 14, paragraph 1 of the Constitution:
Recommitted to Finance Committee.
The following bill was taken up for a third reading, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the redemption of real property sold at sheriff's sale.
Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour of adjournment arrived.
Leave of absencd granted to Messrs. Kemp, Oattis, Atkinson of Columbia, Hulsey, Brown of Forsyth, lvey, Smith of Greene, Vtne, Walker, Wisdom, Gardner, Sapp of Mitchell, Cagle, 'l'hornton, McDonald of Sumter) Branch, Harris of Washington, Dunwody,

FRrDAY, SEPTEliBER 18, 1891.

969

<Glover, Strickland, Brodnax, Ware, Jackson of Heard, Herrington and Campbell.
The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. ~r.

3 O'CLOCK P. M.
The House reassembled and was called to order ~by Mr. rrammell, Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.
The unfinished business was taken up and thereport of the committe wa.s disagreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 6, towit:
A bill to provide for the redemption of real prop-erty sold at sheriff's sale.
Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on education, makes the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education has had under con-sideration the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to extend the term of the Common Schools to six months, to esta.blish a permanent school fund and provide for the disbursement thereof; to prescriba the duties of the officers connected therewith, to amend and consider existing school laws, said bill being a substitute for House Bill No. 204; and I am instructed to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that the .said substitute or amendment be disagreed to.
Respectfully submitted. R. H. JACKSON, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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JouRNAL oF THE Hm;sE.

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplifications of the records and minutes of municipal corporations.
Also, an act to authorize the Grand Jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.
Also, an act to amend section 3331 of the Code, so as to give the lien of an attachment priority over that of an ordinary judgment obtained ou a suit filt>d after the levy of the attachment.
Also, an act to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.
Also, an act to amend an act approved December 20, 1890~ entitled an act to amend an act to provide for the registration of the legal voters of Laurens. county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Louisa Steamb~at Company, of Dublin, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company, to define its rights and privileges.
Also, an act to amend the. charter of the Middle Geor~ia and Atlantic Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Midland Railroad.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Nacoochee Valley Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers and privileges.

FRIDAY, SEPTEliBER 18, 1891.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Fairmount~ Valley Railroad Company, approved November, 1889.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Capitol City Bank.
Also, an act to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank, of Augusta, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company, so as to change the name of said corporation and the route of its railway.
Also, a resolution to pay members of the General Assembly, principal Doorkeepers and Messengers of; the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.
Also, a resolution to appropriate $500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the painting or repairing of the Capitol building.
Also, a resolution providing for the appointment' of a committee on the part of the General Assembly. of Georgia to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association, at Augusta, Ga., Y ovember, 1891.
Also, a resolution to authorize the appointment of'' 11 Commission to examine into obstructions in Savannah river.
Respectfully submitted. '1'. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
Mr. Atkinson, Chairman pro tem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following act~ to-wit:
An act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the Chattanooga and, Gulf Railroad Company,

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JouRNAL oF THE Hm:sE.

so as to change the name of said corporation and the route of its railway, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. J. W. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.
Mr. Atkinson, Chairman protem. Committee on Enrollment, submits the following report :
J~'r. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, signed by th6 Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act~ to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad Company.
Respectfully submittP-d. J. M. ATKINSON, Chairman pro tem.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was taken up and read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the local option law of Hart county.
By unanimous consent, Honse Bill No. 10~5 was made the special order for Tuesday, the 22d, immediately after reading the Journal.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute~ by the requisite n1ajority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 1579, and to repeal section 1579(g), of the Code of 188.<:.
On motion, the regular order was displaced and the remainder of the afternoon session devoted to reading the third time local bills and charters.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-

FRIDAY, SEPTElfBEI~ 18, 1891.

973

port of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
_-\. bill to amend the charter of the town of Morgant'Jn.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were PXhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the act incorporating the town of Wadley, in Jefferson county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :
.A bill to require the County School Commissioner of Greene county to pay to the trustees of the Thos. Stocks Institute their pro rata share of the school fund.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Association.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 105, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge.
The fo1lowing bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite rna~ majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

.974

JouRNAL oF THE Hor;sE.

A bill to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company; grant certain powers and privileges to the same, and for other purposes.
. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requ,isite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to change the terms of Baldwin Superior Court, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bil-l to change the north line of the corporation of Waresboro, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville, etc.
' The following bill was read the third time, the report of the eommittee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite ihajority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien.
. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
. A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Albany and Bainbridge Railroad Company, etc.
. .The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, proper legal m:pofs exll.ibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

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975

A bill to provide for the registration of voters at municipal elections in the city of Macon, and for :Other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite m~jority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:

~\ bill to permit the Commissioners of Columbus to donate certain land.

The following bill was read the third time, the report. of the eommittee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited. and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Neal, in the ~ounty of Pike, and to repeal so much of the act approved September 18, 1883, and for other pur-poses.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the p,assage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in Floyd county.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the compensation of the Board of Education of Bryan county, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

port of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs

exhibited, and the bill passed hy requisite majority,

ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit :

A. bill to submit to the legal voters of the county of

Clinch whether they will abolish the Board of Com-

missioners for said cpuqty, etc.



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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the re-port of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of Georgia.
The following bill was read the third time, thfl report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed,. by requisite majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company, etc.
Mr. Lewis, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Jlfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report back, with the recommendation they do pass, to-wit:
Senate Btll No. 216, a bill to be entitled an act to provide for renewing and repairing any pavement now laid, or hereafter to be laid, in any city of thisState having a population of 20,000.
Also, House Bill No. 1086, a bill to be entitled an act to fix place of sheriff's sale for Richmond county etc., etc.
Also, House Bill No. 1088, a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 2 of an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville.
Also, Rouse Bill No. 1091, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the city of West Atlanta, and for other purposes, which they report do pass, as. amended.
Respectfully submitted. R. H. LEWIS, Chairman.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1891.

977

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report, to-wit:

Jlr. Speaker:

The Special Judiciary Committee have_ had under consideration the following billM, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
House Resolution No. 155, a resolution to authorize A. H. King, of Cherokee county, to peddle without license.

Also; House Bill No. 813, a bill to authorize D. J. Peed, of Taylor county to peddle without license.
Also, House Bill No. 1023, a bill to pay non-resident witnesses for attending Justice's Courts in criminal cases.

The committee recommend further that this bill do pass, to-wit:

House Bill No. 1107~ a bill to change the southern boundary of the city of Milledgeville.

Respectfully submitted.

-

RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speake1:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :
An act to amend an act to charter the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, approved August 14,1879, so as to authorize the Board of Directors to extend said road and to change the name of the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.
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Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, sij::!;ned by the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and Loan Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Commercial Travelers Savings Bank.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enroll~ ment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following resolution, to-wit :
A resolution to authorize the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right-of-way and other property of the vVestern and Atlantic Railroad represented and protected.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Twitty, Brown of Haralson, Tatum, Atkinson of Coweta, Scruggs, Fleming and Davis of Lumpkin.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER HJ, 1891.

97fl

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 19, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the ~hap lain.
The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Bush, "Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Gilbert, t-Hover, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harril:! of Catoosa,

Hancock,

Parham,

Heard,

Payne,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Hill of :Meriwether, Peek,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Huff,

Rembert,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Johnson,

Ryals,

Kitchens,

l;app of Chattahoochee,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Lane,

Sears,

Laslie,

Sibley,

LeConte,

Sinquefield,

Lewis,

Smith of Butts,

Lumsden,

Smith of Decatur,

Mattox,

/;harpe,

:Martin,

/;crnggs,

Mason,

Stokes,

Mann,

Swain,

Maxwell,

Tarver,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

::\kDaniel,

Trammell,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Mathews of ontg'ry, Gnderwoocl,

)fcAfee,

'Vare,

McClure,

\Vells of Marion,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

:\leeks,

Whitfield,

Meriwether,

'Yilliams,

Montgomery,

'Vheeler,

Mitchell,

Wisdom,

Mosely,

Wright,

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Harris of \Vashington, ~Ion roe,

Harrison,

Norman,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas.

Wyl!y, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Fleming,

Atkinson of Coweta, Gardner,

Baxter,

Goodwin,

Bennett,

Harris of Quitman,

Branch,

Herrington,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chappell,

Jackson of Heard,

Coffey,

Jones,

Craigo,

Kemp,

Davis of Bulloch,

Kennon,

Davis of Lumpkin. Lark,

Dunwody,

Mobley,

)lorton,
Xash,: Oattis, Parker of Wilkinson,. Phillips, Reid, Seay, Smith of Greene, Strickland, Tatum, Thompson, Twitty, Walker, Witzel!, Whatley, White, Wooten.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of Committee on Journals, reported that the jourual had been examined and ap-
proved.

The Journal was read and confirmed.

Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Meriwether from to-day's session.

Mr. Rainey, of Cobb, moved that the Rules be suspended, and that House Bill No. 726 be ma(J.e the special order for Tuesday next, after the comp}ation of the. special order alre.ady fixed for that day.

Upon this motion Mr. Baldwin callel for tP.e ayes. and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as tqJlows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin,

Hendrix, Henderson,

O'Neal, Parham,

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981

:semer.' -:Boifeuillat, Bush, Burney, Calvin, -cason, -Chapman, Clifton, -Cooper, Cutts, Davis of l3ttrke, Devore. Dodson, Everett, Faust, Godard, --Graves, Griffith, Hall, Harris of Catoo811, Harrison, Harper, Hancock, "Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether,

Hogan,

Payne,

Itoltzclaw,

Peacock,

Huff,

Peek,

Jennings,

Peeples,

Kitchens,

Perry,

Kimbrough,

Pope,

Lewis,

Rainey,

LeConte,

Rembert,

Mattox,

Roberts,

Martin,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Mason,

~ears,

Mahn,

Sibley,

Maxwell,

Sinquefield,

McDonald of Banks, Smith of Butts.

McDaniel,

Smith of Decatur,

Mathews of Jefferson, Sl1arpe,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Stokes,

McAfee,

Tarver,

Merritt,

Traylor,

Meeks,

Trammell,

Meriwether,

Turner,

Montgomery,

Underwood,

Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,

Mosely,

"Theeler,

Norman,

Wylly.

Odom,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Hand,

Hagan,

Laslie..

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Collltnbia, Gilbert,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkim;on of Coweta, Glover,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Barrett,

Goodwin,

Pearson,

Baskin,

Hardeman,

Phillips,

"Baxter,

Harris of Quitman, Reid,

Bennett,

Harris of 'Vashington, Ryals,

Branch,

Hartridge,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Brodnax,

Herrington,

Seay,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Smith of Greene,

Brown of Haraltwn, Holzendorf,

Scrugg~,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Strickland,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Swain,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Tatum,

-eagle,

Ivey,

Thornton,

Campbell,

Jackson of Hearrl, Thompson,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Twitty,

Clay,

Johnson,

Walker,

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Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner,

.Tones, Kemp, Kennon, Lane, Lark, )lcDonald of Sumter, Lumsden, .\lcClure, Mobley, ) I on roe, )lorton, X ash, Oattis,

"r\Vare, ells of Lee; Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, Whatley, White, Wisdom, Wright, Wooten, Young, :\lr. Speaker.

Ayes 82. Nays 3.

Mr. Rainey withdrew his motion to suspend theRules.

Upon motion of Mr. Berner, the order fixed for today was reading Senate bills first and second time, and House bills first and second time.

The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred to-wit :
By Mr. Mullis, of the 14th District-

A bill to repeal and amend so much of section 8 of the act incorporating the town of Hawkinsville, Ga.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Nunnally, of 27th District-
A bill to regulate the fees of Solicitors-General and and Solicitors of County Courts in reduced felony eases.

Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.

Mr. Sharpe, Chairman protem. of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report, to-wit :
.Jir. Speaker:
The Committee on County and County Matters having had under consideration House Bill No. 763,

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to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except ~'lint river, with seines, trapsr gill nets or otherwise, except as hereinafter provided, instruct me ta report the same back, with a recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted.
EDWIN R. SHARPE, Chairman pTo tem.

The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A. bill to provide for renovating and repairing any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city of this State, having a population of more than twenty thousand.
Also, a bill to amend section 3910(d) of the Code of Georgia.
.Also, a bill to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands ofanother after being forbidden by the owner, etc.
Also, a bill to alter and amend an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Forsyth to issue certain bonds, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Culverton, in Hancock county.
The following bill was inrroduced, read the first time, and ordered engrossed, to-wit :
By Committee on Temperance-
A bill to amend the charters of all the towns and cities in this State, who~e municipalities have power to grant license, to retail alcoholic liquors, fix penalties, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, towit:
A bill to change the terms of Morgan Superior Court.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal poofs exhjbited, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to alter and fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county ; and also, to fix the pe1" diem that shall be allowed the sheriff of said county for board of prisoners in the county jail, approved February 11), 1876, etc.
'fhe following bills and resolutions read the second time, to-wit :
A resolution requesting the SPnators and Representatives from Georgia in the Congress of the United States, to favor legislation strengthening the control and regulation by the Insterstate Railroad Commission of through freight and passenger rates, etc.
Also, a bill to define who shall be exempt from jury duty, etc.
Also, a bill to amend section 4814 of the Code of 1832.
Also, a bill to incorporate the city of West Atlanta.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid Society.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886.
Also, a bill to incorporat.e the Planters' Bank of Americus, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bonds for the purpose of building water-works, etc:

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Also, a bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior -t<Jourts of this State, in any case of seduction or divorce, or other case where the evidence is vulgar or -obscene, to hear or try the case after clearing the court of all or any portion of the audience, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate Home Bank.

Also, a bill to amend House Bill No. 244, the same

'being an act amending an act creating a board of

roads and revenues for DeKalb county.



Also, a bill to repeal an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Wilkinson county.

Also, a bill prescribing the manner of disposing of :the bodies of dead animals.

Also, a bill to fix a place for sheriff's sale for Richmond county.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Milledgeville by changing the bonndary line, etc.

Also, a bill to amend section 2 of an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in Habersham county.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bills were made the special order for Monday next, th1 23d instant, immediately after the reading of the ..Journal, to-wit :
A bill to make the Sheriffs and Clerks of the several counties, where County Courts have been or may b~ established, ex officio Clerks and Sheriffs of said County Courts.
Also, a bill to regulate tax returns of notes, bonds 13.nd stock certificates, etc.

The following bill was introduced, read the first .time and referred to the Committee on Special Judi~iary, to-wit :

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By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-
A bill to protect primary elections in this State,. etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91 nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to amend the charter of the city of LaGrange, Ga., so as to confer upon the Mayor and Council the power to levy a tax on one-half of one per cent., for support of city Government, etc., approved September 3, 1869.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank, of \Vaycross, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs. exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to abolish the County Commission of Bryan county, etc.
The following bill was read the second time, to wit :
A bill to require fish-ways put on or in all mill and factory dams in this State, etc.
Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph, offered the following resolution, to-wit :
Resol'oed, That when this Honse adjourns, it adjourns to meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon and adjourn at will.
Upon the passage of the resolution, the ayes and na.ys were called for and susta.inerl.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

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987

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Bush, Cason, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, tiodard, Graves, Griffith, Hand, Harris of Cat.oosa, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix,

Jennings,

O'Neal,

Kitchens,

Parham,

Kimbrough,

Peeples,

Laslie,

Pearson,

:\Iattox,

Pe1ry,

)[artin,

Pope,

Mason,

Rainey,

)]ann,

Ryals,

)faxwell,

Sapp ofChattahoochee,

McDaniel,

Hears,

Mathews of Jefferson, Sibley,

Merritt,

Smith of Decatur,

)leeks,

Stokes,

Meriwether,

Tarver,

:Montgomery,

Traylor,

)litchell,

Trammell,

Mosely,

Underwood,

Norman,

Wells of Marion.

Oattis,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Berner, Boifeuillet, Burge, Burney, Calvin, Chapman, Clifton, Cooper, Dennard, Devore, Dodson,

Hall, Harrison, Hartridge, Harper, Hancock, Heard, Hogan, Holzendorf, .Jackson of Oconee, Lewis, LeConte,

)lcDonald of Banks,

)IcAfee,



Peacock,

Peek,

Rembert,

Smith of Butts,

Sharpe,

Swain,

Williams,

Wheeler,

Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hardeman,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harr's of Quitman, P11yne,

Barrett,

Harris of Washington,Phillips,

Baskin,

Herrington,

Reid,

Baxter,

Henderson,

R)terts,

Bennett,

Holtzclaw,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Branch,

Holbrook,

SeJy,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Sinquefield,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Smith of Greene,

Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Scrugg8,

Bryan,

Ingraham,

Strickland,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Tatum,

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Cagle, Campbell, Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Dunwody, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin,

Jackson of Heard, Thornton,

Johnson,

Thompson,

Jonc3,

Turner,

Kemp,

Twitty,

Kennon,

\Valker,

Lane,

\\'are,

Lark,

. Wells of Lee,

Lumsden,

\Vhitfield,

:McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

Mathews of Montg'ry, .Whatley,

McClure,

White,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wright,

Morton,

\Vooten,

Nash,

Young,

Odom,

tlir. f"peaker.

Parker of Thomas,

Ayes 56. Nays 33.

So the resolution was lost.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman Committee on Temperance, submits the following report :

.1Jfr. Speaker:
The Committee on 'I'emperance has adopted, considered and request me to report the following bill to the House to be read the first time and that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill entitled an act to amend the charters of all the towns and cities in this State whose municipalities have power to grant license to sell alcoholic liquors by retail, to :fix penalties, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

Mr. Hartridge, Chairman Railroad Committee, submits the following report :

Mr. Speake1:
The Committee on Railroads instructs me to report the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

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98H

House Bill No. 1087, to amend an act to amend an act entitled an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886, and for other purposes, said amfmded act approved September, 1391.

Respectfully submitted.

.

HARTRIDGE, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

port of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs

exhibited, and the bill passed by tht> requisite ma-

jority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an ar.t to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta, etc., approved August 26, 1879, as amended by an act approved September 14, 1881, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and upon the passage of the bill the Speaker, by request, appointed tellers to count the vote, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate th.e Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company, etc., approved October 24, 1887.

Tbe following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee agreed to,proper legal proofs exhibited, and upon the passage of the bill the Speaker, by request, appointed tellers to count the vote, and .the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to create the office of Solicitor-Genera.l for the county of -wilcox, to provide for the appointment of the same, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the re. port of the committee agreed to, and upon the passage
of the bill the Speaker appointed tellers to count the

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vote, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 22, 1883, to change the name of said company, to increase its capital stock, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs, exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount, in Meriwether county, and for other purposes.
Mr. Sears, of Webster, offered the following resolution, ~hich was read, and same was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit :
A resolution that the General Assembly adjourn sine die on October 1st, 12 o'clock noon.
Upon motion, the House then adjourned until!) o'clock Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, September 21, 1891.

'fhe House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of l\leriwether,

BPnnett,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

HPnderson,

~rown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Bush,

Holtzclaw,

Burney,

Holbrook,

Parham, Peaeock, Pet>plcs, P...;ar.o;on, Perry, Pi1illips, Pope, Hainey,

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991

<Calvin, .Cason, Chapman, .Chappell, Clifton, Clay, .Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Fleming, Godard, Graves, Griffith, HaH, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Huff,

Roberts,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

.Jones,

Sears,

Kitehens,

Sibley,

Laslie,

Sinquefield,

Mattox,

Smith of Butts,

Martin,

fo:lmith of Decatur,

Mason,

Stokes,

Maxwell,

Swain,

McDaniel,

Taner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McClure,

Turner,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Meeks,

Wells of Marion,

Meriwether,

wells of Lee,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Mosely,

wheeler,

:Monroe,

White.

Norman,

'Vylly,

Odom,

Young,

O'~eal,

l\Ir. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Cagle, Campbell, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, DJnnard, Dismuke, Dunwody, Ethridge,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Harris of 'Vashiugton, Nash,

Hartridge,

Oattis,

Hancock,

Parker of Thomas,

Hill of Cherokee, Parker of Wilkinson,

Herrington,

Payne,

Hulsey,

Peek,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Ivey,

Seay,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

.Johnson,

Sharpe,

Kemp,

Scruggs,

Kennon,

Strickland,

Kimbrough,

Tatum,

Lane,

Thornton,

Lark,

Thompson,

Lewi~,

Twitty,

LeConte,

'Valker,

Lumsden,

Ware,

1\Iann,

Whitfield,

McDonald of Banks, Witzel!,

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Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goo:! win, Hardeman,

)IcDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

)JcAfee,

Wisdom,

)Jitchell,

Wright,

)lobley,

\Vooten.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and approved.

Mr. Hogan, of Lincoln, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, That beginning with to-day the Household two sessions daily except Saturday, to-wit: From 9 A. M. untill P. M . and from 3 to 5 r. M.
Provided, That no general bills be discussed orput upon their passage at the afternoon session unless so ordered at the morning session by a two thirds vote.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman Committee on Temperance, submits the following report :

.11/.r. Speaker:
The Temperance Committee have had under consideration the following bill, and direct me, as their Chairman, to report the same to the House, with recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel connty for medicinal purposes.
Respectfully submitted. S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was ag:::-eed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited and the bill was passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to provide a special road law for the county of Pulaski and for the enforcement of the same.

MoxnAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1891.

993

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0.
A bill to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company, and to define its rights, powers, etc.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, th.e Secretary thereof :
.Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of the House by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:
A bill, as amended, to punish seining in any waters, lakes or running stieams in the county of \Vorth.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings B'lnk, approved October 19, 1885, and an act amendatory thereof, approved October 24,1887.
Also, a bill to repeal the registration law of Worth connty, Georgia.
Also, a bill to authorize and require the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the records in the office of the Clerk of thP- Superior Court of said county.
Also, a bill to revise, consolidate and amend the acts establishing a Board of Commissioners for the county of Dscatur, approved December 13, 1871.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville, to be known as the .Milledgeville Banking Company, approved February 28, 1874.
Also, a bill ceding to the United States government jurisdiction in certain lands, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to create a system of Public Schools in the city of Marietta; to levy a tax and provide a support for the same ; to create a Board of Education and define their powers and
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duty ; to authorize a bond indebtednes:~ for said city, approved December 29, 1890.
Also, a bill to amend section 8 of an act estalishing a Public School system for Covington, approved September 13, 1887, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 3921 of the Revised Code oi Georgia.
Also, a bill to establish a Public School system in the town of Buena Vista, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Americus Transit Company, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Security Bank, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, at Jackson, Georgia, approved December 15, 1888, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon and several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Macon to issue bonds to build water-works and for other purposes.
Also a bill to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Savings Bank.
Also, the following bill, as amended, to-wit : A bill to prevent the killing of deer and wild turkeys at certain seasons of the year in the county of Worth.
'l'he Senate has also concurred in the following House resolutions, to-wit:
A resolution empowering the Governor to appoint a Commission on Uniformity of Laws among the various States.
Also, a resolution relating to certain lands helong-ing to the State, on or near the Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Mo1-!DAY, SEPTE~IBER 21, 18~H.

995

The Senate has also passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 4406 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to provide and establish a system of water-works and electric lights for the town of Elberton.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia S:1vings Bank.
Also, the following Senate resolution, to-wit :
A resolution to relieve the Commflrcial Alliance Life Insurance Company of New Yorl{.
On motion of Mr. Martin, the following bill was recalled from the committe~, read the second titne and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :
A bill to set apart the :first Monday in September of each year as a legal holida,y to be known as "Labor Day."
The following bill was reau the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the ch:uter of Trenton, so as to empower the Commissioners to work offenders in said town, on the public works of s:.tid town.
"r By unanimous consent, the following bill was made
the special order for ednesday, 23d instant, aftt>r orders already fixed., to-wit :
A bill to regulate the :finding of verdicts by juries in civil cases.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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pussed, as amended, by the requisit(~ majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Bank of Tifton, and to confer certain pow~rs, etc.

Mr. Chappell offered the following joint resolution which was read and agreed to, to-wit:

A resolution recalling House Bill No. 589 from the

Executive office for correction.



Mr. Hogan offered the following resoh1tion, which was read and agreed to, to-wit :

A resolution that no special order be fixed except by unanimous consent, except the several railroad bills looking to the enfvrcement of the constitution and the tax acts.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Empire State Bank.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, na.ys 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the B::tnk of Rockdale in the city of Conyers.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the reqnisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to fix the official bond of the Receiver of Tax Returns of Fulton county at $10,000.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

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997

A bill to incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
The following bill was read the third time. the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, a.yes 94, nays 0, towit:
A bill to provide for the paying of County Commi~sioners of Lowndes county, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Boston and Alb:tny Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of C;Jrrollton to hold an election on the question of issuing bonds, not exceeding $25,0UO, for the purpose of building a system of water-works, aud for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to. and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Mercantile Bank.
The following bill was read the third time, the re-

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

port of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by therequisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, naysO, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Nickleville, in the county of Walton.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, th8 proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit:
.A bill to authorize the town of Dublin to grant the use of Marion street to the \Vrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company, and to ratify and confirm grants heretofore made.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 103, nay 0, to-wit:
A bill to legalize all official business transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson district 1425, G. M., of Bartow county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed t.o, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act providing a sy8tem of working public roads in Byran county, to appoint Commissioners and collect a tax for road purposes, and to authorize the payment of a commutation tax.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committP.e was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the name of the State Savings Association, to reduce the capital stock thereof, and provide for its increase, and to give it the powers and privileges of a savings bank.

MoNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1891.

999

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend House bill No. 244, the same being an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb, approved December 8, 1886.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was a.greed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, towit:
A bill to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as :tmended, by the requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro, and for other purposes.

Mr. "'Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration a bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000.00 to build water-works, and for other purposes, and I am instructtd to report the s~me to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the followmg report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to reYise, consolidate .and amend the acts establishing a Board of Commissioners for the county of Decatur, approved December 18, 1871, and all acts amendatory thereto.
Also, an act to divide the State of Georgia into eleven Congressional Districts.
Also, an act to repeal the registration law of Worth county, Georgia, atid all amendments thereto.
Also, an act to authorize the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the records in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county.
Also, an aet to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville to be known as the Milledgeville Banking Company, approved February 28, 1874.
Also, an ad to amend an act to create a system of Public Sehools for the city of .Marietta, in the county of Cobb, to levy a tax and provide a support for the same ; to create a Board of Education and define their powers and duties ; to authorize a bonded indebtedness for said city, approved December 29,1891.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, at Jackson, Georgia, approved December 15, 1888.
Also an act to cede to the United StatE's government jurisdiction in certain lands.
Also, an act to amend section 8 of an act establishing a Public Schofll system for Covington, approveu September 13, 1887.

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Also, an act to amend section 3921 of the C'ode of Georgia of 1882.
A.lso, an act to incorporate the Americus Transit Company.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings Bank, approved October 19,_1885, and an act amendatory thereto, approved October 24,1887.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon and the. several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of Macon to issue bonds to build water-works.
Also a resolution relating to certain lands of the State, on or near the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Also, a resolution empowering the Governor to appoint a Commission on Uniformity of Laws among the various States.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 915, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Savings Company, with power to do a general banking and savings bank business.
On motion, this bill was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Pleming offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, and ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate, to-wit :
A resolution providing for a joint committee of conference of five from the House and five from the Senate, to consider certain educational bills.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper

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legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 103, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish a Public School system in the town of Richland, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of t}le committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish a system of water-works in the town of Richland.
The following _bill was read the third time, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 9~, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Town Council of Roekmart to levy and collect an ad valorem tax on all property in the corporate limits, and to open streets, etc.
'l'he following hill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite maJority, ayes 101, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Omaha, in the county of Stewart.
The following message was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker:
The Governor directs me to return to the House of Representatives House Bill No. 589, entitled an act to locate the office of Tax-Collector of. Laurens county, together with his reasons for withholding his approval from the same.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper

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legal }'roofs exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of 'Villacoochee in the county of Coffee, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington in the counties of Calhoun and Early, and to repeal the present charter, and for other purposes.
By request, the following bill, which had been vetoed by the Governor, was taken up and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to locate the office of '!'ax-Collector of Laurens county, etc.
'fhe House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

3 O'CLOCK P. M.

The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.

The roll was called and a quorum found to be present.

Mr. Bush moved to suspend the Rules for the purpose of introducing a resolution, and on this motion called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained, and on calling the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hall,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hand,

Baldwin,

Harris of Catoosa,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

O'Xeal, Parham, Peeples, Pope,

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Brown of Haralson, Bush, Cason, Chapman, Clay, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dunwuuy, :Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Glover, Godard, Griffith,

Hendrix,

Rainey,

Hogan,

Rembert,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Kitehens,

Sharpe,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Lark, '

Swain,

McDaniel,

'fa rver,

Mathews of l\Iontg'y, Twitty,

Merritt,

\Vells of Lee,

Mont~omery,

\Vheeler,

:\closely,

White,

Morton,

\Vooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Berner, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brinson, BurnPy, Calvin, Chappell, Cooper, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, . Dodson, Edenfield, Everett. Gardner, Harrison,

Harper, Hagan, Hancock, HPard, Henderson, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Huff, Laslie, LPConte, Mattox, 1\lartin, Mason, Mann, Maxwell, Meeks, Meriwether, Mitchell,

Monroe, Peacock, Peek, Pearoon, Perry, Phillips, Reid,
Ryal~,
Sibley, Sinquefield, Tlwm pson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Underwood, \\Talker, Wells of Marion, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Burge, Cagle, Campbell, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo,
rowder,

Herrington, Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Humphreys, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Johnson, Kemp, Kennon, Lane, Lewis,

Parker of Thomas, Pa.rktr of Wilkinson, Payne, Roberts, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell,
~eay,
Smith of Greene, Scruggs, Strickland, Tatum, Thornton,

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Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

\Vare,

Dennard,

McDonald of Banks, Whitfield,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzell,

Gilbert,

:Mathews of Jefferson, \Villiarns,

Goodwin,

J\lcAfee,

Whatley,

Graves,

McClure,

wisdom,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

\Vrigbt,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Young,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

Oattis,

Hill of Cherokee, Odorn,

Ayes 54. Nays !54.

Three-fourths not having so voted, the Rules were not suspended.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes
93, nays o, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railway Company.
By unanimous eonsent, granted during the morning session, the following bill was taken up and read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 92, nays 0.
A bill to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses or other public houses or bath-houses on the sea-coast where the public may resort for surf-bathing to keep and maintain, during the surf-bathing season, suitable life-boats or liferafts, life-preservers and appliances for use in cases of emergency.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the rt>quisite constitutional majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisit~ constitutional majority, ayes 9S, nays O, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to establish a syst('m of public schools in the city of Fort Valley.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 105, nays 1, to-wit :
A bill to f'Xtend the corporate limits of the town of McRae in Telfair county.
The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited. and the bill passJd, by the requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill for the protection of game and birds within the county of Schley, to prevent the hunting, killing, trapping, snaring or otherwise destroying them dur ing certain seasons, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passe<.l, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Trion, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town.
'fhe following bill W<tS read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Springvale in Randolph county, Ga.

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The following bill was read t.he third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal the act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of Wilkinson.
The following bill was r~ad the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by tl1e requisite majority, ayes 94, nays o, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Ne\ovton to establish a dispens:1ry where pure liquors can be oblained whenever the citizens of sn.id county shall by vote prohibit the sale of Hquors in said county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prescribe the appropriation of money arising from the hire of convicts from Henry county.
'l'he following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bil1, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 98, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill paEsed by the requisite majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Whitehall in the count:y of Clark1:, etc.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank, to confer certain powers, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a levee, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Home BJ,nk, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the building and equipping of a railroad from Covington, Newton county, Ga., to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covington and Ocmnlgee Railroad Company, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to :fix Sheriff's sale for Richmond ccunty, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed by the requisite majority, ayes 103, nays e,
to-wit:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesvile Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit :
A_ bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Circuit to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were PXhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 100, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend se~tion 2 of an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville in the county of Habersham, and for other purposes.
The House then ad~ourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 22, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Baxter,

Heard,

Bennett,

Hill of Gherokee,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether,

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Parker of Wilkinson. Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson,

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Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,J

Perry,,

Branch,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

Henderson,~

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Bush,

Huff,

:-iapp of Chattahoochee,

Burney,

Jngraham,

Seay,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Cason,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Lark,

:-itukes, !;

Crawford,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

}lattox,

Tarver,

Davi,; of Bulloch, ::\Iartin,

Tatum,~

Davis of Lumpkin, ::\Iason,

Thornton,

Devore,

}!ann,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

}laxwell,

Trayior,

Dodson,

:\IcDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Dunwody,

::\icDonald of Sumter, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Everett,

:Mathew~ of Jefferson, l:"nderwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \Valker,

Faust,

:\lcCiure,

\Yare,

Fleming,

:\Ierritt,

Wells oC:\Iarion,

Gardner,

}leeks,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

:\Ieriwether,

Whitfield,

Glover,

::\Iontgomery,

\Villiams,

Go< l a r d ,

::\Iitchell,

\Vheeler,

Gra\es,

}lobley,

White,

Griffith,

::\Iosely,

\Visdom,

Hardeman,

::\Ionroe,

\Vright,

Hall,

::\lorton,

\Vylly,

Hand,

Norman,

\Vooten,

Harns of Catoosa, Oatti~,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, OJom,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of!\Vashington,O'Neal,

Harri~on,

Parker of Thomas,

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lOlt

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Cagle, Coffey, Craigo, Dennard,

Goodwin, Humphreys, Ivey, .Jackson of HearJ, Johnson, Lewis,

Lumsden, McAfee,
~ash,
Sapp of Mitchell, Witzel!, Whatley.

Mr. Bush, Chairrrran of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Seay, of Floyd, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings, as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 1083, to-wit :
.A bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a levee.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was made the special order for Thursday next, the 24th instant, immediately afte:t: the reading of the Journal, to-wit:
.A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission.
Mr. Seay moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 1083, to-wit:
.A bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a levee, which motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

The bill was then amended, and passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays 0.

Mr. Phillips, of Habersham, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to the Com-

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mittee on Finance, with instructions to return and report on the same by to-morrow's session, to-wit :
A resolution to provide suitable mess rooms for pupils att{:)nding the Technological School, etc.
The first special order fixe<l for to-day was taken u-p, to-wit :
A. bill to repeal an act approved September 20, 1879, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, and the amendments thereto relating to pension laws.
Upon motion, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
The second special order fixed for to-day was taken up, to-wit:
A bill to regulate returns of notes, bonds and stock certificates for taxation.
On motion, the bill was recommitted to the Finance Committee.
The House went into Committee of the Whole Honse, Mr. Martin in the chair.
Mr. Martin, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
MT. Speaker:
The Committee of the 'Vhole House has had under consideration the following resolution, towit :
A resolution for the relief of Walter H. Booth, and I am instructed to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
The report of the committee was agreed to, and on the passage of the resolution, the ayes and nays were required to be recorded, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows:

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Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

Norman,

Baldwin,

Hand,

O'~eal,

Baxter,

H'lrper,

P.trker of Wilkinson,

Boifeuillet,

Hagan,

Peacock,

Branch,

Hancock,

Peek,

Brodnax,

Heard,

Pearso:1,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Perry,

Bryan,

Hogan,

Pope,

Burge,

Holtzclaw,

Rainey,

Brinson,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Reid,

Burney,

Huff,

Ryals,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Chappell,

Jackson of o~onee, Seay,

Clifton,

Jenning~,

Sibley,

Cooper,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Crawford,

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Cuits,

Marlin,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Mann,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Maxwell,

T11rver,

Dey ore,

McDonald of Banks, Thompson,

Dunwody,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Ethridge,

Mathews of :\Iontg'y, Twitty,

Faust,

McClure,

Walker,

Fleming,

:Merritt,

Ware,

Gardner,

Mer:wether,

Whitfield,

Gilbert,

Montgomery,

\Vheeler,

Glover,

Mitchell,

Whitt>,

Godard,

Mosely,

\Vooten,

Grayes,

Morton,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,
Benn~tt,
Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Clay, Davis of Bulloch,

Hall, Hill of Meriwether, Jones, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Mason, Parham,

Peeple3, Phillips, Sinquefield, Underwood, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Herrington,

Barrett,

Henderson,

Baskin,

Holbrook,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Payne,

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Berner,

Humphreys,

Roberts,

Brown of Haralson, Ivey,

Sapp of l\iitehell,

Cahin,

Jack~on of Heard, Sears,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Smith of Greene,

Craigo,

Kennon,

Scruggi',

Dennard,

Lane,

Stokes,

Dismuke,

L:trk,

Strickland,

Dodson,

l..ewis,

Thornton,

Edenfiehl,

LeCante,

Traylor,

Uoo,Jwin.

Lumsden,

Wells of Marion,

Hardeman,

:\IcDonahl of Sumter, '.Vells of Lee,

I-Iarri~, of Catuo~<a,

:\It,\ fet>,

Witzell,

Harri~, of (lnitman, :\IeekH,

Williams,

Harri~ oi Wa,hington, :\Ioblcy,

Whatley,

Harri:-;on.

:\IonroP,

Wisdom,

Hartridge,

Xash,

Wright,

Hill of Cherokee,

Oattis,

:\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 96. Nays 19.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, and t.he title is as follows:

A resolution for the relief of Walter H. Booth.

The following resolution wa.s read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the resolution agreed to, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:

A resolution requesting the Senators and Repre sentatives from Georgia in the Congress of the United States to favor legislation strengthening the control and regulation by the Interstate Railroad Commis sion of through freight and passenger rates, and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

3-fr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution instructing the Senate Committee and House Committee' on Rules to hold a joint meeting for the purpose of determining the earliest day prac-

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ticable for the adjournment of this session of the General Assembly.
Mr. Boifeuillet, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Education have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the bill do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to require every keeper or owner of a dog to procure a license for keeping same, to prescribe a penalty for keeping an unlicensed dog, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. BOIFEUILLET, Chairman protem.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following act, to-wit :
An act to :J mend the school local option law of Hart county, Ga.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Huff, the following bill was taken up and read the third time:
Mr. Fleming proposed to amend by striking out "three and one half" and inserting "three."
Mr. Wheeler called for the previous question, the the call was sustained and the main question ordered, on the bill and the amendment.
On the question of adopting the amendment, the

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ayes and nays were called for, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.--'

Bush, Cutts, Dunwody, Fleming, Gilbert, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hill of Cherokee, Holtzdaw, Holzendorf, Kemp, Kimbroug-h,

Mann,

Sinquefield,

~lcDonald of Sumter, Smith of Decatur;

Mathews of Montg'y, Smith of Greenl',

Montgomery,

Sharpe,

Norman,

Swain,

Oattis,

Thompsou,

Parham,

Traylor,

Peacock,

Trammell,

Perry,

Twitty,

Phillip~,

Wheeler,

Reid,

Wooten.

St'ay,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Godard,

l\Ieri wether,

Atkinson of Columbia, Graves,

Mitchell,

Atkinson of Coweta, Griffith,

.Monroe,

Baldwin,

Hand,

~lorton,

Bennett,

Harrison,

Parker of 'Vilkinson,

Berner,

Hagan,

Payne,

Boifeuillet,

Hancock,

Peek,

Branch,

Heard,

Peeple~,

Brodnax,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Brown of Haralson, Hendrix,

Pope,

Bryan,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Burge,

Holbrook,

R~mbert,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Hyals,

Campbell,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Kennon,

Scrugg;:,

Coffey,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Cooper,

Lark,

Tatum,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Tarver,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Davis of Burke,

l\1attox,

Turner,

Davis of Bulloch,

Martin,

Underwood,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

\Valker,

Devore,

Maxwell,

'Vare,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

Everett,

:McDaniel,

Whitfield,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Williams,

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1017.

Faust, Gardner, Glover,

McClure, Merritt, Meeks,

White, Wright, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Brown of Forsyth, Brinson, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Craigo, Dennard, Dismuke, .Edenfield, Goodwin, Hardeman, Hall,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Herrington,

O'Xeal,

Henderson,

Parker of Thoma~,

Humphreys,

Roberts,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Ivey,

Strickland,

Jackson of Heard, 'Veils of Lee,

Johnson,

Witzel!,

Lane,

Whatley,

Lewis,

Wisdom,

Lumsden,

Young,

McAfee,

Mr. Spe~tker.

Mobley,

Ayes 34. Nays 96.

So the amendment was not adopted.

The report of the committee was agreed to, and thebill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority,. ayes 88, nays 4, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for t.he support of the State government and the public institutions for educational purposes ; to pay interest on the public debt, and to pay pensions to Confederate soldiers a.nd widows of Confederate soldiers, and for other purposes, approved December 26, 1890.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 92,. nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the city of Atlanta to open and extend Alabama street from the central portion of the said city westward through property of the State, subject to the rights of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.

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The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 19, to-wit :
A bill to define who shall be exempt from jury duty, and for other purposes.
By request, the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By reqnest, the Committee on Finance was reque:sted to return and report to the House Bill No. 726, by to-morrow's session.

:Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the followjng report:
~l'Ir. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of lhe Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following act, to-wit:
An act to establish a public school system in the town of Buena Vista.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by requisite maj<;>rity, ayes 88, nays 0, tO-\' it:
A bill to require common carriers, over which freight has been shipped and has been lost, damaged or destroyed, to furnish to the shipper, consignee or their assigns, within sixty days after application, the necessary information to establish upon which line or connecting line of common carriers said loss, damage or destruction occurred and in default, to render the

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1019

carrier, to which application was made, liable for said loss, damage or destruction.
The following bill was read the third timf, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act to authorize the running of freight trains over the Georgia Railroad on :Sundays in certain cases herein specified, approved February 25, 1876.
Pending the consideration of Honse Bill No. 634, the hour of adjournment arrived.
Leave of absence was granted to 1\fessrs. \Vhatley, Dennard, Johnsen, Hardeman, l\fcAfe2 and Payne.
The :House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. :~r.

3 O'CLOCK P. )l.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker protem.
The roll was called, and a quorum found to be present.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by substitute, by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the 1\fa.yor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to isstl.e bonds for $5,000 to bore an artesian well and build water-works.
1\fr. Twitty, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on General Agriculture have had under consideration the following bill and resolution,

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which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the conditions under which a certain class of fire-arms may be carried, to provide a license for the same, and for other purposes.

Also, a resolution to authorize the grand jury of P.ach county to select from the ablest of its citizens one who shall act as County Commissioner of Agriculture for its county, and provide a compensation for the same, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

'fwrrTY, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 93, na.ys 0, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the city of West Atlanta, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, towit:

A_ bill to incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid Society.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Planters' Bank of Americus, and to define its powers and privileges.

The following bill was read the third time, the repo::_-t of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

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1021

A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bonds for school purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to a.mend an act approved May 11, 1803, and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change the southern and western boundary of the city of Milledgeville.
On motion of Mr. Smith, of Decatur, Senate local bills and charters were taken up for third reading.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the 'fhomson and Lincolnton Railroad Company, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railroad Company, to define its rights, powers, etc., etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal the act incorporating the town of Cusseta, etc., approved December 22, 1855, except so much as fixes the county site, and to reincorporate the town of Cusseta.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, .the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper

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legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Lovejoy, Clayton county, Georgia.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the bank of Louisville.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committoe agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
_\. bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, of Summerville, Ga.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayeR 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta, with regard to the duty and liability of street railroad companies, in the matter of street paving, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the Southern Exchange Bank, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Forsyth, Ga.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1891.

1023

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :,,
A bill to incorporate the town of Lyerly, Chattooga county, Ga.
The following Senate bill was read theithird time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofA exhibited, and the bill passed :by requisite majol"ity, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to authorize and require a registration of voters in the county of Jasper, in this State, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, towit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson, from the 15th day of August to the 24th of December of each year, and to provide a penalty for same, etc.
The following Senate bill was~read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the~Savannah Canal Company, approved October 29, 1889, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwestern Railroad.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper

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legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requi:Site majority, ayes 93~ nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Carrollton Street Railway Company.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes, 96, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and t.he bill passed by requisite majority, a.yes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Bainbridge, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays O, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to consolidate and amend the several acts incorporating the city of Bainbridge, -so as to provide additional penalties for violation of ordinances, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, so as to empower the Mayor and Council to Dpen, lay out and control a system of streets, etc.
'l'he following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requjsite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Bain-

TUESDAY, SEPTEliiBER 22, 1891.

1025

bridge, so as to authorize said city to remove nuisances, and other things detrimental to the health and interests of said city, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requsite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said city to maintain a system of sewerage and drainage in said city, etc.
'rhe following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Forsyth to issue bonds, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Culverton, in Hancock county, etc.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except Flint river, etc.
Also, a bill to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel county for medicinal purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the charters of all the towns and cities in this State, whose municipalities have power to grant license to retail alcoholic liquors, etc.
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The following Senate resolution was read and concurred in, to-wit :
A resolution providing for adjournment of the General Assembly.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GIWRGIA,
'Vednesday, September 23, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'l'he roll was called, and the following members were present :

.Anderson,

Hartridge,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

.Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

:Baldwin,

Hancock,

Barrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baxter,

Hill of :\Ieriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Boifenillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Bryan,

Huff,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard,

Bush,

Jackson of Oconee,

Burney,

Jennings,

Cagle,

.Tones,

Calvin,

KPmp,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Cason,

Kitchens,

(Jhapman,

Kimbrough,

Chappell,

Lane,

Clifton,

Lark,

Clay,

Laslie,

Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of ::\Iitchell, Seay, St>ars, Sibley, Sinquefield; Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Rharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, "trick land,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891.

1027

Cooper,

Lewis,

Swain,

Craigo,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Crowder,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Cutts,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Traylor,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mann,

Trammell,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Turner,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Dodson,

McDonal<l of Sumter, Underwood,

Dunwody,

McDaniel,

\Valker,

Edenfield,

Mathews of .Jefferson, \Vare,

Everett,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \Vells of Marion,

Ethridge,

Merritt,

Wells of Lee,

Faust.

Meeks,

Whitfield,

Fleming,

Meriwether,

\Vitzell,

Gardner;

Montgomery,

Williams,

Gilbert,

:Mitchell,

Whatley,

Glover,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Goodwin,

Mosely,

\Vhite,

Godard,

Monroe,

\Visdom,

Graves,

Morton,

\Vright,

Griffith,

Xorman,

Wylly,

Hall,

Oattis,

\Vooten,

Hand,

Odom,

Young,

Harris of Catoosa, O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of \Vashington, Parker of Thomas,

Harrison,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey; Crawford, Dennard, Hardeman,

Harris of Quitman, Holzendorf, Humphreys, Ivey,

Johnson, :McAfee, McClure, Nash.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following resolution was introduced, read and adopted, to-wit :

By Mr. Martin, of Fulton-
A resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives to the Virginia .Society of

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Atlanta on January 19, 1892, for the purpose of celebrating the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Com mittee, submits the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under
consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to set apart the first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday, to be known as labor day.
The committee recommend that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to authorize county authorities to hire out misdemeanor convicts, and for other purposes.
The committee recommend that the following Senate bill do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to make County Administrators ex officio County Guardians, etc.
The committee recommend that the author be allowed to withdraw the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4627 of the Code. Respectfully submitted.
H. ,V. HILL, Chairman.
:Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The :Finance Committee have had under consid-
eration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to pay the 'fax-Receivers of the State the same compensation the 'fax-Collectors get.
Also a resolution to purchase for the State of Geor-

'VEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER ~3, 1891.

1029

gia the files of the Milledgeville Southern Recorder, which the committee recommend do pass, as amended.
Also a resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, of the county of Forsyth, which the committee recommend do pass.
Also, a bill fo compensate Chas. McCalla, which the committee recommend do not pass.
Also the following bills, which were recommitted to the Finance Committee, and which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit :
House Bills Nos. 959 and 1090; the first to authorize the Governor and 'l'reasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same, the other to create a sinkiu.g fund to pay off and retire bonds of the State as they mature.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker:
'The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Economical Banking Company.
Also, a bill to further provide for the lien of contractors, mechanics, material-men and laborers, and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bills of the House, by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Washington and Middleton Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Mount Vernon, in the county of Montgomery.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Glynn 'ritle and Loan Company.
The Senate has also passed the following bills of the House by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan aml Banking Compnny.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Title Guarantee and Loan Company, of Savannah.
'l'he Senate has also passed the following resolution of the House by requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of \V. C. \Vright.
The following message was received from the Governor through 1\fr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executi,e Department :
Mr. SpeakeT: 'l'he Governor has approved the following acts and
resolutions of the General Assembly, to-wit :
.:\.n act to incorporate the Atlanta, Southern and \Vestern Railroad Comp~ny.
Also, an act to repeal an act to prohibit any person or persons from hunting and fishing on the lands of another, in the county of Telfair, etc.
Also, an act to establish a system of Public Schools in the town of 'l'occoa City.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Chattanooga and Gulf Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Plorida Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and, Baltimore Railroad Company.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city of Dalton to retire certain school bonds and to provide for the issuing of new bonds.

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1031

Also, an act to change the corporate limits of the city of Rome.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Mount Airy.
Also, an act for the relief of E. H. Shackelford and Z. J. Odom, securities on the appearance bond of Stonewall Jackson.
Also, an act to provide for the admission in evidence of certified exemplifications of the records and minutes of municipal corporations.
Also, an act to authorize the Grand Jury to fix the salary of the Judge of the County Court of Henry county.
Also, an act to amend section 3331 of the Code, so as to give the lien of an attachment priority over that of an ordinary judgment obtained on a suit filed after the levy of the attachment.
Also, an act to alter and amend the registration act for Lee county.
Also, ail act to authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Carroll county, Ga., to administer oaths, to have a seal, and to provide a salary for such Clerk.
. Also, an act to amend an act approved February 22, 1878, and the acts approved August 20, J872, and December 11, 1871, to which the Rame is amendatory in so far as they relate to the establishment of a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Dougherty county, etc.
Also, an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Talbot county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Plovilla in Butts county.
Also, an act to amend an act approved December 20, 1890, to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Laurens county.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to

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amend the charter of Athens, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of said city to improve the streets of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend tne charter of the Middle, Georgia and Atlantic Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hoschton in Jackson county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Nacoochee Valley Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Abbeville and Waycross Railroad Company.
A.lso, an act to amend the charter of the Fairmount Valley Railroad Company, approved November, 1889
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Capitol City Bank, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank of Augusta, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Louisa Steamboat Company of Dublin, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad.
Also, an act to incorporate the Washington Guaranty and. Loan Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Commercial Travelers' Savings Bank.
Also, a resolution to authorize the appointment of a Commission to examine into the obstructions in the Savannah river.
Also, a resolution to pay members of the General Assembly, Principal Doorkeepers and Messengers of the House and Senate mileage for the adjourned session of 1891.
Also, a resolution to appropriate $500 for the painting and repairing the roof of the Capitol building.

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1033

Also, a resolution for the appointment of a Committee of the General Assembly of Georgia, to attend a meeting of the Savannah River Association at Augusta, Ga., November, 1891.

Mr. Barrett, of Pike, offered the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution providing for the endorsement of the Ocala platform, and for other purposes.

Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, moved to commit the resolution to the Committee on State of the Republic.

Upon this motion, Mr. Baldwin of Randolph, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Griffith,

Xorman,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

-Berner,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Brodnax,

Hill of Meriwether, Peek,

Brown of Forsyth, Henderson,

Pearson,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Brinson,

Huff,

Pbillips,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Calvin,

Jones,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Cason,

Lark,

Sears,

Chapman,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

Craigo,

Martin,

Swain,

Crowder,

Mann,

Tatum,

Crawford,

)laxwell,

Tarver,

Cutts,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Davis of Burke,

McClure,

'Veils of Lee,

Devore,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Faust,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Fleming,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Gardner,

Mosely,

White,

Graves,

Monroe,

Wooten.

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Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett. Bennett, Branch, Brown of Haralson,
Burge,
Clay, Cooper, Da,is of Bulloch, Da,is of Lumpkin, Dodson, EdPnfield, E\erett, Ethridge, GloYer, Godard, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Hagan,

Hancock,

Parham,

Heard,

l'ayne,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Holbrook,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

HuiRey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

.Jennings,

Sibley,

Kemp,

f'inquefield,

Kennon,

Smith of Butt~,

:\fattox,

Smith of Deeatur,

}[ason,

Stokes,

:"lieDonald of Banks, Thornton,

:"lfc Daniel,

Thompson,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

:\[athews of 1\Iontg'ry, Twitty,

:\[erritt,

U nderwoo(l,

::\feeb,

Walker,

Montgomery,

"'are,

O.lom.

wells of :\Iarion,

0'.'1\eal,

Whitfield,

Parker of Wilkinson, Wylly.

Thos~ not voting were :Messrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Coffey, Dennard, Dismuke, Dnnwody, Gilbert, &oodwin, Hardeman; Harris of Quitman,

Hartridge, Herrington, Holzendorf, Humphreys., Ivey. Johnson, Kimbrough, LanP, Lewi;;, :\IcAfec,

:\lorton, .'\ash, Robert-., StricklaiHI, Turner, Witzell, \\risdom, \\'right, l:. . oung, :\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 81. Nays 63.

So the motion prevailed, and the resolution was committed to the Committee on State of the Republic.

The unfinished business of yesterday morning's session was taken up.

Mr. Smith, of Butts, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Upon this motion Mr. Meriwether called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

'YED.XESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891.

103.5

Upon motion of Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, the previous question was ordered on motion to indefinitely postpone the bill and amendments, which was

A bill to be entitled an act for the protection of fish, and for other purposes.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Bennett,

Hill of ~Ieriwether,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Bryan,

Kemp,

Cagle,

Kitchc>ns,

Campbell,

Lark,

Chappell,

La~lie,

Clifton,

:\Iartin,

Clay,

~Iann,

Cooper,

::\IcDaniel,

Craig-o,

l\IeClure,

Davis of Bulloch, ::\Iontgomery,

Glover,

l\Iitchell,

Griffith,

::\lobley,

Hand,

l\fosely,

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Hancock,

Odom,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Parker of Thomas, Parker of 'Vilkinson, Rembert, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Tatum, Tarver, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, 'Vells of Lee, Whitfield, "rhatley, White.

Anderson,

Harper,

Parham,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hendrix,

Payne,

Branch,

Hc>nderson,

Peacock,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Peek,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Peeples,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Perry,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Phillips,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Pope,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Cason,

Jennings,

Ryals,

Chapman,

.Tones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Crowder,

Kennon,

Sapp of ::\litchell,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

E>ibley,

Davis of Burke,

::\Iattox,

~inquefield,

Devore,

Mason,

Smith of Greene,

Dismuke,

:!\Iaxwell,

Sharpe,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Stokes,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Thompson,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

1036

JOGRNAL OF THE HousE.

Faust, Gardner, Godard, Graves, Hall, Harrison,

Merritt, Meeks, Meriwether, Monroe, Morton, O'Neal,

Ware, 'Vells of Marion, wheeler, Wylly, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Boifeuillet, Calvin, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dunwody, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hardeman,

Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Hagan, Hill of Cherokee, Herrington, Holbrook, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Lane, Lewis, LeConte, :\icAfee,

Nash, Norman, Pearson, Rainey, Rouerts, Seay, Sears, Strickland, Swain, Thornton, Witzel!, "'illiams, Wisdom, Wright, "'ooten, l\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 50. Nays 77.

So the motion to indefinitely postpone was lost.

The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Hand.called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa,

Atkinson of Columbia,Harrison,

Berner,

Hartridge,

Boifeuillet,

Harper,

Branch,

Hagan,

Brodnax,

Hendrix,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Bush,

Holzendorf,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Cason,

Huff,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Chappell,

Jackson of Heard;

Clifton,

Jackson of Oconee,

Morton, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas Parker of Wilkinson, Payne, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Ryals, '-'app of Chattahoochee,

"WEDNESDAY, SEPTEl\IBER 23, 1891.

1037

Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Glover, Godard, Graves, Hall,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Sinquefield,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Lumsden,

Sharpe,

Mattox,

Scruggs,

Martin,

Stokes,

Mason,

Thornton,

Maxwell,

Thompson,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

Merritt,

Williams,

Meeks,

Wheeler,

Meriwether,

Young.

Mitchell,

Monroe,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Cagle, Campbell, Clay, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Griffith, Hand, Hancock, Heard,

Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Kitchens, Laslie, Mann, McDaniel, McClure, Montgomery, Mobley, Mosely, Oattis, Parham, Peacock,

Pearson, Rainey, Rembert, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Trammell, rurncr, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Whatley, White.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Brinson, Calvin,
Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Harris of \Vashington, Norman,

Herrington,

Odom,

Henderson,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Ivey,

Sears,

Johnson,

Strickland,

Kemp,

Traylor,

Kimbrough,

Witzell,

Lane,

'Visdom,

Lark,

Wright,

Lewis,

Wylly,

1038

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Hardeman,

McAfee,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Ayes 91. Nays 4!5.

Wooten, Mr. ~peaker.

The bill, having received a constitutional majority, was declared passed, as amended.

The following bill, which was the special order of the day, was taken up, read the third time, report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 2, towit:

A bill to make the Sheriffs and Clerks of the several counties, where County Courts have been or may be established, ex officio Clerks and Sheriffs of said Connty Courts.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and Pn~sident and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An Act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of Macon to issue bonds to build water-works.

Also, an act to authorize and require the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a general index to the records in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county.

Also, an act to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the city of Marietta, in the county of Cobb.

Also, au act to divide the State of Georgia into eleven Congressional Districts.

Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891.

1039

Athens Savings Bank, approved October 19, 1885, and an act amendatory thereto, approved October 24,1887.
Also, an act to amend section 3921 of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Also, an act to incorporate the Americus Transit Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, at Jackson, Ga., approved J:?ecember 15, 1888, enlarging the powers of said bank.
Also, an act to establish a public school system in the town of Buena Vista.
Also, an act to repeal the registration law of Worth county, Ga.
Also, an .act to revise, consolidate and amend the acts establishing a Board of Commissioners for the county of Decatur, approved December 13, 1871.
Also an act to cede to the United States Government jurisdiction in certain lands.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of MilledgevHle, to be known as the Milledgeville Banking Company.
Also, a resolution relating to certain lands of the State, on or near the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Also, a resolution to authorize the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right of way and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Also a resolution empowering the Governor to appoint a Commission, on Uniformity of Laws among the various States.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
The following bill was taken up, read the third time, and the report of the committe agreed to, towit:

1040

.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

A bill to regulate the finding of verdicts by juries in civil cases in this State, and for other purposes.

Being an amendment to the Constitution, the ayes and nays were required.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those .voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Boifeulllet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, -
Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dunwody, Ethridge, Fleming, Glover, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of :Meriwether,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Huff,

Pope,

Ingraham,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Rembert,

Jackson of Oconee, Reid,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Jones,

Ryals,

Kemp,

Sappof Chattahoochee,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Lark,

Seay,

LeConte,

Sears,

Lumsden,

Sibley,

Mattox,

Smith of Butts,

Martin,

Smith of Decatur,

Mann,

Smith of Greene,

::\Iaxwell,

Sharpe,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, Stokes,

McDaniel,

Tatum,

::\Iathews of Jefferson, Tarver,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Thompson,

Merritt,

Traylor,

::\Ieriwether,

Underwood,

:\litchell,

Ware,

Mobley,

'Vells of Lee,

Mosely,

Whitfield,

N..orton,

Williams,

Oattis,

Whatley,

Odom,

wheeler,

O'Neal,

White,

Parker of Thomas, Wooten.

Payne,

Peacock,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Cooper,

Atkinson of Columbia,Devore,

Atkinson of Coweta, Edenfield,

McDonald of Banke, Montgomery, Monroe,

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1041

Bennett, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bush, Cagle, Clay,

Faust, Hagan, Holtzclaw, Kennon, Kimbrough, Laslie, Mason,

Sinquefield, Scruggs, Swain, Trammell, Turner, Wells of l\Iarion~ Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-.

Baskin, Berner, Brinson, Coffey, Crawford, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Everett, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hardeman,

Harris of Quitman, :Nash,

Harris of Washington,Norman,

Hartridge,

.Parker of Wilkinson,

Herrington,

Parham,

Holzendorf,

Peek,

Hulsey,

Strickland,

Humphreys,

Thornton,

Ivey,

Twitty,

Johnson,

Walker,

Lane,

Witzel!,

Lewis,

'Visdom,.

)lcAfee,

'Vright,

)IcCiure,

Young,

)leeks,

M:r. Speaker..

_\yes 103. Nays 30.

The bill not receiving the requisite two-thirds vote of the entire House, was lost.

The following reconsidered bill was taken up, read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to:

Mr. Graves called for the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. ::;wain called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows : Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Henderson,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hogan,

Baldwin,

Holtzclaw,

Baxter,

Holbrook,

Boifeuillet,

Ingraham,

Branch,

Jackson of Heard,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee,

66

Peacock,
Peepl~>s,
Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey,

10-!2

.Tol'HXAJ. oF THE HovsE.

Burg'C,
BurnE>y, Chapman, Chappell, Cooper, Cutts, DaYis of Burke, Euenfiel<l, EYerett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Grayes, (iriflith, Hall, Han<L Heard, Ht>n<lrix,

Jenning~.

Reid,

Kemp,

H~al~,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

LeConte,

Seay,

Mattox,

Sibley,

l\Iason,

Sinquefield,

:Maxwell,

Smith of Butts,

}lcDonald of Sumter, Smith of Decatur,

McDaniel,

Smith of Greene,

l\~athews of .Jefferson. Taner,

}lathews of }Jont'ry, Thompson,

::\leek~.

\\"arP,

}Jeri wether,

\Yells of Lee,

::\Iortun,

Whitfield,

N'onnan,

\Villiam~,

Oatti~,

\\'hatley,

Odom,

Young.

Parker of Thomas,

PaynP,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett. Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Ilarabon, Bryan, Bush. Cagl<>, Camp hell, Cason, Clay. Crow<ler, Dads of Bulloch, llayis of Lumpkin, Deyon'. Dodson,
llnnwoll~,
Glon'r, llarriH of CatooHa, Timper, Hanrock,

Hill oi Cheroket>, Hill of :\IPriwethE>r, HolzeiHiori, Hulsey, .J one~,
Kitchen~.
Lnn1,.;dpn, :\Iartin, ::\faun, ::\IcDonal<l of Banks, :\IeClnre, :\Ierritt, }Jon tgnmery, :\Iitchell, 1\Iohley, :\losely. O'Xeal, Parker of \Vilkinson, Parham,

Hem! 1ert, Hol1erts, Sapp of ::\Iitehell, Sharpe,
Serugg~,
Stokes. Swain, Tatun1. Thornton. Traylor, Trammell, Turner. Twitty, l' n<lennwd, \Veils of Marion, \\"hePler, white, Wylly, \Y OOtPil.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkin!'lon oi Coweta, Baskin, Bennett, Berner, Brinson, Cal yin,

(.iodard,

Lark.

Hardeman,

Laslie.

I-Iarri~ of Quitman, Lewis,

Harris of \Vashington, McAfee,

Harrison,

Monrol',

Hartridge,

Xash.

WEDXESDAY, SEPTE:\lBER 23, lSHl.

1043

<Jlifton, Doffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke, Gilbert, Goodwin,
Ayes 75.

Hagan, Herrington, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Johnson, Kennon, Lane,
Nays 56.

Peek,
~ears,
:-;trickland, 'Valker, Witzell, 'Visdom, "'right, l\1r. Speaker.

The bill not having received the requisite majority, was lost, to-wit :
A bill to tax dogs iH this State, etc.

Upon motion of Mr. Tatum, Bill No. 666 was referred to thA Special Committee on Roads.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widow or dependent children -of deceased Confederate soldiers the pensions due to said soldiers, respectively, at the time of their death.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to make the issuing of a Federal Revenue license evidence that the person licensed is a dealer in spirituous or malt liquors.

The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Reid, of Putnam, <Jailed for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

~\nderson,

Hill oi Cherokee,

~Ukinson of Columbia, Henderson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Holbrook,

Baldwin,

Ingraham,

Bennett,

Jackson of Oconee,

Berner,

Jennings,

Parker of Thomas.

Parham,

.

Payne,

Peacock,

PePpies,

Perry,

1044

.JouR~AL oF THE HousE.

Branch, Burney, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Glover, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Hancock, Heard,

Jones,

Phillips,

Kemp,

Pope,

Kennon,

Rainey,

L3Conte,

Reid,

Lumsden,

Roberts,

:\Iattox,

Sapp of Mitchell,

:VIartin,

Sears,

:\Iason,

Sibley,

:\!ann,

Sinquefield,

:\Iaxwell,

Smith of Butts,

McDonald of Banb, Smith of Decatur,..

McDonald of Sumter, Smith of Greene,

McDaniel,

Sharpe,

l\Iathews of Jefferson, Stokes,

Meeks,

Tarver,

:Meriwether,

Thornton,

l\Iontgomery,

Thompson,

)litchell,

Underwood,

Mobley, )losely,

Ware,
'Vells of Lee,

~orman,

Wylly.

Odom,

O'Xeal,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baxter, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Cagle, Campbell, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Lumpkin,

Harper,

Rembert,

Hill of Meriwether, Swain,

Holtzclaw,

Tatum,

Holzendorf,

Trammell,

Jackson of Heard, Turner,'

I..aslie,

Wells of Marion.

l\Iathews of Montg'ry, "Whitfield,

McClure,

Whatley,

Merritt,

wheeler,

:\lorton,

1Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Harriwn,

Parker of Wilkinson, '

Hartridge,

Peek,

Hagan,

Pearson,

Hendrix,

Ryals,

Herrington,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hogan,

Seay,

Hulsey,

Scruggs,

Humphreys,

Strickland,

Huff,

Traylor,

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891.

1045

Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Everett, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hardeman,

lvey, Johnson, KitP.hens, Kimbrough, Lane, Lark, Lewis, 1\IcAfee, Monroe,

Twitty, Walker, Witzel!, Williams, White, Wisdom, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 85. Nays 30.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority the bill was lost.

Mr. Smith, of Decatur, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

Resolved, That after the local bills on the Clerk's desk have been disposed of, that the remainder of the afternoon session be devoted to general bills.

By request House Bills No. 694 and 696 were withdrawn.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. 111.

3 O'CLOCK P. 111.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by thP- Speaker, and on calling the roll a quorum was found to be present.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except Flint river.
The following oill was read t.he third time, the report of the committee, was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, towit:
A bill to set apart the first Monday in September

106

.JmH:->.\L uF THE HousE.

of each year as a legal holiday, to be known as labor day.

Mr. Sibley moved to instruct the Committee on the State of the Republic to report to-morrow morning, immediately after roll call, on the resolution of :Mr. Barrett, referred to them this morning.

.Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, moved to table the motion.

The motion to table was lost.

.Mr. Pleming moved to amend by striking out

"Thursday" and inserting "Friday,'' and on this motion called for the ayes and nays, \vhich call was. sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were 3Iessrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

Parker of Thomas.

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Payne,

Baxtlr,

Hill of :\Ieriwether, Peacock,

Berner,

Henderson,

Peek,

Brotlnax,

.fackson of Heard,

Pear~on,

Bryan,

Kitchens,

Perry,

Brinson,

Lark,

Rembert,

Bush,

Laslie,

Heid,

Burney,

:\Iartin,

Robert~,

Cagle,

:\Iaxwell,

Seay,

Campbell,

:\IcDonald of Sumter, :-;mith of Greene,

Chapman,

:\Iathews of :\Iontg'ry, ~harpe,

Crowder,

:\IcClure,

Turner,

Cutts,

:\Ieriwether,

"'hatley,

Davis of Burke,

~Iitchell,

"'heeler,

Dunwody,

~Iobley,

"'hite,

Faust,

:\Ion roe,

\\' ylly,

Fleming,

Xorman,

'Vooten,

Harris of 'Vasllington, Oatti~,

Young.

Those voting no were l\f~ssrs.-

Anderson, Barrett, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson,

Harri,; of Catoosa, Harrison, Haneock, Heard, Hendrix, Hogan, Holbrook,

:\lorton, O'Xeal, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peeples, Phillips, Pope,

WED:'ESDAY, SEPTE~IBER 23, 1891.

1047

Burge, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, DevorE', Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Glover, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Hulsey,

~app of Chattahoochee,

.Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Lumsden,

Smith of Decatur,

Mattox,

Stokes,

::\Iason,

Tarver,

:\fann,

Thompson,

:\IcDonald of Banks, Traylor,

:\IcDaniel,

Twitty,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, Cntlerwool,

:\Ierritt,

\\alker,

:\leeks,

ware,

:\Iontgomery,

Wells of :\Iarion,

:\Iosely,

Wells of Let>.

Those not ~oting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Cahin, Cason, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke, Everett, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge,

Hagan, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Humphreys, Huff, Ingraham, lvey, .fennings, Johnson, Jones, Kennon, Lane, Lewis, LeConte, :\Ic,\.fee, Xash, Otlom,

Ayes 56, nays 69.

Haitwy, Sapp of :\litchell, Sinq uefieltl, :o;crug-gs, ~trickland, Swain, Tatum, Thornton, Trammell, Whittield, Witzell, \Villiams, Wisdom, Wright, :\Ir. Speaker.

So the amendment was lost.

The resolution was then adopted.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report, to-wit :

Mr. Speaker :
'l'he Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration t1ie following bill, which they recommend do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

1048

.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

House Bill No. 937, a bill to provide fees for Bailiffs in summoning juries, and for other purposes.
The committee have, also, had under consideration the Governor's veto of House Bill No. 589, which they recommend do pass, with the accompanying amendments.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. \VHITFIELD, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly
enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate the following act, to-wit :
An act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereto.
R~spectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as alflended, by requisite majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same, for the purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892, et,c.
'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 99, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to create a sinking fund to pay off and retire bonds of the State as they mature, in accordance with article 7, section 14, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, by the

\VED:SESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1891.

1049

:tevy and collection.of a tax therefor, and for other purposes.
'l'he House then resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, for the purpose of considering the following bill, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments, etc., for -the years 1891 and 1892.
Mr. Lumsden in the chair.
Mr. Lumsdt-n, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under (}Onsideration a bill to amend an act entitled an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments, and for other purposes, for the years 1891 and 1892, which they instruct me to report back, with the rec-ommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted. LFMSDEN, Chairman.
The bill was read the third time and, upon motion, was tabled.
The following bill was made the special order for Tuesday next, the 29th inst., immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector, .and for other purposes.
Leave of absence was granted Messrs. Nash, Everett and Perry.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-mor::row morning.

10.50

JouR~AL oF THE HousE.

ATLANTA, GEOIWIA,
'fhursday, September 24, 1891.

'fhe House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'l'he roll was called, and the following members. were present :

Anderson,

Hartriuge,

Parker of 'Yilkin~on,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harper,

P;1rham,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

PaynP.,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

l'eal"Oek,

Barrett,

lleanl,

Peek,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee, Peepl<:>s,

Baxter,

Hill of :'IIeriwether, Pear.on,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Perr),

Berner,

Herrington,

Phillip~,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Pope,

Branch,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Remhert,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

R<:>id,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Burge,

Humphreys,

~app of Chattahoochee

Brinson,

Huff,

Sapp of :'IIitchell,

Bush,

Ingraham,

Meay,

Burnr.y,

.Jael;:son of Heard, :--:earH,

Cagle,

Jackson of Oconee, Fiibley,

Calvin,

.Jennings,

SitHJUefiel<l,

Camphell,

.Jones,

;-;mith of Butts,

Cason,

KPmp,

Smith of Decatur,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

Kitchens,

;o;Jtarpe,

O!ifton,

Kimbrough,

~crug-gs,

Clay,

Lark,

;-;tokes,

Coop or,

Laslie,

Stri<~kland,

Craigo,

Lewis,

Swain,

Crowder,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Crawforu,

Lumsden,

'farn:r,

Cutt~.

::\Iattox,

Thornton,

DaYis of Burke,

l\lartin,

Thompson,

Davis of Bulloch,

:'IIason,

Traylor,

Davis of Lumpkin, :'llann,

Tranunell,

De,ore,

:\Iaxwell.

Turner,

Dismuke,

)lcDonal<l of Bank~, Twitty,

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1051

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Dunwody,

:\IcDaniel,

\Yalker,

Edenfield,

:\Iathews of Jefferson, \Vare,

Everett,

:\Iathews ofl\Iontg'y, \Veils of Marion,

Ethridge,

:\IcCiure,

Wells of I.ee,

Faust,

::VIerritt,

Whitfield,

Fleming,

}leeks,

\Vitzell,

(iardner,

}leriwether,

"'illiams,

Gilbert,

2\lontgomery,

Whatley,

Goodwin,

:\Iitchell,

\Vheeler,

Glover,

:\Iobley,

White,

Godard,

:\Iosely,

\Visdom,

Graves,

:\Ionroe,

\Vright,

Griffith,

)lorton,

\Vylly,

Hall, Hand,

X orman, Oatti~.

\Vooten, Young,

Harris of Catoosa, Odom,

2\Ir. Speaker.

Harris of washington, O'Keal,

Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Those absent were :Messrs.-

Coffey, Dennard, Hardeman.

Harris of Quitman, Ivey, Johnson,

Lane, .Mc.\fee, Xash.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Williams, of Richmond, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House, had on House Bill No. 442, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the finding of verdicts by juries in civil causes in this Stat,e, and for other purposes.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. vVilliams, of Richmond, moved that the House reconsider its action had on House Bill No 442, towit:

A bill to regulate the finding of verdicts by juries in civil causes in this State, etc.

\Vhich motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

1052

.JouRXAL OF THJo~ HousE.

Mr. Branch, Chairman of the Committee on State of the Republic, submits the following report :

Mr. Speake1:

The Committee on State of the Republic has had

under consideration Resolution No. 180, endorsing the platform of principles as set forth by theNational Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union, at Ocala, and report it back to the House with the rer.ommendation that it do pass, by substitute.

Respectfully submitted.

BI~ANCH, Chairman.

MI~ORITY REPORT.

Mr. Speaker:
We, the undersigned members of the Committee on the State of the Republic, to whom was referred the resolution in relation to the Ocala platform, desire to submit the following minority report without entering into the merits of the principles and policy announced in the Ocala platform. We are clearly of the opinion that action on the resolution by this House is unwise. This House is not a political convention, but a legislative body, and we respectfully submit that the question raised in the proposed resolution should be met and passed upon by the State Democratic Convention, which is to convene early next year. They can instruct their delegates to that convention and their action will reflect the wishes 9f the people. Unnecessary agitation of the question by this body cannot aid in solidifying the Democratic party of Georgia, nor in securing the triumph of Democratic principles.

Respectfully submitted.
~

C. C. BusH,
JNo. W. BumrEY,
w. E. FAUST.

Mr. Sibley, of f:Jobb, moved that the Rules be sus-

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1053

pended for the purpose of considering House Reso-

lution No. ISO. to-wit:



A resolution endorsing the platform of principles as set forth in the National Farmers and Industrial Union at Ocala, etc.

Upon the motion to suspend the Rules, Mr. Barrett called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Bennett, Boiieuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Olay, Cooper, .Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gardner, Glover, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Harrison,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Hagan,

Parham,

Hancock,

Peacock,

Heard,

Peeples,

Hendrix,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Kimbrou,!!'h,

Smith of Decatur,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

:Mattox,

Tarver,

:.VIason,

Thornton,

McDonald of Banks, Thompsoll,

:McDaniel,

Traylor,

Mathews of Jefferson, Trammell,

Mathews of Montg'y, Twitty,

l\Ierritt,

Underwood,

)leeks,

Walker,

Montgomery,

Ware,

Mitchell,

Wells of Marion,

)fosely,

Whitfield,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Odom,

Young.

O'Neal,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of Wlll!hington, Morton,

Bryan,

Harper,

Oattis,

Brinson,

Hill of Cherokee, Parker of Thomas,

10ti4

.ToriUIAL OF THE HousE.

Bush, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Chapman, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Dunwody, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves,

Hill of l\leri wether, He11<lerson, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard, Jones, Kitchens, Lark,'l Laslie, LeConte,
~Iartin,
Maxwell, ::\1cDonald of l:lumter, ::\IcClure,
~Ieriwether,
)lobley,

Payne, Peek, Percy, Reid, Roberts, Seay, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Swain, IVells of Lee, \Villiams, Whatley, "Wheeler, \Yooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Herrington,

Baskin,

Holtzdaw,

Baxter,

Ivev,

Berner,

Johnson,

Cason, G

Kemp,

Coffey,

Lane,

Dennard,

Lewi~,

Everett,

:Mann,

Hardeman,

l\IcAfee,

Harris of Quitman, X ash,

Hart ridge.

Xorman,

Pope, Sinquefield, Scruggs, Strickland, Tatum, Turner, Witzell, White, \Yisdom, "'right, )fr. Speaker.

Ayes 87. :Nays 53.

Not receiving the necessary two-thirds vote, the motion was lost.

'l'he first special order fixed for to-day was then taken up, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 711J(a) of the Code of 1882, relating to the Railroad Commission, etc.

l\fr. Harris, of Catoosa, moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, which motion prevailed, and the report of the committee was disagreed to, and the bill passed to a third reading.

Mr. Lewis, Chairman of Conunittee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

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10,j;)

Mr. Speaker: The Con{mittee on Corporations has had under con-
:sideration the following bills, and I am authorized to report them back, as follows :
House Bill No. 1044, a bill to be entitled an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilnier, do pass, as amended.
Senate Bill No. 214, a bill to be entitled an act to repeal and amend so much of the 8th section of the act incorporating the town of Hawkinsville as requires citizenship in the Marshal of said town.
Respectfully submitted. R. H. LEWIS, Chairman.
The following bill was r8ad the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0.
A bill to amend an act, approved October 29, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication by striking therefrom certain words.
Upon motion, Bill No. 702 was tabled.
By request of the author Bills Nos. 70!) and 710 were withdrawn.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. ~arrison, the Secret.ary thereof : Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in House amendments to the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Exchange Bank of Forsyth.
Also; a bill to incorporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.
The Senate has agreed to Honse amendment to the following House bill, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien.

1056

JocR~AL oF THE HousE.

The following bill of the House was lost in the Senate, to-wit:

A bill to make penal the non-compliance of laborers or others with their contracts when advances have been made them on their false promise to pay for the same in labor or other service.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the follawing bill of the House, to-wit :

To provide for local taxation by counties for the support of common schools.

The Senate has passed the following bills of the

House by the requisite constitutional majority, to-

wit:

.

A bill to extend the time for driving cattle across

certain lines in White county to the first day of May.

Also, a bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of Atlanta, and for other purposes.

The Senate has refused to concur in the following House resolution, to-wit :

A resolution to appoint a Conference Committee from the House and Senate on an Educational Bill.

By unanimous consent the following bill was. taken from the table, read the third time, report of the committee agreed to, as amended, and passed by vote, ayes 103, nays 25.

A bill to amend section 12 of the Common School Laws of Georgia, approved October 27, 1887, so as to. establish a County Teachers' Institute, and for other purposes.

Upon the bill and amendments, Mr. Wheeler called for the previous question, which call was sustained.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. W. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

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1057

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted the following resolution,
to-wit:
A RESOLUTION.
Resolved, That the General Assembly do adjourn sine die, at noon, on the 15th day of October, 1891.
The special order for this hour was taken up, being a bill to be entitled an act to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission.
Mr. Chappell offered a substitute for the bill and committee substitutes.
Mr. Smith, of Decatur, offered a substitute for the whole.
On motion of Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, the substitutes were ordered printed, and the bill was set as a special order for 1'uesday of next week, at eleven o'clock A.M.
Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary . Committee, submits the following report, to-wit :
J!r. Speaker: The Special Judiciary Committee have had under
consideration the following billt!, which they recommend do pass, to-wit:
House Bill No. 412, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Milledgeville.
Also, House Bill No. 947, a bill to repeal article 2, section 1, paragraph 2 of the Constitution so as to allow _new counties to be created, and for other purposes..
The committee also recommended that the following bill do pass as amended, to-wit :
House Bill No. 616, a bill to protect the character and reputation of witnesses, jurors and litigants, in the courts of this State, and for other purposes.
The committee have also had under consideration
67

1058.

..JOt:RN.U OF 'l'HE flot:SE.

the following bill, which they recommend be returned with leave to the author to withdraw the same, to-wit:
House Bill No. 1042, a bill to provide for a county solicitor, for the county of Baker.

Respectfully submitted. RoBT. 'VHITFIELD, Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Clifton, the Senate resolution ou final adjournment was taken up and concurred in, to-wit:
A resolution, that the General Assembly do adjourn sine die at noon on the 15th day of October, 1891.

The following bill wa.s read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and on the passage of the bill Mr. Lumsden called for the ayes and nays, the call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Baldwin,

Hancoek,

Barrett,

Heard,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of Cherokee,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Bush,

Holbrook,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Campbell,

Humphreys,

CMon,

Hu~

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cooper,

Jennings,

Craigo,

.Jones,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

DaYis of Lumpkin, Lark,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Edenfield,

Lumsden,

Ethridge,

)lartin,

Faust,

::'IIason,

Fleming,

)Jaxwell,

Oattis, Odom,
o~eal,
Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Pearson, Perry, Pope, . Reid, f'app of Chattahoochee, Sapp of ::'IIitch.ell, Seay, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, :"tokes, Thompson, Traylor, TwittY,

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1059

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Glover,

:;\ferritt,

Wells of Marion,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

Wells of Lee,

Godard,

Mobley,

WhitfiEild,

Graves,

Mosely,

Williams,

Hall,

l\lorton,

Wylly,

Harris, of Catoosa, Nash,

Wooten,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Cagle, Clay, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Devore,

Dodson,

Montgomery,

Hand,

Sears,

Harper,

Scruggs,

Laslie,

Swain,

Lewis,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Mathews of Montg'y, Wheeler.

McClure,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Baxter,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Benn~tt,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Berner,

Ivey,

Roberts,

Brown of Forsyth, Johnson,

Ryals,

Burge, Calvin,

Kemp, Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Strickland,

I

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Tatum,

Coffey,

Lane,

Tarver,

Davis of Burke,

Mann,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Banks, Witzell,

Everett,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Meeks,

White,

Hardeman,

Mitchell,

Wisdom,

Harris, of Quitman, Monroe,

Wright,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Mr. Speaker.

Herrington,

Peeples,

Ayes 98. Nays 26.

Havin!}; received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended, and the title is as follows:
A bill to protect game in Georgia during certain seasons, and for other purposes.

1060

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

On motion of Mr. Lumsden, the bill was ordered. immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and on motion_ of Mr. Huff waft tabled, to-wit :
A bill" to amend an act, approved December 29;_ 1888, to amend section 671 of the Code of 1882.
Mr. Fleming, Chairman Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters,. having had under consideration the following bill, direct me to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:
House Bill No. 906, to protect game in the county of Hancock.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 21, to-wit:
A bill to require the County Commissioners in the several counties of the State, and the ordinaries in counties where there are no County Commissioners to keep a register of the public roads, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, as. amended, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 4, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 299 of the Code of 1882,. providing for making affidavits in trial of criminal cases in county court.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1891.

1061

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enroll"' -ment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment 1eport as duly en-rolled, signed by thb Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :
A.n act to amend section 8 of an act establishing a J>Ublic school system for Covington, approved Sep;tember 13th, 1887.
Also, an act to amend an act establishing a new charter for the city of .Atlanta, approved February .28th, 1874.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
By unanimous consent,_ House Bill No. 744 was recommitted to Committee on Finance.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to repeal section 829 of the Code of 1882, which provides for rettuning for taxation plantations and mines on the line between two counties, and for -other purposes.
The previous question was called, and sustained.
Upon motion, the bill was indefinitely postponed.
By request, the House agreed to consider general bills after completing all local bills ou Clerk's desk during the afternoon session.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Sears, Lark, Montgomery, Godard and Mathews of J eff~r :aon.
The House then adjourned until3 o'clock P.M.

1062

.JoFR~AL OF THE Houi'IE.

3 O'CLOCK P. 11.
The Honse reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the roll call was dispensed with.
The following Senate bills ai1d resolutions were read the first time and referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Todd, of 35thA resolution to relieve the Commercial .Alliance
Life Insurance Company, of New York. Referred to J;,inance Committee:>.
Also, by Mr. Todd, of 35thA. bill to further provide for the lien of mechanics~
material-men, contractors and laborers, etc. Referred to General Judiciary Committee.
By Mr. Hodges, of 31st-A bill to provide and establish a system of water-
works and electric lights for the town of Elberton. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
Also, by Mr Todd, of the 35thA bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, of
Atlanta. Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Vincenr, of 41st DistrictA bill to amend section 4406 of the Code. Referred to Co1nmittee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Lanier, of 9th DistrictA bill to amend section 534 of the Code. Referred to General Judiciary Committee.
By Mr. Todd, of 35th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Economical Banking Com-
pany. Referred to Committee on Banks.

Tm;RsDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1891.

1063

The following Senate bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the advancement and tdal of cases in Fulton Superior Court, to which the city of Atlanta is a party or materially interested.
On motion of Mr. Jacl>:son, of Heard, Senate Bill No. 204, in relation to the common schools, was recommitted to the Committee on Education.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority; ayes 89, nays 2, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to require Every miller or manufacturer of flour or meal, and every merchant or dealer selling or offering for sale, to have the number of pounds branded or stamped thereon.
The following bill was read the third time the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority. ayes 91, nays 7, to-wit:
A bill to make it the duty of the County Surveyors in this State to cause the corners of lots to be marked with stone or iron.
The following Honse bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto concurred in, to-wit:
A bi!l to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company.
Also, a bill to punish seining in any waters, lakes, ponds or oth~>r waters in Worth county.
Also, a bill to punish the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail in Worth county.
Also, a bill to incorporate t.he Washington and Middleton Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to fuinish Colquitt county with standard weights, measures, etc.

1064

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Baldwin, Chairman of the the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following re~ port:
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have
had under consideration the following Senate bill, which I am instructed to return to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend the act of October 25, 1889, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgie State Board of Pharmacy.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. BALDWIN, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 99, na.ys 0, to-wit:
A bill to exempt pensions of soldiers and widows of soldiers from garnishment, and lor other pur~ poses.
The following bill was taken up fm consideration, and the same was, upon motion, indefinitely postponed, to-wit :
A bill to forbid the discharge of fire-arms in or within one hundred yards of any public road in this State, etc.
House Bill No. 759 was recommitted to Special Committee 011 Charters.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following act, to-wit:

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1065

-An act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel in the county of Berrien, approved October 3, 1889.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker -()f the House and President of the Senate, the following resolution~ to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of W. C. Wright.
I
. Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House and the President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Security Bank.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah, approved Octo\)er 17, 1887.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants' ~nd Ji.,armers' Savings Sank.
Also an act to incorporate the Northeast Georgi~. Loan and Banking Company.
Also, an act to extend the time for driving cattle acro.ss certain lines in White county, to the first day -()f May.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

1086

.JouR:\"AL OF THE HousE.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to make second term after the suit is brought in Justice Court trial term in certain cases.
House Bill No. 820 was recommittPd to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following bill was taken up for consideration, and, upon motion, the s'l.me was tabled, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of 1832.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill regulating banks, and for other purposes.
Leave of absence was granted to l\fessrs. Heard, 'Vhite, Maxwell, Mann, Underwood aud Bush.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GE01WIA,
Friday, September 25, 1891.

The House met pursttant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with p~<tyer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following member&

were present:

Anderson,

'V Harris of ashington,O Iolii,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

O'Xeal,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Parker of ThomJ.S,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Parham,

Baxter,

Hagan,

Payne,

Bennett,

Hancock,

Peaeock,

Berner,

Heard,

Peek,

B Jlf euillet,

Hill of Uherokee

Peeple,,

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Branch, Brodnax, Brown of For.;;yth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craig-o, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bnrke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover. Goodwin, Godard, Gra,es, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Hill of l\Ieri wether, Pearson,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Henderson,

Pope,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Holtzclaw,

Rembert.,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Huff,

~appof Chattahoochee,

Ingraham,

f'app of Mitchell,

Ivey,

Seay,

.Jackson o[ Heard, Sibley,

Jackson of Oconee, Sinquefield,

Jennin~"'

Smith of Butts,

Jones,

Smith of Decatur,

Kemp,

Smith of Greene,

Kitchens,

!'!harpe,

Kimbrough,

Scruggs,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Lewis,

Strickland,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

:\iattox,

Thornton,

Martin,

Thompson,

}lason,

Traylor,

)!ann,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Turner,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of }larion,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

:\IcClnn,,

\Villiams,

Merritt,

Whatley,

)leeks,

\Vheeler,

Meriwether,

White,

)lontgomery,

Wisdom,

}fitchell,

Wylly,

Mobley,

\Vooten,

)\losely,

Young,

:\lorton,

:\lr. Speaker.

Norman,

Oattis,

Those absent were l\fessrs.-

Barrett, Baskin,

Johnson, Kennon,

Parker of Wilkinson. 8ear!',

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Bush, {)offey, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Holzendorf,

Lane,

Tarver,

Lark,

Underwood,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Monroe,

Witzell,

Nash,

, Wright.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the actjon of the House, had on House Bill ~o. - - , to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the shooting of fire-arms on, or within one hundred yards of, the public roads, within this State, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday, had on Honse Bill No.--, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit the shooting of fire-arms on, or within one hundred yards of the public roads within this State.

Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, moved to table the motion to reconsider, which motion prevailed, and the motion was tabled.
By unanimous consent the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Huff, of Bihb-
A bill to regulate corporations engaged in the business of guaranteeing, or acting as security for the fidelity of persons in public or private officPs, employments or positions, and the agent of such corporations, and prescribing penalties for failure.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :

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.Zifr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under ~onsideration the following House bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of t.he State of Georgia.
The committee further recommend that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to alter an amend article 2, section 4, paragtaph 6, of the Constitution.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:
A. bill to prescribe the conditions under which a certain class of fire-arms may be carried, to provide a licenst:l for the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Mattox moved to disagree with the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill.
On this question, Mr. Wooten called for the previous questhm, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.
Vote being taken, the report of the committee wasdisagreed to.
Mr. Humphreys called for the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question ordered, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, -ayes 97, nays 11.
The following message was received from the Senate through 1\fr. Harris, Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit:
A bill to make additional appropriations for the

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fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies in several appropriations for the support of the government.
The following bills of the House were lost in the Senate, to-wit:
A bill to fix and provide for the compensation of the County Board of Education for the county of Newton.
Also a bill to submit to the legal voters of the county of Clinch whether they will abolish the Board of Commissioners for said county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners for the county of Greene.
Also a bill to create and organize a new J adicial Circuit of the Suprenw Court of this State.
Also, a bill to pay the members of the Board of Education of Campbell county the sum of two dollars per day each for each day of actual t5ervice rendered, as such member of said Board, out of the public school funds of said county.
'rhe following bill, which had been previously considered in Committee of the 'Vhole House, ind report of the committee agreed to, was, on motion of Mr. Huff, taken from the table. and the vote agreeing to the report of the committee was reconsidered, and an amendment striking out "18!J2" was adopted, and on motion of Mr. Reid, the bill was tabled, to-wit :
A bill to amend the general appropriation act approved December 2fi, 1890, in certain particulars.
Mr. Lewis offered the following resolution, which was read and lost, to-wit:
A resolution that all bills and resolutions favorably reported be given precedence over bills and resolutions adversely reported.
'rhe following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker :
'J'he Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House by 1:;ubstitute, to-wit :
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals and cotton seed meal, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and referred, to-wit:
By Mr. Boifeuillet-
A bill to further carry into effect paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 4 of the constitution, and to prevent unjust discrimination on the part of any railroad <>perated within or partly within this State against any other railroad company within this State.
Referred to Committee on Railroads. By Mr. Huff-
A bill to require certain corporations to give to their discharged employees the causes of their removal or discharge.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. LeConte-
A bill to prevent any person from soliciting or receiving in person or by agent any money order or <>ther valuable thing for the sale or furnishing of intoxicating liquors in any county where the sale of the said liqnors is prohibited.
Referred to Committee on Temperance. By Mr. Berner-
A bill providing for the honorable retirement from service of commissioned officers of Georgia Vohmteers, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Military affairs. 'rhe following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed the following bills of theHouse by the r~quisite constitutional majority, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government, approved December 26, 1890, and for other purposes.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
.Llfr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly
enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts,. to-wit:
An act to incorporate the Smithville and Hawkinsville Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Thompson and Lincolnton Railroad.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Cusseta, in the county of Chattahoochee, and to render permanent the county site, and appointment of Intendant and Commissioners, and to regulate the duties of th~ same, approved December 22, 1855, except so much of said act of December 22, 1855, as relates to making permanent the county site, and to substitute in lieu thereof this a~t to incorporate the town of Cusseta_
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Lovejoy, in the county of Clayton, Ga.
A.lso, an act to amend an act to incorporate theSouthern Exchange Bank.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Lyerly, in. Chattooga county, Ga.
Also, an act to amend an act to authorize and require a registration of all the voters in the county of." Jasper, and to provide methods of registration.
Also, and act to amend the act incorporating theSuwanee Canal Company, approved October 29,. 1889~.

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1073

Also, an act to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of J e:fferson, from the 15th of August to the 24th of September of each year.
Also, an act to incorporate the Brunswick, LaGrange and Northwest Railroad.

Also, an act to alter and amend the act incorporating the Carrollton Street Railway Company.

Also, an act to extend corporate limits of the city of Bainbridge as far as one mile from the courthouse in said city, in every direction, except that portion of the city bounded by the Flint river.

Also, an act to amend an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city o"f Forsyth to issue bonds.

Also, an Act to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, granted March 12, 1866, so as to empower the Mayor and Council of said city to maintain a system of sewerage and drainage in said city.

Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read thP- third time, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 719(a) of the Code of 1882.

Upon this bill the previous question was called and sustained.

Upon motion it was agreed to extend the hour of adjournment until the completion of the pending bill, and that when the House adjourns, it adjourns until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

Mr. Gilbert, of Muscoogee, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Upon this motion the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yPs were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Graves,

l\Htchell,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Mobley,

Baxter,

Harris of Washing:on, Morton,

68

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Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillct, Brodnax, Brinson, Burney, Cal yin, Campbell, Chapman, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Dennard, De\ore, Dismuke, Du!lwody, Fleming, Gilbert, GloYer, Goodwin,

Harper, Hill of Meriwether,
Hender~on,
Hogan, Holtzclaw, Huff, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, .Jennings,
Jone~,
Kite hens, LeConte, Lumsden, Martin, Maxwell, McDonald of Sumter, ::\IcAft'e, McClure, ::\Ieriwether,

Korman, Oattis, O'Xeal, Parker of Thomas, Pearson, Phillips, Popt, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell, Rinquefield, Sharpe, Swain, Twitty, Wells of Marion, Williams, Wylly, 'Vooten, Young.

Those voting no were :Messrs.-

Baldwin, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Cagle, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, tranlner, (rriffith, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Hagan,

:Mosely.

Hancock,

Odom,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Holzendorf,

Peeples,

Hulsey,

Raine~.

hey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Lewis,

Stokes,

:\Iattox,

Tatum,

:\Iason,

Thompson,

:\IcDonald of Banks, 'Vare,

)leDaniel,

Whatley,

Mathews of l\Iontg'ry, Wheeler.

Merritt,

Meeks,

Those not voting were :Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, Bryan, Bush, Coffey.

lltml phreys, Johm;on, Kimbrough, Lane, Lark, Mann,

~erug~~,
Strickland, Tar\er, Thornton, Traylor, Trammel!,

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1075

Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch,
}~verett,
Faust, Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Hartridge, Heard, Herrington,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

Montgomery,

Underwood,

Monroe,

. Walker,

Nash,

Wells of Lee,

Parker of Wilkinson, Whitfield,

Peek,

Witzell,

Perry,

White,

Rembert,

'Visdom,

Roberts,

Wright,

Seay,

Mr. Speaker.

Sears,

Smith of Greene,

Ayes 68. Nays 57.

So the motion prevailed and the bill was indefinitely postponed.

Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit : Messrs. Meeks, Glover, Walker, Atkinsvn of Columbia, Kimbrough, Hall, Tarver, Brinson, McDonald of Sumter, Edenfield, Harrison, Gardner, Casin, Parker, Campbell, 'Vare, Griffith and Hancock.

The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Saturday, September 26, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'fhe roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson,
Burge,

Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jones,

Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, RyalR,

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Burney,

Kennon,

Sappof Chattahoochee-,.

Calvin,

Kitchens,

Sapp of ::.\Iitchell,

Chapman,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Chappell,

Lime,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Crawford,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Cutt~.

)fattox,

Sharpe,

Davis of Bulloch,

Martin,

Scruggs,

Dads of Lumpkin, Mason,

Stokes,

Dennard,

l\lcDaniel,

Rtrickland,

Devore,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Swain,

Dismuke,

~IcAfee,

Thornton,

Dodson,

Merritt,

Thompson,

Dunwoiy,

Mitchell,

Traylor,

Graves,

l\fosely,

Trammell,

Hand,

:Monroe,

Turner,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Twitty,

Harris of 'Vasbington, Oattis,

Wells of :Yiarion,

Hagan,

Odom,

"'hatley,

Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas, 'Vheeler,

Henderson,

Parham,

Wylly;

Hogan,

Payne,

l\Ir. Speaker.

Holtzclaw,

Peacock,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Godard,

Atkinson of Coweta, Griffith,

BatTett,

Hardeman,

Baskin,

Hall,

Baxter,

Harris of Quitman,

Berner,

Harrison,

Bryan,

Hart ridge,

Brinson,

Harper,

Bush,

Hancock,

Cagle,

Heard,

Campbell,

Hill of Cherokee,

Cason,

Hill of Meriwether,

Clifton,

Herrington,

Coffey,

Huff,

Craigo,

Ivey,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Davis of Burke,

KE>mp,

Edenfield,

Lark,

Everett,

Lumsden,

Ethridge,

:VIann,

Faust,

::\fax well,

Fleming,

lJcDonald of B.mks,

::.\Ieriwether, Montgomery, Mobley, :!\lorton, Nash, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Perry, Seay,
Sear~,
Tatum, Tarver, Underwood, Walker, 'Vare, 'Veils of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, Williams, White, Wisdom,

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1891.

1077

-Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin,

McD.mal<l of Sumter, Wright,

Mathews of .Jeff<!rson, \Vo:>ten,

McClure,

Young.

Meeks,

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Harris, of Catoosa, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yester-day's proceedings as relates to the action of the Rouse had on House Bill .No 293, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 719(a) of the Code of 1882.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Harris, of Catoosa, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 293, to-wit;
A bill to amend section 719(a) of the Code of 1882.

Upon this motion the previous question was called and sustained.
Upon the motion to reconsider, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.Baldwin, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, -<Jhapman, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Griffith, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, .Hagan, Hendrix,

Hogan,

Peacock,

Holbrook,

Peeples,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Ivey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kennon,

.Sibley,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Lewis,

Stokes,

Mattox,

Strickland,

.Mason,

Thornton,

McDaniel,

Thompson,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Traylor,

Merritt,

Trammell,

Mosely,

Turner,

Parham,

Whatley,

Payne,

Wheeler.

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Those voting no were .Messrs.- '

_-i.nderson, Boifeuillet, Burney, Crawford, Cutts, Dennard, Devore, Dunwody, Graves, Henderson, Holtzclaw, Ingraham,

.Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, .Jennings, .Jones, Kitchens, )lartin, ?IIcAfee, ?\Iitchell, )Ion roe, Norman, Oattis, Parker of Thomas,

Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Ryals, Sinquefield,
~harpe,
Scruggs, Swain, Twitty, Wylly.

Those not voting were .Messrs.-

_-\.tkinsonof Columbia, Godard, Atkinson of Coweta, Hardeman,

;\Jobley, )lorton,

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter,

HalL

Nash,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

Harris of \Vashington, O'Neal,

Bennett, .Berner, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle,

Harrison, Hartridge, Harper, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of \Vilkinson, Peek, Perry, Rol>erts, Seay, Sears,

Cahin, Canipbell, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Da,is of Burke, Dismuke, Edenfield, E\erett, Ethridge,

Hill of Meriwether, Herrington, Humphreys, Johnson, Kemp, Kimbrough, Lark, LeConte, Lumsden, )!ann, )Jaxwell, )fcDonald of Banks,

Smith of Greene, Tatum, Tarver, Underwood, walker, Ware, \Veils of Marion, \Veils of Lee, \Vhitfield, Witzell, \Villiams, White,

Faust,

)lcD.mald of Sumter, \Visdom,

Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert,

)Iathews of Jefferson, \Vright,

)feClure,

\Vooten,

Meeks,

Young,

Glover, Goodwin,

Meriwether, Montgomery,

)lr. Speaker.

Ayes 53. Nays 35.

So the motion prevailed and the bill was reconsidered.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1891.

1C79

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report :
.Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Education have llad under consideration the following Senate bill, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the bill do pass by two substitutes, to-wit :
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months; to establish a permanent school fund and provide for the disbursement thereof; to prescribe the duties of the officers connected therewith, and to consolidate existing school laws.
Respectfully submitted. JACKSON, of Heard, Cha.irman.

Mr. Martin, Chairman protem of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
'fhe General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass by substitute, to-wit :
A bill to guarantee the right of hearing in all cases in bills of exception to the Supreme Court.
Also, a bill to make editors of newspapers responsible for all cards of communication over a nom de plume.
The committee further recommend that the following bills do not pass, to-wit :
A. bill to amend an act to prescribe fees for solicitors of county courts.
Also, a bill to make it unlawful for any public gazette or newspaper to print or publish any opinion or report of its own or others concerning the innocence or guilt of any defendant in criminal cases.
The committee recommend the following Senate

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bills be read the second time and recommitted, to-wit:
Nos. 51, 91, 111, 123, 164, 165, 166, 188 and 213. Respectfully submitted.
EDMOND W. MARTIN, Chairmanpro tem. Gen. Jud'y Com.
By consent, House Bill No. 355 was withdrawn.
House Bill No. 905 was recommitted to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, and recommitted, towit:
A bill to amend section 1978 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill for the punishment of pools, trusts and conspiracies, etc. Also, a bill to amend article 7, section 2, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877. Also, a bill to repeal section 3406 of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to prescribe the medium, through which the legal advertising shall be done. Also, a bill to alter and amend section 1409(2J of the Code of 1882. Also, a bill to amend section 3409 of the Code of Georgia. Also, a bill to regulate the fees of Solicitors-General of County Courts, in reduced felony cases.
Also, a bill to require the records, dockets and papers belonging to the County Court, that have been hNetofore or may be hereafter abolished in this State, to be deposited in the office of the Clerks of the Superior Courts of the several counties, etc.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to make county administrators ex officio county guardians, etc.

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1081

Also, a bill to provide for renewing and repairing :any pavement now laid or to be laid in any city of -this State, having a population of more than 20,000.
Also, a. bill to repeal and amend so much of the .-8th section of the act incorporating the town of Haw-
kinsville .
\.lso, a bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of 1882.
Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro iem. of Committee on Railroads, makes the following report :
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Railroads has had under con-sideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to further carry into -effect paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State, and to prevent unjust dis-crimination on the part of any railroad operated , within or partly within this State, against any other railroad company within this State.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to increase the powers of the Railroad Commission of this State, and for other purposes.
The following bills I am instructed to report, with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the freight ,charges :which railroads in this State shall be authorized to make on shipments between points in this .State, when such shipments are over two or more -.connecting lines, and to prescribe a penalty for violation of same.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the il"Unning of excursion trains on the Sabbath day, de-

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fining what shall be known as an excursion train,. and prescribing the penalty therefor.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman.
Mr. Holtzclaw~ Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, makes the following report :
ilfr. Speaker:
'l'he Committee on Military Afiairs has had under consideration the following bill, which I am instructed to report, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bi1l to be entitled an act providing for the honorable retirement from service of commissioned officers of the Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw. Chairman.
The undersigned members of the Committee on Railroads, having under consideration Senate Bill No. 36, disagree with the report of the committee, and recommend that said bill do pass.
N.J. NoRUAN, J. A. CASON, JoHN L. BIUNCH, J. H. MITCHELL, J. M. ATKINSON, \V. R. KE)IP.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to increase the pa.y of the TJ.x-Receivers of the counties of the State of Georgia by -allowing them the same commission for receiving as is allowed the Tax-Collector for collecting county taxes, etc.
Also a resolution to purchase for the 8tate of Georgia the files of the Milled.qeville Soutlwrn Recorder,. -published in the year 1820 and ending in the year1890.

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1083

Also, a bill to amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville.
Also a resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, of the county of Forsyth.
Also, a bill to authorize county authorities to hire out misdemeanor convicts, etc.
Also, a bill to guarantee the right of hearing in all cases of bills of exceptions in the Supreme Court.
Also, a bill to increase the powers of the Railroad Commission.
Also, a bill to provide a fee for Bailiffs in summoning juries, etc.
Also, a bill to protect gam~ in the county of Hancock.
Also, a bill to repeal article 11, seetion I, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of 1877.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay, in Gilmer county.
Also a bill to make editors of newspapers responsible for all cards or communications over a "nom de plume," etc.
Also, a bill to further carry into effect paragraph 1, section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State, etc.
Mr. Oattis, Chairman Joint Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
We, the Joint Committee appointed to investigate charges of corruption against members of the General Assembly, teg leave to submit the following report:
After a thorough examination of all witnesses, we find no evidence that convicts any members of the Legislature of the charge of selling, or offering for sale their votes in the sen~torial election, or that casts any I:!Uspicion upon the members. We ask that

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300 copies of the evidence be printed for the use of the House and Senate.
Respectfully submitted. N. G. 0ATTIS, Chairman.
Upon motion, the report of the Special Committee appointed to investigate charges made against certain members of the House was adopted, and 300 copies of the evidence taken in the investigation were ordered printed for the use of the House.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning.

ATLANTA, GJWRGIA,
Monday, September 28, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson, Baldwin; Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burney, Calvin, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Cutts, Davis of Btlrke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin,

Hagan, Hill of ~Ieriwether, Hendrix, Henderson, Hogan, Holbrook, Huff, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Jones, Kennon, Lane, L:ISlie, Lewis, Lumsden, Mattox, Martin, Mason, Maxwell,

Peek, Peeples, Pear.3on, Pope, Hainey, Hem bert, Heid, Hyals, '.;app of Chattahooclwe, Sapp of :\Iitchell, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of De~atur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,
Scru~g.s,
Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum.

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1085-

Dennard,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

Dismuke,

McDaniel,

Thompson,

Dodson,

McClure,

Traylor,

Dunwody,

Merritt,

Trammell,

Edenfield,

Meriwether,

'Valker,

Fleming,

Mobley,

\Vells of ){arion,

Gilbert,

)losely,

'Vhatley,

Goodwin,

Norman,

wheeler,

Graves,

Odom,

Wyl1):,

Hand,

O'Neal,

Mr. !:ipeaker.

HaiTis of Quitman, Parker of Thomas

Harris of \Vashington, Parham,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Harrison,

Monroe,

Atkin!)on of Coweta, Hartridge,

Morton,

Brown of Forsyth, Harper,

Nash,

Burge,

Hancock,

Oattis,

Brinson,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Bush,

Hill of Cherokee, Payne,

Cagle,

Herrington,

Peacock,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Cason,

Holzendorf,

Phillips,

Clifton,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Coffey,

Humphreys,

Se.ay,

Cooper,

.Jennings,

Sears,

Craigo,

Johnson,

Tarver,

Crowder,

Kemp,

Turner,

Crawford,

Kitchens,

Twitty,

Devore,

KimbrGugh,

Underwood,

Everett,

Lark,

\Yare,

Ethridge,

LeConte,

'Veils of Lee,

Faust,

Mann,

Whitfield,

Gardner,

l\IcDonald of Sumter, Witzel!,

Glover,

Mathews of Jeffersou, 'Villiams,

Godard,

Mathews of 1\iontg'ry, 'Vhite,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Wisdom,

Hardeman,

Meeks,

Wright,

Hall,

Montgomery,

Wooten,

Harris of Catoosa, Mitchell,

Young.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on J ourna.Is, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bill and resolution was introduced, read the first time andreferred, to-wit:

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By Mr. Smith, of GreeneA bill to change the time of holding the Superior
Court of Greene county. Referred to Committee on Counties and County
Matters.
By Mr. Young, of IrwinA resolution authorizing the Attorney-General to
investigate the status of certain lots of wild land mentioned in resolution of 1890, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Finance.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 9, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to protect game in the county of Hancock, etc., etc.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was reintroduced, read the first time and referred to Committee on Special Judiciary, and the same made the special order for to-morrow for a second reading, and Wednesday for a third reading, to-wit :
By Mr. Chappell, of Laurens-
A bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of the county of Laurens, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee vms agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to further carry into effect paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State, and to prevent unjust discrimination on the part of any railroad operated within the State against any other railroad company within this State. - The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

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passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes

-89, nays 0, to-wit :



A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1103(j)

-of the Code, so as to fix the number of aides-de-camp,

a.ud for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was intro<luced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act approved November 11, 1889, providing where magistrates shall live when their districts lie within incorporated towns.

The following bill was read the third time, the re port of the committee was agreed to~ and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes .89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2626 of the Code, which prescribes the manner in which shares in a bank or -other corporation may be levied on and sold.

'fhe following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:

A bill to incorporate the Mutual Building, Loan and Land Association of Georgia.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill to change the manner of selecting Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in counties where the same are now elected by the qualified voters of said county, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Stephens Industrial Society, and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by the requisite constitu-

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tional majority, the following bills of the House, towit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount, in Meriwether county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison, Morgan county, approved March 12, 1866 and February 28, 1876, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge, approved October 24, l887, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide for the paying of County Commissioners of Lowndes county.
Also, a bill to change the terms of Morgan Superior Court.
A..lso, a bill to amend an act, approved December 29, 1890, entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to change the time of Baldwin Superior Court, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize and require the Ju<Ige of the County Court of \Vilkes county to purchase such volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports as are missing between volumes one and eighty-five, as are necessary to make a complete set of said reports~ for the Clerk's office of said county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trenton, to empower the Commissioners to work any persons violating its ordinances upon the streets,. etc.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of Morganton.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien, approved September 29, 1881.
Also, a bill to prevent persons bathing in the Ocmulgee river within cPrtain dist,ance of Riverside cemetery, to provide a penalty tbP..-efor, etc.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and :Southwestern Railroad Company, to define its rights, powers and privileges, etc.
Also, a bill to fix the official bond of the Receiver of Tax Returns of Fulton county at ten thousand dollars, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville, in the county of Floyd, etc.
Also, a bill to change the north line of the corporation of Waresboro, so as to exclude certain residences and lands from the corporate limits of Waresboro.
Also, a bill to create the office of ~olicitor-General for the county of vVilcox.
Also, a bill to repeal an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Campbell county.
Also, a bill to abolish the County Commissioners of Bryan county.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating the office of County Solicito~ for the county of Wayne.
Also, a bill to amend an act to establish a system of public schools for the city of Fort Valley.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of Rome, Ga.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro.
Also, a bill to amend section 23 of an act approved December 26, 1S88.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva.
Also, a bill to establish a public school system in the town of Richland.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Omaha.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Hahira in the county of Lowndes.
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Also, a bill to establish a system of water-works for the town of Richland.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Carrollton, Ga., to hold an election on the question of issuing and selling lands, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit making or laying out roads, streets, etc., through any of the cemeteries within the limits of Bibb county and. for other purposes.
A~so, a bill to incorporate the town of Sycamore.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadley.
Also, a bill to aml3lld the liquor law of Wayne county.
Also, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the Indian Springs Railroad Company.
Bill No. 899, on motion of Mr. Graves, was tabled. 'l'he following bill was read the third time, the 1eport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit : A bill to confE'r police powers on the conductors, motormen and drivers of the street railroad cars in this State, and for other purposes.
The following resolution by Mr. N onnan was adopted, to-wit:
A resolution to tender the use of the hall of House of Representatives to the public for the purpose of hearing Ron. T. M. Norwood speak next Wednesday night.
Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: . Your committee have had under consideration the
following resolution of the House, which they instruct

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me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of Mrs. E. S. Champion, of Putnam county, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted W. A. HUFF, Chairman.
The Senate amendments to the following bill of the House were concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to amend the charter of the Indian Springs Railroad.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred to theii- appropriate committees, to-wit : By Mr. Warren, of the 18th District-
A bill to incorporate the Stephen's Industrial Society.
Referred to the Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Smith, of the 28th District-
A bill to change the manner of selecting Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in counties where the same are now elected by the qualified voters of said counties.
Referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters. By Mr. Cabiness, of the 22d District-
A bill to incorporate the Mutual Building, Loan and Land Association of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Terrell, of the 36th District-
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
On motion, the House adjourned until 3 o'clock this P.M.

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3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.
The following message was received from the Gov-
ernor, through Mr. ,V. H. Harrison, Secr.etary of the
Executive Department :
31r. Speaker:
The Governor has approved the following acts and resolutions of the General Assembly:
An act to amend an act establishing a new ch-arter for the city of Atlanta, approved February 2~, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Adel, in the county of Berrien.
Also, an act to amend section 3921 of the Revised Code of Georgia.
Also, an act to revise, consolidate and amend the acts establishing a Board of Commissioners for the county of Decatur.
Also, an act to divide the State of Georgia into eleven Congressional Districts, in conformity to an act of the Congress of the United States, approved Pebruary, 1891.
Also, an act to authorize and require the County Commissioners of Bibb county to have prepared a gene),'al index of the records in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county.
Also, an act to repeal the registration law of Worth county, and all amendments thereto.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate a bank in the city of Milledgeville, to be known as the Milledgeville Banking Company, etc., apvroved February 28, 1874.

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1093

Also, an act to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the city of Marietta, approved December 29, 1890.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Jackson Banking Company, approved December 15, 1888.
Also, an act to establish a public school system in the town of Buena Vista, Georgia
Also, an act to cede to the United States Government jurisdiction in certain lands, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend section 8 of an act establishing a Public School System for Covington, approved September 13, 1887.
Also, an act to incorporate the Americus Transit Company.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Athens Savings Bank, approved October 19,1885, and the act amendatory thereto, approved October 24~ 1887.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, etc.~ for 1891 and 1892, approved December 26, 1890.
Also, a resolution to authorize the Governor to have the interest of the State in the right of way and other property of the Western and Atlantic Railroad reprAsented and protected.
Also a resolution empowering the Governor to appoint a Commission, on Uniformity of Laws among the various States.
Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker :
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bill,

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which they direct me to report back, with the recommendation that it do pass.
House Bill No. 1115, to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Greene county.
Respectfully submitted.

WM. H. FLEMING, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by two substitutes, as adopted, to-wit:

The title of the first substitute is as follows : A bill to establish a permanent common school fund, and to provide for the payment of the same into the Treasury of the State, and for other purposes.
The title to the second substitute is as follows : A. bill to provide for the disbursentent of the permanent common school fund, to amend the act entitled an act to amend, revise and consolidate the common school laws of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes, approved October 27, 1887, etc.
Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :
Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Bennett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bnrge, Buruey, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, c.1oper, Crowder,

Hartridge, Harper, Hagan, Hill of :Meriwether, Hendrix, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf,
Humphrey~,
Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jones, Kennon, Laslie, Mattox,

Parham, Pqne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of l\Iitchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of GreenE>,

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1095

Cutts,

Martin,

Davis of Burke,

Mason,

Davis of Bulloch, Maxwell,

Davis of Lumpkin, McDonald of Banks,

Dennard,

McDaniel,

Dodson,

McAfee,

Dunwody,

McClure,

Faust,

Merritt,

Fleming,

Meriwether,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

Graves,

Mosely,

Griffith,

Oattis,

Harris of Quitman, O'Neal,

Harris of Washington, Parker of Thomas,

Sharpe, Stokes, Swain, Thornton, Traylor, Twitty, Walker, Ware, Wells of Manon, Wells of Lee, Wheeler, Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Norman,

Hand,

Phillips,

Hancock,

Sibley,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Lewis,

Tatum,

Thompson, Turner, Whatley.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Hall,

Mobley,

Baldwin,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Barrett,

Harrison,

M>rton,

Baxter,

Heard,

Nash,

.Berner,

Hill of Cherokee, Odom,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Brown of Forsyth, Henderson,

PePk,

Brinson,

Holbrook,

Petry,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Cagle,

Huff,

Seay,

Cason,

Ingraham,

SearE,

Clifton,

Ivey,

Strickland,

Coffey,

Johnson,

Taner,

Craigo,

Kemp,

Trammell,

Crawford,

Kitchens,

Underwood,

Devore,

Kimbrough,

Whitfield,

Dismuke,

Lark,

"ritzell,

Edenfield.

LeConte,

Williams,

Everett,

Lumsden,

White,

Ethridge,

Mann,

Wisdom,

Gardner,

McDonald of Sumter, Wright,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vooten,

Glover,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Young,

Godard.

Meeks,

Mr. Speaker.

Hardeman,

Montgomery,

Ayes 88. Nays 13.

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Having received the requisite majority, the bill passed by two substitutes.
Upon the question of adopting two substitutes in lieu of the original bill, Mr. Lewis, of Hancock, raised the point that the House could not adopt and vote upon two substitutes for the original bill, and asked the Speaker's ruling.
The Speaker ruled that the question was a constitutional one, and not a parliamentary one, and that the House must take the responsibility of deciding upon the question.
Le Ve of absence granted to Messrs. LeConte, Hill of Cherokee and Jackson.
The House then adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, September 29, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee.

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Burge,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Burney,

Ivey,

Parker of Thomas, ParkE:r of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell,

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Cagle,

Jackson of Heard,

Calvin,

Jackson of Oconee,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Jones,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lane,

Crawford,

Lark,

Cutt~,

Laslie,.

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Devore,

i\lartin,

Dismuke,

}Jason,

Dodson,

:\lann,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Everett,

:\lcDonald of Banks,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Faust,

McAfee,

Fleming,

McClure,

Gilbert,

Merritt,

Goodwin,

~leriwether,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Hardeman,

}fosely,

Hall,

l\-lonroe,

Hand,

Morton,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harris oi Washington, Oattis,

Harrison,

Odom,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Seay, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Ttaylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, Underwood, Walker, ware, Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, Whatley, Wheeler, White, Wright, Wylly, \Vooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Bush, Cason,
Coffe~.
Craigo, Edenfield, Gardner,

Glover,

~leeks,

Harris of Catoosa, Nash,

Hulsey,

Perry,

Johnson,

Sears,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom.

:\lathews of Jefferson,

Mathews of Montg'y,

Mr. Davis, of Lumpkin, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

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The Journal was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time and ordered to be engrossed, to-wit:

By Mr. Hall, of Warren-

A bill to provide for appointment of County Solicitor.

The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :

A bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of Laurens county.

Also, a bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Greene county.

Also, a bill providing for the honorable retirement from service of commissioned officers of the Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes.

'fhe following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The 8enate has passed, by requisite constitutional majority, the following Senate bills, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the town of Milan in the counties of Telfair and Dodge, and for other purposes.

Also, a bill amending the charter of the town of

Tybee.



The Senate has concurred in House amendments 2, 3 and 5, and concurred iu House amendments 1 and 4, by substitute; to the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7, para-
graph 1e of the Constitution of the State, and for
other purposes.

The Senate has passed the following bills of the House by the requisite constitutional majority, towit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Hiram in the county of Paulding.

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1099

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Dallas, Ga.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of LaGrange.
Also, a bill to permit the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to donate certain lands.
Also, a bill to extend the corporate limits of the town of McRae.
Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Newton to establish a dispensary where pure liquors can be obtaind for medicinal, scientific, mechanical and sacramental purposes, etc., and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Buford.
Also, a bill to authorize the Council of the town of Rockmart to levy and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said town, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the town of Dublin to grant the use of Martin street in said town to the Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company for railroad purposes, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Manchester.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Willacoochee.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bond!:!, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early county to issue bonds to build a new jail.
Also, a bill to amend section 2 of an act to incor-

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porate the town of Clarkesville, approved August 22, 1891.
Also, a bill to legalize all official business transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson District 1425, G. M, Bartow county, and for other purposes.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment- report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to inc~rp::H JJe the MeR v~, Ollilla and Southwestern Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company.
Also an act to incorporate the town of Sycamore, in the county of Irwin.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

'fhe first special order fixed for to-day was taken up and the same read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector, to define his duties, confer his powers, provide for appeals, and for other purposes.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Tatum called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

'l'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Ha~an,

Baldwin,

Hill of )leriwether,

Baskin,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Morton, Norman, Oattis, Odom,. O'Neal, Peepl(>s,

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1101

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Burney,

Holzendorf,

Campbell,

Humphreys,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chappell,

Jennings,

CoopE-r,

Jones,

Crowder,

Kennon,

Crawford,

Lane,

Cutts,

Lark,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

Dismuke,

Lewis,

Dodson,

LeConte,

Ethridge,

Lumsden,

Faust,

:\Iattox,

Goodwin,

Martin,

Griffith,

Mann,

Hall,

Maxwell,

Hand,

McDaniel,

Harris of Quitman, )'[erritt,

Harris of washington, 1\-Iitchell,

Harrison,

Mobley,

Hartridge,

Mosely.

Pearson, Pope, Reid, Sapp of ChattahoocheE>. Sapp of )litchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts. Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tarver, Turner, Twitty, Walker, Whitfielu, Wright, Wylly, Wooten, Young.

Those voting no were:Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Calvin, Clay, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Fleming, Graves, Hardeman, Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Ivey, Kemp,

Mason, ::\IcDonakl of Banks, McAfee, McClure, Meriwether, Montgomery, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Peek, Phillips, Rainey, Rembert, Ryals,

Seay, Sibley, Tatum, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, . Underwood, ware, Wells of Marion,
William~,
Whatley, Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinbon of Coweta, Barrett, Baxter, Berner, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson,

Everett, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Godard, Harris of Catoosa, Heard, Herrington,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Meeks, )!onroe, Nash, Parker of Wilkinson, Payne, Peacock, Perry,

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Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore. Dunwody, Edenfield,

Huleey,

Roberts,

Huff,

Sears,

Ingraham,

Scruggs,

Jackson of Hearrl, Wells of Lee,

Johnson,

Witzell,

Kitchens,

White,

Kimbrough,

Wisdom,

McDonald of Sumter, Mr. Speaker.

Mathews of Jefferson,

Ayes 86. Nays 39.

Not receiving the requisite const.itutional majority, the bill was lost.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, which they instruct me, as Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A bill to require the records, dockets, and papers {)f County Courts to be deposited with the Clerks of the Superior Courts in each county where said County Courts have been abolished.

Your committee further recommend that the following House bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :

~<\. bill to authorize the authorities of each town and city to appoint assessors, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

By unanimous consent the following bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit:
By Mr. Hardeman-
A bill to authorize and empower the Mayor and Council of Washington, Ga., to issue certain bonds for the purpose of paving the streets, and for waterworks for said town, and for other purposes.
Also, the following bill, which was read the first

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time and referred to the Committee on Finance, towit: By Mr. Ware-
A bill to amend paragraph 8 of section 2 of the tax act, approved December 26, 1890, and for other purposes.
The second special order set for to-day was taken up and read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leaKs, contracts and agreements affecting railroads in this State; to authorize it to institute proceedings to set aside illegal sales, leases, contracts, agreements or combinations; to provide a penalty, and for other purposes.
Pending the consideration of the bill, the hour of adjournment arrived.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Rainey, Monroe and Anderson.
The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P.M.

3 O'CLOCK P. l\1.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the roll call was dispensed with.
The House then took up the unfinished business of the morning session, to-wit :
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of ra.Uroads in this State, and for other purposes.
Upon motion, the further consideration of the bill was deferred until to-morrow morning, immediately after the reading of the Journal.

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The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Berner, of Monroe, in the chair.

Mr. Berner, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House has had under

consideration a resolution to purchase for the Srate

of Georgia the files of the Milledgeville Southern Recorder, published in Milledgeville, beginning in

the year 1820 and ending in the year 1870, which they

instruct me to report back, with the recommendation

that the same do not pass.

Respectfully submitted.

BERNER, Chairman.

The resolution was read the third time.

:Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, moved to tablfl the resolution, which motion was lost.
The report of the committee was agreed to, and the resolution was lost.
Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submits the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Banks have had under consider-
ation the following Senate bill, which they request me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank.
Also, the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Economical Banking Company.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en1olled and signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, t.he Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

An act to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company, to confer certain powers and privjleges on the same.

~-\.lso, an act to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company, to define its powers, privileges and liabilities.

Also, an act to incorporate the Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah approved October 17th, 1887, by adding to the fourth section of said act as hereinafter provided and incorporating a new section concerning deposits by married women and minors.

Also, an act to extend the time for driving cattle across certain lines 111 vVhite county to the first day of May.

Also, an act to incorporate the Security Bank.

Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Savings Bank.

Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speake1:

The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-

rolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House

and President and Secretary of the Senate, and

delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the fol-

lowing acts, to-wit:



An act to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwestern Railroad Company, to define its rights~ powers and privileges.
iO

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Sycamore in the county of Irwin.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following rP-port :
Mr. Speaker: 'fhe Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, signed by the PreEident and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of ihe Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Exchange Bank. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Culverton in Hancock county. Also, an act to incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank. Also, an act to pr')vide for the advancement and trial of cases in Fulton Superior Court to which the city of Atlanta is a party.
Also an act to amend the charter of the city of Atlanta, with regard to the duties and liabilities of Street Railroad Companiey in the matter of street paving.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce of Summerville, Georgia.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Louisville, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Baldwin, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
.Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation have
had under consid~ration the following bill, which I am instructed to return to the House, with the recom-

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mendation that the introducer be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the traffic in baking powder, and

for other purposes.

M. A. BALDWIN, Chairman.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :

A. resolution to relieve the Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company of New York.

Your committee do further recommend that the following House bill do pass, as amended :

..<.\.. bill to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, and for other purposes.

Your committee further recommend that the following House bills do not pass :

A bill to establish a fee bill for physicians who render expert service required by the State.

Also, a bill to exempt W. H. Lynch from paying a special tax as daguerrean or similar artist.

Also, a bill to amend an act to encourage the propagation of fish in the waters of Georgia, and for the protection of the 8ame.

Also, a bill for the relief of Mrs. Caroline Cargle of Butts county.
Your committee further recommend that the following House resolution do not pass :

A resolution for the relief of Thomas M. Lippitt
on the appearance bond of Will Ellis, of Worth . county, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUFF, Chairman.

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By unanimous consent, the following bill1_was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit:
By Mr. Strickland, of BryanA bill to change the time of holding the Superior
Court of Bryan county.
Mr. Meriwether, of 'Vilkes, offered the following resolution, which was read, to-wit:
A resolution to grant no more leaves of absence to members, except. from providential cause.
Pending the consideration of the resolution, the Honse, upon m:Jtion, adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATL.AXTA, GEORGIA,
'Vednesday, September 30, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called toorder by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members Wt>re present :

. tn(ler~on,

Han-ison,

--Hkinson of Colu:n bia, Hartridge,

.Atkinson oi Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Baxter,

Heard,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of :\Ieriwether,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Bryan,

Holzen<lorf,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Huff,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Parker of Thomas, Parker of "'ilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, R:tiney, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, S:tpp of]Mitchell, Seay,

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Calvin;

.lvey,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard,

Cason,

Jackson of Oconee,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Chappell,-

Johnson,

Clifton,

Jones,

Clay,

Kemp,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Craigo,

Kitchens,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Crawford,

Lane,

Cutts,

Lark,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

Davis of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Devore,

-Mattox,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Dodson,

l\lason,

Dunwody,

Mann,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks,

Faust,

~IcDaniel,

Fleming,

1\'IcAfee,

Gilbert-,

McClure,

Glover,

Merritt,

Goodwin,

Meriwether,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Gr.avE~s,

Mitchell,

Griffith,

Mobley,

. Hardeman, Hall,

Mosely, Morton,

Hand,

Norman,

Harritl of Catoosa, Oattls,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

Harris ofWashington, O'Neal,

Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, I:; harpe,
Scru~gs,
Stokes, ~:!trick l a n d , Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, Underwoo,J, \Valker, \Vare, Wells of ~Iarion, Wells of Lee, \\.hitfield, Witzel!, \Yilliams, "'hatley, wheeler, White, wisdom, Wright, Wylly, WootP::J, Young, :\lr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Bush, Coffey, Everett, Gardner,

Herrington,

Monroe,

McDonald of Sumter, Xash,

Mathews of Jefferson, Perry,

:!\tlathews of Montg'ry, Sears .

Meeks,

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on. Jour-

nals, reported that the Journal had been e;xamined a.nd approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Holtzclaw,

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of Horrston, gave notice that at the proper time he would mov.e to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 698, to-wit :
A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector. etc.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday, had on House Bill No. 698, to-wit:
A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector. etc.
Which motion prevailed and the bill was reconsidered.
Mr. Pope, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has
had under consideration the following bill, and I am instructed to report it .back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the laws of labor in this State.
Respectfully submitted.
A. F. Pon:, Chairman.
The following House bills were takeu up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurredin, to-wit:
A bill to make additional appropriations for fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Elko, in the county of Houston, etc.
Also, a bill t() i.ncorporat.~ the town of Denmtrd, in the county of Houston.

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Also a bill to prohibit all persons from bunting on the uninclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia, etc.

House Bill No. 363 was taken up for the purpose of

considering the Senate amendment, and upon motion

the same was tabled.

'

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of railroads in the State, and for other purposes.

Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton, by unanimous consent withdrew the minority substitute.

Pending the consideration of the bill the House adjourned UDtil3 o'clock P.M.

3 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Hpuse met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The rqll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.
The unfinished business of the morning session was taken up, to-wit:
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of railroads in this State, etc.
Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, called the previous question on the bill and substitutes.
Upon this call Mr. Wheeler called for the ayes and nays, which call was ~ustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

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Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hand,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harri8 of Catoosa,

Baldwi~,

Harris of Quitman,

Baskin,

Hagan,

Bennett,

Hancock,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulser,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Clifton,

Jones,

Clay,

Kennon,

Devore,

LeConte,

EdE'nfield,

Lumsden,

Ethridge,

:Matt.ox,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks,

Glover,

:McDaniel,

Godard,

Meriwether.

Griffith,

Montgomery,

Hall,

Mosely,

:Morton, Odom, Parham, Peeples, Pearson, Roberts, Seay, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Thompso11, Underwood, \Vare, \Veils of 1\Iarion, \Vheeler, White.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Berner, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Brinson, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Chappell, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Harrison, Hartridge, Harper, Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of ~leriwether, Henderson, Hogan, Ingraham, Jackson of Oconee, Kimbroug_h, Lane,. Lark, Laslie, Lewis, 1\!Iartin, 1\Jason, M:ann, Maxwell, McAfee, McClure, Mitchell, Norman, Oattis, Parker of ThoinaE,

Peek, Phillip,, Rembert, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattah'chee, Sapp of :\Iitchell, Sibley, SinquefiE'ld, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes, Tarver, Thornton, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, Walker, \Vells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzel!, \Villiams, Whatley, Wisdom, Wright,

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'Graves,

Payne,

Harris of washington, Peacock,

'V ooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bush, Campbell, C$on, Coffey, Cooper, Everett, Hardeman, Ilerrington, Holtzelaw, Holbrook,

Huff,

Monroe,

Ivey,

Nash,

Jackson of Heard, O'Neal,

Johnson,

Parker of 'Vilkinson,

Kemp,

Perry,

Kitchens,

Pope,

McDonald of 8nmter, Rainey,

Mathews of Jefferson," Sears,

Mathews of Montg'y, Traylor,

Merritt,

Wylly,

Meeks,

Young,

Mobley,

Mr. Spellker.

Ayes 59. Nays 80.

So the call for the previous question was not sustained.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary -of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to incorporate the Washington and Middleton Railroad Company, and to grant certain powers .and privileges thereto.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Indian Springs Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Morganton.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Rome, Ga., creating the office of Recorder, n.nd defining his pow~rs and duties.
. Also, an act to amend the liquor law of Wa.yne -county.
Also, an act to prohibit seining in any waters, lakes, ponds or other running streams of thP. county of Worth.



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Also, an act to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail in the county of Worth.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hiram, in the county of Paulding.
Also, an act to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county to purchase such volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports between volumes I and LXXXV, as are necessary to- make a complete set of said Reports for the Clerk's office of said county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hahira, in the county of Lowndes.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Mount V er. non, in the county of Montgomery.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva, in the county of Talbot.
Also, an act to prohibit making or laying out orroads, streets, alleys or other passage-ways through any of the cemeteries within the limits of Bib~ county, without first obtaining the consent of the proper authorities in charge.
Also, an act to prevent persons from bathing in the Ocmulgee river within certain distances of Riverside Cemetery.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 29, 1890, entitled an act to change thP- time of holdingthe Superior Court of Burke county.
Also: an act to repeal an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Campbell county.
~\lso, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Roa!ls and Revenues of Early county to issue bondsto build a new jail for said county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Dallas, Georgia, to extend the corporate limits, so as. to embrace the cemetery.
Also, an act to ehangP, the terms of Morgan RnpP.rior Court.

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Also, an act to amend section 23 of an act, approved December 26, 1888, so fal' 88 relates to the publication of the proceedings {)f the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Jesup, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison, in Morgan county, approved March 12, 1866, and February 28, 1876..
Also, an act to amend an act creating the office of County Solicitor for the county of Wayne.
.Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadley, in the county of Jefferson.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge, approved October 24, 1887.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Carrollton, Georgia, to hold an election on the question of issuing and selling bonds, not exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, for the purpose of providing or building a system of water-works, and to authorize said Mayor and Council to levy and collect a tax on all the taxable property within said town.
Also, an act to provide for the paying of County Commissioners of LowndeP ,'lnnty.
Also, an act to fix the official bond of the Receiver of Tax Returns of Fulton county at ten thousand dollars.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trenton, to empower the Commissioners to work any persons violating its ordinances upon the streets.
A.lso, an act to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount, in Meriwether county.
Also, an act to create the office of Solicitor-General for the county of Wilcox, and to provide for the appointment of the same.
A.lso, an act t.o r~bolish t-he County CommiRsion~r8 of Bryan county.

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A1so, an act to amend the cl1arter of the city of LaGrange.
Also, an act to -amend an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestville in the county of Floyd.
Also, an act to change the north line of the corporation of Waresboro, so as to exclude certain residences and lands from its corporate limits.
Also, an act to permit the Comrnissioners of columbns, to donate certain lands.
Also, an act to change the time of Baldwin Superior Court.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien, approved September 29, 1881.
Also, an act to authorize the town of Dublin, Lau~tens county, to grant the use of Marion street in said town to the Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company, for railroad purposes.
Also, an act to legalize all official business transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson District, 1425 G. M., Bartow county.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bani{ of Statesboro.
Also, an act to establish a public school system 'in the town of Richland.

, Also, an act to establish a system of water-works for the town of Richland.
Also, an act to authorize the Council of the tow'i:i of Rockmart to levy and collect an ad valorem tax on all.real and personal property witl:tin the corporate lil;nits of said town, and to authorize said council to open streets and alleys an~. close the same in said
~~rwn.
Also, an act to incorporate the tow~ ofOmaha.

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Also, an acL to incorporate the town of \Villacoochee, in the county of Coffee.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to

establish a system of public schools for the city of

Fort Valley.



Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the town of McRae, in the county of Telfair.

Also, an act to amend an act to inr.orporate the. town of Trion, in the county of Chattooga, approved February 20, 1869, so a.s to include within the corpo~ rate limits of said town all the lands now owned by the Trion Manufacturing Company, and also those owned by Mrs. M.A. Allgood.

Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of. Roads and Revenues, in the courity of Newton, to es- tablish a disp!msary where pure liquors can be ob-: tailwd for medicinal. scientific, mechanical and R~lC ramental purposes, whenever the citizens of said county shall by a majority vote prohibit the !:!a,le of spirituous and malt liquors, in accordance with the generalloeal option law.

Also, an act to amend section 2 of an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in the county of Habersham,

Also, an act to incorporate the city of Manchester.

Also, a resolution for the relief of \V. C. \Vright.

Also, a resolution to furnish Colquitt, \Vorth and McDuffie counties with stanllard weights and measures.

Respectfully snbmitted.
'r. B. YouNG, Chairman.

P~nding the consideration of the bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, the hour of adjournment arrived.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Merritt and Hendrix.

The House then adj~'mrned until 9 o'~lock to-morrow morning.

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A.TLANTA, GEORGIA,
'fhursday, October 1, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was railed, and the following members were present:

Anderson,

Harris of Qt1itman, O'Neal,

AtkinsonofColumbia,Harris of Washington, Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Parham,

Barrett,

Harper,

Payne,

Baskin,

Hagan,

Peacock,

Baxter,

Hancock,

Peek,

Bennett,

Heard,

Peeples,

Berner,

Hill of tJberokee

Pearson,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Phillips,

Brodnax,

Herrin~ton,

Pope,

Brown of Forsyth, Henderson,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Bush,

Hulsey,

:':lapp of Chattahoochee,

Burney,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cagle,

Huff,

Seay,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Sibley,

Campbell,

Ivey,

Sinquefield,

Cason,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Butts,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Smith of Decatur,

Chappell,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Sharpe,

Clay,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Craigo, Crowder,

Kimbrough, Lane,

. Strickland,
~ ~~ \\'3Ill,

Crawford,

Lark,

Tatum,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Taner,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Thornton,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Traylor,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Trammell,

Devore,

Martin,

Turner,

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Dismuke, DJdson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust., Fleming, -Gardner, -Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, -Godard, -Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Mason, Mann, Maxwell, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel, McAfee, McClure, Meeks, Meriwether, Montgomery, Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely, Monroe, Morton, Norman, Oattls, Odom,

Twitty, Underwood, \Valker, \Vare, Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzell, Williams, Whatley, Wheeler, White, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Coffey, Everett, Jackson of Heard, .Johnson,

McDonald of Sumter, Merritt, Mathews of Jefferson, Nash, Mathews of Montg'ry, Sears.

Mr. Hill, of Cherokee, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker :
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Senate bills, to-wit :
A bill to establish city courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more, where the same do not now exist, upon the recommendation of two successive grand juries of said counties and for ()ther purposes.
_Also, a bill to regulate the appointment, term of ()ffice and removal of physicians of the Lunatic Alsylum.
Also, a bill for the protection of the State Capito]

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building, and to empower the janitor and watchmanof said building to make arrests in certain cases, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Farmer's and Merchant's Bank of Hartwell.
The Senate has concurred in House amendments to the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Bainbridge, .approved l\farch 12, 1866.
The Senate refuses to concur in House substitutes to the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months; to establish a permanent school fund, and for other purposes.
Also, the following House bills were passed by the requisite majority, to-wit:
A bill to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses, or other public houses on the sea-coast of Georgia, where the public may resort for purposes of surf-bathing, to keep life-boats, etc., for the use of bathers in cases of emergencies.
Also, a bill to fix the place for tiheriff's sale for Richmond county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, a bill to incorporate the East and West Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Rome so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a sewer.
Also~ a bill to provide a new charter for the town of Arlington.

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Also, a bill to make it unlawful.for white and colored prisoners to be confined together.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Madison and Elberton Dummy Line, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen, of the town of Perry, to issue bonds for $5,000 to build water-works, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the city of Demorest in Habersham county, etc.
Also, a bill to establish a system of water-works for the town of Buena Vista, etc.
Also, the following bills of the House, as amended,. to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company, to confer certain powers and privileges on said company, to define the powers of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved October 22d, 1887, relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Dennard in the county of Houston, to define their powers and duties, for the election of Mayor and Council, Marshal and Clerk, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Elko, in the county of Houston, to define its limits, confer municipal powers and privileges upon it, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prohibit all persons from hunting on the uninclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell without written permission from the owners of such lands, and for other purposes.
Also, the following House bill, by substitute, towit:
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A bill to require all Railroad Companies in this State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains fo.l" white and colored passengers, and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit :
A bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, by requisite constitutional majority, the following House bills, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville AirLine Railroad Company, approved December 26th, 1886, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Accident Association.
Also, a bill to amend an act creating a sinking fund to pay off and retire bonds of this State as they mature, in accordance with article 7, section 14, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, etc.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Albany and Bainbridg;e Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widows or dependent children of deceased Confederate soldiers the pensions due to said soldiers respectively at the time of their death.
Also, a bill to authorize the Governor and Treastuer to issue bonds and negotiate the same for purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892, etc.

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Also, a bill to amend section 5 of an act to amend the laws of this State in reference to the inspection of illuminating oils, etc.
~Uso, a bill to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporatA the Southern Industrial Aid Society.
Also, the Senate has passed the following House bills, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act amending the charter of \Vest End, approved November 1st, 1889, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act incorporating the \Vaycross Air-Line Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill to establish a public school system for the county of Houston.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Tifton and NorthBastern Railroad Company, etc.
Also, a bill authorizing the building and equipping of a railroad from Covington, Ga., to the Ocmulgee river, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Transvale Railway Company, and for other purposes.
Mr. Lewis, Chair!nan of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:

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.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

.Mr. Speaker :

The Committee on Corporations has had under considP-ration the following bills, and I am instructed to report them back as follows, to-wit :

House Bill No. 1110, a bill to be entitled an act to regulate corporations engaged in the business of guaranteeing or acting as security for the fidelity of persons in public or private affairs..
Also, Senate Bill No. ~34, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Mutual Building, Lvan and Land Association of Georgia do pass.

Also, Senate Bill No. 219, a bill to be entitled an act to provide and establish a system of water-works and electric lights for the town of Elberton, Ga., and for other purposes, do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted.

LEWis, Chairman.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman Committee on Counties a.nd County Matters, submitted the following report :
1vfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have bad under consideration the following bills, and direct me to report as follows :
House Bill No. 1119, to authorize the Mayor and Council of Washington, Ga., to issue certain bonds for paving streets,.building water-works, etc., do pass.
House Bill No. 1121, to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Bryan county, do pass.
Senate Hill No. 167, to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of another in Coffee county, do pass.
Senate Bill No. 172, to amend section 620 of the Code, in reference to furnishing tools for the working of public roads, do pass.
Senate Bill No. 196, to repeal an act making the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of

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-yonroe county ez officio Treasurer of the county, to provide for the election of Treasurer, etc., do pass.

Respectfully submitted. WM. H; FLEMING, Chairman.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of railroads in this State, and for other purposes.

Mr. Twitty called for the previous question, which eall was sustained, and the main question ordered on the bill and amendments.
By unanimous consent, the time of the Chairman of the Committee was extended beyond the twenty minutes allowed by the Rules.

Upon the adoption of the substitute offered by Mr. Chappell, of Laurens, Mr. Baldwin called for the ayes :and nays, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Baskin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, .Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Cutts, Dennard, Dismuke, Ethridge,
~rdner,

Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Hagan, Hancock, Heard, Hogan, Holtzclaw, .Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Huff, Ivey, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jone8, Kennon, Kitchen!>,
L~msden,

McClure, Montgomery, Morton, Parker of Thomas, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee. Seay, Sibley, '.fa tum, Thompson, Turner, Underwood, Ware, Wells of M:lrion,

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J OUR~AL OF THE HOUSE.

Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall,

:Martin,

Wells of Lee,

~Iann,

Whitfield,

McDaniel,

Witzel!,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Williams.

McAfee,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Cherokee,

Parham,

Barrett,

. Hill of Meriwether, P.tyne,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Brown of Haralson, Herrington,

Reid,

Burge,

Henderson,

. Sapp of :Mitchell,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Sinquefield,

Bush,

Ingraham,

~mith of Butts,

Burney,

Kemp,

~mith ofDecatur,

Cason,

Kimbrough,

Stliith of Greene,

-Clay,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Lark,

Stqkes,

Davis of Burke,"

Laslie,

Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

~wain,

Davis o Lumpkin, LeConte,

Tarver,

DeYore,

~Iattox,

Traylor,

Dodson,

}lason,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

l\Iaxwell,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

)lcDonald of Banks, 'Valker,

Faust,

Meriwether,

Whatley;

Fleming,

)'Iitchell,

'Vheeler,

Glover,

~Iobley,

White.

Godard,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

Wright,

Harris of 'Vashington, Xorman,

Wylly,

HarriRon,

Oattis,

".ooten,

Harper,

Odom,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter, Cagle, Campbell, Chapman, Coffey, Everett, Jackson of Heard,

.Johnson,

Peek,

McDonald of Sumter, Perry,

Mathews of Jefferson, Roberts,

Merritt,

Sears,

Meeks,

Scruggs,

Nash,

Thornton,

O'~eal,

-Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ayes 74. Nays 77.

So the substitute offererl by Mr. Chappell was not.

adopted.

,

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1127

Upon the adoption of the substitute offered by Mr. Smith, of Decatur, Mr. Whitfield called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows :

'fhose voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of :Meriwether,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Brown of Haralson, Herrington,

Burge,

Henderson,

Bririson,

Hulsey,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cason,

Kemp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lane,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

DaviR of Lumpkin, Lewis,

Devore,

LeConte,

Dismuke,

Mattox,

Dodson,

Mason,

Dunwody,

~Iaxwell,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Faust,

~IcDaniel,

Fleming,

McClure,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Godard,

:\Iitchell,

Graves,

::\Iobley,

Hardeman,

Mosely;

Harris of \Vashington, :\Ionroe,

Harrison,

Norman,

Harper,

Oattis,

Hagan,

Odom,

Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Reid, Sapp of Mitchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur., Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Twitty, Walker, Ware, Whatley, \Vheeler, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, \Vooten, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Baskin,
Benn~tt,
Boifeuillet, Hranch, Brodnax, Bryan,

Hall, Hand, Harris, of Catoosa, Harris, of Quitman, Hartriilge, Heard, Hogan, Holtzclaw,

Morton, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, ]{ainey, Rembert, Ryals,

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Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Cutts, Dennard, Ethridge, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Griffith,

Holbrook,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Holzendorf,

Seay,

Huff,

Sibley,

Jackson of Oconee, Turner,

Jennings,

Underwood,

Jones,

Wells of Marion,

Kitchens,

Wells of Lee,

Lumsden,

Whitfield,

Martin,

Witzell,

Mann,

Williams,

Mathews of Montg'y, White.

McAfee,

Montgomery,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter, Cagle, Campbell, Coffey, Everett, Ivey, Jackson of Heard,

Johnson,

Peek,

McDonald of Sumter, Perry,

Mathews of Jefferson, Roberts,

Merritt,

Sears,

Meeks,

Scrugg8,

Nash,

Thornton,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ayes 90. Nays 61.

So the subititute was agreed to in lieu of the

original bill.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Brown of Haralson, Herrington,

Burge,

Henderson,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cason,

Kemp,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Rainey, Reid, Sapp of Mitchell, 8inquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene,

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1129

<:lay,

Kimbrough,

-Crowder,

Laruo,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

Dlwis of Lumpkin, Lewis,

Devore,

LeConte,

Dismuke,

Mattox,

Dodson,

Mason,

Donwody,

Maxwell,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Fleming,

Meriwether,

Glover,

Mitchell,

Godard,

Mobley,

Graves,

Mosely,

Hardeman,

Monroe,

.Harris of Washing:on, Norman,

. H&ITison,

Oattis,

Harper,

Odom,

Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland, Swain, Tarver, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Twitty, Walker, Whatley, Wheeler, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, Wooten, Young .

Thot~e voting no w~re Messrs.-

~son,
Baldwin, .Baskin, Baster, Boifeuillet., Bmneh, Brodnax, Bryan,
~vin.
-<1bappell, Oifton, --<Aopet", -cmigo, ..Crawford, <C11tts, Desmard, Dhridge, -Gaad.Der, Gilbert,
~dwin, -~th,

Hall,

McClure,

Hand,

Montgomery,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

Harris of Quitman, Pearson,

Hart.ridge,

Phillips,

Heard,

Pope,

llolizelaw,

Rembert,

Holbrook,

Ryals,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Hulsey,

Seay,

Huff,

Sibley,

Ivey,

Tatum,

Jackson of Oconee, Turner,

Jennings,

Underwood,

Jones,

Ware,

Kitchens,

Wells of Marion,

Lnmeden,

Wells of Lee,

Mart.in,

W-hitfield,

Mann,

Witzell,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Williams,

McAfee,

White.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

_Adrineon of Cow~.
..c.pe,
oCampbeU,
-G>ft'ey. .J<Aierett,

McDonald of Sumter, Peek,

Mathews of Jefferaon, Perry,

Merritt,

Roberts,

Meeks,

Sears,

Nash,

Scruggs,

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.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Jackson of Heard, Johnson,

O'Xeal,

Thornton,

Parker of Wilkinson, :Mr. Speaker.

A.yes 90. Nays 63. Having received the requisite constitutional major..: ity, the bill passed by substitue, to-wit :
A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, etc.

Upon motion the House adjourned until 3 o'clock
P. ~I.

3 O'CLOCK P. lf. .

The House reassembled, and was called to order by;'

the Speaker, pro term.



Roll was called, and a quorum found to be present.

On motion of Mr. Fleming, Senate Bill No. 204 was:.

taken up, to-wit:

'

A bill to extend the term of the common schools;. and for other purposes.

The House insisted upon its amendments and asked.

for a committee of conference.

The following bill was then taken up, read th~ .

third time, the report of the committee was agreed to,

proper legal proof.s exhibited, and the bill passed. hy .

requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, t~

wit:

.

A bill to locate the office of Tax-Collector of th.e

county of Laurens, and to prescribe office hours and

for other purposes, and to provide a penalty for viola-

tion of the provisions of this act.



On motion, House Bill No. 1002 was recommitted to Committee on Finance, to-wit : .

A bill to amend an act to carry into effect the last

clause of article 7, section 2, paragraph 2, of the Con..

stitution and the amendments thereto.

..

The following bills were taken from the table and_

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1131.

placed in their order on the calendar, NOB. 556 and

678.

The following bill was by unanimous consent made the special order for Friday, October 2, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit:

A bill to establish a Pension Department ; provide

for a Clerk and fix his salary, and appropriate money to said Clerk.

The House went into Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Wooten, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole Honse, submitted the following report :

The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit :

A resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, and I am instructed to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.

'fhe bill was read the third time, and an amendment striking out $50 and inserting $40 was adopted ; the report of the CJmmittee, as amended, was agreed

to; and, on the question of the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were required to be recorded, and on calling the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa,

Baldwin,

Harris of Quitman,

Baskin,

Harrison,

Bennett,

Harper,

Berner,

Hancock,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Branch,

Hill of Cherokee,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Brown of Haralson, Henderson,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Burge,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Bush,

Jackson of Oconee,

Burney,

Jennings,

Cagle,

.Tones,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Clifton,

Kitchens,

Cooper,

Kimbrcugh,

Norman, Oattis, Parker of Thomru:, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Pearson, Pope, Rainey, Reid, ~app of Chattahoochee, Sibley, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Sharpe,
~tokes,
Strickland, Swain,

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.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Hand,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Lewis,

Tarver,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Thompson,

Martin,

Traylor,

Mason,

Trammell,

Mann,

rurner,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

McClure,

Whatley,

Merritt,

\Vheeler,

Meriwether,

Wisdom,

Mitchell,

Wylly,

Mobley,

Wooten.

Morton,

The member voting no was Mr.-

Walker.
Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hill of Meriwether. Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Herrington,

Peek,

Barrett,

Hogan,.

Peeples,

Baxter,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Calvin,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Campbell,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Cason,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Chappell,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Clay,

Johnson,

Seay,

Coffey,

Kemp,

Sears,

Craigo,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Crawford,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Scruggs,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Edenfield,

McDonald of-Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzel!,

Glover,

Meeks,

Williams,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

White,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hall,

Monroe,

Young,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Mr. i:>peaker.

Hartridge,

Odom,

Hagan,

O'Neal,

Ayes 103. Nays I.

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1133

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the resJlution passed, as amended, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, of the county of Forsyth.
The House again went into Committee of the Whole.
l\fr. Davis, of Burke, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
'fhe Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the following resolution, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of l\frs. E. S. Champion, and I am instructed to report the same back, with the recommendation that it do not pass.
The bill was, on motion, tabled.
l\fr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House and the President and Secre. tary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be confined together, and to provide a penalty for the violation of same.
Also, an act to prohibit all persons from hunting on the uninclosed lands of others in the county of :Mitchell, without written permission from the owners of such lands.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Demorest, in the county of Habersham.
Also, an act to require the keeper and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses, or other public houses on the sea-coast of Georgia, where the public may resort for purposes of surf-bathing, to keep and maintain during the surf-bathing season, suitable life-boats or

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life-rafts, life-preservers, and appliances for use in case of emergencies to bathers, and to provide penalties for violation thereof.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Buford, in Gwinnett county Georgia.
Also, an act to establish a system of water-works for the town of Buena Vista.
Also, an act to incorporate the International Railway Employees' Accident Association.
Also, an act to ineorporate the East and 'Vest Railway Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, au act to fix a place for sheriffs' sales for Richmond eounty.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Rome so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a sewer.
Also, an act to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington in the conn ties of Calhoun and Early, and to repaal the present charter.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bonds.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000.00, to build water-works.
Respectfully submitted. 'l'. B. YOUNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitu-
tional majority, ayes 98, nays o, to-wit:'
A bill to authorize county authorities to hire out 1nisdemeanor convicts and to provide for the distribution of the money arising therefrom, and fnr other purposes.

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1135

The following bill was read the third time, the re-

-port of the committee was agreed to, proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by requi1'1ite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend ~he several acts incorporating the -city of l\filledgevifle, so far as the tax on liquors is

concerned.

Mr. HilL of Meriwether, moved to suspend the rules, so as to immediately transmit to the Senate, House Bill No. 915t and on this motion c::tlled for the ayes and nays ; the call was sustained, but before the call was begun, Mr. Hartridge moved that the

House adjourn, and on this motion called for the :ayes and nays, and the call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows:

'fhose voting yes were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Bryan, Cagle, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper, Crawford, Cutts, Dismuke, Ethridge, <Gardner,

Gilbert, Goodwin, GraYes, Griffith, Hali, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Holtzdaw, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Huff, Lewis, Lumsden, J\Iartin,

::\Iann, :Mathews of ::\Iontg'ry, McClure, Montgomery, Parker of Thomas, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope,
Ryal~,
Seay, Turner, '\Veils of l\Iarion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hendrix,

Berner,

Herrington,

Brown of Haralson, Hen'derson,

Burge,

Ingraham,

Brinson,

.Tones,

Bush,

Kemp,

Burney,

Kitchens,

Cason,

Kimbrough,

Chapman,

Lane,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Pari.Jam, Payne, Peacock, Rainey, Reid, Sapp of ::\Iitchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,

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Dayis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Edenfield, Faust, Fleming, Glover, Harrison, Harper, Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether,

LeConte, Mattox, Mason, McDonald of B:mks, McDaniel, McAfee, Meriwether, Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely, Norman, Oattis,
oaom,

Stokes, Strickland,. Swain, 'l'arver, Thompson, Traylor,
Underwood~
Whatley, Wheeler, Wisdom, Wylly, wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

_-\nderaon,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Atkinson of Coweta, Humphreys,

Rembert,

Barrett,

I vey,

Roberts,

Baxter,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Brown of Forsyth, Jennings,

Sibley,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Smith of Decatur,

Clay,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Coffey,

Lark,

Tatum,

Craigo,

:\Iaxwell,

Thornton,

DeYore,

:McDonald of Sumter, Tramq1ell,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

Dunwody,

Merritt,

Walker,

Everett,

Meeks,

Ware,

Godard,

Monroe,

'Vitzell,

Hardeman,

Morton,

williams,

Harris of Washington, Nash,

White,

Hagan,

O'Neal,

'Vright,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson, Young,

Hogan,

Peek,

~Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 47. Nays 68.

So the motion to adjourn was lost.

Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, withdrew his motion t~ immediately transmit.

Mr. Huff, Uhairman of the Committee on Finance,. submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: Your committee have had under consideration the-
following House Bills, Nos. 626 and 627, which they

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instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute, as follows, towit:
A bill to authorize and require the Treasurer of the State of Georgia to have prepared and issue bonds of the State of Georgia, bearing interest at three and onP-half (3~) per cent. per annum, maturing thirty years after the date of issue, to pay the principal and interest due on certain described past-due bonds of the State.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.
Mr. \Vhitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submits the following report. to-wit :
Mr. Speaker:
The Special Judiciary Committee have had under consideration tlle following bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 970. a bill to repeal an act to provide when transfers and liens shall take effect as against third parties, approved October 1, 1889.
The committee have also had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do not pass, to-wit :
House Bill No. 1097, a bill to prohibit members of the General Assembly, Judges, Railroad Commissioners and other officers of this State from accepting and riding upon free passes.
Respectfully submitted. RoBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.
Leave of absence wa~:~ granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Campbell, Devore, Underwood, Jones, Branch and Clay.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'~lock to-morrow morning.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, October 2, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

'fhe roll was called, and the following members were present :

Anderson,

Harris of washington, Oattis,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Or! om,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

O'Xeal,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Parham,

Baxter,

Heard,

Payne,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Berner,

Hill of ::\Ieriwether, Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Branch,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Rainey,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Hem bert,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Heir!,

Brin~on,

Humpiucys,

Hobert~,

Bush,

Huff,

Hyal~,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Cagle,

hey,

~app of ::\Iitchell,

CalYin,

Jackson of Oconee, ~eay,

Campbell,

.Jennings,

Scars,

Cason,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

KPmp,

Smith of Butts,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith oi Decatur,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

:-;harpe,

Craigo,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Crowrler,

Lark,

Stokes,

Crawford,

Laslie,

~trickland,

Cutts,

Le,vis,

Swain,

DaYis of Burke,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Taner,

Dayis of Lumpkin, l\Iattox,

Thompson.

Dennard,

:Martin,

Traylor,

Deyore,

:l\Iason,

'rrammell,

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1139

Dismuke, Dodson, Duowody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, GraYes, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

Mann,

Turner,

::\lax well,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

McDonal<i of Sumter, 'Vare,

McDaniel,

Wells of :Marion,

:Mathews of .refferson, Wells of Lee,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

l\IcAfee,

Witzel!,

:McClure,

Williams,

Merritt,

Whatley,

:\Ieri wether,

Wheeler,

:Montgomery,

White,

:l\Iitchell,

'Visdom,

l\Iobley,

Wright,

:\Iosely,

\\"ylly,

:\Ionroe,.

'Vooten

:\lorton,

Young,

Xorwan,

l\Ir. Speaker.

Those absent -were Messrs.-

Coffey,

Jackson of Heard,

Everett,

:\leeks,

Hendrix,

Nash,

Perry, Thornton, Underwood.

l\fr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had heen examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, .Mr. Huff, of Bibb, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of yesterday's Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 9li3, to-wit :

A bill to enlarge the powers of the R~ilroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of railroads in this State, and for other purposes.

'fhe Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Huff, of Bibb, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 915, to-wit :

A bill to enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give it supervision over the sales, leases, contracts or agreements of railroadi3 in this State.

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Mr. Berner moved that the motion to reconsider be tabled.

Upon this motion, Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: 'l'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Odom,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Barrett,

Hill or )ieriwether, Parham,

Berner,

Herrington,

Peacock,

Brown of Haralson, Hentler.son,

Rainey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Brinson,

Kemp;

Roberts,

Bush,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of :Mitchell,

Burney,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Lark,

Smith of Butts.

Clay,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Sharpe,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mattox,

Strickland,

Davis of Lumpkin, )lason,

Swain,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Tarver,

Dunwody,

l\IcDonaltl of Banks, Traylor,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Jefl'erson, Trammell,.

Faust,

.:\Ieriwether,

Twitty,

Fleming,

Mitchell,

Walker,

Glover,

Mobley,

'Vhatley,

Godard,

Mosely,

'Vheeler,

Hardeman,

)lonroe,

Wright,

Harris of 'Vashington, ~orrnan,

Wylly,

Harrison,

Oattis,

wooten.

Harper,

'l'hose voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett., Boifeuillet, Branch, Bryan, Cagle, Calvin, Chappell, Clifton, Cooper,

Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,
Har~ridge,
Hagan, Hogan, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Huff, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Kennon, Kitchens,

Parker of Thomas, Payne, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee,. Seay, Sears, Sibley,

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1141

Craigo,

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

Crawford,

Martin,

Tatum,

.Cutts,

Mann,

Turner,

Dennard,

McDonald of Sumter, V/are,

Dismuke,

McDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

Ethridge,

Mathew.s of Mont'ry, Wells of Lee,

-Gilbert,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Goodwin,

McClure,

Witzell,

Graves,

Merritt,

Williams,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

White,

Hall,

Morton,

Wisdom.

Hand,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hendrix,

Nash,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

O'Neal,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Peek,

-campbell,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Cason,

Ivey,

Thornton,

Coffey,

Jackson of Hearrl, Thompson,

Devore,

Johnson,

Underwood,

Everett,

Jones,

Young,

Gardner,

Meeks,

Mr. Speaker.

Heard,

Excused-

.Smith of Decatur.

Ayes 76. Nays 70.

The motion prevailed, and the motion to reconsider was tabled.

The House went into the Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration the following bill, to-wit:

A bill to f'Stablish a pension department and provide for the appointment of a Pension Clerk; to fix his salary ; to prescribe his duties and appropriate money to sustain the same, and for other purposes.

And I am instructed to report the same back, with :the recommendation that it do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted.

BusH, Chairman.

1142

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

The report of the committee was agreed to, and on motion of Mr. Fleming, the bill was laid on the table.
Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. SpeakeT:
Your committee have had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to relieve Capt. John ,V. Boston and his bondsmen, in the matter of arms and accoutrements, destroyed by fire, in the county o(Screven, in the year 1886.
Also, a bill which they request me to return to the House, with the recommendation that the same be referred to the Committee on Pensions, to-wit :
A bill tJ prescribe the 1nanner in which disabled Confederate soldiers, and the widows of deceased Confederate soldiers, of the State Lof Georgia shall hereafter receive their pensions from the State.
Also, the following bill of the House, which they instruct me to return to the House, with the recommendation that the same be read the~second time and recommitted to the Committee on Pinance, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 8, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to the clerical expenses of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. Hun, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
JJ.fr. Speaker :
The following bills of the House were lost in the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to amend part 4 of section 8854 of the Codeof 1882.

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1143

Also, a bill to amend section 4662 of the Code. On motion of Mr. Kemp, the following bill was made the special order for Tuesday next, 6th instant, immediately after the reading of the Journal, by unanimous consent, to-wit : A bill to increase the powers of the Railroad Commission of this State, in fixing passenger and freight rates, and to fix penalties. The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to confer on the Railroad Commission jurisdiction as to storage of freights in depots, and charges on the same.
On motion of Mr. Chappell, tb.e following bill was tabled to-wit :
No. 849, a bill to provide pensions for blind Confederate soldiers.
The Senate amendments to the following bills of the House were, on motion, concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad.
Also, a bill to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit.
Also, a bill to incorporate Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company.
-~lso, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Transvale Railway Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Covington and Ocmulgee Railroad Company.
By unanimous consent the following bill was taken up and read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the appointment of a County Solicitor in each county where a County Court now is or may hereafter be established.
By unanimous consent the following Senate bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide for renewing and repairing any pavement now laid, or to be laid, in any city of this State having a population of more than twenty thousand.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to define the term domestic wines, and to provide a penalty for selling, or offering for sale, other wines in this State, claiming the same to be domestic
win<~s.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. "\V. A. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitu-
tional majority the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to provide the mode of granting charters and amendments to charters already granted, etc.
Also, a bill to aml;lnd section 792 of tlte Code of Georgia, etc.

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.Also, the following House bills, to-wit :
.A bill to incorporate the Bank of Tifton, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Empire State Bank.
The following bill was taken up, read the third -time, the report of the committee was agreed to, -and the bill paswed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 13, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the Stat~ government, approved De-cember 26, 1890.
House Bill No. 883 was recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to guarantee the right of hearing in all cases of bills of exceptions in the Supreme Cour_t.
The following bill was read the second time, towit:
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Bryan county, etc.
Leave of absence was granted to the following members, to-wit: Messrs. Rembert, Atkinson of Columbia, lYy, Jennings, Seay, Cooper, Pope, Lumsden, Crawford, Thornton, Baldwin, Dodson, Harrison, Calvin, Holzendorf, Brodnax, Cutts, Branch, Hancock and Holbrook.
The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

3 O'CLOCK P. :u.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.

1146

.JouRXAL OF THE HoesE.

On motion of Mr. Kemp, House Bill No 1077 was-. taken from the table and placed in its order on the calendar.
Mr. Lf~wis offered a resolution to extend the afternoon session and adjourn.
On motion, the resolution was tabled.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite majority
the following Senate bill, to-wit : A bill to amend section 4391 of the Code of 1882.
'fhe Senate agrees to appoint a Committee on Conference on the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months, to establish a permanent school fund, and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of Mrs. Martha l\L Humphries.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis. Also, a resblution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower. Also, the following bill of the House, to-wit : A bill to provide for the paymPnt of one hundred dollars to Mrs. Elizabeth E. Branch, administratrix of "\Villiam H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.
Also, the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 12 of the common school law, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to regulate banks, and for other purposes.
The House went into Committee of the vVhole, Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, in the chah :

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1147

JYlr. Speaker :

The Committee of the vVhole House have had under consideration the following bill, and~ have instructed me to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to appropriate money to pay Hon. Clifford Anderson for services rendered the State.

The bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

On the question of the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were required, and on calling the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Craigo, Crowder, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dismuke, Dunw0dy, Edenfield, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Glover, Goodwin,. Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand,

Harrison,

~fobley,

Harper

Morton,

Hagan,

~orman,

Heard,

Oattis,

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Henderson,

Payne,

Hogan,

Peacock,

Humphreys,

Peeples,

Huff,

Pearson,

.Jackson of Oconee, Phillips,

Jennings,

Pope,

Kennon,

Ueid,

Kitchens,

Roberts,

Kimbrough,

Ryals,

Lane,

Sappof Chattahoochee,

Lark,

Sears,

Laslie,

Sibley,

Lewis,

Smith of Butts,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

~Iattox,

Traylor,

.Martin,

Trammell,

Mason,

Turner,

::\Iann,

\Valker,

::\Iaxwell,

\Vells of Manon,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Mathews of Jeff.:m;on, Witzell,

~Iathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

::\IcAfee,

Wheeler,

:'IIcClure,

\Vhite,

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Harris of Catoosa, Meriwether, Harris of Quitman, Mitchell, Harris of Washington,

wisdom, Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Clay, Hill of Cherukee, Kemp, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel,

Merritt, Montgomery, Parham, R!liney, Sinquefield,

Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland, Tatum, Twitty.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Gilbert,

Atkinson of Columbia,Graves,

Baldwin,

Hardeman,

Barrett,

Hart ridge,

Berner,

Hancock,

Brodnax,

Hendrix,

Brown of Forsyth, Holtzclaw,

Brinson,

Holbrook,

Cagle,

Holzendorf,

Campbell,

Hulsey,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Cooper,

Jackson of Heard,

Crawford,

Johnson,

Cutts,

Jones,

Davis of Lumpkin, Meeks,

Devore,

1\Iosely,

Dodson,

1.\-Ionroe,

Everett,

Nash,

Ethridge,

O'Neal,

Parker of Wilkinson, PePk, Perry, Rembert, Sapp of :Mitchell, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene,
Scrug~s,
Thornton, Thompson, Underwood,
'Vare, Whitfipld, Williams, Wright, 'Vooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 99. Nays 16.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was passed, and the title is as follows:

A bill to make an appropriation to pay Ron. Clifford Anderson for services rendered the State.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report : Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment report a.s duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :

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1149

An act to incorporate the town of Elko in the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dennard in the county of Houston.
Also, an aet to amend .section 5 of an act approved December 30th, 1890, entitled an act to amend the laws of this State in reference to the inspection of illuminating oils.
Also, an act to amend an act approved October 22, 1887, relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid Society.
Also, an act to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled. an act to create a sinking fund to pay off and retire bonds of this State.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886.
Also, an act to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same for the purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturingin the year 1892.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widow or dependent children the pension due said soldier at time of death.
Also, an act to make additional appropriations for the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply defi-

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ciencies in several appropriations for the support of the government.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 28, 1887.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Albany and Bainbridge Railroad Company, approved October 24, 1888.
Also, an act to incorporate tthe Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line, etc.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. Y OCNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: 'l'he Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and SeCJetary of the Senate, and deliYered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit;
An act to incorporate the town of Hahira, in the county of Lowndes
Also, an act to incorporate the town of :Mount Yernon, in th~ county of Montgomery.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Manchester.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva, in the county of Talbot.
Also, an act to amend an act to repeal an act to incorporate the town of Forestdlle, in the county of Ployd.
Also, an act to authorize the Council of the town of Rockmart to levy and colleet an ad 'nalorem tax on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said town.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Carrollton, Georgia, to hold an election on the ques-

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tion of issuing and selling bonds, uot exceeding $25,000 in the aggregate, for the purpose of providing -or building a system of water-works for said town.
Also, an act to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail in the county of Worth.

Also, an act to change the terms of Morgan Superior Court.
Also, an act to amend an act creating the office of County Solicitor for the county of '\Vayne.
Also, ~n act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trenton, to empower the Commissioners to work any persons violating its ordinances upon the .streets.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to establish a system of Public Schools for the city of Fort Valley.
Also, an act to permit the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to donate certain lands.
Also, an act to change the time of Baldwin Supe- rior Court.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadley, in the county of Jefferson.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge, approved October 24, 1887.
Also, an act to provide for the paying of the County Commissioners of Lowndes county.
Also, an act to fix the official bond of the Receiver of Tax Returns of Fulton county at ten thousand dollars.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Statesboro.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of

Dallas, Ga., to extend the corporate limits, so as to

embrace the cemetery.



Also, an act to amend the liquor law of Wayne county.

Also, an act to amend the charter of Morganton.

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Also, an act to amend an act to incOIJ>vrate the town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien.
Also, an act to change the north line of the corporation of vVaresboro, so as to exclude certain residences and lands from the corporate limits of Waresboro.
Also, an act to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison, Morgan county, approved March 12, 1866, and February 28, 1876.
Also, an act authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early county to build a new jail for said county.
Also, an act to repeal an act entitled an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Campbell county, approved October 27, 1887.
Also, an act to prohibit seining in any waters of the county of Worth.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Indian Springs Railroad Company.
Also, an act to prohibit making or laying out of roads, streets, etc., through any cemeteries in Bibb county, without obtaining the consent of the proper authorities.
Also, an act to extend the corporate limHs of the town of McRae, in the county of Telfair.
Also, an act to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county to purchase such volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports as are missing between volumes I and LXXXV, to make a complete set of Reports for the Clerk's office of said county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hiram, in the county of Paulding.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion, in the county of Chattooga, approved February 20, 1869.
Also, an act to authorize the town of Dublin, Lau-

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rens county, to grant the use of Marion street to the Wrightsville and 'l'ennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company for railroad purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Washington Railroad Company.
Also an act to amend section 23 of an act approved December 26, 1888, relating to the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen of the town of Jesup.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Rome, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Rooky Mount, in Meriwether county.
Also, an act to create the office of Solicitor-General for the county of W.ilcox.
Al!!!o, an act to abolish the County Commiss~oners of Bryan county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of LaGrange, Georg1a.
Also, an act to amend section 2 of an act to incorporate the town of Clarkesville, in Habersham county, approved August 22, 1891.
Also, an act to prevent persons bathing in Ocmulgee river within certain distance of Riverside cemetery.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 29, 1890, entitled an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county.
Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Newton county to establish a dispensary, where pure liquors can be obtained.
Also, an act to legalize all official t-usiness transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in Emerson district, 1425 G. M., Bartow county.
.Also, an act to incorporate the town of Willacoochee, in the county of Coffee.
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Also, the following resolutions, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of W. C. Wright.
Also, a resolution to furnish Colquitt, Worth and McDuffie counties with standard weights and measures, and appropriate money for the same.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors, as contained in section 1419 of the Code of this State, as amended by the act approved October 16, 1885. and for other purposes.
Pending the consideration of the bill the hour of adjournment arrived, and the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Satt.uda.y, October 3, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called

to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by

the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members

were present :

Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson,
Bryan, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chapman, Chappell,

Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Jones, Kemp, Kennon, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lane, Lark,

Odom, Parker of Thonias, Park6r of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Phillips, Rainey, Roberts, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Rears, Sibley, Smith of Butts, :"harpe,

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<Jlifton, Clay, Craigo, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Faust, Fleming, Gilbert, Glover, Godard, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Quitman, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hill of Meriwether,

Laslie.

Scruggs,

Lewis,

Stokes,

LeConte,

Strickland,

l\1attox,

Swain,

Martin,

Tarver,

Mason,

Thompson,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Mathews of Montg'y, 'Vare,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Mobley,

White,

:Vlosely,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wright,

Morton,

Wylly,

Norman,

Young,

Oat tis,

l\1r. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

.Anderson,

Graves,

O'Neal,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of 'Vashington, Peek,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Peeples,

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Pearson,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Perry,

Branch,

Hancock,

Pope,

Brodnax,

Heard,

Rembert,

Burge,

Hill of Cherokee, Reid,

Brinson,

Hendrix,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

~eay,

Coffey,

Holbrook,

Sinquefield,

Cooper,

Holzendorf,

Smith of Decatur,

Crowder,

Ingraham,

Smith of Greene,

Crawford,

Ivey,

Tatum,

Cutts,

Jennings,

Thornton,

Devore,

Johnson,

Underwood,

Dismuke,

Lumsden,

'Vells of Marion,

Everett,

Mann,

Williams,

Ethridge,

Meeks,

\Vooten.

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Goodwin,

Nash,

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Journals,

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reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Ryals and Meriwether.
The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :
~<\. bill to amend an act to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors as contained in section 1419 of the Code of this State, as amended, by the act approved October 16, 18S5, and for other purposes.
The bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, as amended, was agreed to.
Upon motion, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Temperance.
The Speaker announced the following named members as committee to attP.nd the Savannah River Convention at Augusta, to-wit: Messrs. Clifton, Kemp, Hagan, Humphreys, Chappell, Holtzclaw, Maxwell, Atkinson, Martin, Graves, Berner, 'Vhitfield, Sibley, Seay, Reid, Lewis, Phillips, Lumsden, Hogan, Harris of Washington and Dodson.
The following message was received from tbe Gov-
ernor, through Mr. vV. H. Harrison, Secretary of the
Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker: The Governor has approved the following acts of
the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwestern Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the city of Macon, and the several acts amendatory thereof, so far as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the city to issue bonds to build water-works, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Sycamore in the county of Irwin.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Savings Bank~ and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company.
Also, an act to extend the time for driving cattle across certain lines in White county to the first day of May, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the Security Bank and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate tbe Title Guarantee and Loan Company of Savannah, approved October 17, 1887.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Hahira in the county of Lowndes.
~-\lso, an act to incorporate the International Railway Employee's Accident Association.
The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, through Mr. Harrison, his Secretary, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker: 1 am directed by the Governer to deliver to the
House of Representatives a communication in writing.
ExECUTIVE DEPART:I-IENT,
Atlanta, Ga., October 1, ] 891.
To the General Assembly:
I desire to call your attention to the unsatisfactory condition of certain property belonging to the State, situated in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and, also, to the further fact that, from the lapse of time, the growth and enlargement of the city of Chattanooga, the opening of new streets, etc., it is probable that encroachments have been made upon lands owned by the State which, in the course <:>f time, might render more precarious the ability of the

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State to reoccupy the ground, or enforce her right of damages on account of such encroachment.

Some time since my attention was ~ailed to the fact that certain lands of the State had been taken for use as streets,.

without any compen::;ation having been paid, and, acting

under the authority of existing law, I employed counsel in

that State to enforce the right of the State to be paid for the same. These matters are now receiving proper attention, and it is believed that proper settlements will be had during this year.

I am now informed that there are other matters of a sim-

ilar nature which should be enquired of, among them that the State has a title, and, if not an absolute title an ease-

ment, in one of the streets, ''hich was granted by the Legislature of Tennessee, and on which the Western and Atlantic Railroad originally had its track, leading directly to the

river, and from which its track was removed many years

ago by the citv, and that this title, or easement, is now very valuable, and is only hazarded by the lapse of time; also. that without the limits of the city of Chattanooga, are one

or more parcels of land on which persons have located, and

which they now claim to own. To ascertain all the facts in reference to this property, and
whether there be other claims not now known, it will be

necessary, in my opinion, to procure the services of some competent person residing in the State of Tennessee, to investigate and report, not only the present condition and occupancy of each separate piece of property owned by the State in Tennessee, J,ut to ascertain and furnish proof of the

facts, where they exist, necessary to recover for the State, either the property or. compensation for the use, where the property itself cannot be recmered, as well as the authority to institute all necessary proceedings. I would, therefore, recommend that authority be gi,en to have a full examination and report made, touching all these matters and claims,

by some proper and competent person familiar with the locality, with a view. of enforcing the rightful claims of the

State, in each instance, and that the proper compensation

for such services be provided by the General Assembly.

(Signed)

W. J. NoRTHEN.

The following bill was read the third time, the

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report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and upon motion the bill was tabled, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit the soliciting of orders or collecting of money for alcoholic liquors in prohibition counties.
Upon motion the communication from the Governor relating to property belonging to the State located in Tennessee, was referred to Committee on Finance.
Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee hae had under consideration the following resolution of the House which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A resol11tion to authorize and require the AttorneyGeneral to represent and protect the interest of the State in certain lands.
Your committee further recommend that tbe following House resolution do not pass, to-wit :
A resolution to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to pay to indigent Confederate soldiers the sum of ten thousand dollars, arising from tbe sale of the property known as the "State Reserve."
Respectfully submitted. HUFF, Chairman.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Mr. Speaker:
The General Judiciary Committee have had under consideration the following Rouse bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4541 of the Code of 1882. Your committee have considered the following

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8enate bill, which they inst-..urt me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass as amended, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 3409 of the Code.
Your committee have also had under consid~ration the following Senate bills, which they instruct me to report to the House. with the recommendation that they do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to repeal section 3406 of the revised Code of 1882.
A bill to amend section 14U9(e) of the Code of 1882.
The committee also recommends that the following bill do pass, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for recording the bonds of County Treasurers, Tax-Collectors and Tax-Receivers in cases where one or more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county wherein such officer holds such office.
Respectfully submitted. H. \V. HILL, Chairman.
Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report :
Mr Speaker: Your committee have had under consideration the
following bill of the House, which they request me to report back~ with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act, approved December 12, 1.882, to provide for the payment of convict hire to the proper officers in Greene county, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. W. A. HUFF~ Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

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Hr. Speaker: The .Committee on Enrollment report as duly
~nrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speake'r and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary -of the Senate, the following act, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railroad Company.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
The following Senate bill was made the special -order for Wednesday~ October 7, 1891, immediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to prevent combinations or pools of insurance companies or other agents tending to defeat competition in the business of insurance in the State Qf Georgia.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 3, to-wit:
A bill to amend the practice in equity as to granting injunction restraining the cutting of timber for saw-mills.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill :passed by requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Bryan county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Greene county.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit :

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A bill to provide for the payment to the perso11s. entitled thereto of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States under the act, approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax col-lected under the act approved August 5, 1861, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4250 of the Code of Georgia.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 100, nays 2, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 943(a1 of the Code of 1882.
The following engrossed bill was read the third time, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes
88, nays o, to-wit :
A bill to provide for appointment of County Solicitors, and for other purposes.
The following House bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to. repeal an act to provide when transfersand liens shall take effect as against third parties.
Also, a bill to provide for recording the bonds of County Treasiuers, Tax-Collectors and Receivers in cases where oneor more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county wherein such officer holds such office.
Also, a bill to prescribe the manner in which the disabled ConfedErate soldiers, and widows of deceased Confederate soldiers, of the State of Georgia shall hereafter receive their pensions from the State.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the payment of convict hire to the proper officers in Greene county.
Also, a bill to authorize and direct the Treasurerof the State of Georgia to pay certain bonds of the-

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State past due, to appropriate money therefor and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State to pay the following described bonds of the State, to-wit : Sixteen bonds, each and all dated Febtuary 1, 1866, each of the denomination of five hundred dollars, and numbered resp~ctively Nos. 43, 60 to 70 both inclusive, Nos. 80 and 260, said bonds being a part of the recognized public debt of the State.
Also, a bill to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, etc.
Also, a bill to alter and amend article 3, section 8, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia.
Also, a bill to relieve Capt. John W. Boston and his bondsmen in the matter of arms and accoutrements destroyed by fire in the county of Scriven in the year 1886.
Also, a bill to authorize the authorit.ies of each town and city to appoint assessors, etc.
Also, a bill to regulate corporations engaged in the business of guaranteeing or acting as security for the fidelity of persons in public or private offices, employments or positions, and the agents of such corporations, and prescribing penalties for failure.
Also, a bill to authorize and empower the Mayor and Council of Washington, Ga., to issue certain bonds for the purpose of paving the streets, and for water-works for said town, and for other purposes.
Also, a resolution requiring the Attorney-General to investigate the status of certain lots of land mentioned in a resolution of 1890 regarding trespasses, etc.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and referred, to-wit :

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By Mr. Hodges, of 31st District-
A bill to incorporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Hartwell.
Referred to Committee on Banks.
By Mr. Nunnally, of 27th DistrictA bill to amend section 792 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Cabaniss, of 22d District-
A bill to amend section 4391 of the Code of 1882.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary. By Mr. Lane, of 16th District-
A bill to regulate the appointment, term of office, and removal of Physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.
Referred to Committee on Lunatic Asylum. By Mr. McRae, of 15t~ District-
A bill to incorporate the town of Milan in the counties of 'l'elfair and Dodge.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Williams, of the 1st District-
A bill amending the charter of the town of Tybee. Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Glenn, of 44th District-
A bill to provide the mode of granting charters and amending charters already granted, or that may hereafter be granted, incorporating towns, villages and municipalities of less than 2,000 inhabirants ; and of schools, churches and other societies in this State.
Referred to Committee on Corporations. By Mr. Cabaniss, of 22d District-
A bill to establish City Courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more, where the same do not now exist, upon the recommendation of two successive grand juries of said counties, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.

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By Mr. Terrell, of 36th DistrictA bill for the protection of the State Capitol build-
ing, and to empower the janitor and watchmen of said building to make arrests in certain cases, etc.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
The following Senate bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit :
A bill to relieve the Commercial ~-\.lliance Life Insurance Company of ~ew York.
Also, a bill to amend section 620 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to repeal an act, to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe, etc.
Also, a bill to prohibit persons from hunting or fishing on the lands of another in the county of Coffee, etc.
Also, a bill to provide and establish a system of water-works and electric lights for the town of Elberton, Ga.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Mutual Building, Loan and Land Association of Georgia.
Also, a bill to incorporate the EconomicaL Banking Company, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, and for other purposes.
The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 12 of the common school law, etc.
Also, a bill to regulate banks, and for other purposeM.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Lane, Lewis, Peeples, Mann, Hagan, Peek, Brown of Haralson, Wooten, W el~s of Marion, Graves, O'Neal, Maddox and Tatum.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock Monday morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, October 5, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was railed, and the following members

were present :

Atkinson of Coweta, Baskin, . Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Bush, Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glo\'er, Goodwin,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Hartridge,

Nash,

Harper,

Norman,

Heard,

Odom,

Hill of tJberokee

Parker of Thomas.

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson,

Herrington,

Payne,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Holbrook,

Phillips,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Huff,

;;;app of Chattahoochee,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Jones,

Sears,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Lane,

t'cruggs,

Lark,

Stokes,

Laslie,

Strickland,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Lumsden,

Taner,

Martin,

Traylor,

l\Iason,

Trammell,

Mann,

Turner,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, \Valker,

McDonald of Sumter, \Vhitfield,

McDaniel,

Witzell,

Mathews of Jefferson, whatley,

Mathews of Montg'ry, \Vheeler,

McAfee.

White,

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-Godard, -Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harr.s of Catoosa,

McClure, Merritt, Montgomery, Mobley, Mo,;ely, Monroe,

Wisdom, Wylly, "\Vooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

:Baldwin,

Hendrix,

.Barrett,

lngraham,

Branch,

Ivey,

Brodnax,

Jenning,,

Brinson,

Johnson,

fimpbell,

Lewis,

.COffey,

Mattox,

.COOper,

Meeks,

-craigo,

Meriwether,

.Crawford,

Mitchell,

Everett,

Oattis,

Graves,

O'Neal, ,

Harris of 'Vashington,Parham,

Harrison,

Peek,

Perry, Pope, Rembert, Reid, Sinquefield, Sinith of Decatur, Swain, Thornton, Thompson, Underwood, \Vare,
Wells. of Marion, Wells of Lee, Williams, Wright,

Mr. Bush, Chairman of the Committee on Jour-

nals, reported that the Journal had been examined

and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the

bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes

~1, nays 0, to-wit :

. A bill to incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank, with power to do a banking business, to act as agent,

assignee, receiver, executor, administrator and trustee, with principal office in the city of Atlanta, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bill was read the third time,

the report of the committoe was agreed to, and the

bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes

"95, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Mutual Building and Loan Association of Georgia.

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The following Senate bill was read the third time,.. the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 9!, nays 0, to-wit:
.A. bill to incorporate the Economical Banking Company, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the reqnisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to provide and establish a system of waterworks and electric lights, for the town of Elberton, Georgia.
The following Senate bill was read the third time; the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :
.A. bill to prohibit any person or persons from hunting or fishing on the lands of another, in the county of Coffee.
The following Senate bill was read the third time,. the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe, and to make the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners ex officio Treasurer of said county.
The Senate amendments were concurred in in the following bills of the House, to-wit :
.A. bill to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Savings Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous liquors.
Also, a bill to establish a Public School System forHouston county.

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Also, a bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce..
Also, a bill for the bt-tter protection of game in Schley county.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Mercantile Bank. .Also, a bill requiring County School Commissioner of Greene county to pay over certain funds.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional
majority, the following Senate bill, to-wit : A bill to provide for filing, hearing and determin-
ing contested elections in this State. The Senate has passed by requisite majority the
following hills of the House to-wit : A bill to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the
waters of Upson county except Flint river.
Also, a bill to amend section 1103(j) of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend. an act to allow guardians to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment.
Also, a bill for the removal of obstructions from water-courses and drainage of land in Jackson county.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Planters' Bank of Americus.
Also; a bill to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank.
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JouRNAL Ol<' THE HousE.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville Railroad.
Also, the following resolutions of the House, to-wit: A resolution for the relief of Julia McConnell. Also, a resolution to pay pension to widow of Richard W. Bell. Also, the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit: A bill to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company. Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank of Commerce.
Also, a bill to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Savings Company
Also, a bill to incorporate the Mercantile Bank.
Also, a bill to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Effingham.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
The Senate has also passed the following bill of the House, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill for the better protection of game and game birds in the county of Schley, and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following bills of the House, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria.
Also, a bill to amend an act entitled an act to alter and fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county, and also the per diem that shall be allowed .the Sheriff of said county for board of prisoners in the county jail, etc.
Also, a bill to change the name of the State Savings

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1171

Associ~tion, to redu.ce the capital stock thereof and provide for its increase, and to give it the power and privileges of a savings bank.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Bank pf Rockdale, in the city of Conyers, etc.
Also, a bill to exempt the pensions of Confederate soldiers and widows of Confederate soldiers from garnishment and all other legal process.
Also, a bill to amend section 2626 of the Code, which prescribes the manner in which shares in a bank or other corporation may be levied on and sold.
Also, a bill to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank, of Waycross, relating to transfer of stock and extent of liabilities, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Home Bank, of Atlanta, Ga.
Also, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to require the County School Commissioner {)f Greene county to pay over to the trustees of the Thomas Stocks Institute all of the public school fund <>f this State to which the white children are entitled.
By unanimous consent the following House bill was taken up, read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by vote, ayes 94, nays 0, io-wit :
A bill to authorize the authorities of each town and .city to appoint Assessors, and for other purposes.
Also, the following House bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to render legal all publications of notices, citations, advertisements, etc., notwithstanding the number of days between the first publication and the , time sale is to take place.

1172

.JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

'l'he following Senate bill was read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, towit:
A bill to provide for filing, bearing and determining contested elections in this State.
The following resolution was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the resolution passed, by the requisite constitrttional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A resolution requiring the Attorney-General to investigate the status of certain lands belonging to the State and see if same have been trespassed upon.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill, on motion, was tabled, to-wit :
A bill to provide for recording the bonds of county officers in cases where one or more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county wherein such officer holds such office.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed (proper legal proofs being exhibited), by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act, approved December 12, 1882, to provide for the payment of convict hire to the proper officers in Greene county.
The following bills were, on motion, tabled, to-wit : Nos. 626, 627, 896, 925, 937, 969 and 962.
The Speaker appointed as the Committee of Conference on the part of the House, on the disagreement of the two Houses on Senate Bill No. :204, known as the General School Law, Messrs. Jackson of Heard, Fleming and Boifeuillet.
The following bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act approved September 18, 1885, known as the General Local Option Law.

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1113

The following bill was read the third time, the reJ>Ort of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional major.ity, ayes 88, nays 5, to-wit :

A bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts in any case of seduction or divorce where the evidence is obscene or vulgar; to hear or try the cas.e after clearing the court of all or any portion of the audience.

The following resolution was read the first time

and referred to the Committee on Ji"'inance, to-wit :

By Mr. Huff, of Bibb-

A resolution for the relief of I. I. Yarbrough, of

Opelika, Ala.

'l'he following bill was read.the third time and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4814 of the Code so as to provide for the disposition of funds arising from the hire of county convicts.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Sibley called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Mr. Tatum moved that the bill be tabled, which motion was lost.

The previous question was called and sustained, and the main question ordered.

Upon the call of the roll, upon the passage of the bill, the vote was as follows :

Tho~e voting yes were Messrs.-

Baskin, .Bennett, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch,

Hulsey,

Peacock,

Huff,

Peeples,

Jones,

Pearson,

Kennon,

Rainey,

Kitchens,

Ryals,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Laslie,

Sears,

Mason,

Sibley,

Maxwell,

Sharpe,

McDonald of Banks, Stokes,

McDonald of Sumter, Strickland,

1174

JouRNAL OJ<' THE HousE.

Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield,
Ethrid~e,
Glover, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harri,; of Catoosa, Hill of Cherokee, Holbrook,

McDaniel,

Tarver,

Mathews of Jefferaon, Thornton,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Traylor,

McAfee,

Trammell,

McClure,

Twitty,

Merritt,

Walker,

Montgomery,

Ware,

::\iitchell,

Witzell,

Mosely,

Wheeler,

Odom,

"White,

Parker of Thomas, Wisdom,

Parker of wilkinson, Wylly.

Parham,

Payne,

Those voting no were M~ssrs.-

Baxter, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Bush, Campbell, Dismuke, Dunwody, Fleming, Gilbert,

Hartridge, Hill of Meriwether, Herrington, Jackson of Heard, Lark, Martin, Monroe, Norman, Phillips,

Roberts, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Swain, Tatum, Turner, Whatley, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of "\Vashington, Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Morton,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Nash,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Oattis,

Barrett,

Hancock,

O'Neal,

Berner,

Heard,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Branch,

Henderson,

Pope,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Rembert,

Brinson,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Calvin,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cason,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Clifton,

In~raham,

Sinquefield,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Smith ofDecatur,

Cooper,

Jarkson of Oconee, Scruggs,

Craigo,

Jennings,

Thompson,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Underwool,

Crawford,

Kemp,

Wells of 1\Iarion,

Davis of Burke,

Lane,

Wells of Lee,

Everett,

L3wis,

Whitfield,

Faust,

LeConte,

Williams,

Gardner,

Lumsden,

Wright,

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 5, 1891.

Goodwin, Graves, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman,

Mattox, Mann, Meeks, Meriwether,

Young, 1\Ir. Speaker.

1175

1176

.Jot:RXAL oF THE HocsE.

siderat.ion Senate Bill No. 240, to be entitled an act amending the charter of the town of Tybee, andreport that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted. DAvrs, Chairman protem.
The following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:
A bill amending the act incorporating the town of Tybee.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Craigo and Chappell.
1'he House then adjourned until i3 o'clock P. ~L

3 O'CLOCK P. l\1.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
On motion the roll call was dispensed with.
Mr. Davis, of Burke, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Corporations submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Corporations reports the follow-
ing bills to the House, with the request that they be read the second time, and recommitted to the committee, to-wit :
A bill to repeal sections 7 and 8 of an act approved December 11, 1871, amending the charter of the city of Macon.
Also, a biU to repeal an act amending the charter of Macon, authorizing the construction of a market house.
Also, a bill to require certain corporations to give to their discharged employees the causes of their removal or discharge.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. DAvis, Chairman protem.

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 5, 1891.

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Th'e following bills were read the second time, and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations :

A bill to repeal sections 7 and 8 of the act, approved December 11, 1871, amending the charter of the city of Macon.

Also, a bill to repeal an act amending the charter Of the city of Macon authorizing the construction of a market house.

Also, a bill to require certain corporations to give to their dischargad. employees the cJ.uses of their removal or discharge.

Mr. Whatley moved to suspend the Rules to read a bill the second time, and on this motion called for the ayes and nays, the call was sustained, and ou -calling the roll the vote was as follows :
Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Barrett, Baskin, .Boifeuillet, Brown of Foroyth, Brown of Haralson, Bush, Burney, -campbell, .Chappell, Clay, -<Jrowder, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Devore, Dodson, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Glover, -Godard, Graves,

Griffith,

Parham,

Hall,

Peek,

Harris of Catoosa, Rainey,

Hagan,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Heard,

Sibley,

Hill of Meriwether, Sinquefield,

Henderson,

Smith of Butts,

Huff,

Smith of Greene,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Kemp,

Stokes,

Kennon,

Traylor,

Kitchens,

Trammell,

Kimbrough,

Twitty,

Martin,

Walker,

McDonald of Banks, Ware,

McDaniel,

Whatley,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wheeler,

McAfee,

Wisdom,

Merritt,

Wylly,

Mitchell,

Wooten~

Mobley,

Mosely,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Laslie,

Bryan,

Lumsden,

(Jagle,

Maxwell,

Phillips,
Roberts, Ryals,

1178

JouRNAL oF THJ.~ HousE.

Chapman, Cutts, Dennard, Edenfield, Hand, Harper, Hill of Cherokee, Herrington, Lark,

Mathews of Montg'y, Sapp of Chattah'chee.,.

McClure,

Sears,

Montgomery,

Scrugga,

Norman,

Strickland,

Parker of Thomas, Swain,

Parker of Wilkinson, Tarver,

Payne,

Turner,

Peacock,

Witzell.

Pearson,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Morton,

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Nash,

Baxter,

Hancock,

Oattis,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Odom,

Berner,

Hogan,

O'Neal,

Branch,

Holtzdaw,

Peeples,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Calvin,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Clifton,

Ivey,

Smith of Decatur,

Coffey,

Jackson of Heard, Tatum,

Cooper,

Jackson of Oconee, Thornton,

Craigo,

Jennings,

Thompso11,

Crawford,

Johnson,

Underwood,

Davis of Lt1mpkin, Lane,

Wells of Marion,.

Dismuke,

I . ewis,

Wells of Lee,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Whitfield,

Everett,

Mattox,

Williams,

Ethridge,

Mason,

White,

Gilbert,

Mann,

Wright,

Goodwin,

McDonald of Sumter, Young,

Hardeman,

Meeks,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of Quitman, Meriwether.

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Ayes 64. Nays 35.

'rhree-fourths not having so voted, the Rules werenot suspended.

The following bill was read the third time, the re- port of the committee was agreed to, and on the question of the passage, the ayes and nays were called for and the call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows :

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1179

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hand,

Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

Barrett,

Harper,

Odom,

Baxter,

Heard,

Parker of Thomas,

Bennett,

Hill of CherQkee, Parham,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

Purge,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Burney,

Holzendorf,

Pearson,

Campbell,

Huff,

Phillips,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Rainey,

Chapman,

Jones,

Rembert,

Clay,

Kemp,

Roberts,

Cutts,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee~

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Davis of Bulloch, Lark,

Sears,

Devore,

LeConte,

Sibley,

Dodson,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Sharpe,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Strickland,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Swain,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Tarver,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Glover,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Godard,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Ware,

Graves,

McAfee,

Witzell,

Griffith,

Montgomery,

wheeler,

Hardeman,

Mitchell,

Wisdom.

Hall,

~Iobley,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baskin, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Fleming,

Hagan, Hulsey, Kennon, I..aslie, McClure, Merritt, Monroe, Morton, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Ryals, .

Smith of Butts, Scruggs, Stokes, Traylor, Turner, Twitty, Whatley, Wylly, "\\'ooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Hendrix,

Baldwin,

Herrington,

Berner,

Holtzclaw,

Perry, Pope, Reid,

1180

.JouR.XAL oF THE HousE.

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Cason,

Humphreys,

Clifton,

Ingraham,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Cooper,

Jackson of Heard,

Craigo,

Jennings,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Crawford,

Lane,

Dismuke,

Lewis,

Everett,

Mattox,

Gilbert,

Mason,

Goodwin,

Mann,

Harris of Quitman, Meeks,

Harris of ~Washington, Meriwether,

Harrison,

Nash,

Hartridge,

Oattis,

Hancock,

O'Xeal,

Seay,' Sinquefield, Hmith of Decatur, 'fatum, Thornton, Thompson, Underwood, Wells of Marion. Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, White. Wright, Young, l\lr. Speaker.

Ayes 86. Nays 31.
Not having received a constitutional majority, the bill was lost.

The title of the bill is as follows :

A bill to amend an act to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors as contained in section 1419 of the Code, as amended by act, approved October 16, 1885.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to, and by requestr the bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act to provide when transfers and liens shall take effect against third parties, etc.
House Bill No. 978 was, upon motion, tabled, to-wit:
A bill prescribing the manner of disposing of the bodies of dead animals.
By unanimous consent the_- following bills were made the special order for Tuesday next, the 8th instant, at 11 o'clock, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend. article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State.

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1181

Also, a bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State.
The following Rouse bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A. bill to prescribe a penalty for any person or persons who shall sell any intoxicatin.~ liquors in any county in this State, which has by vote of the people, or by special act of the Legislature, prohibited the sale thereof in such county, etc.
Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for, which was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hall,

:Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Norman,

Benn~tt,

Herrington,

Odom,

Hranch,

Henderson,

Parker of Thomas,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Peacock,

Burney,

Huff,

Pearson,

Calvin,

Jone~,

l:{aint>y,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Chappell,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Davis of Bulloch,

:\Iaxwell,

Tarver,

Edenfield,

}lcDonald of Sumter, Thornton,

Ethridge,

3IcDaniel,

Walker,

Faust,

:Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Glover,

::\Iathews of Montg'y, Whatley,

Godard,

}lcAfee,

Wisdom.

Graves,

Montgomery,

Griffith,

:\Iitchell,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baskin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burge, Bush,

Fleming, Goodwin, Hand, Harper, Hill of Meriwether, Hulsey, Kitchens, Lark,

Parham, Phillips, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Smith of Butts,
Scrugg~,
Strickland, Swain, Traylor,

1182

JouRNAl, oF THE RousE.

Cagle, Clay, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dunwody,

Laslie, McDonald of Banks, McClure, Merritt, Morton, Parker of Wilkinson,

Turner, Witzell, Wheeler, Wylly, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Holtzclaw,

Baldwin,

Holbrook,

Berner,

Holzendorf,

Brodnax,

Humphreys,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Clifton,

Ivey,

Coffey,

Jackson of Heard,

Cooper,

Jackson of Oconee,

Craigo,

Jennings,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Crawford,

Lane,

Dismuke,

Lewis,

Dodson,

Mattox,

Everett,

Martin,

Gardner,

Mason,

Gilbert,

Mann,

Hardeman,

Meeks,

Harris, of Quitman, Meriwether,

Harris of Wa~hington, :Monroe,

Harrison,

Nash,

Hartri<lge,

Oattis,

Hagan,

O'Xeal,

Hancock,

Payne,

Heard,

Peek,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Perry, l'ope, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Tatum, Thompson, Trammell, Twitty, Underwood, 'Vells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 6~. Nays 41.

Not receiving the requisite constitntiona] majority,

the bill was lost,

'fhe House then adjourned until to-morrow morn-

ing at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
'fuesday, October 6, 1891.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1891.

1183

The roll was called, and the following members wt>re present:

Anderson,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Washington, Odom,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Hartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Baskin,

Harper,

Parham,

Baxter,

Hagan,

Payne,

Bennett,

Hancock,

Peacock,

Berner,

Heard,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeples,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Herrington,

Pope,

Bryan,

Henderson,

Rainey,

Burge,

Hogan,

Rembert,

Brinson,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Bush,

Holbrook,

Roberts,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

calvin,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Cason,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Sinquefield,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kemp,

Sharpe,

Craigo,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

.Cutts,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lewis,

Tarver,

Dennard,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Devore,

Lumsden,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Mason,

Trammell,

Dul:lwody,

l\Iann,

Turner,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Fleming,

MeDaniel,

'Vare,

Gardner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

Mathews of l\Iontg'ry, Whitfield,

Glover,

)IcAfee,

Witzell,

Goodwin,

McClure,

Whatley,

1184

JoL"R~AL oF THE HousE.

Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hardeman, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Merritt, ::Vlontgomery, Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely, Monroe, Morton,

Wheeler, White, 'Visdom, Wylly, Wooten, Young, ~Ir. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Brodnax, Coffey. Crawford, EYerett, Holzendorf, Ivey,

LanE.', Mattox, Meeks, :\Ieriwether,
~ash,
Oattis,
O'~eal,

Perry, Smith of Deeatur, Wells of Marion, Williams, Wright.

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reported

that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Sibley, of Cobb, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would

movfl to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 965~

to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4814 of the Code of 1882.

Mr. Davis, of Burke, gave native that he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 990,

to-wit:

A bill to prescribe a penalty for any person or per-

sons who shall sell any intoxicating liquors in any prohibition county in this State.

Mr. Smith, of Greene, gave notice that, at the proper time, he would move to reconsider so much of the

Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to agreeing to Senate amendment to House Bill No. 875, to-

wit:

A bill requiring the County School Commissioner of Greene county to pay over to the trustees of the Thomas Stocks Institute, etc.

Mr. McAfee gave notice that he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's ~e s-

TuESDAY, OcTOBER 6, 1891.

1185

sion as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 916, to-wit:
A bill to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors as contained in section 1419 of the Code of Georgia.
The Journal was then read and confirmed. Mr. Sibley moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 965, to-wit: A bill to amend s~ction 1814 of the Code of 1882.

"\Yhich motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Upon motion of Mr. McAfee, the House reconsidered its action had on H~mse Bill No. 916, to-wit ~
A bill to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors.

Mr. Davis, of Burke, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 890, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe a penalty for any person or persons who shall sell ~my intoxicating liquors in any prohibition county in this State.

Upon this motion, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll the vote was as follows:

'fhose voting yes were Messrs.-

.-inderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Berner,

Hill of Cherokee,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Brinson,

Herrington,

Burney,

Hogan,

Calvin,

Huff,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Chapman,

Jones,

Cutts,

Kemp,

Dayis of Burke,

Kennon,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Dodson,

Lumsden,

75

Mobley, Norman, Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Perry, Pope, Reid, Sapp of Mitchell, Sibley, Smith of Greene,

1186

JouRNAT, oF THE HousE.

Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Harris of Catoosa,

Martin,

Sharpe,

Mason,

Stokes,

Maxwell,

Taner,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

McAfee,

Ware,

Montgomery,

Wisdom.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Pearson,

Barrett,

Harper.

Rainey,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether, Rembert,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Hoherts,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Sapp 'of Chattahoochee,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,.

Sean~,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Butts,

Burge,

Jackson of Oconee, Strickland,

Bush,

Jennings,

Swain,

Cagle,

Kitchens,

Tatum,

Clay,

Lark,

Traylor,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mathews of Montg'ry, Turner,

Devore,

McClure,

Twitty,

Fleming,

Merritt,

'Veils of Lee,

Gilbert,

Mitchell,

Witzcll,

Glover,

Monroe,

Williams,

Hardeman,

Morton,

"\Vheeler,

Hand,

Parker of Wilkinson, White,

Harris of Quitman, Peek,

Wylly,

Harris of Washington, Peeples,

'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Baxter, Brodnax, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Dennard, Dismuke,

Hartridge, Hancock, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf, Humphreys, Ingraham, Ivey, Kimbrough, Lane, Las lie, Lewis, Mattox, Mann, Meeks,

Nash, Oattis, O'l"eal, Phillips, Ryals, Seay, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Thompson, "\Vells of Marion, Whitfield, Whatley, Wright,

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1187

Dunwody, Everett, Gardner,
Ayes e6.

Meriwether, Mosely,
Nays 60.

Young, Mr. Speaker.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.

Upon motion of Mr. Smith, of Greene, the Honse reconsidered its action of yesterday in agreeing to Senate amendment to House Bill No. 875, to-wit.:

A bill requiring the County School Commissioner Qf Greene county to pay over to the trustees of the Thomas Stocks Institute, etc., and the same was rerecommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred in House amendment to
the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to provide for renewing and repaumg any pavement. now laid or to be laid in any city of this State having a population of more than twenty thousand.
Also, concurred in House amendment to the following Senate bill, with amendment, to-wit;
A bill to provide and establish a system of waterworks and electric lights for the town of Elberton.

Messrs. Irvine, Terrell and Flint were appointed on the part of thf.l Senate, as a Confe1ence Committee on the following bill of the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to extend the term of the Common Schools to six months ; to establish a permanent school system, .and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by requisite majority,. the following Senate bills, to-wit :

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A bill to incorporate the Atlanta Trust and Guarantee Company.
Also, a bill to require all persons, companies or corporations leasing, purchasing or operating any railroad or railroads in this State to post notices of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, the following resolution, to-wit : A resolution requesting the aid of certain States in securing an appropriation for improving the harbor of Savannah by the Congress of the United States.
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following bills of the House, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act, approved October 29, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication by striking therefrom certain words.
Also, a bill to amend section 3869 of the Code. Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Piedmont.
Also, the following resolution of the House, to-wit : A resolution requesting the Senators and Representatives from Georgia in the Congress of the United States to favor legislation strengthening the control and legislation of the Interstate Railroad Commission of through freight and passenger rates.
Also, the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Quitman Street Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to require common carriers to trace freight, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act, approved May 11, 1803,. and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change and alter the southern and western boundary of the city of Milledgeville.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Whitehall.
Also, the following bill of the house, by substitute, to-wit:

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1189

A bill to amend the charter of the city of Macon ind the several acts amendatory thereof, and for ()ther purposes.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee,-submitted the following report : ~Wr. Speaker:

The General Judiciary Committee~have had under {)Onsideratio'n the following House bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :

A bill to protect primary elections in this State, .arid to punish frauds committed thereat.

Your committee recommend that the following House bills do not pass, to-wit :

A bill to prevent nepotism in this State, and to punish the same.

Also, a bill to determine the right to recover and

fix t1e measure of damages for injuries to employees

'01' passengers occurring beyond the limits of this

State, against railroad comuanies operating a railroad

in this State.

~



Your committee recommend that the following Senate bill do pass, by substitute, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act, approved November 13, 1889, entitled an act to provide for the probate of foreign wills, and to declare the effects of such probate in this State.

Your committee recommend that the following bill of the Senate do pass, ~s amended, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend section 1978 of the Code
Of 1882, by inserting between the words " money " and "farming utensils," in the third line, the words "stock ~mules and.horses)" and after the word ''furnished," in the sixth line, the words "in the order named and,". and for other. purposes.

Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.

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Mr. Holtzclaw/Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, makes the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration a bip to be entitled an act to furthe::.carry into effect paragraphs 1, 2 and. 3 of section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of Georgia, etc., and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted. R.N. HoLTZCLAW; Chairman.

The special order fixed for to-day was taken up and the same read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to increase the powers of the Railroad Commission of this 8tate, in fixing freight and passenger rates of the railroads, and for other purposes.

The substitute offered by the committee was adopted in lieu of the original bill, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Mr: Sibley called for the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered upon the passage of the bill.

Mr. Fleming called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Berner,

Hill of Cherokee,

Norman,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Parham,

Burney,

Hendrix,

Rainey,

Clay,

Kemp,

Reid,

Davis of Bulloch,

McDonald-of Banks, ~tokes,

Edenfield,

McDaniel,

Tatum.

Hand,

Mathews of Jefferson,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, Bennett,

Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf,

Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rembert,

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1191

Boifeuillet,

Hulsey,

Roberts,

Brown of Forsyth, Huff,

Ryals,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, ~app of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

.Tones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Bush,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Campbell,

Lark,

Sibley,

Chapman;

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

Cutts,

LeConte,

Sharpe,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Strickland,

Devore,

Martin,

Swain,

-Dodson,

Mason,

Tarver,

Dunwody,

~Iaxwell,

Traylor,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Trammell,

Faust,

Mathews of Montg'ry, rurncr,

Fleming,

McAfee,

Twitty,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Underwood,

G-lover,

Merritt,

Ware,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

Wells of Lee,

. Godard,

Mitchell,

Witzell,

Graves,

Mobley,

Williams,

Griffith,

Morton,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

Parker of Thomas, \Vheeler,

Hall,

Parker of Wilkinson, White,

HaJTis of Quitman, Payne,

Wisdom,.

Harper,

Peacock,

Wooten.

Heard,

Peek,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

Baxter,

Harrison,

Nash,

Brodnax,

Hartridge,

Oattis,

Brown of Haralson, Hagan,

Odom,

Brinson,

Hancock,

O'Neal,

Cagle,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Calvin,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Sinquefield,

Chappell,

Ivey,

Smith of Decatur,

Clifton,

Jackson of Oconee, Smith of Greene,

Coffey,

Jennings,

Scruggs,

Cooper,

Johnson,

Thornton,

Craigo,

Kennon,

Thompson,

Crowder,

Kimbr.:.ugb,

Walker,

Crawford,

Lane,

Wells of Marion,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Whitfield,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Wright,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Wylly,

Everett,

Meeks,

Younll,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 23. Nays 92.

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JOUHNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Not receiving a constitutional majority the bill was lost.
Mr. Calvin, Chairman of the Committee on Banks, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me, as Chairman, to report back to the House, with the . recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Talbot Loan and Investment Company of Talbotton, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted~ MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
The following privileged resolution was adopted, to-wit:
By Mr. Moseley, of Decatur-
WHERI<~As, The sad intelligence of the death of Ron. Maston O'Neil, Senator from the 8th District, has been conveyed to this body,
Resolved, By the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, that we deplore the untimely death of this distinguished citizen and able legislator, and express our deep and heartfelt sympathy for his bereaved family. In his death the State has lost a wise--and patriotic citizen, and the district which he honored a faithful and careful legislator, ever ready to defend the right and fought to condemn the wrong; his public service illustrated his high-minded statemanship, whilst his private life exhibited that purity of character and glorious spirit which made him beloved and admired by all.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the Journal of this House, and the Clerk be directed to transmit a copy to the bereaved family of our deceased friend and colleague.
Resolved, That a committee of five from the House be appointed to attend the funeral of deceased.

TuESDAY, OcTOBER 6, 1891.

1HJ3

Upon motion of Mr. Williams the following recon-sidered bill was taken up, read the third time, and the report of the committee w~.s agreed to, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the :finding of verdicts by juries in civil cases in this State.
This bill being an amendment to the Constitution, the ayes and nays were required, and the roll was called, but before the vote was announced the bill was on motion laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Hartridge, the following Senate resolution was taken up, read and concurred in, towit:

A resolution requesting the aid of certain States in securing an appropriation for improving the harbor of Savannah by the Congress of the United States.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the Governor to sell the lands on the coast known as Salt Marsh lands.

Mr. Strickland moved to indefinitely postpone the bill, which motion was lost.

Mr. Hogan, of Lincoln called the previous question on the bill and amendments, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Humphreys called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the adoption of the amendment, Mr. Sears Offered to strike out "ten cents " and insert "one -dollar."

Mr. Ryals ca.lled for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hulsey,

Atkinson of Columbia, Humphreys,

Atkinson of Coweta, Jackson of Heard,

Baskin,

Jackson of Oconee,

Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peeples,

1194

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Brown of Haralson, Bush, Campbell, Clay, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Faust, Godard, Hand, Harris of Cat.oosa, Harrison, Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Holbrook,

Jennings,

Rainey,

Johnson,

Sappof Chattahoochee,..

Jones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kemp,

Sears,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Lumsden,

Sharpe,

Mason,

Stokes,

McDaniel,

Strickland,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tarver,

McAfee,

Traylor,

McClure,

Trammell,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Montgomery,

Walker,

Mitchell,

Wells of Lee,

Mosely,

Witzel!,

Parker of Thomas, Wylly,

Parker of Wilkinson, Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter, Berner, Branch, Burney, Calvin, Cason, Chapman, Crowder, Cutts, Dunwody, Fleming, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Griffith,

Hardeman,

Pearson,

Hall,

Phillips,

Hartridge,

Pope,

Herrington,

Reid,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Huff,

Swain,

Lark,

Tatum,

LeConte,

Turner,

Martin,

Twitty,

Maxwell,

\Vare,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, Williams,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

Mobley,

Wheeler,

Morton,

White,

Norman,

Wisdom.

Thqse not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Gardner,

Monroe,

Bennett,

Graves,

Nash,

Boifeuillet,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

Brodnax,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Brown of Forsyth, Harper,

O'Neal,

Bryan,

Hagan,

Peek,

Burge,

Hancock,

Pe~ry,

Brinson,

Henderson,

Rembert,

Cagle,

Hogan,

Seay,

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Chappell, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Dismuke, Everett,

Ingraham, Ivey, Kimbrough, Lane, Lewis, Mattox, Mann, McDonald of Banks, Meeks, Meriwether,

Ayes 70. Nays 48.

Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Thornton, Thompson, \Veils of Marwn, Whitfield, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

So the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

Upon the call of the roll, upon the passage of the bill, the vote was as follows :

'l'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baskin, Bennett, Berner, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Burney, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Crowder, Dunwody, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Griffith,

Hardeman,

Parker of Thomas,

Hall,

Parham,

Hartridge,

Pearson,

Heard,

Phillips,

Hill of Cherokee,

Pope,

Hill of Meriwether, Rembert,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Holzendorf,

Sibley,

Huff,

Smith of But~,

Jones,

Tatum,

LeConte,

Traylor,

Martin,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, Whatley,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Wylly,

Merritt,

wooten,

Morton,

Young.

Norman,

'l'hose voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hulsey,

Atkin!!on o Coweta, Humphreys,

Barrett,

Jackson of Hearrl,

Boifeuillet,

Johnson,

Branch,

Kemp,

Bush,

Kennon,

Clay,

Kitchen~,

Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell,

1196

JouRNAL OF THE HotcsE.

Cutts, Davis of Bulioch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Faust, Godard, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Harrison, Harper, Hendrix, Herrington, Hogan, Holbrook,

Kimbrough,

~ears,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Lumsden,

Strickland,

2\'Iason,

Swain,

McDonald of Sumter, Taner,

M-:::D~niel,

Turner,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

McAfee,

"Talker,

:McClure, Montgomery,

'Vare,
'Vells of Lee,

Mitchell,

Witzell,

Mobley,

'Vheeler,

Mosely,

"'hite,

Odom,

Wisdom.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Brinson, Cagle, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, . Crawford, Davis of Burke, Dennard, Dismuke, Everett,

Fleming,

Nash,

Gardner,

Oattis,

Graves,

O'Xeal,

Harris of Washington, Peek,

Hagan,

Perry,

Hancock,

Rainey,

Henderson,

Seay,

Ingraham,

Sinquefield,

Ivey-,

Smi\h of Decatur,

Jack$on of Oconee, Smith of Greene,

Jennings,

Scruggs,

Lane,

Thornton,

Lewis,

Thompson,

Mattox,

\Vells of Mari.on,

Mann,

Whitfield,

Meeks,

'Villiams,

.1\feriwether,

Wright,

Monroe,

Mr. &peaker.

Ayes 53. Nays 68.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost.

The Speaker announced the following named members of the House to attend the funeral services of Senator O'Neal, to-wit: Messrs. Mosely, Bush, Wells of Lee, Sears, Humphreys and Wooten.

Mr. Holtzclaw, of Houston, offered the following e solution, which was unanimously adopted, to-wit :

TuEsDAY, OcToBER 6, 1891.

1197

vVHEREAS, The House has been officially notified of the death of Senator O'Neal, and whereas resolulutions of respect for his memory have been adopted,
Be it resolved, That as further respect for our said deceased friend, when this House adjourns it do so till9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Enrollment reports as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington, in the counties of Calhoun and Early.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Demorest, in the county of Habersham.
Also, an act to make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be confined together, and to provide a penalty for the violation of same.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000 to build water-works.
Also, an act to establish a system of water-works for the town of Buena Vista.
Also, an act to fix the p]ace for sheriff's sale for Richmond county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved :September 22, 1883, to change the name of said company, to increase its capital stock, and for other purposes.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Buford, in the county of Gwinnett.
Also, an act to prohibit all persons from hunting on the uninclosed lands of others in the county of Mitchell without written permission from the owner of such lands.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dennard, in the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Elko, in the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia
Also, an act to amend an act to create a sinking.fund to pay off and retirP- bonds of this State as they mature, in accordance with article 7, section 14, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, by the levy and collection of a tax therefor.
Also, an act to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railrolld Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Al-
bany and Baiubridge Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the North Macon Street Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy line.
Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gai11esville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widows or dependeu t children of deceased Confederate soldiers the pensions due to said soldiers, respectively, at the time of their death.
Also, an act to make additional appropriations for fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies

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in several appropriations for the support of the Government.
Also, an act to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same for the purpose of rai8ing money with which to pay off an ~mount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892.
Also, an act to amend section 5 of an act approved December 30, 1890, entitled an act to amend the laws of this Stare, in reference to the inspection of illuminating oils.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved October 22, 1887, relating to the registration of voters for the county of Morgan.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a sewer.
Also, an act to require the keepers and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses or other public houses on the sea-coast of Georgia, where the public may resort for purposes of snrf-batl1ing, to keep and maintain, during the surf-bathing season, suitable life-boats or life-rafts, life-presetvers and appliances for use in case of emergencies to bathers, and to provioe penalties for violation thereof.
Also, an act to incorporate the East and West Railway Company.
Respectfully submitted. '1'. B. YOUNG, Chairman.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was made the special order for Priday morning, im_ mediately after the reading of the Journal, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the Georgia Sounthern and Florida Railroad to close and occupy an alley between lots 1 and 2, and 7 and 8, in block 57, in the city of Macon, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the

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bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, towit:
A bill amending the charter of the town of Tybee, etc.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Gardner~ Humphreys and Whatley.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GIWRGIA,
Wednesday, October 7, 1891.

'fhe House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to order by the Speaker, and openei with prayer by the Chaplain.

'l'he roll was called, and the following members. were present :

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Baxter,

Heard,

.Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Branch,

Herrington,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Bryan,

Holbrook,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Bush,

Humphreys,

Burney,

Huff,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of 'Vilkin,on, Parham, Payne, Peacock, . Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid,
Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee,. Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene,

. WEDNESDAY, OcTOBER 7, 1891.

1201

Clay,

Kennon,

Rharpe,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Lark,

Rtrickland,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lewis,

Tatum,

Da,is of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mattox,

'Thompson,

Dismuke,

Martin,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Mason,

'rrammell,

Dunwocly,

Mann,

Turner,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Everett,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Ethridge,

1\IcDonal<l of Sumter, Walker,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Ware,

Fleming,

Mathews of .Jefferson, \Veils of Lee,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

Gilbert,

.McAfee,

Witzell,

Glover,

McClure,

Williams,

Goodwin,

l\Ierritt,

Whatley,

Godard,

Meriwether,

\Vheeler,

Graves,

Montgomery,

\Vhite,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Wisdom,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

\Vright,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wylly,

Hand,

2\fonroe,

Wooten,

Harris of Catoosa,

~lorton,

Young,

Harris of Quitman, Xorman,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of \Vashington, Oattis,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin,

Ivey,

O'Neal,

Coffey, Craigo,

Lane, Meeks,

Smith of Decatur, Wells of Marion.

Crawford,

Nash,

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The J ourna\ was then read and confirmed.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Penitentiary, to-wit :

.A. bill to create and establish a permanent peniten-

tiary or supply farm for all convicts now in charge of

the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
!vir. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the
following Senate bill, to-wit: A bill to amend _section 1103(iJ of the Code of 1882. The Senate has concurred in House amendment to
the following Senate bill, ~o-wit : A bill to incorporate the Economical Banking Com-
pany. The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the
following bills of the House, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the city of Atlanta to open and extend Alabama street from the cen~ral portion of said city westerly, through property of the State, subject to tlle rights of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
A bill to further carry into p,:ffeet paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State, and for other purposes.
Also, the following House resolution, to-wit : A resolution to pay \V. J. Houston the sum of four hundred dollars for services rendered in investigation of betterments before the Special Committee.
Also, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians and others, for placing the same in the hall of the House of Representatives.
The following bill of the House was lost in the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to authorize any bank chartered under the laws of Georgia or may hereafter be chartered, and which is made or may be appointed a State depository in lieu of executing a bond to deposit with the

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Treasurer of this State fifty thousand dollars in the

bonds of the State of Georgia, and prescribe what

banks may be State depositories, etc.

M1. Speaker :

The undersigned members of the Finance Commit-

tee beg leave to submit the following minority report

on Senate Bill No. 61, entitled "An act to prevent

combin~tions and pools of insurance companies or

their agents tending to defeat or lessen competition

in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia."

Wean opposed to the bill and favorthesubsti-

tute hereto attached, creating a Commission to fix

maximum rates of insurance.

We believe that the passage of the original bill

will drive out of business the weaker home compa-

nies and then leave the public without protection

against high rates, while the substitute will leave the

home companies intact and insure the public against

unjust rates. The original bill trars down ; the sub-

stitute builds up. The original bill is extreme and

radical; the substitute is prudent and conservative.

'fhe original biP is destructive and reRtricted in its

operation; the substitute is comprehensive and pro-

tecthe. The passage of the substitute will effectually

prevent all hurtful combinations by removing all in-

ducements or reasons for their existence, and will

effectually guard the best interests of the people of

tf1e State.

Respectfully submitted.

W m. H. :b'leming, Harry F. Dunwody,

A. F. Pope, J. R. Lumsden,

S. P. Gilbert,

John A. Sibley,

W. I. Morton,

W. A. Huff,

\V. E. Wooten, H. L. Graves, W m. Clifton, G. M. Ryals, R. H. Lewis,

B. C. Harris, A. W. Ivey, J. H. Witzell, N.J. Norman, W. A. Sapp,

W. S. Humphreys,

A. S. Cutts.

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"Mr. Hand, Chairman of the <iommittee on the Lunatir.~ Asylum, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker :

Your committee have ha<1 under consideration Senate Bil1 No. 205, which it instructs me to report back, with the rP-commendation that it do paRS.

Respectfully submitted. I. H. HAND, Chainnan.

'fhe following Senate bill, which was fixed as a special order for to-day, was taken up, and the same read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to prt>vent combinations on pools of insurance companies or their agents, tending lo defeat or lPssen competition in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia.

Mr. Martin proposed to amend by adding after the words "and made void" in the 1st section, the following : "Provided that nothing in this act shall be so construHrl as to prevent any insurance company legally authorized to transact, business in this State, from separately surveying, inspecting or examining the premises to be insured, by and with the consent of the owner, for the purpose of bringing about improvements in fire protection, so as to lessen the cost of insurance by reducing rates.

Upon the adoption of the amendment, Mr. '\Vhitfield called for the ayes and nays, which call was" sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Griffith,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hardeman,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hall,

Barrett,

Hand,

Bennett,

H:1rtridge,

Branch,

Harper,

Brinson,

Himcock,

Bush,

Hill of Meriwether,

BurnPy,

Hendrix,

McClure, Montgomery, Mobley, Morton, Norman, Oat tis, Peacock, Peek, Pearwn,

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<Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chapman, Clifton, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dunwody, -Fleming, -Gardner, Glover, Goodwin, Graves,

Henderson,

Perry,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Huff,

Roberts,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Johnson,

Sinquefield, -

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Scruggs,

Lumsden,

Swain,

Martin,

Trammell,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Mathews of l\Iontg'y, 'Visdom,

McAfee,

Wooten.

Those voting- no were Messrs.-

:Boifeuillet,

lvey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Brown of Haralson, Jennings,

Happ of Mitchell,

Burge,

Jones,

Sears,

.()lay,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts.

Davis of Bulloch,

Lark,

Stokes,

Davis of L~mpkin,

~Iason,

Strickland,

Dennard,

Maxwell,-

Tatum,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Tarver,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

-Godard,

Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Harris of Catoosa, Merritt,

Turner,

Harris of Quitman, Mitchell,

Twitty,

Harris o~ Washington, Mosely,

Underwood,

Harrison,

Parker of Thomas, 'Valker,

Heard,

ParkE:r of Wilkinson, 'Vare,

Hill of Cherokee, Parham,

Whitfield,

Herrington,

PaynP.,

Witzell,

Hogan,

Peeples,

'Vhite,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Wylly,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, .Baskin, Baxter, Berner, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, <Jason, Chappell, .Coffey,

Everett, Ethridge, Gilbert, Hagan, Holbrook, Humphreya, Kemp, Lane, Laslie, Lewis,

Meriwather, Nash, Odom, O'Neal, Rainey, 8eay, Smith of Decatu~, Thompson, Wells of Marion, Williams,

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Craigo, Crawford, Devore, Dismuke. Edenfield,
Ayes 72.

Mattox, :Mann, Monroe, Meeks,
Nays 60.

Whatley, Wheeler, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Having received a majority of those voting the amc:ndment was adopted.

Upon the adoption of the substitute proposed by the committee, Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of tk.e roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Berner, Branch, Calvin, Clifton, Cooper, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith,

Hardeman,

McAfee,

Hartridge,

Morton,

Harper,

Norman,

Hill of Meriwether, Oattis,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Holzendorf,

Pope,

Huff,

Ryals,

Jackson of Heard, Sibley,

Jackson of Oconee, Sinquefield,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Kitchens,

Swain,

LeConte,

Williams,

Martin,

Wisdom,

Mathews of li:Iontg'ry, wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hulsey,

Rainey,

B:1skin,

lngraham,

Rembert,

Bennett,

Ivey,

Reid,

Botfeuillet,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Brown of Forsyth, Johnson,

~app of Chattahooch~

Brown of Haralson, Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Burge,

Lark,

Seay,

Brinson,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

Bush,

Lumsden,

Smith of Greene,

Burney,

Mason,

Scruggs,

Chapman,

Maxwell,

Strickland,

Clay,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, McDonald of Sumter, Tarver,

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Dodson, Edenfield, Faust., Glover, Godard, Hall, Hand,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'fraylor,

McClure,

Turner,

Merritt,

Twitty,

Montgomery,

Underwood,

Mitchell,

Walker,

Mobley,

Ware,

Harr:s of Catoosa, Mo:>ely,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzell,

Hancock, Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson, Wheeler,

Parham,

White,

Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Herrington, .

Payne, Peacock, Peeples,

Wylly, Young.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Barrett, Brodnax, Bryan, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Ohappell, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard,

Devore, Dismuke, Everett, Ethridge, Hagan, Holbrook, Humphreys, Kemp, Kimbrough, Lane, Lewis, Mattox, Mann,

Meeks, :\Ieriwether, Nash, O'Neal, Peek, Sears, Smith of Decatur, Stokes, Thompson, Trammell, Whatley, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 45. Nays 89.

So the substitute was not adopted.

Upon: the passa.ge of the bill, Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, called for the ayes and na.ys, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote wa.s as follows :

Those voting yp.s were Messrs.-

Anderson,

HerrinjZton,

Atkinson of Columbia,Henderson,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hogan,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Bennett,

Ingraham,

Berner,

Ivey,

Peacock, Peeples, Perry, Phillips, Rainey, Rembert,

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Boifeuillet,

Jennings,

Reid,

Brown of Forsyth, Johnson,

Roberts,

Brown of Haralson, Jones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Brinson,

Kitchens,

Seay,

Bush,

Kimbrough,

Sears,

Burney,

Lark,

Smith of Butts,

Campbell,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Chapman,

DeUonte,

Scruggs,

Clay,

Lumsden,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Mason,

Swain,

Cutts,

Maxwell,

Tatum,

Davis of Burke,

McDonald of Banks. Taner,

DaYis of Lumpkin, McDaniel,

Thornton,

Dodson,

MathewsofJefferson, Traylor,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Mont'gry, Turnf>r, .

Faust,

McClure,

Twitty,

Glover,

Merritt,

Underwood,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Walker,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Wells of :\!arion,

Hand;

Mobley,

Wells of Lee,

Harris of Catoosa, Moseley,

"'hitfield,

Harris of Quitman, Monroe,

\Vitzell,

Harris of \Vashington,Norman,

Wheeler,

Harrison,

Odom,

\Visdom,

Hancock,

Parker of Thomas, Wright,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson, Wylly,

Hill of CheroKee, Parham,

\Vooten,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

Young.

Hendrix,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Branch, Calvin, Clifton, Cooper, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin,

Graves, Griffith, Hardemen, Harper, Holtzclaw, Huff, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Martin,

:\IcDonald of Sumter, :\Ic.Afee, )lorton, Pearson, Pope, Ryals, Sibley,
~inquefield,
Sharpe.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Brodnax, Bryan, Cagle,

Dismuke, E\erett, Ethridge, Hartridge, Hagan, Holbrook,

Meriwether, X ash, Oattis, O'Xeal, Peek, Smith of Decatur,

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Cason, Chappell, Coffey, ,Craigo,
Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Devore,

Holzendorf, Humphreys, Kemp, Lane, Le}Vis, Mattox, Mann, Meeks,

Stokes, Thompson, Tram me11,
'Vare, Williams, Whatley, White, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 106. Nays 26.

Having received the requisite constitutional mfljority, the bill passed, as amended.

Mr. Goodwin offered the following resolution: which was read and unanimously adopted., to-wit :

A resolution inviting the Davy Crockett Hook and Ladder Company of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to privileges of floor.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock.

3 O'CLOCK I>. l\L
The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
On motion, the roll call was dispensed with.
Mr. Davis, Chairman protem. of Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
.Mr. Speaker: The Corporation Committee have had under con-
'flideration House Bill No. 1112, which they instruct me, as their Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted. DAvis, Chairman pro tem.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speake

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;tnd Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to amend an act approved October 29th, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication by striking therefrom certain words.
Also, an act to incorporate t.he Americus Savings Bank.
.A.lso, an act to iacorporate the Carrollton and Roanoktl Railroad Company, to grant certain powers and privileges to the same, to consolidate its railroad with any other railroad in this State or any other State, to give it all the powers, rights and privileges authorized under the general laws.
Also, an act to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxicating liquors in the county of Bffingham.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, and to define its powers and privileges.
Also~ an act to establish a public school system for the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Piedmont in the county of Pike, and appoint Commissioners of the same.
Also, an act to incorporate the Clegg ~anking and Savings Company, with power to do a general banking and savings bank business, and to give certain powers and privileges.
Also, an act to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.
Also, an act to provide for the removing of obstructions from water-courses and the drainage of land in Jac~son county.
Also, an act to better protect game and game birdswithin the county of Schley during certain seasonsof the year.

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A.lso, an act to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
A.lso, an act to alter and fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county, and also to fix the per diem that shall be allowed the Sheriff of said county for board of prisoners in the county jail approved February 19th, 1876, so as to prohibit the said Treasurer from collecting or retaining a per centum on any money or moneys received or paid out that may be borrowed by said county.
Also, an act to amend section 3869 of the Code, so as to provide for the more complete examination of certain witnesses, to preserve the right of impeachment, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank of Waycross.
A.lso, an act to incorporate the Home Bank of Atlanta. A.lso, a resolution for the relief of Mary Willis, widow of Barney Willis, deceased. A.lso, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower. 1\.lso, a resolution for the relief of Martha M. Humphries, widow of Ledford Humphries. Respectfully submitted.
T. B. YOUNG, Chairmau.
Mr. Huff, Chairman Finance Committee, submits the following report :
Mr. Speaker: Your committee have had under consideration the
following bills of the House, which they instruct me, as Chairman, to report back, with the recommendaation that the same do pass, to-wit :
A. bill to appropriate the sum of three thousand dollars annually to the University of Georgia for the support of the North Georgia Agricultural College.
A.lso, a bill to amend section 2; paragt'aph 21 of the Tax A.ct approved December 26~h, 1890, by striking therefrom the word "dentist."

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Also, a bil1 to amend paragraph 8 of section 2 of the Tax Act approved December 26, 1890, and for other purposes.
Your committee further recommend that the following House resolutions do pass, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of George "\V. Cureton, of Dade county, Georgia.
Also, a resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough, of Opelika, Alabam::t.
Your committee further recommend that the following bills do pass by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to make permanent the income of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to repeal an act approved September 20, 1879, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution of 1877, and for other purposes.
Your committee further recommend that the following House bills do not pass, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the indexing of the acts and resolutions of the Legislature of Georgia, and to provide compensation therefor.
Also, a bill to amend section 4696(b) of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend section 4766 of the Code of 1882, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act approved November 11, 1889, amending an act approved October 24, 1887, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of article 7, section ~. paragraph 2 of the Constitution of 1877, and the amendment thereto.
Also, a bill to require bank presidents to furnish Tax-Receivers with a list of depositors and the amount deposited, and fixing a penalty for violations of the act, and for .other purposes.

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Also that the following resolutions of the House

do not pass, to-wit :

A resolution to provide for the running of the

elevator in the Capitol building, and to appropriate

money therefor.

,

Also, a resolution to pay per diem and mileage to

the widow of E. S. Griffin, late Representative from

the county of Twiggs.

Also, a resolution to authorize the State Librarian to deliver certain publications to the Young l\fen's Library Association of Atlanta, Georgia.
Your committee further instruct me to return the following bill to the House with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same, towit:

A bill to provide for the survey of the 19th district of the 4th section of Dade county, and for other purposes.

Your committee further instruct me t') return the following bill to the House without recommendation~ to-wit:
A. bill to alter and amend article 3, section 8, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to the clerical expenses of the Senate and of the House of Representatives.

Your committee have also had under consideration the following resolution of the House, to-wit :

A resolution to authorize the Treasurer of Georgia to pay bond No. 193 with the coupons attached~ which they instruct me to return to the House, with the fiJllowing resolution, to-wit:
Resolved, That House Resolution Xo. 184, providing for the payment by the Treasurer of bond No. 193, maturing in July, 1892, under certain contingencies, be reported back to the House with the recommendation that we take no action upon the same at present, but that in our opinion said resolution will

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more properly come before the uext Legisla.ture, as

the facts that will be developed at the maturity of

said series of bonds, in July, 1892, will throw further

light on the subject.

,

Respectfully submitted. W. A. HuFF, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Jlir. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and the President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to provide for the payment of one hundred dollars to Mrs. Elizt~beth E. Branch, administratrix of William H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.
Also, an act to inc::>rporat~~ the Tobacc0 Bslt and Florida Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Plant~rs' Bank o~
Americus, and to define its powers and privileges.
Also, an act to regulate banks.
Also, an act to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company.
Also, an act to exempt the pensions of Confederate soldiers from garnishment and all other legal process.
Also, an act to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, excs.pt Flint river.
Also an act to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the 'fallapoosa Judicial Circuit, and to change the time of holding Superior Court in said county.
Also, an act to amend section 2626 of the Code, which prescribes the manner in which shares in a bank or other corporation may be levied on and sold.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Tifton and confer certain powers thereon.

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1215

Also, an act to change the name of the State Sav-

ings Association, to reduce the capital stock thereof, ~md provide for its increase, and to give it the powers

and privileges of a savings bank.

Also, an act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the

Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daugh-

ters of Samaria of Georgia.

Also, an act to incorporate the Jesup and Waynes-

ville Railroad.

Also, an act to authorize the building and equipping of a Railroad from Covington, Newton county,_ to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covington

and Ocmulgee Railroad Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company, approved October 21, 1887, and the act amendatory thereof, approved September 2!5,

1889, by providing for other extensions and branches.

of said road.



Also, an act to incorporate the Boston and Albany

Railroad Company.

Also an act to incorporate the Atlanta and Man-

chester Railroad Company.

Also, an act to amend the charter of the Merchants'

and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville, and to further define its powers.

Also, an act to incorporate the Empire State Bank.

Also, an act to amend section 1103(j) of the Code of 1882, so as to fix thenumber of aides-de-camp.

Also, an act to incorporate the Transvale Railway

Company and to define its rights, powers and priv-

ileges.

A.lso, an act to incorporate the Mercantile Bank.

Also, an act to amend an act approved November

11, 1889, to allvw gu:;~.rdians to sell the property of

their wards for investment ; to provide the mode of

obtaining leave therefor, and to regulate the proceed-

ings therein.

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Also, an act to amend section 12 of the common school law, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act amending the charter of the city of West End, approved November 1, 1889, so as to providfl as follows : To reqnire street car com_ panies operating cars with electricity to pave the space between the rails and six inches on the outside of rails, whether they are single or double tracks, and to authorize the Mayor and Council to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of three-fourths of one per cent. upon the value of all the taxable property in the dty.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Julia McConnell.
Also, a a resolution to pay pension to the widow of Richard W. Bell.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YOUNG, Chainnan.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker : The Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
tolled, signed by thb President and 8ecretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following Senate bills,_ to-wit:
An act to amend the charter of the town of Tybee.
Also, an act to incorporate the Economical Banking Company.
Also, an act to repeal an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe, and to make the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners ex officio Treasurer in and for said county, approved September 18, 1883, and to provide for the elect-ion of a Treasurer for said county of Monroe.
Also, an act to incorporate the Georgia Savings. Bank, with power to do a banking business, to act as. agent, assignee, receiver, executor, administrator and_ trustee, with its principal office in the city of Atlanta..

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Also, an act to provide for renewing and repairing any pavement now laid, or to be laid, in any city of this State having a population of more than twenty thousand.
Also, an act to prohibit persons from hunting or fishing on the lands of another in the county of Coffee.
Also, an act to incorporatE:' the Mutual Building, Loan and Land Association of Georgia.
Also, a resolution requesting the aid of certain States in securing an appropriation for improving the harbor of Savannah by the Congress of the United States.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Kemp, Chairman of the Special Committee on Roads, makes the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Special Committee on Roads has had under consideration a bill to amend certain road laws, and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with. the recommendation that it do pass, by substitute.

Respectfully submitted.

KEMP, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were introduced, read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit:

By Mr. Reid-

A bill t.o amend an act to create a city government for the town of Eatonton, and to confer certain powers.

Referred to Committee on Corporations.

By Mr. Cutts-

A bill to incorporate the Merchants and FarmerP' Bank, of Americus, Ga.

Referred to Committee on Banks.
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On motion of Mr. \Vheeler, the two bills, Nos. 985 and 1001, which were the special order for 11 o'clock to-day, were made the special order for to-morrow, Thursday, immediately after rfjading the Journal.
By unanimous consent, the folio' ing bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on General Judiciary:
By Mr. GoodwinA bill to prevent the transfer or assignment of
debts in this State for the purpose of avoiding or evading the laws of this State exempting wages from garnishment, to make such transfers a misdemeanor, and to fix a penalty.
By unanimous consent, the following House bills and resolutions were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Talbot Loan and Improvement Company.
Also, a resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough.
Also, a resolution for the relief of George vV. Cureton, of Dade county.
Also, a bill to appropriate the sum of $3,000 to the University of Georgia, annually, for the support of the North Georgia Agricultural College.
Also, a bill to protect primary elections in this State, and to punish frauds committed thereat.
Also, a bill to amend section 2, para,graph 21 of the tax act approved D~cember 26, 1890.
Also, a bill to amend paragraph 8 of section 2 of the tax acL of December 26, 1890.
-The following Senate bills were read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Todd, of 35th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Atlanta Trust and Bank-
ing Company. Referred to Committee on Banks.

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Also, by Mr. Glenn, of 44th DistrictA bill to require persons, companies and corpora-
tions operating, or that may hereafter operate, any line of railroad in this State, to post notice of the time of beginning such operation.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Johnson, of 21st DistrictA bill to amend. sectiou 1103(i) of the Code of 1882. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
The Senate amendments to the following House bill were concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the town of Whitehall, in Clarke county.
On motion of Mr. Jackson, of Heard, the following bill was taken up and referred to the Committee on General Agriculture:
A bill (No. 685) to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals, etc.
The following bill was taken up for a third reading,_ and on motion laid on the table, to-wit:
A bill to further carry into effect paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of Georgia, etc.
The following House bill was taken up, and the Senate substitute was adopted, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to require all railroad companies in this State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for white and colored passengers, etc.
The following bill, which was adversely reported, was taken up, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit members of the General Assembly, Judges, Railroad Commissioners and other officers of this State _from accepting a free pass upon any railroad in this State, and for other purposes.

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Upon motion of Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta., the House disagreed to the report of the committee.
The bill was read the second time, and passed to a third reading.
The following bill was taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians and others, for placing the same in the hall of the House of Representatives.
The Special Committee on Charters make the following report :
Mr. Speaker: 'fhe committee, having under consideration the fol-
lowing bills, report the same back, with a recommendation that they be referred to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
Bill No. 389, which is a bill to provide for incorporations of ra.ilroads in this State, etc.
Bill No. 348~ which is a bill to prescribe the method of granting charters for banking companies, etc.
Respectfully submitted. S. P. GILBERT, Chairman.
Mr. H.;>ltzclaw, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, makes the following report:
Mr. SpeakeT: The Committee on Military Affairs has had under
consideration a bill to be entitled an act to amend section 1103(i) of the ()ode of Georgia of 1382, and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Military School of Isabella, in Worth county, State of Georgia, and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recomruendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same.
Respectfully submitted. R. N. HoLTZCLAw, Uhairman.

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Mr. Wooten, of Dougherty, offered a resolution providing for a night session, which was read and lost.
Leave of absence granted to Messrs. Bush, Edenfield, McClure and Bryan.
House Bills Nos. 348 and 389 were recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to make permanent the income of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. llavis, of Burke, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.
The substitute proposed by the committee was not adopted.
Upon the passage of the bil1, the ayes were 14, and nays 93, and the bill was lost.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, October 8, 1891.

The House met pursmmt to adjournment, c::tlled to

order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the

Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following memb~rs

were present :

Anderaon,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, HartriJge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Baxter,

Heard,

Bennett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether,

Boifeuillet,

Hendrix,

Branch,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas, P.trker of Wilkinson, Parham, P.tyne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope,

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Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Rainey,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzclaw,

Rembert,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Brinson,

Holzendorf,

Ryals,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee.

Burney,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Seay,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Cason,

Jennings,

Sinquefield,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Smith of Bntt~,

Clifton,

Jones,

Smith of Greene,

Clay,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Stokes,

Crowder,

Kiml>rough,

Strickland,

Cutts,

Lan,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Tatum,

D-avis of Bnlloch,

Laslie,

Tarver,

Davis of LUinp.kin, Lewis,

Thornton,

Dennard,

LeConte,

Thompson,

Dismuke,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Dodson,

:~Hartin,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Turner,

Jo~.verett,

Manu,

Twitty,

Ethridge,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, \Yare,

Uardner,

MeDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Glover,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whitfield,

lioodwin,

:\IcAfee,

Witzel!,

Godard,

Merritt,

Williams,

Graves,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

White,

Hall,

Mosely,

\Visdom,

Hand,

lUonroe,

Wright,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

Wylly,

Harris ()f Quitman, Korman,

\Vooten,

Harris of \Vasbing!on, Oattis,

Young,

OJom,

Mr. Speaker.

Those absent were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Brodnax, Bryan, Chappell, Coffey,

Edenfield, Henderson, Humphreys, Ivey, Kemp

~leri w e t h e r , Nash, O'Xeal, Peek, Roberts,

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Craigo, Crawford, Devore,

Mattox:, McClure, Meeks,

Smith of Deeatur, Scruggs.

Mr. Brinson, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Berner, of Monroe, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 363, to-wit:
A bill to require all railroad companies in this State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for white and colored passengers.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.
Mr. Berner, of Monroe, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 363, to-wit :
A bill to require all railroad cotnpanies in this State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for white and colored passengers, which motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered, and the same was recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the second time, and recommitted to General Judiciary Committee, to-wit :
A bill to authorize the judges of the several courts of this State, in their discretion to require the juries in all cases to find a special interest in cases submitted to them.
The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons, etc.
Also, a bill to protect game in the c~mnty of Hancock.

Also, a bill to confer police powers on the conductors,

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motormen and drivers of the street railroad companies in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act assented to May 11th, 1803, and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change the southern and western boundary of Milledgeville.
Also, a bill to require common carriers to trace freight, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to amend an act amending an act CIeating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb, etc.
'fhe following. message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof :
Mr. Speaker: 'fhe Senate has passed, by requisite constitutional
majority, the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court for the county of Echols.
The Senate has passed the following bills of the Honse, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justice's Court trial term in certain cases, etc.
Also, a bill to set apart the :first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday to be known as labor day.
Also, a bill to authorize county authorities to hire out misdemeanor convicts, and to provide for the djstribution of the money arising therefrom, etc.
Also, a bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government, approved December 26th, 1890.
Also, a bill to amend section 4250 of the Code of Georgia.

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Also, a bill to amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville, etc.
The Senate has also passed the following bills. of the House, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons, etc.
Also, a bill to confer police powers on the conductors, mortormen and drivers of the street railroad companies in this State, etc.
Also, a bill to amend House Bill No. 244, the same being an act amending an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb.
Also, the following bill of the House, by substitute, to-wit :
A bill to protect game in the county of Hancock.
The following bills of the House were lost in the Senate, to-wit :
A bill to;repeal an act entitled an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the coanty of Wilkinson, etc.
Also, a bill to require the Judges of the Superior Courts of the State to give in charge to the Grand Juries certain sections of the Code of 1882, and all other statutes of the State relating to violations of the Sabbath day, etc.
The following resolutions of the House were lost, to-wit:
A resolution for the relief of Walton H. Booth.
Also, a resolution for the relief of 0. E. Carter.
The following Senate bill was passed by the requisite constitutional majority, to-wit :
A bill to amend part 1 of section 12 of article 7 of the Constitution of this StatP., by adding to the same
the following clause, to wit: "The bonded debt of

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the State may be increased $500,000 annually, for ten years," etc.

The special order fixed for to-day was then taken up, and the same read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to alter and amend article 2, Flection 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Mr. Smith, of Butts, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question was ordered.

Being an amendment to the Constitution, it was necessury that a re~ord of the vote be taken, and the ayes and nays were ordered upon the passage of the bill.

Upon the call of the roll on the passage of the bill, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Washington, Odom,

Atkinson of Columbia,Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Parham,

Baxter,

Heard,

Payne,

:&>rner,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Boifenillet,

Hill of Meriwether, Peeples,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Ht>nderson,

Pt>rry,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Phillips,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Hainey,

Brinson,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Bush,

Hul~ey,

Ryals, '

Burney,

Huff;

Sapp of Chattahooche,

Campbell,

Ivey,

Sears,

Cason,

Jennings,

Sibl~y,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Sinquefield,

Clifton,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Scruggs,

Davis of Burke,

Lane,

Stokes,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lark,

Strickland,

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Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Gardner, Gilbert, . Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman,

LeConte,

Swain,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Martin,

Thornton,

Mason,

Trammell,

Maxwell,

Turner,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Mathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

Mathews of Montg'y, wells of Marion,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Merritt,

'Vitzell,

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Mobley,

White,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Morton,

Wooten,

Oatti$,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Cntts,

Ingraham,

Pope,

.Fleming, Graves, Hardeman, Harrison,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Laolie,

Taylor,

McDonald of Sumter, Wright,

Harper, Herrington, Holtzclaw,

Montgomery, Monroe, Norman,

Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Bennett, Brodnax, Bryan, Cagle, Calvin, Chappell, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard,

Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield, Humphreys, Kemp, Lewis, Mattox, Mann, McClure, Meeks, Meriwether, Nash,

O'Neal, Peek, Roberts, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Tatum, Thompson, Walker, Wells of Lee, Williams, Whatley, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 117. Nays 22.

liaving received the necessary two-thirds vote of the entire House, the bill passed.

A bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of 1877, by striking out the word "biennially," in the

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third line, after the word " and" and before the word "thereafter," and substituting therefor the word "annually," and the manner of submitting the same for ratification, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of Georgia, and it is ltereby enacted by authf!rity of
the same, That from and after the passage of this act article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of 1877 be altered and amended by striking out the word "biennially," after the word "and" and before the word "thereafter," in the third line, and substituting therefor the word" annually," so that the first clause of said paragraph, when amended, will read as follows, viz.: The first meeting of the General Assembly, after the ratification of this Constitution, shall be on the fourth Wednesday in October, 1878, and annually thereafter on the same day until the day shall be changed by law.
SEc. 2. Be it further enacted, That if this amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses, the same shall be entered on their Journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, and the Governor shall cause said amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district for two months previous to the next general ele<.:-tion, and the same shall be submitted to the people at the next general election, and the legal voters at the next general election sha.U have written or printed. on their ticket~:~ "ratification," or "against ratification," as they may choose to vote ; and if a majority of the . electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting shall vote in favor of ratification, then said amendment shall become a part of said article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof.
SEc. 3. Be itfurther enacted, That all laws in conflict with this act be, and the same are, repealed.

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The second special order of the day was taken up, read the third time, and the report of the Cl>mmittee agreed to, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State, relative to the length of sessions of the General Assembly.

Being an amendment to the Constitution, it was necessary that a record of the vote be taken, and the ayes and nays were ordered.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Quitm'ln, O.tttis,

Atkinson of C,llumbia, H>trris of WdShington, Otb:n,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Parder of 'Vilkinson,

Baxter,

Hancock,

Parham,

Bennett,

Heard,

Payne,

Berner,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Hill of .Meriwether, Peeples,

Branch,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Brown of For3yth, Henderson,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Rainey,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Remb~rt,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Bush,

Huff,

Sears,

Burney,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Campbell,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Cason,

Johnson,

Smith of Greene,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Scruggs,

Clay,

Ki:chens,

Stoke~,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Lane,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

'l'arver,

Davis of Bulloch,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Trammell,

Dodson,

Maaon,

Turner,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Everett,

McDonald of B:tnks, Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

'Vare,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

Mathews of Montg'ry, ''"hitfield,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Witzell,

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Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Merritt, Mitchell, Mobley, Mosely, Morton, Norm:m,

\Vheeler, White, \Visuom, Wylly, \Vooten, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Cutts, Fleming, Gra\es, Harueman, Harrison, Harper,

Herrington,

P<lpe,

Ingraham,

R;id,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Ch~ttahoochee,

Laslie,

Sapp of Mitchell,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor.

Montgomery,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baskin, Brodnax, Bryan, Cagle, Chappell, Coffey, Craigo, Crawford, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield,

Holtzelaw, Holzendorf, Humph: eys, Kemp, Lewis, Mattox, Martin, Mann, McClure, MeekE>, Meriwether, Monroe, Nash,

O'i'ieal, Peek, Pearson, Roberts, Seay, Tatum, Walker, Wells of Lee, Williams, Whatley, Wright, Mr. ~peaker.

Ayes 118. Nays 17.

Having received more than two-thirds of the entire vote of the House, the bill passed.

A bill to be entitled an act to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State, by striking out the following words after the word "than," viz. : "forty days, unless by a two-thirds vote of the whole number of each House," and substituting therefor the following "fifty days,'' and to provide for submission of the same, a.nd for other purposes.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General A..ssemblJ! of Georgia, and it is ltereby enacted by the same, That article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitu-

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tion of this State be amended by striking out the following words after the word "than,~: viz. : "forty days, unless by a two-thirds vote of the whole number of each House," and substituting therefor the following, "fifty days, ' so that said paragraph when so amended will read as follows : "No session of the General Assembly shall continue longer than fifty days; Provided, 'fhat, if an impeachment trial be pending at the end of fifty days, the session ma.y be prolonged till the completion of said trial.
SEc. 2. Be it fu.rtlter enacted, That if this amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members to each of the two Houses, the same shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays entered thereon, and the Governor shall cause said amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district for two months previous to the next general election, and the same shall be submitted to the people at the next general election, and the voters at t.he next said general election shall have inscribed ur printed on their tickets the word "Ratification " or "Against Ratification," as they may choose to vote ; and if a majority of the electors qualified to vote for mem hers of the General Assembly voting therein, shall vote in favor of ratification, then said ameudment shall become a part of said article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall mako proclamation thereof.
SEc. 3. Be U further enacted, That all laws in conflict with this act be repealed.
Mr. Calvin, Chairm<tn of the Committee on B!tnks, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speake1:
Your committee have had under consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me, as Chairman, to report buck to the House, with the

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recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Americus, Ga.
The committAe have also bad under consideration the following Senate bill, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta Trust and Guaranty Company.
Also, the following Senate bill which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Hartwell.
Respectfully submitted. MARTIN V. CALVIN, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Governor, through W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Mr. Speaker: 'fhe Governor has approved the following acts and
resolutions of the General Assembly, to-wit: An act to amend the charter of the Indian Springs
Railroad Company. Also, an act to prevent persons bathing in the Oc-
mulgee river within certain distance of Riverside Cemetery, etc.
Also, an act to change the terms of Morgan Superior Court.
Also, an act to change the north line of the corporation of Waresboro, etc.
Also, an act to provide for the paying of the County Commissioners of Lowndes county.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Carrollton, Georgia, to hold an election on the ques-

THl'RSDAY, OcTOBER ~. 1891.

1233

tion of issuing and selling bonds not exceeding $25,000, for 1.he purpose of providing or building a system of water-works.
Also, an act to legalize all official business transacted by the Justice of the Peace and Notary P11blic in Emerson District, No. 1425 G. M., Bartow county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Omaha in the county of Rtewart.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Willacoochee, in the county of Coffee.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Trion, in the county of Chattooga.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Manchester.
Also, an act to authorize the Mayor and Council of Lithonia to issue bonds for school buildings, etc.
Also, an act to amend acts incorporating the city of Madison.
Also, an act to amend the liqnor law of Wayne county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Elko, Hons ton county.
Also, an act to prohibit making or laying out roads, streets or alleys, or other pass-ways through any of the cemeteries within the limits of Bibb county, without first obtaining the consent of the proper authorities, etc.
Aloo, an act to amend an act creating the office of County Solicitor for the county of Wayne.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate tbe town of Alapaha, in the county of Berrien.
Also, an act to abolish the County Commissioners of Bryan county.
Also, an act to make additional appropriations for the fiscal years 1891 and 1892, and to supply deficiencies in several appropriations for the support of the government, and for other purposes.
iS

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Also, an act to amend an act incorporating the town of Trenton.
Also, an act to authorize the town of Dublin, La.urens county, to grant the use of Marion street in said town to the Wrightsville and Tennille Railroad Company, and to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company, for railroad purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the bank of Statesboro.
Also, an act establishing a system of public schools in the town of Richland.
Also, an act establishing a syst~m of water-works in the town of Richland.
Also, an act to authorize the Council of the town of Rockmart to levy and collect an ad valorem tax on all real and personal property of said town, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Washington and Middleton Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend the charter of Morganton.
Also, an act to amend Lhe charter of Rome, Georgia, creating the office of Recorder, and defining his powers, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the city of Demorest.
Also, an act to prohibit seinin~ in any waters, lakes, ponds or running streams, in the county of Worth.
Also, an act to prevent the killing of deer, wild turkeys and quail, in the county of Worth, from the 1st of April to the 1st of September, of each year, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the town 0f Hiram, in Paulding county.
Also, an act to authorize and require the Judge of the County Court of Wilkes county, to purchase certain volumes of the Supreme Court RHports.
Also, an act to incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad Company.

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Also, an act to incorporate the town of Mount Vernon, in Montgomery county.
.Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Geneva.
Also, an act to amend an act, approved December 2J, 1890~ to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Burke county.
Also, an act to repeal an act to provide for the registration of the qualified voters of Campbell county.
Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Early county to issue bonds to build a new jail for said county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Dallas, Georgia.
Also, an act to amend section 23 of au act approved December 26, 1888, so far as relates to the publication of the proceedings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Jesup.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Wadley, in the county of Jefferson.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Blue Ridge, Fannin county.
Also, an act to change the time of holJ.ing Baldwin Superior Court.
Also, an act to permit the Commissioners of Commons, of Columbus, to donate certain lands.
Also, an act to amend an act to repeal an act to in-corporate the town of Fo:-estville, in Floyd county.
Also, an act to amend the charter of LaGrange.
Also, an act to create the office of Solicitor of the County Court for the county of Wilcox.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company, approved September 22, 1883.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Rocky Mount, in Meriwether county.

.Jorn~AL OF THE 'HOUSE.

Also, an act to fix the official bond of the Receiver of tax returns for Fulton county.

Also, an act to amend an act to establish a system of public schools for the city of Fort Valley.

Also, an act to extend the corporate limits of the town of l\fcRae.

Also, an act to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the county of Newton, to establish a dispensary where pure liquors can be obtained, etc.

Also, a resolution to furnish Colquitt, vVorth and }fcDuffie counties with standard weights and measlues, and appropriate money therefor.

Also, a resolution for the relief of W. C. vVright.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit

A bill to repeal article 2, section 1, paragraph 2 of the Constitution, so as to allow creation of new counties.

On the passage of the bill the ayes and nays were required to be recorded.

On calling the roll the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were :Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hand,

McAfee,

Atkinson o[ Columbia, Harri~ of Catoosa, ~Iobley,

Baskin,

Harris of Quitman, Mosely,

Bennett,

Harris of \Vashington, Monroe,

Berner,

Harrison,

Norman,

Boiieuilk>t,

Hill 0f Cherokee,

Parker of Thoma~.

Branch,

Hendrix,

Parker of \Vilkinson,

Brinson,

Herrington,

Peacock,

Bush,

Henderson,

Perry,

Burney,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Cagle,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Rainey,

Campbell,

Ivey,

Reid,

Cason,

Jackson of Oco::ee, Ryals,

Chapman,

Jennings,

S.tpp of Chatt.ah'chee,.

Clifton,

Johnson,

Sapp of Mitchell,

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 8, 1891.

1287

.Clay, .Cooper,
.Cntt~.
:Dennard, Dodson, .Dnnwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Gilbert, Glover, Graves,

Jones,

Sibley,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Laslie,

Turner,

Lumsden,

\Vare,

!\Jason,

\Vheeler,

Maxwell,

W h i t .. ,

McDonald of 8umter, \Vooten,

:\IcDaniel,

Young.

Mathews of Jefferson,

Mathews of l\lontg'y,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Barrett, Brown of Haralson, Burge, .Crowder, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Fleming, -Gardner, Hall, Harper, Hagan, Heard,

Huff, Kennon, LeConte, McDonald of Banks, :Merritt, :\Iontgomery, Mitchell, Morton, Parham, Peeples, Pearson, Sears,

Stokes, Stricklancl, Swain, Thornton, Twitty, Underwood, wells of ~Iarion, Witzell, \\'isdom, Wylly.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriweth~r, Peek,

Baldwin,

Holtzelaw,

Rembert,

..Baxter,

Holz~ndorf,

Roberts,

Brodnax,

Hulse\',

Seay,

Brown of For3yth, Humph revs,

Smith of Decatur,

Bryan,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

-Dhappell,

Kemp,

Scrugg~,

Coffey,

Kimbrough,

Tatum,

-Draigo,

Lewis,

Taner,

Crawford,

Mattox,

Thompso11,

Davis of Burke.

Martin,

Traylor,

Devore,

Mann,

Trammell,

Dismuke,

McClure,

Walker,

Edenfield,

Meeks,

Wells of Lee,

-Goodwin,

Meriwether.

Whitfield,

-Godard,

Nash,

\Villiams,

-Griffith,

Oattis,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

Odom,

\Vright,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Mr. Spellker.

Hancock,

Payne,

Ayes 82. Nays 34.

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Not having receeived the requisite two-thirds vote

of all the members-elect, the bill was lost.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was read

the second time, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers'

Bank, of Americus.

By unanimous. consent, the following bill was read the first time and ordered engrossed, to-wit :

By Mr. YoungA bill to change the terms of Irwin Superior Court-

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and the Senate amendment concurred in, as

amended, to-wit:

A bill to provide for local taxation by counties, for the support of the common schools.

Mr. Hill, Chairman of the Committee on General

Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Jfr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under
consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit:

A bill to require common carriers to receive live stock for transportation, and for other purposes.

The committee recommend that the following bills do pass, by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to amend sections 742, 744 and 746 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, a bill to prescribe the ~ime of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.

The committee recommend that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act, approved September 18,.

1885, for preventing the evils of intemperance by

local option in any county in this State, by submit-

ting the question to the qualified voters of such

county.



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1239

The committee recommend that the following Senate bills do pass, to wit:
A bill to provide for filing, hearing and determining contested elections in this State.
Also, a bill t.o amend section 4391 of the Code of 1882 of Georgia.
Also, a bill to amend section 792 of the Code of Georgia.
The committee recommend that the following bil.ls be read a seeond time and recommitted, to-wit :
House Bills Nos. 974 and 1124; also, Senate Bill No. 75.
'fhe committee recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the disposal of felons sentenced for terms not exceeding :five years.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the oill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays I.
A bill to relieve securities upon the bond of Captain J. L. Fleming, deceased, former commander of the Liherty Independent Troop, for arms and accoutrements destroyed by fire.
An invitation from the Piedmont Exposition Company was read, and the following resolution was adopted:
By Mr. Davis, of Burke-
A resolution declining the invitation, on the ground that the General Assembly would adjourn sine die prior to the opening of the exposition.
Mr. Davis, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :

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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Corporations have had under consideration House Bill No. 1123, which they instruct me. as their Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted. "\V3r. H. DAns, Chairman protem.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit : A bill to create the office of Railroad Inspector, to define his duties, confer his pmVf'\rs, etc.
'l'he previous question was called and Stlstained.
'l'he report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute. as amended, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes :ind nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

'!'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Heard,

Oclow.

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriwether, Park()r of Thomas.

Atkinson of Coweta, Hendrix,

Park~r of "'ilkinson,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Parham,

Bennett,

Henderson,

Payne,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

PeaC'oek,

Bran~h,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Pope.

Brinson,

Holzeudorf,

Rainey,

Bush,

Huff,

Rembert,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Heid,

Cahin,

Ivey,

HyalH,

Campbell, Cason,

Jackson of Hearil, Sapp of Chattahoochee, .Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

,Jennings,

Sears,

Cooper,

.Johnson,

Sibley,

Crowder,

Jones,

Sinqnefield,

Cutts,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Davis of Bulloeh,

Kit~hens,

Smith of GreenP,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Dodson,

Lane,

Strickland,

Dunwody,

Lark,

Swain,

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 8, 1891.

1241

'Everett,

Laslie,

Taner,

.Ethridge,

LeConte,

'J;hornton,

.Faust,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Fleming,

Martin,

Turner,

Gardner,

Mason,

Twitty,

Glover,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Goodwin,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, \Vare,

-Gra\es,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Veils of ::\!arion

Griffith,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Hall,

:\1erritt,

"rilliams,

Hand,

::\Iontgomery,

\Vheeler,

'Harris of Catoosa, ::\Iobley,

White.

Harris of Quitman, ::\Io3ely,

"'isdom,

Harris of \Vashington, Monroe,

Wylly,

HarriRon,

:\lorton,

\rooten,

'Harper,

Norman,

Young.

Hancock,

Oattis.

Those voting no were 1\fessrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay,

Hill of Cherokee,

Phillips,

McDonald of Banks, "'elb of Lee.

McDaniel,

Those not voting were 1\fessrs.-

Baldwin,

Gilbert,

O'Xeal,

Barrett,

Godard,

Peek,.

Baskin,

Hardeman,

Peep'es,

Berner,

Hartridge,

Perry,

Brodnax,

Hagan,

Roberts,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Seay,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Smith of D=eatur,

Chappell.

.Kemp,

Srrugg~,

Clifton,

Lewi>',

Stoke~,

Coffey,

Mattox,

'l'atum,

Craigo,

Mann,

Thompson,

Crawford,

Mathews of :Montg'ry, Traylor,

Davis of Burke,

McClure.

\Valker,

Dennard,

Meeks,

Witzel!,

DeYore,

Meriwether,

\Vhatley,

Dismuke,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Edenfield,

Nash,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 116. Nays 8.

Having received the requisite majority, the bill passed by substitute, as amended.

Mr. Huff, of Bihb, offered the following resolution, which was read and referred to Committee on Finance, to-wit :

1242

.Jot:R!\AJ, OF THE HousE.

A resolution to appropriate money to pay certain persons for services rendered in betterment investigation, etc.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committ.ee on Enrollment, submitted the following n~port :
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians and others, and for placing the same in the hall of th~ House of Representatives.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Whitehall.
Also, an act to authorize the city of Atlanta to open and extend Alabama street from the central portion of the said city westerly, through property of the State, subject to the rights of the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Also, an act to further carry into effect paragraph 1 of section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State, and to prevent unjust discrimination on the part of any railroad operated within or partly within this State against any other railroad company within this State.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank oERockdale in the city of Conyers.
Also, an act to incorporate the 'fifton and Northeastern Railroad Company.
Also, a resolution to pay W. J. Houston the sum of four hundred dollars for services rendered in investigation of b':'t.terments before the special committee.
Respectfully snhmitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
By unanimous consent, the following bill was read the cesond time, to-wit :

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1243

A bill to amend an act to create a city government for the town of Eatonton in Putnam county, etc.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the vVhole House, Mr. Williams, of Richmond, in the chair.

Mr. vVilliams, of Richmond, Chairman of the Committee of tl~e Whole House, submitted the following report:
/llr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough, of Opelika, Alabama, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
1'he resolution was then read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the resolution, it was necessary that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

'fhose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baxter,
Benn~tt,
Berner, Boifenillet, Hrancb, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard,

Harper, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Herrington, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Huff, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, J ackBon of Oconee, Jennings, Johnson, Kennon, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lane,

Norman, Oattis, Parker of Wilkinson, Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, kainey, Reid, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Smith of Butts, Stokes, Strickland,
~wain,
Tarver,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris, of Quitman,

Lark,

:\Ion roe,

LeConte,

Traylor,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Mason,

Turner,

.:\Iaxwell,

Twittv,

)lcDonald of SumtE'r, 1Jnderwoo<l,-

.McDaniel,

'Van,

Mathews of JefferHon, '\"itzell

l\IcAfee,

'Villiams,

l\ferritt,

"'heeler,

l\Iont!!omery,

"'isdom,

l\Iitcbell,

'Yylly,

Mobley,

Wooten,

Mosely,

Youn!!

Those not voting were Messrs.--

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,"

Baldwin,

Hartridge,

Parhan~.

Barrett,

Hagan,

P(~ek,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brorlnax,

Hendrix,

RQmbert,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Rob;ert~,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

s~ay,

Brinson,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Bush,

Kemp,

Smith of D~catur,

Calvin,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

L'"wis,

Sharpe,

Clifton,

Mattox,

Scrugg:-:,

Coffey,

Martin,

Tatum,

Crawford,

l\Iann,

Thornton,

Davis of Burke,

l\IcDonald of Banks, Thompson,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mathews of l\Iontg'y, Walker,

Devore,

McClure,

'Vells of )!arion,

Dismuke,

::\leeks,

Well~ of Lee,

Edenfield,

l\Ieri wether,

Whitfie:d,

Gilbert,

:\lorton,

whatll'y,

Glover,

::\ash,

"'hite,

Godard,

Odom,

Wright,

Hardeman,

O'X eal,

l\Ir. Speake:.

Harris of washington,

Ayes 105. Nay 0.

Having received the n:quisite constitutional majority, the resolution passed, and was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. :\L

THl'RSDAY, OcTOBER 8, 1891.

1245

3 o'cLOCK P. :\I.
The House reassembled, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called, and a quorum found to oo
present.
::Mr. Calvin offered the following resolution :
A resolution that the Clerk be instructed to prepare and have printPd (200 copies each day) a calendar of all bills on the Clerk's desk for a third rending.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Calvin also offered the following resolution. to-wit:
A resolution that during the remainder of the session speeches be limited to ten minutes.
Mr. Holtzclaw proposed to amend, so as to except the author of t.he bill or any person who may be selected by said author.
The amendment was adopted, and the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
The following Senate bills were read the first time and appropriately referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Smith, of the 6th DistrictA bill to change the time of holding the Superior
Court for the county of Echols. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Terrell, of the 36th DistrictA bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 12 of article
7 of the Constitution of 1877, by adding to the same the following clause: "The bonded debt of the State may be increased $500,000 annually for ten years, commencing in or after 1892, and the money thus raised shall be used exclusively for paying pensions to disabled Confederate soldiers, and to widows of

1246

Jot:RXAL oF THE HoFSE.

Confederate soldiers, and for the support of common schools.''
Referred to Committee on Finance.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to further provide for the lien of mechanics, materiaJ-men and contractors and laborers.
Recommitted to General Judiciary Committee.
Also, a bill to provide for filing, hearing and determining contested elections in this State.
Also, a bill to amend section 1103(1) of the Code of
188~.
The following House bills were read the second time:
A bill to prescribe the time of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.
Also, a bill to amend sections 742 and 744 and 746 of the Code of 1882, in relation to mining laws, rights of way, etc.
Also, a bill to regulate the business of building and loan associations doing business outside of this State, and said associations chartered by other States doing business in this State, etc.
Recommitted to General Judiciary Committee.
Also, a bill to require common carriers to receive live stock for transportation, to prescribe their liability, and to regulate special contracts and prescribe a penalty.
Also, a bill to prevent the transfer or assignment of debts iu this State for the purpose of avoiding or evading the laws of this State exempting wages from garnishment, to make such transfers a misdemeanor, and to fix a penalty.
Recommitted to Committee on General Judiciary.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill

THURSDAY, OcTOBER ~. 1891.

1247

passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 93, nays 20, to-wit :
A. bill to amend and repeal certain road laws of the State of Georgia.
Mr. Davis Chairman, protem. of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee have had under consideration Senate Bills Nos. 239 and 187, which they instruct me, as their Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass.
A.lso, House Bill No. 1033, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. DAVIS, Chairman pro tem.
The following bills were read the second time, towit:
A. bill to amend the proviso contained in section 1689(i) of the Code.
A.lso, a bill to authorize the building of courthouses in the several militia districts of the counties of the State, etc.
'rhe following House bill was taken up and the Senate substitute concurred in, as amended, to-wit :
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals and cotton-seed meal. etc., etc.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the commit.tee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 3, to-wit :
A. bill to amend an act, approved September 18, 1885, to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option in any county in this State, by submitting the question of prohibiting the sale of

1248

.ron::-: \L OF THE RoesE.

intoxicating liquors to the qualified voters of such county, etc.
Mt. Fleming off.'lred a rcs::.lution pwviding for night sessions, which was read, and pending the resolution, the House, upon motion, adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

.\TLAXTA, GEORGIA,
Friday, October 9, 18H1.

The Honse met pur:<nant to adjournment. Called to orcler by the Speaker and opened \\ith pra_yer by the Chaplain.
The roll was ealiecl, ::tlHl the follO\\"ing membero; wl're prPsent:

Anderson,

Harper,

~Ukinson of Colnmbia,Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Hearrl,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

.Hendrix,

Branch,

Herrington,

Brown of Forsyth, Hen:lerson,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

BnrgP,

Holtzclaw,

Brinson,

Holbrook,

Bush,

Holzendorf,

Burney,

Huff,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard,

Cason,

Jackson of O:once,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

CnJigo,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lane,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laslie,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lewis,

Dennard,

LeConte,

Devore,

Lumsden,

Parker of \Vilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Pi:illipH,
Pc~pe,
R:tiney, R"mbert, R9ill,
Rc)bert~,
B.yals, Sotpp of Chattahoochee, S1pp of ::\Iitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinr1uefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,
H~rug~~, ~bke~.
~'trick land, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton,.

FRIDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1249

Dodson,

Martin,

Thompson,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Traylor,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Everett,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Faust,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Fleming,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Gardner,

Mathews ofMontgm'y, Ware,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Wells of Marion,

Glover,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

Goodwin,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Witzell,

Graves,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Wheeler;

Hall,

Mosely,

White,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

Wright,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

'Vylly,

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

wooten,

Harrison,

Odom,

Young,

Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas, Mr. Speaker..

Those absent were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Brodnax, Bryan, Clifton, Coffey; Crawford,

Cutts, Dismuke, Hulsey, Humphreys, Jones, Kemp, Mattox,

Mann, Meeks, Nash, O'Neal, Peek, Seay, Smith of Decatur.

Mr. Hagan, of the CommitteP. on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit:
By Mr. Fleming, of Richmond-

A resolution providing for night sessions for Friday and Saturday nights of this week.

Upon the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Underwood, of Franklin, called the previous question, which call was sustained, and the main question ordered.
The resolution was adopted. 79

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JmJRXAL OF THE HOUSE.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: Your committee haYe had under consideration the fol-
lowing rm;olution of the Home, which they request me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A resolution to appropriate certain sums of money to certain persons na,ned in the resolution.

Your committee further recommend that the following

House bills do not pass, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of W. l\L Brannen, and for other

purposes.

Also, a hill to require the President of railroads and other corporations doing business in this State to return all

bonds issued on their property for State and county taxatiOn.

Also, a bill to regulate the returns of notes, bonds and stock certificates for taxation.

Also, a bill to authorize the payment of a pension to Lawrence Lutz, of Fulton county, Georgia.

Your committee further recommend that the following

House resolution do not pass, to-wit :

A resolution to appropriate the sum heretofore appropriated to the State military encampment for 1892 to the common school fund for 1892.

Your committee further instruct me to return the following bill to the House, with the recommendation that the author be allowed to withdraw the same, to-wit:

A bill for the relief of James A. Green, and for other pur-

poses.

Your committee further recommend that the following bill of the Senate do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 1:2 of article 7 of the Constitution, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

\V. A. HcFF, Chairman.

The special order fixed for to-day was then taken up, and the same read the third time; to-wit :

FRIDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1251

Senate Bill No. - - , ~ bill to authorize the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad to close and occupy an alley between lots 1 and 2 and 7 and 8 in block 57 in the city of Macon, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 100, nays 1.

By unanimous consent, the following bill _was taken up and read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to change the terms of Irwin Superior Court.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

Mr. Twitty, Chairman Committee on General Agriculture, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the following House bill, which they instruct me_to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass by Senate substitute, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the laws govern-

ing the inspection, analysis and sale. of commercial fertiliz-

ers, chemicals and cotton-seed meaL and for other purposes.

Respectfully ::;ubmitted.

TwiTTY, Chairman.

A bill to prescribe the time of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to and the bill passed by substitute, ayes 89, nays 17, to-wit:

A bill to further carry into effect paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution.

The following resolution was read the first time and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution making appropriation for paying the expenses of the members of the General Assembly who are members of the Traveling Committee, refunding to each the exact amount paid out in discharging his duty.

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.JouR:sAL oF THE HousE.

The following message was received from the Senatethrough Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Jfr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite majority the fol-
lowing bills of the House, to-wit:

A bill to amend the practice in equity as to granting injunctions restraining the cutting of timber for saw-mill purposes and railroad cross-ties, etc.

Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Greene county.

Also, a bill to define the term "domestic wines," and for

other purposes.

Also, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to .incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company.

The Senate has concurred in the following House resolu-

tion, to-wit:

A resolution requesting the Senate to return to the House Senate Bill No. 196.

The following bill of the House was lost in the Senate,

to-wit:

A bill to provide for the redemption of real property,.

sold at sheriff's sale.

Also, the following resolution, to-wit:

A resolution to direct the Governor to appoint a Commission to revise and codify all the criminal laws of this.

State.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of con-

sidering the Senate amendment, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks from pursuing their professions who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors.

l'pon the adoption of the substitute offered qy the Senate,. Mr. Baldwin called for the ayes and nays, ,vhich call was

sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harrison,

Norman,

Atkinson of Columbia,Harper,

Parker of Thomas,

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1253

:Baxter,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

:Bennett,

Hancock,

Payne,

:Branch,

Heard,

Peeples,

:Brown of Haralson, Hill of Cherokee, Pearson,

-<Jason,

Hill of Meriwether, Phillips,

..Chapman,

Hendrix,

Pope,

Clay,_

Jackson of Heard, Rainey,

<Jooper,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Davis of Lumpkin, Johnson,

Sears,

Dennard,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Devore,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Dodson,

Lark,

Stokes,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Edenfield,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Ethridge,

McDonald of :Banks, Twitty,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

Gardner,

Mathews of Mantg'ry, Williams,

Godard,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Graves,

Merritt,

White,

Rail,

Mobley,

Wylly,

Wooten.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Jennings,

Reid,

:Baldwin,

Jones,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

:Burge,

Kitchens,

Sapp, of Mitchell,

.:Bush,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Craigo,

Mason,

Sinquefield,

<Jrowder,

:Maxwell,

Swain,

Everett,

McDaniel,

Scruggs,

-Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Strickland,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Trammell,

Hand,

Mosely,

Turner,

Herrington,

Monroe,

Underwood,

Henderson,

. Morton,

Walker,

Holtzclaw,

Parham,

Wells of Marion,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Witzell,

Holzendorf,

Perry,

Wisdom.

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

:Barrett, :Baskin, :Berner, :Boifeuillet, :Brodnax, :Brown of Forsyth, :Bryan, .
.:Brinson,

Faust,

Meeks,

Goodwin,

Montgomery,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

Hardeman,

Nash,

Harris of Catoosa, Oattis,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

Harris of Washington,O'Neal,

Hartridge,

P~ck, _,._ ,

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Burney, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Chappell, Clifton, Coffey, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Dismuke,

Hogan, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Kemp, Las lie, Lewis, M:attox,
~Iartin,
Mann, McClure,

Ayes 66. Nays 47.

Roberts, Seay, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Wright, Young, Mr. Speakl"r.

Having received a majority of those voting, the substitute was concurred in.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to protect insane persons in their postal rights, etc.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Calvin called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Those voting yes were ~Iessrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Cason, Clay, Craigo, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Holze 1dorf,

Rembert,

Huff,

Reid,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Sinquefield,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

8harpe,

Mason,

Stokes,

McDonald of Banks, Strickland,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Thornton,

:\lathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Trammell,

McAfee,

Turner,

Merritt,

Twitty,

Meriwether,

Underwood,

Mitchell,

Walker,

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1255

Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harris of Quitman, Hanison, Harper, Hagan, Hancock, Hill of Meriwether,

Mosely,

Ware,

Monroe,

Wells of ::\farion,

Odom,

Witzell,

Parker of Wilkinson, Whatley.

Parham,

White,

Payne,

wisdom,

Peacock,

Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Faost,

Lark,

Atkinson of Columbia,Fleming,

Maxwell,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hardeman,

Parker of Thomas,

Berner,

Hall,

Phillips,

Branch,

Harris of Vtiashington ,Pope.

Burney,

Heard,

Ryals,

Calvin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Scruggs,

Chapman,

Hogan,

Swain,

Cooper,

Ivey,

Williams,

Crowder,

Jackson of Heard, wooten.

Dunwody,

Jones,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Campbell, Chappell, Clifton,
Coff~e,
Crawford, Cutts, Dads of Bulioch, Dennard, Dismuke, Edenfield, Gilbert, Griffith, Hartridge,

Herrington, Hulsey, Humphreys, Kemp, Laslie, Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mattox, :Martin, l\Iann, McClure, l\Ieeks, Montgomery, Mobley, Morton,

Nash, Norman, Oattis, O'Neal, Peek, Seay, Sears, Smith of Deeatnr, Tarver, Thompson, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, 'Vheeler, Wright, Young, 1\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 94. Nays 32.

The requisite majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill was passed.

By a suspension of the Rules, the same was immediately transmitted to the Renate.

Mr. Rainey, of Cobb, moved to suspend the Rules for the purpose of taking up the following resolution, to-wit:

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

A resolution to appropriate the $25,000 heretofore appropriated for military purposes to the common school fund.

Upon this motion, Mr. Rainey called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote wa5 as follows :

Those voting ye5 were 1\fessrs.-

Baldwin, Bennett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Cagle, Clay, Cooper, Devore, Dodson, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Hancock,

Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Holbrook, Johnson, Lane, Mason, McDonald of Banks, Merritt, Monroe, Parham, Peeples, Rainey, Sapp of Mitchell,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Sibley, ::;harpe, Scruggs, Swain, Tatum, Trammell, Twitty, Underwoool, \Vare, Wells of Marion, Witzell, White, Wisdom, Young.

Anderson,

Harper,

Mosely,

Atkinson of Coweta, Henderson,

Morton,

Baxter,

Holtzclaw,

Otlom,

Berner,

Holzendorf,

Parker of Thomas,

Boifeuillet,

Huff,

Payne,

Brinson,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Bush,

Jackson of Heard, Pope,

Burney,

Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Cason,

Jennings,

Reid,

Chapman,

Jones,

Roberts,

Crowder,

Kennon,

Ryals,

Dunwody,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Everett,

Kimbrough,

Sinquefield,

Ethridge,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Faust,

LeConte,

Stokes,

Fleming,

Maxwell,

Strickland,

Glover,

Mathews of Jefferson; Traylor,

Graves,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Turner,

Hardeman,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Hall,

Meriwether,

"Whatley,

HarrisofWashington, Mitchell,

Wylly,

Harrison,

Mobley,

Wooten.

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1257

Those not voting were Messrs.-

.Atkinson of Columbia, Griffith,

Norman,

Barrett,

Harris of Quitman, Oattis,

""E!lllkin,

Hartridge,

O'Neal,

Bryan,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Calvin,

Herrington,

Peacock,

-campbell,

Hogan,

Peek,

Chappell,

Hulsey,

Pearson,

Clifton,

Humphreys,

Phillips,

Coffey,

Ivey,

Seay,

Craigo,

Kemp,

Sears,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

-Cutts,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Thompson,

Dennard,

Mann,

'Valker,

Dismuke,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Lee,

Edenfield,

l\IcDaniel,

'Villiams,

Gardner,

McClure,

Wheeler,

Gilbert,

Meeks,

Wright,

-Goodwin,

Montgomery,

Mr. Speaker.

Godard,

Nash,

Ayes 44. Nays 66.

Not having received the requisite two-thirds vote, the Rules were not suspended.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was withdrawn from the Penitentiary Committee and recommitted to the Special Judiciary Committee, to-wit:
A bill to abolish the office of the Principal Physician of the Penitentiary of this State.
The House went into the Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole HousP., submitted the.following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they recommend do pas3 by substitute, to-wit:
A bill for the completion of a roster of Ge'lrgia troops in the Confederate army.
It being an appropriation, it was necessary for the ayes .-.and nays to be called.

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of 'Vashin~on, Korman,

Bald win,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Berner,

Harper,

Odom,

Boifeuillet,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Branch,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson,.

Brodnax,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Brown of Haralson, Herrington,

Pearson,

Burge,

Henderson,

Perry,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Bush,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Burney,

Hutf,

Rainey,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Chapman,

hey,

Reid,

Clay,

Jackson of Oconee, Roberts,

Cooper,

.Johnson,

Ryals,

Crowder,

Jones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,...

Davis of Burkt>,

Kennon,

Sibl(y,

Devore,

Kimbrough,

i'inqueficld,

Dunwody,

l-ane,

Scruggs,

Everett,

Lark,

Swain,

Ethridge,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Faust,

Lumsden,

Trammell,

Fleming,

~fartin,

Turner,

Gardner,

)Iaxwell,

rnderwood,

Gilbert,

McDonald of Sumter, wells of Marion.

Glover,

Mathews of Jefferson, whitfield,

Goodwin,

Mathews ofMontg'm'y Williams,

Graves,

Meriwether,

'Vhatley,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

'Vooten,

Hall,

Mosely,

Yonn~Z.

Hand,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Godard,

Mason,

Stokes,

Hill of Cherokee, McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

Hill of Meriwether, McDaniel,

'Yare,

Holbrook,

Parham,

Witzel!,

Kitchens,

Sears,

'Vhite.

Those not voting were l\Iessrs.-

Barrett,

Griffith,

O'Neal,

Baskin,

Hartridge,

Payne,

Baxter,

Han~ock,

Peek,

Bennett,

Holzendorf,

Peeples,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Sapp of Mitchell,..

FRIDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1259

Bryan, Calvin, Campbell, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Coffee, Craigo, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield,

Humphreys, Jaekson of Heard, .Tennings, Kemp, Kitchens, Laslie, Lewis, Mattox, Mann, McAfee, McClure, Mnritt, Meeks, Montgomery, Mitchell,. Nash,

Ayes 97. Nays 15.

Seay, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Strickland, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Twitty, Walker, Wells of Lee, Wheeler, Wisdom, Wright, Wylly, Mr. Speaker.

The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority,the same was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following bills were taken from the table and placed in theu place on the calendar, Nos. 626, 62~.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. \V. A. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Jl'r. Speaker:

The Senate has indefini~ely postponed, and ordered its action immediately transmitted to the House, the following bill of the Home, to-wit:

A .bill to enlarge the powers. of the Railroad Commission and for other purposes.

Mr. Trammell, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report:

Mr Speaker:

The Committee on Penitentiary have had under consideration the following bill, and at the request of the author, I return the same to the House, without recommendation, to-wit:

A bill to create and establish a permanent penitentiary or supply farm for all convicts now in charge of the State,

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.TouR~AJ, OF THE HousJo~.

and to provide for a Board of Trustees and Road Commissioners, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. PAUL B. TRAMMELL, Chairman pro tem.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The General Judiciary Committee have had under con-
sideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:
A bill to prescribe the method of granting charters for banking companies in this State, etc.
Your committee recommend that the following bill pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the incorporation of railroads in this State.
Your committee recommend that the following bill do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the building of court-houses in militia districts of the counties of this State.
Your committee recommend that the following bill do not pass, to-wit:
A bill to authorize the Judges of the several courts of this State, in their discretion, to require the juries in all cases to find a special verdict in cases submitted to them.
Your committee recomme~d that the following Senate bills do pass, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 4406 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882.
Your committee recommend that the following Senate bill do pass, by substitute, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to give additional protection to laborers and railroad men, and for other purpo!-les.
Also, the following bill, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the business of

FRrDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1261

Building and Loan Associations in this State, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

H. W. HILL, Chairman.

Mr. Davis, Chairman protem. of the Corporation Committee, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration House Bill No. 1037, which is a bill to be entitled an act to repeal sections 7 and 8 of an act approved December 11, 1871, and for other purposes, which they instruct me, as their Chairman, to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted. WM. H. DAVIS, Chairman protem.

Also, Senate Bill No. 226, which is a bill to incorporate the Stevens Industrial Society, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass.

The following resolution was read and adopted, to-wit:

By Mr. Trammell-

A resolution that from now on to the end of this session, all bills passed by the House be immediately tran-.mitted to the Senate.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, by substitute, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 13, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the building of court-houses in the several militia districts of the counties of this State, and for other purposes.

l\Ir. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Enrollment reports as duly enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit :

1262

.JouRXAL oF THE HousE.

An act to incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville Railroad.
Also, an act to amend an act to alter and fix the pay of the County Treasurer of DeKalb county, and also, to fix the per diem that shall be allowed the Sheriff of said county for board of prisoners in the county jail.
Also, an act to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank of Waycross.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce, and to define its powers and privileges.
Also, an act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of Georgia.
Also, an act to exempt the pensions of Confederate soldiers and widows of Confederate soldiers from garnishment and all other legal process.
Also, an act to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend section 2626 of the Code. Also, an act to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company. Also, an act to incorporate the Clegg Banking and Savings Company. Also, an act to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except Flint river. Also, an act to amend the charter of the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of HogansYille. Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Company. Also, an act to amend sec-tion 12 of the Common School Law. Also, an act to amend section 1103 of the Code of 1882.
Also, an act to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.
Also, an act to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit.
Also, an act to regulate banks.
Also, an act to amend an act approved November 11,

FRIDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1263

1889, to allow guardians to Rell the property of their wards for reinvestment
Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or intoxi<Cating liquors in the county of Effingham.
Also, an act to incorporate the Planters' Bank of Americus.
Also, an act for the better protection of game animals .and game birds in the county of Schley.
Also, an act approved October 29, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication by J>triking therefrom certain words.
Also, an act to incorporate the Transvale Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Americus Savings Bank.
Also, an act to establish a Public School System for the <County of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Piedmont, in the <County of Pike.
Also, an act to provide for the removal of obstructions from water-courses, and the drainage of land in Jackson <County.
Also, an act to amend section 3869 of the Code.
Also, an act to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Waycross Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, an act to amend an act amending the charter of the city of West End, approved November 1,1889.
Also, an act to incorporate the Empire State Bank.
Also, an act to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.
Also, an act to authorize the building and equipping of .a railroad from Covington, in Newton county, Georgia, to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covington and OcmulgP.e Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Home Bank of Atlanta, Ga.
Also, an act to incorporate the Mercantile Bank.

1264

JouRNAL OF THE HousB.

Also, an act to provide for the payment of one hundred' dollars to Mrs. Elizabeth E. Branch, administratrix of William H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.

Also, an act to change the name of the State Savings Aswciation, to reduce the capital stock thereof and to provide for increase, and to give it the powers and privileges of a savings bank.

Also an act to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Tifton.

Also, a resolution requesting the Senators and Representatives in Congress from Georgia to favor legislation, strengthening the control and regulation by the Interstate Railroad Commission of through freight and passenger

rates.

Also, a resolution for relief of .Julia McConnell.

Also, a resolution to pay pension to widow of Richard W. Bell.

Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Martha Humphreys.

Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower,.

widow of .John N. Hightower, deceased.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. You:w, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report ol the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the

requisite constitutional majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the method of granting charters for

banking companies in the State, to define powers and liabilities, and for other purposes.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Atkinson of Columbia, Wheeler, Parker of Wilkinson and Peacock.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

3 O'CLOCK P.M. The House reassembled, and was called to order by theSpeaker. The roll was called and a quorum found to be pre;;ent.

FRIDAY, OcTOBER 9, 1891.

1:!65

The following rt'~onsidered bill was taken and read the third time to-wit:

A bill to amend section 719(a) of the Code ot 1882.

On the question of the passage of the bill, Mr. Sibley called for the ayes and nays, the call was sustained, and on calling the roll the vote was as follows:

Tho:;e voting yes were 1\Iessrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Peeples,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Rainey,

Branch,

Hancock,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Heard,

Sappof Chattahoochee,

Burge,

Hill of Cherokee,

Sears,

Cason,

Hendrix:,

Sibley,

Clay,

Johnson,

Sharpe,

Craigo,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Martin,

Tatum,

Devore,

Mason,

Thornton,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

,;oodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson, Ware,

Godard,

l\Iathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

Griffith,

Mosely,

Witzel!,

Hand,

Parham,

White,

Harris of Catoosa, Payne,

wylly.

Harris of Quitman, Peacock,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harper,

Monroe,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether, Norman,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Oattis,

Brodnax, Bush,

Henderson, Holtzclaw,

Parker of Thom<ts, Pearson,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Perry,

Uhapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Phillips,

Cobper,

Jennings,

Pope,

Crowder,

Jones,

Reid,

Dunwody,

Kitchens,

Roberts,

Everett, Faust,

Kimbrough, Lark,

Sapp of Mitchell, Sinquefield,

Fleming,

LeConte,

Strickland,

Glover,

MeDonald of Sumter, Swain,

Graves, Hall,

McAfee, Meriwether,

Wisdom, Wooten,

Harris of Washington, Mitchell,

Young.

80

1266

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Barrett,

Hogan,

Baskin,

Holbrook,

Baxter,

Holzendorf,

Bennett,

Hulsey,

Brown of Forsyth, Humphreys,

Bryan,

Huff,

Brinson,

Ivey,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard,

Calvin,

Kemp,

Campbell,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Laslie,

Clifton,

Lewis,

Coffey,

Mattox,

Crawford,

1\'Iann,

Cutts,

McClure,

Davis 9f Burke,

Merritt,

Dennard,

Meeks,

Dismuke,

Montgomery,

Edenfield,

Mobley,

Gilbert,

Morton,

Hardeman,

Nash,

Ayes 59. Nays 51.

Odom, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Peek, Ryals, Seay, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Twitty, Walker, wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, Whatley, wheeler, Wright, Mr. Rpeaker.

So the bill, not having received a constitutional majority, was lost.
Upon motion of Mr. Baldwin, the action of the House at the morning session in concurring in the Senate substitute to the following bill was reconsidered, and the Senate substitute, as amended, was concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks from practicing who may become drunk from the use of liquors or opiates.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 2, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the incorporation of railroads in this State, to define the powers and liabilities of the same, to regulate the same, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as

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amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, naysO, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank of Americus, and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read the second time:

A resolution to appropriate certain sums of money to certain persons for the purposes therein named.

The House went into Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. Reid, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under

consideration House Bill No. 626, to-wit: A bill to

authorize and direct the Treasurer of the State of

Georg:a to pay certain bonds of the State past due, etc.,

Dn which they instruct me to report progress, and a-;;k leave

to sit again.

Respectfully submitted.

REID, Chairman.

Mr. Hill, Chairma~ of the General Judiciary Committee,

submitted the following report:

..lfr. Speaker : The General .Judiciary Committee haYe had under con-
sideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass by substitute, to-wit:

A bill to be entitled an act to prevent transfers or assign-

ments of debts in this State for the purpose of avoiding the

laws of this State exempting wages from garnishment, etc.

Respectfully submitted.

H. W. HILL, Chairman.

The House then adjourned until 7 o'clock P. M.

~7 o'cLocK P. M., October 9, 1891.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.
Mr. wOoten offered the following resolution, to-wit:

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WHEREAs, The bonds mentioned in the substitute for House Bills Nos. 626 and 627 should be paid if they are legal, subsisting obligations of the State that have never been outlawed by any Legislature of this State or the Constitution; therefore,

Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, That further consideration of this matter be postponed, and that the Attorney-General be instructed to examine into and report the facts connected with these claims to the next session of the Legislature.

Upon the adoption of this resolution, the ayes and nays: were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Thomas,

Boifeuillet,

Holtzclaw,

Payne,

Calvin,

Huff,

Peacock,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Peeples,

Chapman,

Ivey,

Pearson,

Craigo,

Jackson of Heard, Phillips,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Pope,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

Reid,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Ryals,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Sibley,

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, Sinquefield,

Fleming,

:Yiathews of Montg'ry, Sharpe,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Stokes,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Swain,

Griffith,

Mosely,

Turner,

Hardeman,

Morton,

Whatley,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Wisdom,

Harrison,

Oattis,

Wooten.

Harper,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa, Monroe,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Odom,

Bennett,

Hancock,

Parham,

Branch,

Head,

Rembert,

Brown of Forsyth, Hill of Cherokee,

Sapp of Chattahoo~hee,..

Brown of Haralson, Hendrix,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Burge,

Hogan,

Sears,

Bush,

Jackeon of Oconee, Scruggs,

Clay,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lane,

Tatum,

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1269

Devore,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Ethridge,

Mason,

Twitty,

Faust,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Gardner,

McDonald of Banks, Wells of Marion,

Godard,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Hall,

Merritt,

Wylly.

Hand,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Barrett,

Herrington,

Peek,

Baskin,

Henderson,

Perry,

Baxter,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Berner,

Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Brodnax,

Hulsey,

Say,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Smith of Butts,

Brinson,

Jennings,

Smith of Decatur,

Burney,

Johnson,

Tarver,

Cagle,

Jones,

Thompson,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Traylor,

Chappell,

Laslie,

Trammell,

Clifton,

Lewis,

Walker,

Coffey,

Mattox,

Ware,

Crawford,

Mann,

Wells of Lee,

CutU.,

McDaniel,

Whitfield,

Dennard,

McClure,

Williams,

Dismuke,

Meeks,

Wheeler,

Dodson,

Meriwether,

White,

Edenfield,

Montgomery,

Wright,

-Gilbert,

Mobley,

Young,

-Glover,

Nash,

Mr. Speaker.

Harris of Washington, O'Neal,

Ayes 55. Nays 52.

So the resolution was adopted.

By unanimous consent the following bill was postponed until to-morrow morning, immediately after the reading of the .Journal, to-wit:

A bill to create and establish a permanent penitentiary or supply farm for all convicts now in charge of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

Mr. Jackson, Chairman of the Committee on Education. submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Education have instructed me, as their
.Chairman, to report back the following bill, with the rec~mmendation that it do pass, to-wit:

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the common-school laws of the State.
Also, the following bill, with the recommendation that it do pass, to-wit :
A bill to authorize any county, municipal and sub-school district to organize public schools within their respectin~ limits.
Respectfully submitted. JAcKsoN, of Heard, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit : A bill to amend section 4578 of the Code of Georgia. The report of the committee "as agreed to. Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained. Upon the call of the rull, the Yote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Burge, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Davis of Lumpkin, Fleming, Gilbert, Goodwin, Griffith, Hardeman, Hand, Harris of Quitman, Harper,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peacock,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Ivey,

Reid,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Kitchens,

Sapp of Chattahoochee

Lark,

Sears,

LeConte,

i'>ibley,

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

):[athews of Montg'ry, Tatum,

:l\ionroe,

Turner,

Morton,

\Vitzell,

Norman,

Wylly,

Oattis,

\Vooten,

Payne,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

_.;, nderson,
Berner, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Busl!, Chapman, Clay, Davis of Burke,

Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Hancock, Heard, Hill of Meriwether, Hogan, Jackson of Heard, Lane, M.trtin,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Pearson, Rembert, Sapp of Mitchell, Sinquefield, Smith of Greene, Sharpe,

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1271

Davis of Bulloch, Devore, Dunwody, Ethridge, Faust, Gardner, Godard, . Graves, Hall,

Mason,

Stokes,

Maxwell,

Strickland,

McDonald of Banks, Swain,

McDonald of Sumter, Thornton,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

McAfee,

Underwood,

Meriwether,

wells of Marion,

Mitchell,

'Vhatley,

Mosely,

Wisdom.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinsonof Columbia, Harris of Washington, Montgomery,

Barrett,

Hartridge,

Nash,

Baskin,

Henderson,

O'Neal,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Parker of 'Vilkinson,

Brinson,

Holbrook,

Peek,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Perry,

Bryan,

Huff,

Rainey,

Burney,

Hulsey,

Roherts,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Campbell,

Johnson,

Smith of Decatur,

Cason,

.Tones,

Tarver,

Chappell,

Kimbrough,

Thompson,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Trammell,

Coffey,

Kennon,

Traylor,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Walker,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Ware,

Dennard,

Mann,

Wells of Lee,

Dismuke,

Mattox,

Williams,

Dodson,

McClure,

Wheeler,

Edenfield,

~IcDaniel,

White,

Everett,

Meeks,

'Vhitfield,

Glover,

Merritt,

'Vright,

Hagan,

Mobley,

::\Ir. Speaker.

Ayes 49. Nays 54.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend sections 742, 744 and 746 of the Code of Georgia, in relation to mining laws, etc.

Upon this bill the previous question was called and sustained.

Upon agreeing to the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill. the ayes were 26, nays ti2, so the bill was lost.

1272

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Mr. Huff, Chairman of the Committee on J4'inance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the follow-

ing bills of the House, which they request me to report back with the recommendation that the same do pass, to-wit:

A bill to repeal certain sections of theCm:stitu~ion of this State, relating to homesteads and exemptions.

Also, a bill to amend section 529 of the Code, in regard to

peddlers and peddling.

Your committee further recommend that the following House resolution do pass, as amended, to-wit :

A resolution to authorize the Board of Commissioners of the State Technological School to rent rooms for the accommodation of the students of said school.

Respectfully submitted.

\V. A. Hl'FY, Chairman.

By unanimous consent the following bill was made the special order for to-morrow, after the completion of the special order fixed for that day, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate the sum of three thousand dollars to the Univereity of Georgia, annually, for the support of the North Georgia Agricultural College.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill pas>!ed, by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Union and Gilmer, approved January 21, 1854, correcting a clerical error.

The following bills were read the second time, to-wit:

A bill to repeal certain sections of the Code relating to homesteads and exemptions.

Also, a resolution providing for mess-rooms for School of Technology.

Also, a bill to amend an !let to amend, revise and consolidate the com1on school laws of this State.

Also, a bill to change the terms of Irwin Superior Court.

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12i3

Also, a bill to amend section 529 of the Code of Georgia.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEROGIA,
Saturday, October 10, 1891.

The House met_pursuant to adjournment, called to order hy the Speaker, and opened with prayer by Dr. Underwood -~f the county of Franklin.

The roll was called, and the following members were

present:

.Anderson, .Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Burney, -Calvin, -Cason, Chapman, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Everett, Faust, Gardner, Glover, Graves, --Griffith, Hall, Band,

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Hendrix,

Parham,

Herrington,

Payne,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holtzclaw,

Pearson,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Holzendorf,

Phillips,

Huff,

Pope,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Heard, Reid,

Jackson of Ocone~>, Ryals,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kennon,

Sears,

Kitchens,

:Sinquefield,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,

Lark,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Scruggs,

Martin,

Stokes,

Mason,

Strickland,

Maxwell,

Swain,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

McDonald of Sumter, Thornton,

McDaniel,

Traylor,

Mathews of Jefferson,Turner,

Mathews of M'tgom'y,Twitty,

McAfee,

Underwood,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

Meriwether,

Wells-of Lee,

Mitchell,

Whitfield,

Mobley,

Whatley,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Harris of Quitman, :Monroe,

Harris of Washington,Morton,

Harrison,

Nash,

Harper,

Norman,

Hancock,

Oattis,

Heard,

Those absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Gilbert,

Barrett,

Goodwin,

Baskin,

Godard,

Baxter,

Hardeman,

Brodnax,

Hartridge,

Bryan,

Hagan,

Brinson,

Hill of Cherokee,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Coffey,

Kemp,

Crowder,

Laslie,

Crawford,

Lewis,

Cutts,

Lumsden,

Dismuke,

Matto...:,

Edenfield,

Mann,

Ethridge,

McClure,

Fleming,

Meeks,

White, Wright, Wyllly, 'Vooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.
)lontgomery, O'Neal, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson~. Peek, Rembert, Roberts, Seay, Sibley, Smith of Decatur, Tarver, Trammell, Thompson, walker, 'Yare, Witzel), WiUiams, Wheeler, Wisdom.

}lr. Davis, of Lumpkin, of the Committee on Journals,.. reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the .Journal, 1\ir. Hand, of Bakm,

gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the .Tournal of yesterday's session as relates to the action of the House had on resolution relating to referring- the payment of certain bonds to the AttorneyGeneral for investigation.

The Journal was rPad and confirmed.

:i\Ir. Hand then moved that the House rt>consider its ac-

tion of yesterday's session had on resolution relating to referring the payment of certain bonds to the Attorney-General for investigation, etc.

:i\Ir. Atkinson, of Coweta, moved to table the motion toreconsider.

Upon this motion, Mr. Hand called for the ayes and nays,_ which call was sustained.

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1275

Upon the ca.ll of the roll of the House, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messr:;.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Morton,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether, Norman,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Brodnax,

Henderson,

Payne,

Burney,

Holtzclaw,

Peacock,

Calvin,

Ingraham,

Peeples,

Chapman,

Ivey,

Perry,

Craigo,

Jackson of Oconee, Pope,

Davis of Burke,

Jennings,

Reid,

Dunwody,

.Tones,

Ryals,

Everett,

Kimbrcugh,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Faust,

Lark,

Sibley,

Fleming,

Martin,

Sinquefield,

Glover,

Mason,

Sharpe,

Graves,

McDonald of Sumter, ::!tokes,

Griffith,

Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Hardeman,

Mathews of Montg'ry, rurner,

HaiTis of Quitman, Meriwether,

Wells of Marion,

Harris of Washington, Mitchell,

Whitfield,

Harper,

Mobley,

Whatley,

Harrison,

Mosely,

Wooten.

Those voting no were 1\Iessrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Bra:ich, Brown of Forsyth; Brown of Haralson, Burge, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, . Devore, Dodson, Gardner, Hand,

Harris of Catoosa, Hagan, Heard, Hendrix, Hogan, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Huff, Kennon, Kitchens, Lane, Lumsden, Maxwell, McDonald of Banks, McDaniel, Merritt,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Barrett,

Hartridge,

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee.

Baxter,

Hulsey,

Monroe, Nash, Odom, Parham, Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sears, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Strickland, Tatum, Thornton, Twitty, Underwood, Wells of Lee, White.
Peek, Phillips, Rembert, Roberts,

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JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Berner, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chappell, Coffey, Crawford, Crowder, Cutts, Dismuke, Edenfield, Ethridge, Gilbert, Godard, Goodwin,
Ayes 63.

Humphreys, Jackson of Heard, Johnson, Kemp, Laslie, LeConte, Lewis, Mann, l\Iattox, McAfee, McClure, Meeks, Montgomery, Oattis, O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Pearson,

Scruggs, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Swain, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Ware, Walker, 'Vheeler, Williams, 'Visdom, 'Viizell, Wright, Wylly, Young, Mr. ~peaker.

Nays 48.

So the motion prevailed, and the motion to reconsider was tahled.

The special order was then takPn up, and, it being an appropriation, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole.

:Mr. Hill, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House,

submitted the following report:



Mr. Speaker :

The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that the same do not pass, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate three thousand dollars for the University of Georgia for North Georgia Agricultural College, annually.

Respectfully submitted.

HrLL, Chairman.

On motion of :Mr. Atkinson, of Coweta, the bill was placed onthe table.

The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

SATURDAY, OcTOBER 10, 1891.

1277

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred in the House amPndment to
the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
A hill to authorize the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad to close and occupy an alley between lots 1 and 2 and 7 and 8 in block 57 in the city of Macon, etc.
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
A bill to rearrange the Flint and Stone Mountain Judicial Circuits, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the discontinuance of County Courts established by recommendation of the grand juries of the county, etc.
The Senate has passed by requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
A bill to require the County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and the Ordinaries in counties where there are no County Core missioners, to keep a register of the public roads, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Springvale, in Randolph county, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the authorities of each town and city to appoint assessor&, etc.
Also, a bill to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State, in any case of seduction or divorce or other case where the evidence is vulgar or obscene, to hear and try the case after clearing the court of all or any portion of the audience, etc.
Also, the following bills of the House, a:5 amended, towit:
A bill to define who shall be exempt from jury duty, etc..
Also, a bill to amend section 943 of the Code of Georgia, providing for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain cities as State depositories, so as to add the city of Waycros", Ware county, to the list of such cities.
Also, the following resolution of the House, as amended. to-wit:
A resolution requiring the Attorney-General to institute suits against trespassers on thepublic lands of this State.

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JovHNAL oF THE HoesE.

The Senate has concurred in House amendment to Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

A bill to provide for local taxation by counties for the

support of common schools, etc.

Mr. Clifton, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary,

submitted the following report:

J{r. Speaker:

Your committee have had under consideration the following bill of the House, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended, and that immediate consideration be given to it,

to-wit:

A bill to create and establish a permanent penitentiary

and supply farm for the convicts now in charge of the State,

and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

CLIFTON, Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was taken up and read the third time and put upon its passage, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 96, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the time of holding Irwin Superior Court.

By unanimous consent, the following resolution was taken up and put upon its passage, and there being an appropriation, the House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of the Whole House have had under consideration the following resolution, which they recommend do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A resolution to appropriate certain sums to pay for serYices rendered in the betterment investigation not contained in former appropriations, and for other purposes.

The resolution was then read the third tirn.e, and the re-

port of the committee was agreed to.



Upon the passage of the resolution, it was necessary that

SATURDAY, OcTOBER 10, 1891.

1279

-the vote should be taken by an aye and nay vote, as the same provided for an apprl)priation.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Thofie voting yes were Messr!:l.-

Ander.son,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Parker of Thoma1:1,

.I:Saldwin,

Hancock,

Parham,

Bennett,

Heard,

Payne,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Branch,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Perry,

Burge,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Burney,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Calvin,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Chapman,

Huff,

Reid,

Clifton,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Cooper,

I vey,

Searl:',

Davis of Burke,

Jackson of H~ard, Sibley,

Davis of Bulloch, Jackson of Oconee, Sinquefield,

Davis of Lumpkin, Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Dodson,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Dunwody,

Kennon,

Stokes,

E\erett,

Kitchens,

Swain,

:Faust,

Lark,

Tatum,

Fleming,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Gardner,

Lumsden,

Traylor,

Gilbert,

McDonald of Sumter, Turner,

(Hover,

McDaniel,

Twitty,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson,Underwood,

Graves,

Mathews of Montg'ry,,Vells of Marion,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Hardeman,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Hdll,

Mitchell,

White,

Hand,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Norman,

'Vylly,

Harriso Quitman, Oattis,

'Vooten.

Harrison,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Lane,

Mosely,

Smith of Greene,

Merritt,

Sapp of Chat'hoochee, Strickland.

Thosa not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Ethridge,

:Morton,

Barrett,

Godard,

Nash,

Baskin,

Harris of 'Vashington,O'Neal,

Baxter,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

1280

JOI;RNAL oF THE HousE.

Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chappell, Clay, Coffey, Craigo, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Dennard, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield,

Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Johnson, Kemp, Kimbrough, !,aslie, Lewis, Mattox, Martin, Mason, l\Iann, :Maxwell, l\IcDonald of Banks, :McClure, Meeko, Montgomery, Monroe,

Peek, Rembert, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Smith of Decatur,.. Scruggs, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Walker, Ware, Wells of Lee, Witzell, Williams, Wheeler, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 100. Nays 6.

The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was therefore passed.

)lr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment,. submitted the following report:

J[r. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment reports as duly enrolled,
signed by the Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Company.
Also, an act to further carry into eftect parJgraph 1 of ;;ection 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State.
Also, an act to authorize the city of Atlanta to open and extend Alabama street.
Also, an act to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Rockdale in thecity of Conyer;;.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Whitehall.

Also, a resolution to pa.y W. J. Houston the sum of four

SATURDAY, OcTOBER 10, 1891.

1281

hundred dollars for services rendered in investigating bet-

terments before the special committee.

Respectfully submitted.

'1'. B. YouNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report .<Jf the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

Mr. Twitty moved -to table the bill, and on that Mr. Baldwin called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Bennett, Berner, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Clifton; Craigo, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, <7ardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hall, Harris of Catoosa,

Harris of Quitman, McDonald of Sumter,

Harris of washington, McDaniel,

Harrison,

Mathews of Jefferson,

Hartridge,

l\ferritt,

Harper,

Mitchell,

Hagan,

Nash,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Hill of Meriwether, Rainey,

Hendrix,

Sharpe,

Holbrook,

Scruggs,

Humphreys,

Swain.

lvey,

Tatum,

Jackson -:>f Heard, Traylor,

Kennon,

Twitty,

McDonald of Banks, White.

Those vot.ing no were Messrs.-

.nnderson, Baldwin, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Burney, Calvin, Cason, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dunwody, Everett, Faust, Fleming,
81

Holtzclaw, Holzendorf, Ingraham, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jones, Kitchens, Kimbrough, Lark, LeConte, Lumsden, Mason, Maxwell, McAfee, Meriwether,

Perry, Pope, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Stokes, Strickland, Turner, Underwood, Wells of Marion,

1282

JouRNAL OF THE HouilE.

Glover, Graves, Griffith, Hand, Heard, Herrington,. Henderson, Hogan,

Mobley, Mosely, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock,

Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, Whatley, Wooten, Young.

Those not voting were :Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Godard,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Barrett,

Hardeman,

Peek.

BaRkin,

Hill of Cherokee, Pearson,

Baxter,

Hulsey,

Phillip~,

Brown of Haralson, Huff,

Rembert,

Bryan,

Johnson,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Kemp,

Ryals,

Bush,"

Lane,

Seay,

Cagle,

Laslie,

Smith of Decatur,

Campbell,

Lewi~,

Tarver,

Chapman,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Chappell,

Martin,

Thompson,

Clay,

Mann,

Trammell,

Coffey,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Walker,

Cooper,

McClure,

Ware,

Crowder,

Meeks,

W1tzell.

Crawford,

Montgomery,

"rheeler,

Cutts,

::\Ionroe,

\Visdvm,

Dismuke,

Morton,

\\'right,

Edenfield,

Norman,

'Vylly,

Ethridge,

O'Neal,

Mr. Spl'aker.

Ayes 45. Nays 67.

So the motion to table was lost.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Baldwin called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

L"pon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Burney, Calvin, Cason,

Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf, Ingraham, Jackson of Oconee, Jennings, Jones,

Peacock, Peny, Pope, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield,

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12E3

Chapman,

Kitchens,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Davis of Bulloch, Lark,

Davis of Lumpkin, LeConte,

Everett,

Lumsden,

Faust,

Mason,

Fleming,

McAfee,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Griffith,

Mobley,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Hand,

Oattis,

Harris of Washington,Odom,

Hartridge,

Parker of Thomas,

Heard,

Payne,

Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Stokes, Strickland, Turner, Underwood, Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, Whatley, Wooten, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Clifton, Cooper, Craigo, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Hall, Harris of Catoosa,

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Harper,

Peeples,

H;agan,

Pearson,

Hancock,

Phillips,

Hill of Meriwether, Rainey,

Hendrix,

Rembert,

Holbrook,

Ryals,

Humphreys,

Sharpe,

Ivey,

Scruggs,

Jackson of Heard, Swain,

Kennon,

Tatum,

McDonald of Banks, Traylor,

~IcDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Mathews of Jefferson, White.

Merritt,

Nash,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Baxter,

Huff,

Brown of Haralson, Johnson,

Bryan,

Kemp,

Brinson,

Lane,

Bush,

Laslie,

Cagle,

Lewis,

Clay,

Mattox,

Campbell,

Martin,

Chappell,

Mann,

Coffey,

Maxwell,

Crowder,

McDaniel,

O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Peek, Roberts, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Trammell, Walker, Ware, Witzel!,

1284

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Crawford, Cutts, Dismuke, Edenfield, Ethridge, Godard,
Ayes 70.

Mathews of Montg'ry, 'Vheeler,

McClure,

Wisdom,

Meeks,

Wright,

Montgomery,

Wylly,

Monroe,

Mr. Speaker.

Morton,

Nays 46.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost, to-wit:

A bill to increase the pay of the Tax-Receivers of the counties of the State of Georgia by allowing them the same commission for receiving taxes as is allowed the Tax-Collectors for collecting county taxes, and for other purposes.

Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the Senate substitute to the House bill entitled an act to require all railroad companies in the State to furnish equal accommodation on their trains for white and colored pasengerB, etc., and for other purposes, and I am instructed to report said Senate substitute tothe House, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.

Respectfully submitted. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.

The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole House, Mr. Ryals, of Chatham, in the chair.

Mr. Ryals, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration a re&olution providing for mess-rooms for the School of Technology, which they instruct me to report back, with the recommendation that the same do past'.

Respectfully submitted.

RYALs, Chairman.

The resolution was read the third time.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, it was necessary to take the

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1285

vote by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appro priation.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Ealdwin,

Ivey,

Payne,

Boifeuillet,

Jackson of Oconee, Pearson,

Burney,

Jennings,

Phillips,

Calvin,

Lark,

Pope,

Clifton,

LeConte,

Reid,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Ryals,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Everett,

Mathews of Jefferson, Sibley,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Sinquefield,

Glover,

Meriwether,

Sharpe,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

Tumer,

Graves,

Mobley,

Twitty,

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Wells of Lee,

Hogan,

Morton,

Whitfield,

Holtzclaw,

Norman,

Whatley,

Huff,

Parker of Thomas, Wooten.

Ingraham,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson, Bennett, Bemer, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Cason, Chapman, Cooper, Craigo, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dodson, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Hagan,

McAfee,

Hancock,

Merritt,

Heard,

Nash,

Hill of Meriwether, Odom,

Herrington,

Parham,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Holbrook,

Peeples,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Jones,

Smith of Butts,

Kennon,

Stokes,

Kitchens,

Strickland,

Lane,

Hwain,

Mason,

Thornton,

Maxwell,

Traylor,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Marion,

McDaniel,

Wylly,

Those not voting were Messrs.-
Atkinson of Columbia, Godard, Atkinson of Coweta, Hardeman,

Peek, Perry,

1286

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Brodnax, Brown of Haralson, Bryan, Brinson,
Bu~>h,
Cagle, Campbell, Chappell, aay, Coffee, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield, Ethridge,

Harris of Quitman, Rembert,

Harrison,

Roberts,

Hartridge,

Seay,

Harper,

Smith of Decatur,

Hill of Cherokee, Smith of Greene,

Hendrix,

Scruggs,

Hulsey,

Tatum,

Johnson,

Tarver,

Kemp,

Thompson,

Kimbrough,

Trammell,

Laslie,

Walker,

Lewis,

Ware,

Mattox,

Witzell,

~faun;

Williams,

McClure,

Wheeler,

Meeks,

White,

Montgomery,

Wisdom,

Monroe,

Wright,

Oattis,

Young,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ayes 49. Nays 58.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the resolution was lost.

Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Harris of Quitman, Everett, Norman, Nash, Swain, LeConte and Burge.

The House then adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

3 o'CLOCK P.M.
The House reassembled pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following n'lport: Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Greene county.

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1287

Also, an act to amend the practice in eqnity as to granting injunctions restraining the cutting of timber for saw-mill purposes, and railroad cross-ties and bridge timbers for railroad purposes.
Also, an act to require common carriers to trace freight, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb.
AJso, an act to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company.
Also, an act to define the term " domestic wine," and to provide a penalty for selling, or offering, other wines in this State, claiming the same to be domestic wines.
Also, an act to amend an act assented to May 11, 1803, and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change and alter the southern boundary of the city of Milledgeville, and make the present run of the ~-tream known as Fishing creek the southern boundary of said city of Milledgeville, from the Oconee river to the bridge of the Central Railroad and Banking Company over said stream.
Also, an act to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government, approved December 26, 1890.
Also, an act to protect game in the ~tate of Georgia during certain seasons.
Also, an act to amend section 4250 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, an act to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justice's Court trial term in certain cases.
Also, an act to set apart the first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday, to be known as "Labor Day."
Also, an act to amend the several laws incorporating the city of Milledgeville.
Also, im act to confer police powers on the conductors, motormen and drivers of the street railroad companies in this State.
Also, an act to protect game in the county of Hancock;

1288

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Also, an act to authorize county authorities to hire out misdemeanor convicts, and to provide for the distribution of the money arising therefrom.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, and there being an appropriation, the House resolved itself into the Committee of.the Whole.

Mr. Lumsden, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of the Whole House have had under con-

sideration the following bill, which they instruct me to re-

port back to the House, with the recommendation that the

same do pass, as amended, to-wit:

A bill to appropriate $719.93 to S. R. Murphy.

Respectfully submitted.

LuMSDEN, Chairman.

The bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the roll was called, and the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Burney, Cason, Chapman, Cooper, D.1vis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dodson, Dunwody,

Harrison, Harper, Hagan, Heard, Hill of :\leriwether, Hendrix, Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Huff, Ingraham, Jackson of Heard, ,Jackson of Oconee,
,Jenning~,
Jones, Kennon,

Mobley, Mosely, Morton, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Pearson, Perry. Pope, Rainey, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield,

SATURDAY, OcTOBER 10, 1891.

1289

Edenfield,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Everett,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Faust,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Fleming,

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Gardner,

Martin,

Strickland,

Gilbert,

Mason,

Tatum,

Glover,

Maxwell,

Thornton,

Goodwin,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Gmvei;j,

McDaniel,

Wells of Marion,

Griffith,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wells of Lee,

Hardeman,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

Hall,

Merritt,

White,

Hand,

Meriwether,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Mitchell,

Wooten.

Harris of Washington,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

McDonald of Banks,. Monroe,

Scru~.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia Harris of Quitman, Peek,

Barrett,

Hartridge,

Peeples,

Baskin,

Hancock,

Phillips,

Baxter,

Hill of Cherokee, Rembert,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Roberts,

Brown of Haralson, HulsP-y,

Ryals,

Bryan,

Humphreys,

Seay,

Burge,

lvey.

Smith of Decatur,

Brinson,

Johnson,

Swain,

Bush,

Kemp,

Tarver,

Cagle,

Lark,

Thompson,

Calvin,

L'lslie,

Traylor,

Campbell,

Lewis,

Trammell,

Chappell,

LeConte,

Turner,

Clifton,

Mattox,

Twitty,

Clay,

Mann,

Walker,

Coffee,

McAfee,

Ware,

Craigo,

McClure,

, Whitfield,

Crowder,

Meeks,

Witzell,

Crawford,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Cutts,

Nash,

'Vheeler,

Devore,

Norman,

Wisdom,

Dismuke,

O'Neal,

Wright.,

Ethridge,

Parker of 'Vilkinson, Young,

Godard,

Peacock,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 97. Nays 3.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the
bill was passed.

1290

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Mr. Graves, of Newton, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution that from this date no leave of absence shall be granted by this House unless for providential causes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to protect primary elections in this StatB.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report ()f the committee, which was favorable to the pessage of the bill, was agreed tl), as amended.

Upon the passage of the bill, N:r. Tatum called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hendrix,

Pearson,

Atkin!!on of Coweta, Herrington,

Perry,

Baldwin,

Hender.5on,

Phillips,

Berner,

Hogan,

Pope,

Boifeuillet,

Huff,

Rainey,

Branch,

Ingraham,

Rembert,

Brodnax,

Ivey,

Reid,

Burney,

Jackson of Heard, Ryals,

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of ChattahoocheP.

Davis of Bulloch,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Davis of Burke,

Jones,

Sears,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kitchens,

Sibley,

Dennard,

Kimbrough,

Sinquefield,

Everett,

Lane,

Smith of Butts.

Faust,

Martin,

Smith of Greene,

Fleming,

Mason,

Sharpe,

Gardner,

:&faxwell,

Scri1ggs,

Glover,

McDonald of Sumter, Stokes,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson, Strickland,

Graves,

Mathews of Mont'ry, Swain,

Hall,

Meriwether,

Thornton,

Hand,

Mitchell,

Underwood,

Harris of Catoosa, Mobley,

Wdls of Marion,

Harris of 'Vashington, Mosely,

Whatley,

Harrison,

Oattis,

White,

Ha~n,

Parker of Thomas, Wylly.

Heard,

Payne,

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1291

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Dunwody,

Holbrook,

Hill of Meriwether, McDonald of Banks,

Holtzclaw,

McDaniel,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Gilbert,

Barrett,

Godard,

Baskin,

Griffith,

Baxter,

Hardeman,

Bennett,

Hancock,

Brinson,

Harper,

Brown of Forsyth, Harris of Quitman,

Brown of Haralson, Hartridge,

Bryan,

Hill of Cherokee,

Burge,

Holzendorf,

Bush,

Hulsey,

Cagle,

Humphreys,

Calvin,

Johnson,

Campbell,

Kemp,

Cason,

Kennon,

Chappell,

Lark,

Clay,

Laslie,

Clifton,

LeConte,

Coffey,

Lewis,

Cooper,

Lumsden,

Craigo,

Mann,

Crawford,

Mattox,

Crowder,

McAfee,

Cutts,

McClure,

Devore.

Meeks,

Dismuke,

Merritt,

Dodson,

Monroe,

Edenfield,

Montgomery,

Ethridge,

Morton,

Tatum, wooten.
Nash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal, Parham, Parker 6 Wilkinson, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Roberts, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Traylor, Turner, Twitty, Walker, Ware, Wells of Lee, 'Vheeler, Whitfield, Williams, Wisdom, Witzell, Wright, Youdg, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 80. Nays 8.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost, towit:

A bill to amend an act to revise and consolidate the common school laws of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and upon motion the bill was tabled, to-wit:

A bill prescribing the manner of disposing of the bodies of dead animals.

1292

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Mr. Maxwell, Chairman Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee on Temperance has had the following bills under consideration, and request me to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, to-wit:

A bill entitled an act to prohibit the soliciting or receiving of a consideration for intoxicating liquors in dry counties.

Also, a bill entitled an act to amend section 4535 of the Code.

Also, the committee has had under consideration Senate Bill No. 182, a bill entitled an act to amend an act approved August 11, 1891. After amending the same, the committee directs me to report same back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass.

ReRpectfully submitted.

S. MAXWELL, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to fix the bond of all Tax-Collectors in counties in this State having a population of thirty thousand, to require Tax-Collectors to make more frequent settlements with the Comptroller-General and the county authorities, and for other purposes..

The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive DeiJartment:

Jfr. Speaker:

The Governor has approved the following acts and resolutions of the General Assembly, to-wit:

An act to require the keeper and proprietors of hotels, boarding houses or other public homes on the sea-coast of Georgia, where the public may resort for the purpose of surfbathing, to keep and maintain during the surf-bathing season suitable life-boats or life-rafts, appliances, etc., and for other purposes.

SATURDAY, OcTOBER 10, 1891.

1293

Also, an act to amend section 5 of an act approved December 30, 1890, to amend the laws of this State in reference to the inspection of illuminating oils, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Dennard, in the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line, etc.

Also, an act to incorporate the Southover Street Railroad Company.

Also, an act to regulate banks, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to incorporate the town of Cement, Georgia.

Also, an act to amend an act, approved October 22, 1887,

relating to the registration of voters for the county of Mor-

gan.

Also, an act i.o amend an act to incorporate the Albany

and Bainbridge Railroad Company, etc., approved October

24, 1887.

.

Also, an act to amend an act to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Augusta.

Also, an act to authorize the Governor and Treasurer to issue bonds and negotiate the same, for the purpose of raising money with which to pay off an amount of the public debt maturing in the year 1892, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the East and West Railway Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Wayne Southern Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the North Macon Railroad Company.

Also, an act to amend the charter of Rome, so as to create a Levee Commission, and provide for building a levee, etc.

Also, an act to ir.corporate the Mercantile Bank.

Also, an act to fix a place for sheriff's sales in Richmond county.

Also, an act to amend an act to amend an act entitled an act incorporating the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company, approved December 26, 1886, etc., said amending act approved September 11, 1891.

1294

JouRNAL m THE HousE.

Also, an act to provide a new charter incorporating the town of Arlington.
Also, an act to incorporate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company.
Also, an act to establish. a public school system for the county of Houston.
Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Tifton. Also, an act to appropriate money for renovating portraits of distinguished Georgians and others, and for placing the same in the capitol. Also, an act to incorporate the Empire State Bank. Also, an act to incorporate the Home Bank of Atlanta. Also, an act to amend an act to create a sinking fund tn pay off and retire bonds of this State, etc.
A.lso, an act to authorize the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Perry to issue bonds for $5,000 to build waterworks, etc.
Also, an act to establish a system of water-works in the town of Buena Vista.
Also, an act to authorize and empower the Governor to cause to be paid to the widow or dependent children of deceased Confederate soldiers, the pensions due to said soldiers, respectively, at the time of their death.
Also, an act to make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be confined together, or work chained together, aud to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, an act to prohibit all persons from hunting on the unenclosed lands of others, in the county of Mitchell, without writtPn permission from the owners, etc.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Buford, Gwinnett county.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the vVaycross
Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Mary Willis, widow of Barney Willis.
The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit:

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

12~5

A bill for the relief of the Putnam Rifles and their bondsmen.
Pending the consideration of the bill, the House, on motion, adjourned until Monday morning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Monday, October 12, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were present:

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burney, Campbell, Cason, phapman, Chappell, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Dunwody, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert., Giover, Goodwin, Graves, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Huff,

Rembert,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Jackson of Heard, Roberts,

Jackson of Oconee, Ryals,

Jennings,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

.Jones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kennon,

Seay,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Lane,

Sibley,

Lark,

Sinquefield,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene.

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Martin,

Stokes,

Mason,

Strickland,

Maxwell,

Swain,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Mathews of Jefferson, Trammell,

l\'Iathews of Montg'ry, Turner,

Merritt,

Twitty,

Meriwether,

Underwood,

Mitchell,

Walker,

Mobley,

Ware,

Mosely,

'Veils o(Marion,

Monroe,

Wells of Lee,

Morton,

Whitfield,

Nash,

Witzel!,

1296

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

Harris of Washington, Oattis,

Harrison,

Odom,

Harper,

O'Neal,

Hagan,

Parker of Thoma~,

Hancock,

Parham,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

Hendrix,

Peek,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Hogan,

Perry,

'fhose absent were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Dismuke,

Barrett,

Edenfield,

Baskin,

Everett,

Baxter,

Ethridge,

Berner,

Faust,

Brodnax,

Godard,

Bryan,

Griffith,

BurgP,

Hardeman,

Brinson,

Harris of Quitman,

BuEh,

Hartridge,

Cagle,

Heard,

Calvin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Clifton,

Holzendorf,

Coffey,

Hulsey,

Craigo,

lvey,

Crowder,

Johnson,

Crawford,

Kemp,

Cutts,

Kimbrough,

Williams, Whatley, Wheeler, White, Wisdom, Wylly, Wooten, Young, Mr. Speaker.
Lewis, Lumsden, Mann, McDaniel,
McAfe~>,
McClure, ::\leeks, Montgomery, Norman, Parker of Wilkinson, Peacock, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Wright.

Mr. Hagan, of the Committee on Journals, report~d that the Journal had been examined and approved.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

The unfinished business of Saturday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A bill for the relief of the Putnam Rifles and tlleir bondsmen, etc.

The bill had been read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed by the r(>quisite constitutional majority, ayes 92 nays 0.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

.1297

the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 98, nays O, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Talbot Loan and Improvement Company.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of.the committee agreed to, as amended, and the passed, as amended, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay in the county of Gilmer, etc.
The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit :
A bill to authorize I. M. Peden, of Murray county, to ta.ke photographs without State license, etc.
.Upon the passage of the bill the ayes were 30, and nays 60, so the bill was lost.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 2, to-wit:
A bill to relieve Capt. John W. Boston and his bondsmen in the matter of arms and accoutrements destroyed by fire in the county of Scriven in the year 1886, and for other purposes.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, the proper legal proofs exhibited, and the bill passed, as amended, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel county for medical purposes, etc.
Mr. Sapp, of Chattahoochee, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution providing that all bills favorably reported be read in their regular order, and there be no debate except in explanation by the Chairman of committee reporting same, or the author of the bill.
82

1298

JouRNAL OF THE HousE.

The following message was .received from the Sellate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite majority the following Senate bills, to-wit :

~<\. bill to amend an act entitled an act to regulate the hours of labor of train-men on railroads in this State, etc.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the North Georgia Telegraph Company, etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad Company, etc.

The Senate has also passed the following bill of the House, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg in the county of Coweta, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to create a city government for the town of Eatonton in Putnam county, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.

Mr. Chappell moved to reconsider the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee, and on this motion called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, on the motion to]reconsider. the vote was as follows :

'l'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hagan,

Baldwin,

llendrix,

Branch,

Henderson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Brown of Harralson, Holbrook,

Burney,

Huff,

Cas:ou,

hey,

Odo111, Parker oi \Yilkinson, Parham, Payne, Perry, Phillip:-:, Rainey,

Mo:xDAY, OcToBER 12, 1881.

1299

Chapman, Chappe Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson,

.Jackson of Oconee, Rembert,

Jennings,

Ryals,

Jones,

Sapp of Chattahoochee

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Laslie,

Smith of Greene,

Mattox,

Sharpe,

Maxwell,

Stokes,

~IcDonald of Banks, Strickland,

Dunwody, Gardner, Glover, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harrison, Harper,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of l\Iarion,

Merritt,

wheeler,

Mitchell,

White,

Nash,

Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Fleming, Gilbert, Hill of ::\feriwether, Jackson of Heard, Lark, LeConte,

Martin, Meriwether, Monroe, Oattis, Pearson,

Pope, Smith of Butts, Tatum, Whitfield, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Graves,

Norman,

Atkinson of Coweta, Griffith,

O'Neil,

Barrett,

Hardeman,

Parker of Thomas,

Baskin,

Harris of Quitman, Peacock,

Baxter,

Harris of Washington,Peek,

Bennett, Berner,

Hartridge, Hancock,

Peeples, Reid,

Boifeuillet, Brodnax, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Campbell, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford,

Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Herrington, Holtzclaw, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Ingraham, Johnson, Kemp, Lewis, Lumsden, :!\lason,

Roberts, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Swain, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Turner, Twitty, Walker, "\Vare, 'Vells of Lee,

1300

.JOURXAL OF THE HoUSE.

Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Edenfield, E\erett, Ethridge, Faust, Goodwin, Godard,

:\!ann, }leA fee, McClure, }leeks, :Montgomery, ~lob l e y , }losely, }lorton,

Witzell, Williams, Whatley, 'Visdom, Wright, Young, Mr. 8peaker.

Ayes 76. Nays 16.

Having received a majority of those voting, the action of the House in agreeing to the report of the committee, as amended, was reconsidered.

The amendment proposed by the committee was lost, and the report of committee agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Sibley called for t.he ayes and nays, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, on the passage of the bill, which was a bill to amend section 1814 of the Code as to funds arising from hire_ of convicts, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Holbrook,

Parham,

Baldwin,

Holzendorf,

Paym~,

Bennett,

Humphreys,

Peeples,

Branch,

Huff,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Ivey,

Phillips,

Brown oi Forsyth, Jackson of Oconee, Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Jennings,

Rainey,

Burney,

Jones,

Ryals,

Chapman,

Kennon,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Chappell,

Kitchens,

~app of ::\Iitchell,

Clay,

Kimbrough,

:Seay,

Cooper,

Lane,

Sears,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Sibley,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mattox,

Sinquefield,

Davis of Lumpkin, }:Jason,

Smith of Butts.

Dennard,

l\Iaxwell,

Smith of Greene,

Devore,

McDonald of Banks, Sharpe,

Dodson,

McDonald of Sumter, Stokes,

Gardner,

McDaniel,

Strickland,

Goodwin,

:Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Hand,

Mathews of Mbntg'y, Trammell,

Harris of Catoosa, l\:lerritt,

Underwood,

Harris of Washington, Mitchell,

Ware,

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1301

'Harrison, Hagan, Hendrix, Herrington, Hogan,

Mosely,

Wells of Marion,

Nash,

Wheeler,

Odom,

White,

Parker of Thomas, Wylly.

Parker of Wilkinson,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

.Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Henderson,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Craigo,

Jackson of Heard,

Dunwody,

Lark,

Gilbert,

LeConte,

Graves,

l\lartin,

Harper,

Meriwether,

Monroe, Reid, Roberts, Tatum, Turner, Whitfield, Whatley, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinsonof Columbia, Glover,

Norman,

Barrett,

Godard,

Oat tis,

:Baskin,

Griffith,

O'Neal,

Baxter,

Hardeman,

Peacock,

:Boifeuillet,

Hall,

Peek,

Bryan,

Harris of Quitman, Perry,

:Burge,

Hartridge,

Rembert,

B1inson,

Hancock,

Smith of Decatur,

:Bush,

Heard,

Scruggs,

Cagle,

Hill of Cherokee, Swain,

Calvin,

Holtzclaw,

'fa rver,

Cason,

Hulsey,

Thornton,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Thompson,

Coffey,

Kemp,

Twitty,

Crowder,

Lewis,

Walker,

Crawford,

Lumsden,

Wells of Lee,

Davis of Burke,

Mann,

Witzell,

Dismuke.

Mc.Hee,

Williams,

Edenfield,

McClure,

\Visdom,

Everett,

Meeks,

Wright,

Ethridge,

Montgomery, .

Young,

Faust,

Mobley,

Mr. Speaker.

Flemi"ug,

Morton,

Ayes 83. Nays 24.

Not having received a constitutional majority, the the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit :

A bill prescribing the manner of disposing of the -dead bodies of animals.

1302

Jot:RNAI. oF THE HousE.

Upon the passage of the bill, the a.yes were 64, and nays 28.
Not receiving a constitutional majority, the bill was lost.

By unanimous consent, Hill No. 1067 was tabled.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes .93~ nays 2, to-,vit:
A bill to regulate the business of Building and Loan Associations doing business in this State.

Upon motion, Bill No. 997 was tabled.

The following bill was read the third time and the . report of the committee agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to repeal an act approved September 20~ 1879, entitled an act to carry into effect the last clause of paragraph 1, section 1, article 7 of the Constitution, and for other purposes.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Smith, of Butts,. called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.
Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Berner, Boifenillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell,

Harris of Catoosa, }louroe,

Harris of Washington, i\ash,

Harper,

Oat tis,

Hancock,

Odom,

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Thomas,

Hill of Meriwether, Parker of Wilkinson,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Herrington,

Peeples,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Holtzclaw,

Phillips,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Huff,

Hem bert,

Ingraham,

Reid,

lvey,

Ryals,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

.Tones,

Sapp of Mitchell,

l\IoxDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1303

Clay, Cooper, Craigo, Crowder, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devvre, Dodson, Dunwody, Ethridge, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Goodwin, Gra\es, Griffith, Hall, Hand,

Kennon,

Seay,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Laslie,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Stokes,

::\Iattox,

Strickland,

~Iartin,

Tatum,

:\Iason,

Trammell,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

:\:lcDonal<l of Sumter, UndeTwood,

McDaniel,

\Vare,

Mathews of .Jefferson, Wells of :\!arion,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Witzell,

:\IcAfee,

Whatley,

:Merritt,

\Vheeler,

Meriwether,

White,

:\lobley,

Wylly,

:\Iosely,

\Vooten.

The member voting no was Mr.--

Smith of Butts.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Barrett,

Hagan,

Baskin,

Heard,

Baxter,

Henderson,

Bryan,

Holzendorf,

Brinson,

Hulsey,

'Bush,

Jackson of Heard,

Calvin,

Jennings,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Coffey,

KPmp,

Crawford,

Lewis,

Davis of Bulloch,

Lumsden,

Dismuke,

:Vlann,

Edenfield,

)faxwell,

Everett,

McClure,

Faust.

)leeks,

Glover,

:\Iontgomery,

Godard,

:\Iitchell,

Hardeman,

:\:lorton,

Harris of Quitman, Xorman,

Harrison,

O'Neal,

Parham, Peacock, Peek, Perry, Roberts, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Swain, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Twitty, Walker, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, \Visdom, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 110. Nays 1.

Receiving a constitutional majority, the bill passed.

!HOi

JouRNAL oi<' THE HousE.

The following bill was read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the selection of Jury Commis-

sioners.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Berner called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa, Parker of Thomas.

Baldwin,

Harris of Washington,Parker of Wilkinson,

Bennett,

Hagan,

Parham,

Boifeuillet,

Hancock,

Peeples,

Branch,

Hill of Cherokee, Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Perry,

Brown of Haralson, Hogan,

Phillips,

Burge,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Cagle,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Campbell,

Humphreys,

:':lapp of Chattahoochee,

Cason,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Ivey,

Se~'lrs,

Chappell,

Jenning5,

Sibley,

Clay,

Jones,

f:Hnquefield,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Stukes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Laslie,

Striekland,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Tatum,

Devore,

l\Iartin,

Traylor,

Dodson,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Ethridge,

Mathews of Jefferson, Underwood,

Fleming,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wells of Marion,

Gardner,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Goodwin.

Merritt,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mosely,

White,

Hall,

Nash,

Wylly.

Hand,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

A tkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Herrington,

Burney,

Henderson,

Crowder,

Holtzclaw,

Crawford,

Ingraham,

Cutts,

Lark,

Dunwody,

LeConte,

Gilbert,

Maxwell, \

Glover,

McDonald of Banks,

Monroe, Oattis, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Smith of Butts, Rharpe, Turner,

MoxoAY, OcToBER 12, 1891.

1305

<Iraves, Harrison, Harper,

McDonald of Sumter, Ware,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Mitchell,

wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

.Barrett,

Heard,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Baxter,

Jackson of HearJ,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Oconee,

Bryan,

Johnson,

Brinson,

Kemp,

Bush,

Kitchens,

Calvin,

Lane,

Clifton,

Lewis,

Coffey,

LurnsJen,

Craigo,

Mason,

Davis of Bulloch, Mann,

Dismuke,

McClure,

EJenfiekl,

Meeks,

Everett,

Montgomery,

Faust,

Mobley,

Godard,

Morton,

Hardeman,

Norman,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

O'Neal, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Rembert, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, S\\'ain, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Twitty, Walker, Wells of Lee, Witzel!, Williams, Wisdom, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 79. Nays 36.

The bill not receiving a constitutional majority

was lost.

By unanimous consent the following bill was taken from the table, read the third time, and. the report of the committe agre6d to, as amended, to-wit :

A bill to amend the general appropriation act for the years 1891 and 1892, approved December 26,1890.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Tatum called for .the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows

Those voting yp.s were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, .Brodnax,

Hagan, Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix, Herrington, Henderson,

Mosely, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Pearson,

1306

.JorR~Ar, oF THE HousE.

Brown of Forsyth, Hogan,

Perry,

Burney,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Campbell,

Holbrook,

Rainey,

Cason,

Holzendorf,

Reid,

Chapman,

Humphreys,

Roberts,

CLappell,

Huff,

Ryals,

Cooper,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Crowder,

Ivey,

Sapp of :\litchell,

Crawford,

Jennings,

Seay,

Cutts,

Jones,

Sears,

Davis of Lumpkin, Kennon,

Sibley,

Devore,

Kitchens,

Sinquefield,

Dodson,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Butts,

Dunwody,

Ik'lne,

Smith of Greene,

Ethridge,

Lark,

Sharp<>,

Faust,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Fleming,

LeConte,

Thornton,

(Tardner,

:\Iattox,

Traylor,

(Ti!bert,

:\Iartin,

Trammell,

Glo\er,

::\lason,

Turn<>r,

Goodwin,

}laxwell,

Underwood,

Graves,

::\IcDonald of Banks, \Yare,

liriffith,

::\JcDonald of Sumter, "'ells of :\!arion,

Hall,

}fcDaniel,

\Vhatley,

Hand,

}lathews of Jefferson, Whitfield,

Harris of Catoosa, Merritt,

White,

Harris of Washington,M:it('hell,

Wylly,

Harrison,

" ' ooten ..

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay, Craigo,

Dennard, Harper, Meriwether, Monroe,

Rembert, Strickland, Tatum, Witzel!.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hartridge,

Parker of Thoma;:,

Barrett,

Heard,

Peacock,

Baskin,

Hulsey,

Peek,

Baxter,

Jackson of Hear<l, Peeples,

Berner,

Jackson of Oconee, Phillips,

Bryan,

Johnson,

Smith of Decatur,

Burge,

Kemp,

Scruggs,

Brinson,

Lewis,

Swain,

Bush,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Calvin,

Mann,

Thompson,

Cliiton,

}Jathewsof :\font'gry, Twitty,

Coffey,

::\IcAfee,

walker,

Davis of Burke,

McClure,

\Yells of Lee,

)loxDAY, OcToBER 12, 1891.

130i

D:wis of Bulloch, Dismuke, Edenfield, Everett, Godard, Hardemen, Harris of Quitman,

)leeks, Montgomery, :Mobley, )lorton, Nash, Norman, O'Neal,

Ayes 104. Nays 12.

Williams, Wheeler, Wisdom, Wright, Young, :Mr. Speaker.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed as amended.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to make editors of newspapers responsible for all cards and communication over a nom de plume, etc.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, :&>rner, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clav, Cooper, Craigo, Cr:twford, Dads of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore,

Hill of Cherokee, Hill of )leriwether, Hendrix, Herrington, Henderson, Hogan, Holbrook, Humphreys, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Jones, Kennon, Kitchens, Lane, Lark, La&lie, LeConte, :Mattox, Mason, Maxwell,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Roberts, Sapp of Chattahooche, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibl'=ly, Sinquefield, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland,

1308

JouR:o;AL OF THE HousE.

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Taylor,

Glover,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Jefferson, Turner,

G':aves,

. Mathews of Montg'y, Cnderwood,

Griffith,

McAfee,

Ware,

Hall,

Merritt,

Wells of Marion,

Hand,

Meriwether,

'Vitzell,

Harris of Catoosa, Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Harris of Washington, Mobley,

White,

Harrison,

Mosely,

'Visdom,

Harper,

Monroe,

'Yylly.

Hagan,

Nash,

Hancock,

Oattis,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Crowder, Dunwody, Faust,

Fleming, Martin, Ryals, Smith of Butts,

Tatum, "rhatley, 'Vooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia,Hardeman.

Barrett,

Harris of Quitman,

Baskin,

Hartridge,

Baxter,

Heard,

Bennett,

Holtzclaw,

Boifeuillet,

Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Brinson,

Huff,

Bush,

Jennings,

Calvin,

.Johnson,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Coffey,

Kimbrough,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Davis of Burke,

Lumsden,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Edenfield,

McClure,

Everett,

Meeks,

Gardner,

Montgomery,

Gilbert,

Morton,

Godard,

Norman,

o~eal,
Peacock, Peek, Reid, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Swain, Tarver, Thompson, Twitty, Walker. 'yells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, Wright,
Youn~,
:Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 106. Nays 11.

Having received the constitutional majority, the

bill passed by subsLitute.

Mr. Martin, of Fulton, offered the fo\lowing resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :

Mo:m.w, OcTOBER 12; 1891.

1309

A resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives to the Young Men's Library Association of Atlanta, for a series of public ad.: dresses by distinguished citizens of this State upon

the subject of Georgia History.

Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary

Committee, submits the following report. to-wit :

Mr. Speaker:

The Special Judiciary Committee have had under

consideration the following bills, which they recommend do pass, to-wit :

House Bill No. 1117, a bill to amend an act, approved November 11, 1889.

Senate Bill No. 250, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Echols.

Altm, the committee recommends that the following bill do pass, as amended, to-wit:

Senate Bill No. 236, a bill to establish City Courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted. ROB1'. WHITFIELD, Chairman.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to provide for the appointment of two assist-

ants for the State Chemist of the State of Georgia, and to provide chemicals and apparatus for the work of said State Chemist and his assistants~ and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable

to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Humphreys~ of Brooks, ca.Ued for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Washington,Oattis,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harrison,

Odom,

,.
1310

.ToUHXAL OF THE HotrsE.

Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Burge, Burney, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Dunwody, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Hancock,

Parker of wilkinson,

Hendrix,

Payne,

Herrington,

Pearson,

Henderson,

Perry,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Huff,

Reid,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Jackson of Heard, SappofChattahoochee,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Mitchell,

Jennings,

Sears,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Kimbrough,

Sinquefield,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Lark,

Smith of Greene,

Laslie,

Stokes,

LeConte,

Thornton,

Mattox,

Trammell,

Martin,

Turner,

Mason,

Underwood,

Maxwell,

"\Vare,

l\lathews of Jefferson, "\Veils of Marion,

Mathews of ~'Iontg'my,Whitfield,

~lcAfee,

"\Vhatley.

::\lerritt,

"\Yisdom,

Meriwether,

Wylly,

~fobley,

Wooten.

Mosely,

~lonroe,

Those voting no were M8ssrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay, Dennard, Ethridge, Harper, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of ::\Ieriwether,

Jones,

Seay,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

McDonald of Banks, Stl'icklanl,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Traylor,

Mitchell,

Witzell,

Xash,

Wheeler.

Parham,

Those not voting were 1\fessrs.-

Atkinson of Col urn bia,Hardeman,

P eaeo ,.

Barrett,

Harris of Quitman, Peek,

Baskin,

Hartridge,

Peeples,

Baxter,

Hogan,

Phillips,

Bryan,

Holtzclaw,

Smith of Decatur,

. :..._

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1311 ' '"\

Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Clifton, Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Devore, Dismuke, Edenfield, Everett, Godard,

Hulsey, Johnson, Kemp, Lewis, Lumsden, Mann, McClure, Meeks, Montgomery, Morton, Norman, O'Neal,

Scruggs, Swain, Tarver,
Thomp~on,
Twitty,
"rWalkE>r, ells of Lee, Williams, White, Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 100. Nays 23.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to require common carriers to receive livestock for transportation, to prescribe their liability therefor, and to regulate special contracts governint the shipment of the same, and for other purposes.

'fhe report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

Pending the consideration of the bill, the House adjourned until 3 o'clock P. ~L

3 O'CLOCK P. )L
The House reassembled, pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to ba present.
The unfinished business of the evening session was taken up, to-wit :
A bill to require common carriers to receive livestock for transportation, etc.
The bill had been read the third time and the report of the committee agreed to.
Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were. called for and sustained.

1312

JouR~AL OF THE HousE.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

.Anderson,

Heard,

Peek,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hill of Meriwether, Paeples,

Baldwin,

Hendrix,

Paarson,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Parry,

Berner,

Hogan,

Pupe,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,.

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Reid,

Brown of Haralson, Ingraham,

Roberts,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard, :-lapp of Chattahoochee,

Burney,

Jennings,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Campbell,

.Tone~.

Sears,

Cason,

Kennon,

Sibley,

Chapman,

Ki:chens,

Hinqnefield,

Chappell,

L:me,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

L3.rk,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

L3.slie,

Stoke,;,

Davis of Burke,

~Iattox,

Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch,

~Iartin,

Swain,

Davisoi Lumpkin, ~la,on,

Tatum,

Devore,

~Iaxwell,

Thornton,

Dodson,

}lcD:mald of Banks, Traylor,

Fleming,

~IcDonalcl of Sumter, 'U nclerwood,

Gardner,

)lcDaniel,

Walker,

Glover,

~fathews of Jefferson, 'Vare,

Goodwin,

}lerritt,

Wells of Marion,.

Gra\es,

~Ieriwether,

Whatley,

Griffith,

:\Iobley,

Wheeler,

Hall,

Mosely,

White,

Hand,

0,1ttis,

wisdom,

Harris of 'Vashington, Parker of Thomas, Wylly,

Hagan,

Parker or "rilkinson, Wooten.

Hancock,

Payne,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Craigo, Dennard, . Harris of Catoosa,

Harper,

Parham,

Hill of Cherokee, ' Seay,

Mathews of )lontg'ry, Turner.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinsonof Columbia, Hardeman,

Barrett,

Harris of Quitman,

Baskin,

Harrison,

Baxter,

Hartridge,

Boifeuillet,

Henderaon,

Brown of For.sytb, Holzendorf,

Bryan,

Hulsey,

Morton, Nash, I
Norm~n,
Odom, O'Xeal, Paacock, Phillips,.

Burge, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Clifton, Coffey, Crowder, Crawford, Cutts, Dismuke, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, .Faust, Gilbert, Godard,

Mo"'DAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1313

Humphreys, Huff, Ivey, Jackson of Oconee, Johnson, Kemp, Kimbrough, Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mann, ~leA fee, McClure,
~leek~>,
Montgomery, Mitchell, Monroe,

Rembert, Ryals, Smith of Decatur, Sharpe, Scruggs, 'farver, Thompson, Trammell, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Witzell, williams, Wright, Young, Mr. ~peaker.

"
'

Ayes 95. Nays 9.

Having received the requisite majority, the bill

passed, as amended.

The following bill was read the third time, and the
report of the committee was agreed to, as amended1 to-wit:

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code of Georgia.

Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Baldwin~ of Randolph, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hagan,

Atkinson of Columbia, Heard,

Baldwin,

Hill of Meriwether,

BerJJer,

Herrington,

Branch,

Holbrook,

Brodnax,

Jackson of Heard,

Burney,

Jennings,

Campbell,

Jones,

Chappell,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Cutts,

Lane,

Davis of Burke,

Lark,

83

Mobley, Mosely, Odom, Parker of Thomas, Perry, Pope, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Greene,

13l4

.ToGRXAL OF THE HocsE.

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox

Stokes,

Devore,

Martin,

Swain,

Dodson,

McDonald of Banks, Tatum,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Sumter, Traylor,

Griffith,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Hall,

Mathews of Jefferson, \Valker,

Hand,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Ware,

Harris of Catoosa, Meriwether,

\Veils of Marion,

Harris of Washington, Mitchell,

Whatle~

k Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Chapman, Clay, Craigo, Crawford, Dnnwody, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin,

HaiTison, Harper, Hancock, Hill of Cherokee, Hendrix, Henderso11, Holzendorf, McAfee, Merritt, Parker of Wilkinson, Payne,

Pearson, Rainey, Smith of Butts, Sharpe, Thornton, Turner, Witzel!, Wheeler White, Wylly, Woot-en.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dismuke, Edenfield, EYerett, Faust,
Flemin~r,
Gardner, Godard,

Hartridge, Hogan, Holtzclaw, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ingraham, Ivey, Jackson of Oconee, Johnson, Kemp, Laslie, Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mason, Mam~o Maxwell, McClure, Meeks, Montgomery, l\:fonroe, Morton,

O'Neal, Parham, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Phillips, Rembert, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Smith of Decatur, Scruggs, Strickland, Tarver, Thompson, Trammell, Twitty, \Veils of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, \Visdom, Wright, Young,

.

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1315

Graves, Hardeman, Harris of Quituutn,

Nash, Norman, Oattis,

... ~!: Speaker.

Ayes 66. ~ays 33.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the proper legal proofs were exhibited, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0, towit:

A bill to provide for the establishment of a Public Library for the city of Marietta.

The following bi~l was read the third, time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bil. passed, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 3, to-wit :

A bill to provide for recording the bonds of County 'freasurers, Tax-Collectors and Tax-Receivers in all cases where one or more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county whenin such officer holds such office.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :

A bill to repeal artic-le 9, section 1, paragraph 1; section 2, paragraph 2; section 3, paragraph 3; section 4, paragraph 4; section 5, paragraph 5 ;'section -6, paragraph 6; section 7, paragraph 7.; section 8, paragraph 8 ; and section 9, paragraph 9 of the Constitution of this State, relating to homesteads and exBmptions.

The report of the committeee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, it was uecessa1;y that the vote should be taken by ayes and nays, as the same was an amendment to the Constitution.

Upon the c.all of the roll; the vote was as fqllows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

<\.ndersoll,

Hogan,

Peacock,

Atkinson of Columbia, H0ltzelaw,

Pearson,

1316

.Jot.:RXAL OF THE Hous.~<~.

Baldwin,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Boifeuillet,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Brodnax,

Hnff,

Remqert,

Brown of Forsyth, Jacks:)n of Oconee, Reid,

Brown of Haralson, Jennings,

Seay,

Burge,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Cagle,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Sinquefi:>ld,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Smith of Buts,

Dennard,

McDonald of Banks, Smith of Decatur~

Devore,

~:lcDonald of Sumter, Sharpe,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Stokes,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Strickland,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Underwood,

Griffith,

Merritt,

\Valker,

Harri5 of Catoosa, Meriwether,

\Vare,

Harri~ of Washington, Parker of Thomas, Whitfield.

Hill of Cherokee,

Parker of Wilkinson, Witzell,

Hendrix,

Parham,

Wheeler.

Herrington,

Payne,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta,
B~nnett,
Berner, Branch, Burney, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Clay, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Burke, Davis of Bulloch, Fle:ning, Gardner, Graves,

Harrison,

l\:lobley,

Harper,

Mosely,

Hagan,

l\:lonroe,

Hancock,

Oattis,

Heard,

Peek,

Hill of Meriwether, Roberts,

:g:o!zendorf,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Ingraham,

Sapp of )fitchell,

Jackson of Heard, Swain,

Jones,

Tatum,

Kennon,

Traylor,

Lane,

Turner,

Lark,

Wells of Marion,

Martin,

Wisdom,

Mason,

\Vylly,

Maxwell,

Wooten.

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Calvin, Clifton,

Hall, _Hand, Harris of Quitm.an, Hartridge, Henderson, Humphreys, Ivey, Johnson,

Odom, O'Neal, Peeples, Phillips, Pope, Ryals. Smith of Greene, Scruggs,

1\Io.snAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1317

Coffey, Cooper, Crowder, Dismuke, Dodson, Dunwody, Edenfield, Everett, Faust, Glovl'r, Godard, Hardeman,

Kemp,. Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mann, :McClure,
~leeks,
Montgomery, Mitchell, Morton, NaRb, Norman,

Taner, Thornton, Thompson, Trammell, Twitty, Wells of Lee, williams, Whatley, White, Wright, Young, l\lr. Speaker.

Ayes 65. Nays 50.

Not receiving the requisite two-thirds vote, the bill was lost.

Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to.wit:

A resolution providing for a night session beginning at 7: 30 o'clock.

'fhe following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the dumping of carcasses in the streams of this State, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to prescribe in what newspaper or public gazettes all county officials shall make their public advertisements, etc.

'l'he following engrossed bill was read the third time:
Upon the passage of the bill, it w.ls. necessary for the vote to be taken by ayes and nays, as the same proposed to amend the Constitution.
Upon the call of th~ roll, the vote was as follows:

1318

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Those voting yes were Mess.rs.-

Anderson,

Hagan,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Parham,

Atkinson of Coweta, Heard,

Payne,

Baldwin,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeples,

Bennett,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Perry,

Boifeuillet,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Branch,

Henderson,

Pope,

Brodnax,

Hogan,

Rainey,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Reid,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Ryals,

Burney,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Cagle,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Campbell,

Ingraham,

Seay,

'

Cason,

Ivey,

Sears,

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard, Sibley,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Sinquefield,

Clay,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Jones,

Stokes,

Craigo,

Kennon,

Strickland,

Crowder,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Crawford,

Kimbrough,

Tatum,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Thornton,

Davis of Burke,

Mattox,

Traylor,

Davis of Bulloch,

Martin,

Trammell,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mason,

Turner,

Devore,

Maxwell,

Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Walker,

Faust,

McDonald of 8umter, Ware,

Gardner,

:McDaniel,

\Veils of Marion,

Glover,

Mathews of Jefferson, Whitfield,

Goodwin,

Mathews of Montg'y, Witzell,

Graves,

McAfee,

Whatley,

Griffith,

Merritt,

Wheeler,

Hall,

Meriwether,

Whit!',

Hand,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

\Vylly,

Harris of Washington, Monroe,

\Vooten.

Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Dunwody,

Fleming,

Sharpe.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin,

Hart ridge, Harper,

Oattis, Odom,

Mo=-nAY, OcTOBER 12, 18Ul.

131!1

Baxter,

H_oltzelaw,

O'Neal,

Bryan, Brinson,

Johnson, Kemp,

Peacock, Peek,

Bush, Calvin,

Lane, Lark,

Roberts, Smith of Decatur,

Clifton, Coffey,

Lewis, LeConte,

Smith of Greene, Scruggs,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Dismuke,

Mann,

Thompso11,

Dodson,

::\IcClure,

Twitty,

Edenfield,

Meeks,

Wells of Lee,

Everett,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Gilbert,

Mitchell,

Wright,

Godard,

)lorton,

Young,

Hardeman,

Nash,

Mr. Spe~tker.

Harris of Quitman, Norman,

Ayes 119. Nays 3.

Having received the requisite two-thirds vote, the bill passed, to-wit :

A bill to be entitled an act to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, and the act of October 9, 1885, amendatory thereof, and the act approved November 4, 1889, amendatory thereof, so as to inclJide indigent Confederate soldiers in the aid therein extended, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Geneml .Assembly of the State of Georgia, That the acts approved October 19, 1885, and November 4, 1889, amending article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, be, and the same are, hereby amended by adding thereto, at the end thereof, the following words : "And to make suitable provisions for indigent Confederate soldiers," so that said article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of U:i77, and the said acts amendatory thereof, shall read as follows : "To supply the soldiers who lost a limb or limbs in the military service of the Confederate States with substantial artificial limbs during life, and to make suitable provisions for such Confederate soldiers as may have otherwise been disabled or permanently injur~d

1320

JouRN.\J.. nF THE HousE.

in such service; and for the widows of such Confederate soldiers as may have died in the service of the Confederate States, or since, from wounds received therein or disease contracted in the service ; Provided, 'l'hat this act shall only apply to such widows as were married at the time of such service and have remained unmarried since the death of such soldier husband, and to make suitable provisions for indigent Confederate soldiers.
SEc. 2. Be it fu,rtlter enacted, 'l'hat if this amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses, the same shall b,~ entered on their Journals, with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and the Governor shall caus~ said amendment to be published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district, for two {2) months previous to the next general election, and the sa.mP shall be submitted to the people at the next general election, and the legal voters at the next said general election shall have inscribed or printed on their tickets the word "ratification" or "non-ratification,' as they may choose to vote ; and if a majority vf the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting therein shall vote in favor of ratifi. cation, then said amendment shall become a part of said article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the State, and the said acts of 1885 and 188U amendatory thereof, and the Governor shall makn proclamation thereof.
SEc. 3. Be U further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
The House then adjourned until 7:30 o'clock P. x.

7:30 O'CLOCK P. 1\L
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker pro tem.

MoNDAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

1321

The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be

present.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 6, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia of 1877.

This bill was referred to the Committee on Finance,

who returned the same without recommendation.

Mr. Tatum, of Dade, offered a substitute in lieu of the original bill, which was adopted.

Upon the passage of t.he bill, Mr. 'l'atum called for

the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Bennett, Brown of. Haralson,
Cagl('~
Chapman, Clay, Cooper, Crowder, Hall, .Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hagan, Hancock, Heard,

Hill of Cherokee,

Peeples,

Hendrix,

Rainey,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Ivey,

Reid,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Kimurough,

Smith of Greene,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Mason,

Stoke.o,

McDonald of Banks, Strickland,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Tatum,

:Meriwether,

"\Valker,

Monroe,

"\Vare,

Parker of wilkinson, "\Vitzell,

Parham,

"\Vheeler.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hand,

Merritt,

Berner,

Harris of \Vashing:on, Mobley,

Boifeuillet,

Harrison,

Mosely,

Braneh,

Hill of Meriwether, Oattis,

Burney,

Herrington,

Parker of Thomas,

Calvin,

Henderson,

Pearson,

Campbell,

Hogan,

Phillips,

.Chappell,

Holtzclaw,

Pope,

Craigo,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

-crawford,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

<lutts,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Davis of Burke,

Jackson of Oconee, Sears,

Devore,

Jones,

Sibley,

Dqnwody,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Faust,

Laslie,

Thornton,

1322

JouRNAl, OJ.' THE HousE.

Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, lTbod win, lTraves, Griffith,

Mattox,

Underwood,

Martin,

Wells of Marion,.

Maxwell,

Whatley,

McDonald of Sumter, Wisdom,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wylly,

:\IcAfee,

Wooten.

Thos(not voting were Messrs.--:-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey. Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Glover, Godard,

Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Jackson of Heard, Jennings, Johnson, Kemp, Lark, Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mann, :\feDaniel, McClure, Meeks, l\fontgomery, Mitchell, Morton, X ash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal,

Payne, Peacock, Peek, Perry, Roberts, Seay, Flinquefield, Smith of Deeatur,.
Scru~tgs,
Tarver, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, Williams, White, Wright, Young, ::\lr. Speaker.

Ayes 42. Nays 63.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority,.

the bill was lost.



The following bill was read the third time and tl1&: report of the committee was agreed to, as amended,:. to-wit:

A bill to prescribe the manner of carrying Winchester rifles, or other long-range guns or pistols, fn this State, and for other purposes.
Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Berner called forthe ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

::\IoNDAY, OcTOBER '12, 1891.

1323

'!'hose voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Catoosa, !\Iobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Oattis,

Bennett,

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Berner,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Parham,

Branch,

Hill of Chemkee, Payne,

Brodnax,

Hendrix,

Pearson,

Brown of Forsyth, Herrington,

Pope,

Burge,

Henderson,

Rainey,

Burney,

Hogan,

Rembert,

Calvin,

Hulsey,

Reid,

Campbell,

Humphreys,

Ryals,

Cason,

Huff,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chappell,

I vey,

Sears,

Clay,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Cooper,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Crowder,

Kennon,

Smith of Greene,

Cutts,

Kit~hens,

Stokes,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Davis of Bulloch, Laslie,

Swain,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Thornton,

Devore,

Mason,

Underwood,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Walker,

Faust,

McDonald of Banks, Ware,

Fleming,

McDonald of Sumter, Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Glover,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Wheeler,

Graves,

Merritt,

Wisdom,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

\V ooten,

Hall,

Mitchell,

Young.

'!'hose voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Crawford, Hand,

Hill of Meriwether, Martin, Phillips, Smith of Butts,

. Tatum, Wylly.

'!'hose not voting were Messrs.-,-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bryan, Brinson,

Holtzclaw, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Jackson of Heard, Jennings, Johnson,

O'Neal, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Roberts,

1324

JounxAr, OF THE RoesE.

Bush, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, HarriRon, Hartridge,

Kemp, Lane, Lark, Lewis, LeConte, Lumsden, Mann,
~IeDaniel,
McClure. Meeks, Montgomery, :Monroe, Morton, Nash, Norman, Odom,

Seay, Hmith of Deeatur, Sharpe, Scruggs, Taryer, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Tnrner, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, ".illiams, White. \\'right, :'llr. Speaker.

Ayes 99. Nays 10.

Having received the requisite constitutional majority, the bill passed, as amended.
The following bill was taken up for consideration, to-wit:
A bill to establish a Pension Department and provide for the appointment of a Pension Clerk, to fix his salary, and for other purposes.
This bill had been considered in the Committee of the Whole, who reported the same back, with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
The bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended.
Upon the pas1mge of the till, it was necessary that the vote should be t.aken by ayes and nays, as the same provided for an appropriation.
Before the vote was announced the bill was, upon motion, tabled.
The following bill was read the third time, to-wit :
A bill to prohibit members of the General Assembly, Judges! Railroad Commissioners and other officers of this State from a()cepting and riding upon a free pass upon any railroad in this State, and for other purposes.

l\Io.x DAY, OcTOBER 12, 1891.

132:_").

Mr. Harper offered a substitute, which was not adopted.

Upon the bill and amendment, the previous ques- tion was called and sustained.

The r2port of the committee was agreed to.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote

was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Ander.son,

Humphreys,

Atkinson of Coweta, Huff,

Benn':ltt,

Hill of Cherokee,

Berner,

Hill of Meriwether,

~ranch,

Henderson,

Brown of Haralson, Kimbrough,

Burge,

Lane,

Burney,

)fason,

Campbell,

:.\;Iaxwell,

Chapman,

McD~nald of Banks,

Chappell,

)IcAfee,

Clay,

)ferritt,

Davis of Burke,

Meriwether,

Davis of Bulloch,

Mitchell,

Dunwody,

Mobley,

Faust,

l\losely,

Fleming,

Oattis,

Griffith,

Otlom,

Hall,

ParhaiL,

Harris of Catoosa, Payne,

Hancock,

Peeples,

kainey, Reid, Sapp of Chattahoochee,. Sears, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Stokes, Strickland, Trammell, Underwood, Walker, \Yare, Wells ofMarion, Whatley, 'Wheeler, Wisdom, Wylly, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Baskin,

Harper,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Brown of Forsyth, Hendrix,

Cagle,

Herrington,

Calvin,

Holtzclaw,

Cooper,

Hulsey,

Craigo,

Ingraham,

Crowder,

Ivey,

Crawford,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cutts,

Jooes,

Dennard,

~itchens,

Monroe, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson,. Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rembert, Ryals, Sapp of Mitchell,. Seay, Sibley, Swain,

1326

.JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Devore,

Laslie,

Tatum,

Gilbert,

LeConte,

TarYer,

Glover,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Goodwin,

Martin,

Wells of Lee,

Graves,

McDonald of Sumter, Witzel]

Hand,

Mathews of Jefferson, Wooten.

Harris of Washington, Mathews of Montg'y,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baxter, Brodnax, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Godard, Hardeman,

Harris, of Quitman, Hartrirlge, Hagan, Hogan, Holbrook, Holzenuorf, Jackson of Heard, Jennings, Johnson, Kemp, Kennon, Lark, Lewis, Lumsden, Mann, McDaniel, McClure, Meeks, Montgomery,

Morton, Xash, Norman, O'Xeal, Peacock, Peek, Perry, Roberts, Smith of Decatur, Scrngga, Thompson, Traylor, Turner, Twitty, Whitfield, Williams, White, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 62. Nay 55.

Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority, the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 2, paragraph 21 of the Tax Act, approved December 26, 1890.

The report of the committee was agreed to and the b~li passed by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 2.

House Bill No. 1103 was, upon motion, tabled, to-

wit:

'

A bill to require fish-ways put on or in all mill and factory dams, etc.
The following engrossed biil was read the third time and lost, ayes ~' nays 54, te-wit :
A bill to amend the charters of the towns arid cities

MoNDAY, OcToBER 1::!, 1891.

1327

of this State, whose municipalities have power to grant license to sell liquors.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 96,
nays o.

A bill to require certain corporations to give to their discharged employees or agents the causes of their removal or discharge,' when discharged or removed.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes ~5, nays 2.

A bill to regulate corporations engaged in the business of guaranteeing or acting as security for the fidelity of pe~sons in public or private office, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by t_he requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 0.

A bill to provide for the honorable retirement from service of commission~d officers of the Georgia Vol-
unteers, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 92, nays 7.

A bill to amend paragraph 8 of section 2 of the Tax Act of 1890.

By unanimous consent the bill to create a Pension Bureau, etc., was taken up for the purpose of announcing the vote.

Those voting yes were Messrs.-:-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harrison,

Atkinson of C9weta, Harper,

Berner,

H:.gan,

Boifeuillet,

Hancock,

Monroe, Oattis, Parker of Thomas, Payne,

1328

Jm;ttNAL OF THE HousE.

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Burge,

Herrington,

Phillips,

Burney,

Henderson,

Pope,

Calvin,

Hogan,

Rembert,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

Reid,

Cason,

Huff,

Ryals,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Chappell,

Ivey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Craigo,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Crowder,

Jones,

Sibley,

Crawford,

Kennon,

Sinquefield,

Cutts,

Lane,

Sharpe,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Swain,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Tarver,

Faust,

:l\Iaxwell,

Thornton,

Fleming,

::\IcDonald of Sumter, Walker,

Gilbert,

:l\Iathews of Jefferson, \Vare,

Glover,

:!\'Iathews of Montg'ry, Whatley,

Goodwin,

McAfee,

Wisdom,

Graves,

:l\Ieriwether,

Wylly,

Griffith,

l\Iitchell,

WootE'n,

Hall,

l.\Iobley,

Young.

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Those voting no were :Messrs.-

\.nrlerson, Bennett, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay, Cooper, Davis of Bulloch, Devore, Hand, Harri>:l of Catoosa,

Heard,

RainE'y,

Hill of Cherokee,

Smith of Butt;,,

Hendrix,

Smith of Greene..

HulsE'y,

Strickland,

Humphreys,

Tatum,

Kitchens,

Underwoo,],

Kimbrough,

Wells of Marion.,

Mason,

Witzell,

:\IcDonald of Banks, Wheeler.

:\Ierritt,

Parket of Wilkinson,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Brodnax, Bryan, Brinson, Bush, Clifton, Coffey,

Holbrook, Holzendorf, Jackson of Heard, Jennings, Johnson, Kemp, Lark, Lewis, LeConte, J.umsden,

Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Roberts, Sear;., Smith of Decatur,.
Scru~s,
Thompson, Traylor,

MoNDAY, Oc.TOBER 12, 1891.

1329

Dennard, Dismuke, Dodson, Edenfield, Everett, Ethridge, Gardner, Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge,

Mann, McDaniel, McClure, Meeks, Montgomery, Morton, Nash, Norman, Odom, O'Neal, Parham,

. Thlmmell, Turner, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Whitfield, williams,
White, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 82. Nays 31.

Not receiving the requisite majority the bill was lost.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, and the bill passed by substitute, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to prevent transfers or assignments of debts. in this State for the purpose of avoiding the laws of this State exempting wages from garnishment, and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, and upon the passage of the bill the ayes were 78, nays 12'.

Not receiving the requisite majority, the bill was lost, to-wit :

A bill to change the manner of granting license for the sale of spirituous liquors, as contained in section 1419 of the Code of this State, etc.

The following bill was read the third time, t~wit :

A bill to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, etc.

The report of the committee was agreed to as amended.
84

1330

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Upon the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting ~es were Messrs.-



Anderson,

Griffith,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Herner,

Harris of Catoosa,

Boifeuillet;

Harper,

Branch,

Hancock,

Burney,

Henderson,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

Cason,

Hutf,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Chappell,

Ivey,

.

Cooper,

Jackson of Oconee,

Craigo,

Jones,

Crawford.

Lane,

Davis of BurkP,

Laslie,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Dunwody,

Martin,

Faust,

Mason,

Fleming,

Maxwell,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Glover,

Mobley,

Goodwin,

Oattis, Parker of Wilkin~on, Parham, Payne, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Reid, Ryals, Sibley, Stokes, Swain, Underwood, Walker, Ware, Wells of Marion, Wells of Lee, Whatley, Wisdom, Wylly, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Brown of Haralson, Clay, Dennard, Heard, Hill of Cherokee, Hill of Meriwether, Hendrix,

Hulsey, Kitchens. McDonald of Banks, Merritt, Parker of Thomas, Rainey,

Sapp of Chattahoochee' Sears, Smith of Butts, Strickland, Witzell, Wheeler.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Baxter, Bennett, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Burge,

Harrison, Hartridge, Hagan, Herrington, Hogan, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Humphreys, Jackson of Heard, .Jpnnings,

Korman, Odom, O'Neal, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Perry, Rembert, Roberts, Sapp of Mitchell,

'l'uESDAY, OcTOBER 13, 1891.

1331

"Brinson,

Johnson,

Seay,

Bush,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Cagle,

Kennon,

Smith of Decatur,

Calvin,

Kimbrough,

Smith of Greene,

Clifton,

Lark,

Sharpe,

Coffee,

Lewis,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Lumsden,

Tatum,

Cutts,

Mann,

Tarver,

Devore,

McDonald of Sumter, Thornton,

Dismuke,

McDaniel,

Thompson,

Dodson,

Mathews of Jefferson, Traylor,

Edenfield,

Mathews of Montg'm'y,Trammell,

Everett,

McClure,

Turner,

Ethridge,

Meeks,

Twitty,

Gardner,

Meriwether,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Montgomery,

Williams,

Graves,

Mitchell,

White,

Hardeman,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Morton,

Mr. Speaker(

Harris of Washington, Nash,

Ayes 64. Nays 19.

Upon the passage of the bill, no quorum voted.

Upon motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow

IDorning at 9 o'clock.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Tuesday, October 13, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment. Called to. or-

derby the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chap-

lain. The roll was called, and the following members were

present:

Anderson,

Harper,

.Atkinson of Columbia,Hagan,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry,

1332

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE."

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Pl}illips,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Pope,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Rainey,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Reid,

Bush,

Huff,

Roberts,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Cagle,

Ivey,

SappofChattahoochee,.

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Mitchell,

Campbell,,

Jackson of Oconee, Seay,

Cason,

Jennings,

Sears,

Chapman,

Jones,

Sibley,

Chappell,

Kemp,

Sinquefield,

Clifton,

Kennon,

Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Kitchens,

Smith of Greene,,

Cooper,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Cr!l.igo,

Lane,

Scruggs,

Crowder,

Lark,

Stokes,

Crawford,

Laslie,

Strickland,

Cutts,

Lewis,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Bulloch, Lumsden,

Tarver,

Davis of Lumpkin, Mattox,

Thornton,

Dennard,

Martin,

Thompson,

Devore,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dodson,

Maxwell,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

McDonald of Banks, Turner,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Sumter, Twitty,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Underwood,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson, Walker,

Fleming,

Mathews ofMontgm'y, Ware,

Gardner,

McAfee,

Wells of Marion,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Wells of Lee,

Glover,

Merritt,

Whitfield,

Goodwin

Meeks,

Witzell,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Williams,

Graves,

Montgomery,

Whatley,

Griffith

Mitchell,

Wheeler,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

White,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wisdom,

Hand,

Monroe,

'Wright,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

Wylly, '

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Wooten,

Harris of 'Vashington, Norman,

Young,

Harrison,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Hartridge,

Oattis,

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1891.

1333

Those abse.nt were Messrs.-

Bryan, .Coffey, Dismuke,

Everett, Johnson,

J\Iann, Smith of Decatur.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal, Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings as relates to the action of the House had on House Bill No. 1039, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code of Georgia in regard to peddlers, etc.

The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. BaldWin, of Randolph, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on House Bill No. 1039, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 529 of the Code of Georgia.

And upon this motion, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Atkinson of Coweta,
~aldwin,
Berner, .Boifeuillet, Branch, Burney, Cagle, Campbell, Cason, Chapman, Chappell, Crowder, <lutts, De\'ore, Dodson, Ethridge,
.l<~aust,
6ardner,

Harris of Washington, Mathews of Montg'ry,

Hagan,

Meriwether,

Hancock,

Mitchell,

Heard,

Mobley,

Hill of Meriwether, Nash,

Hendrix,

Oattis,

Herrington,

Parham,

Henderson,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Pope,

Holtzclaw,

R~iney,

Holzendorf,

R3id,

Huff,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Ingraham,

Searer,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Jennings,

Smith of Greene,

Kemp,

Trammell,

Kennon,

Underwood,

Lane,

Walker,

Lark,

"'are,

1334

JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall, Hand,

Mason,

Whitfield,

McDonald of Banks, Witzell,

McDonald of Sumter, Wheeler,

McDaniel,

Wylly,

Mathews of Jefferson, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Harris of Catoosa, Peeples,

Baskin,

Harrison,

Pearson,

Bennett,

Harper,

Rembert,

Brown of Forsyth, Hill of Cherokee, Roberts,

Brown of Haralson, Holbrook,

Seay,

Burge,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Butts,

Clay,

Jones,

Sharpe,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Stokes,

Crawford,

Martin,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

McAfee,

Tarver,

Davis of Lumpkin, McClure,

Thornton,

Dennard,

Merritt,

Traylor;

Dunwody,

Mosely,

Turner,

Edenfield,

Morton,

Wells of Marion,

Fleming,

Parker of Thomas, White,

Glover,

Parker of Wilkinson, wisdom,

Goodwin,

Payne,

Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baxter,

Humphreys, Ivey,

Brodnax,

Johnson,

Bryan,

Kimbrough,

Brinson,

Lewis,

Bush, Calvin,

LeConte, Lumsden,

Clifton,

Mattox,

Coffey,

Mann,

Davis of Bulloch, Maxwell,

Dismuke,

Meeks,

Everett, Gilbert, Hardeman,

Montgomery, Monroe, Norman,

Harris of Quitman, Odom,

Hartridge,

O'.Neal,

Hulsey,

Ayes 72. Nays 54.

Peek, Perry, Phillips, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sinquefield, Smith of Decatur, Swain, Tatum, Thompson, Twitty, Wells of Lee, Williams, Whatley, Wright, Mr. Speaker.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

TuESDAY, OcTOBER 13, 1891.

1335.

The following resolution, by Mr. Davis, of Burke., was offered and adopted, to-wit: .
Resolved, That the order of business for to-day be~ 1st, reading Senate bills first time ; 2d, reading SeD ate bills second time ; 3d, reading Senate bills third time.
Resolvedfurtker, That all speeches be limited to five minutes.
The unfinished business of yesterday's session was taken up, to-wit :

A bill to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, and for other purposes.

The bill had been read the third time, and the report of the committee agreed to, as amended.

A vote had been taken upon the passage of the bill, and no quorum voted, and the House adjourned, pending the bill.

The ayes and nays had been ordered.

Upon the call of the roll for a second vote, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia,Harrison,

Morton,

Baldwin,

Harper,

Oattis,

Berner,

Hancock,

Payne,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Peacock,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Pearson,

Brodnax,

Hendrix,

Phillips,

Burge,

Herrington,

Pope,

Brinson,

Henderson,

Rembert,

Burney,

Hogan,

Reid,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Cason,

Huff,

Ryals,

Chapman,

Jngraham,

Seay,

Chappell,

Ivey,

Sibley,

Craigo,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Crowder,

Jackson of Oconee, Sharpe,

Crawford,

Jones,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Kemp,

Swain,

1336

JoURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dodson, Dimwody, Ethridge, Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Gilbert, Glover, Goodwin, Godard, Graves, Griffith, Hall,

Kimbrough,

Thornton,

Lar~,

Trammell,

Laslie,

Turner,

LeConte,

Underwood,

Martin,

Walker,

Mason,

'Vare,

Maxwell,

'Vells of Lee,

McDonald of Sumter, Whitfield,

Mathews of Jefferson, Witzell,

Mathews of M:mtg'ry, 'Vhatley,

McAfee,

'Visdom,

McClure,

Wright,

Meriwether,

'Vylly,

Mitchell,

Wooten.

Mobley,

Those voting no were 1\Iessrs.-

Baskin, Bennett, Brown of Haralson, Cagle, Clay, Cooper, Dennard, Devore, Edenfield, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Hagan,

Hill of Cherokee, Parham,

Humphreys,

Rainey,

Kennon,

Sapp of Chattah'chee,

Kitchens,

Sears,

Lane,

Smith of Butts,

McDonald of Banks.. Scruggs,

McDaniel,

Strickland,

Merritt,

Tatum,

Meeks,

Traylor,

Nash,

'Vells of Marion,

Parker of Thomas, 'Vheeler,

Parker of Wilkinson, 'Vhite.

Those not voting w.ere Messrs.-

.Atkinson of Coweta, Burett, Baxter, :Brown of Forsyth, Bryan, Bush, .calvin, .Cliftov, .Coffey, Davis of Bulloch, Dismuke, Everett, Hardeman, .Harris of Quitman,

Hartridge, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Jennings, Johnson, Lewis, Lumsden, Mattox, Mann, Montgomery, Monroe, Norman, Odom,

O'Neal, Peck, Peeples, Perry, Sapp, of Mitchell, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Tarver, Thompson, Twitt.y, Williams, Young, Mr. Speakf>r.

Ayes 98. Nays 36.

Having received the requisite majority, the bill passed, as amended,

TuESDAY, OcTOBER 13, 1891.

1337

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enroll-:ment, submitted, the following report :
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Enrollment report as duly en-
rolled, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary '()f the Senate, the following acts, to-wit :
An act to provide for local taxation by counties for "the support of common schools.
Also, an act to require the County Commissioners in the several counties of this State, and the Ordinaries in counties where there are no County Commissioners to keep a register of the public roads.
Also, an act t.o incorporate the town of Springva1e in Randolph county.
Also, an act to authorize the Judge of the Superior 'Courts of this State, in any case of seduction or divorce, or other case where the evidence i.s vulgar or .obscene, to hear and try the case after clearing the -court of all or any portion of the audience.
Also, an act to authorize the authorities of each town and city to appoint Assessors.
Also, an act to amend an act to incorporate the .town of Sharpsburg in the county of Coweta, ap..J>roved December 13, 1871.
.Respectfully submitted. T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.
The following Senate bills were read the first time ~nd referred, to-wit :
By Mr. Terrell, of 36th District-
A bill to amend an act to incorporate the North Georgia Telegraph Company, etc.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Todd, of 35th District-
A bill to regulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this State, etc.
:.Referred to C.ommittee on Railroads.

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By Mr. Tatum, of 37th DistrictA bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Westerll!
Railroad Company. Referred to Committee on Ra.ilroads.
By Mr. Glenn, of 44th DistrictA bill to authorize the discontinuance of County
Courts established by recommendation of grand juries of the county, etc. By Mr. Cabaniss, of 22d District-
A bill to rearrange the Flint and Stone Mountain Circuits, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
The following Senate bill, which was adversely reported, was taken up and the report of the committee agreed to, and. the bill was lost, to-wit :
A bill t.o authorize each county in this State to levy a special tax for school purposes, etc.
The following SP.nate bill, which was returned with an adverse report, was taken up, and the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the running of excursion trains on the Sabbath day, etc.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Recretary thereof :
Jlfr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the
following Senate bills, to-wit : A bill for the protection of game in Floyd county,
and to provide a penalty for the violation of the same, etc.
Also, the following Senate resolution, to-wit :
A resolution to authorize the Assistant Attorney-General to employ a stenographer, etc.
The Senate concurs in House amendment to section.:

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1339

1, and to section 2 as amended, to the following Sen~ ate bill, to-wit :
A bill to prevent combinations or pools of insurance companies or their agents tending to defeat or lessen competition in the business of insurance in the State of Georgia.
The Sen!J,te has passed, by requisite majority, the following bill of the House, to-wit :
A bill to relieve securities upon the bond given by Captain J. L. Fleming, deceased, for arms and ao-coutrements belonging to the State of Georgia, from their obligation on said bond, etc.
Also, the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
A. resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough, of Opelika, Ala.
Also, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the payment to the persons entitled thereto of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States under the act approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act approved August 5, 1861, etc.
The Senate concurs in House amendment to Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit :
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fe1tilizers, chemicals and cotton-seed meal, etc.
The Senate refuses to concur in House amendment to Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit:
A bill to -prohibit physicians and prescription clerks in a drug establishment from pursuing their profession or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors or opiates, and to provide a penalty therefor.
The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit :

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-A bill to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, and for -other purposes, approved December 26, 1890.
The following Senate bill was taken up, and on motion of Mr. Chappell, the report of the committee, which was adverse to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to, and the bill was read the second time, towit:
A bill to amend an act prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors within three miles of any church or school-house in this State.
The following Senate bills were read the second time, to-wit :
A. bill to regulate the appointment and removal of p_hysicians of the Lunatic Asylum.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlanta Trust and -Guarantee Company.
Also, a bill to amend section 4406 of the Code, relating to larceny of bonds, notes, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.
Also, a bill to amend section 534 of the Code. Also, a bill to incorporate the Stephens Industrial Society.
Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Su-perior Court of the county of Echols.
Also, a bill to establish City Courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more.
The following Senate bill was read the first time :and referred to the Committee on Counties and County Matters, to-wit:
By Mr. O'Neal-
'A bill to prohibit hunting or fishing on certain lots Qf land in Decatur county.
'Also, the following bill, which was ordered engrossed, to-wit:

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1341.

By Mr. Irvine, of the 42d District-

A bill for the protection of game in Floyd county..

Also, the following Senate bill was read the first.

time and referred to the Committee on Counties and.

County Matters, to-wit:

By Mr. Smith, of the 28th District-

A bill to change the manner of selecting Commfs- sioners of Roads and Revenues, when the same are

not elected by the qualified voters.

The following Senate bill was taken up, and on

motion of Mr. Hill, of Meriwether, the report of the

committee, which was adverse to the passage of the

bill, was disagreed to, and the bill was read the sec-

ond time, to-wit :

A bill to amend paragraph 1 of section 12 of arti-

cle 7 of the Constitution, relating to increasing the

bonded debt of the State.



The following Senate resolution was read and adopted, to-wit :
By Mr. Harp, of the 24th District-
A bill to 3Uthorize the Assistant Attorney-General to employ a stenographer, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and the bill passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to amend aJ! act, approved November 13, 1889, to provide for the probate of wills, and to dedeclare the effects of such probates.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, the Secretary thereof :

Mr. Speaker:
The senate has adopted the following resolution, to-wit:
A resolution requesting the Secretary of State to return Senate Bill No. 180, for t_he purpose of con~

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curring in House amendment that was not concurred in by the Senate.
Mr. Whitfield, Chairman of the Special Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report, to-wit :
Mr. Speaker: 'fhe Special Judiciary Committee have had under
consideration the following bills, which they .recommend do not pass, to-wit ;
House Bill No. 883, a bill to amend section 3939 of the Code of 1882.
Also, Senate Bill No. 137, a bill to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Pulaski county, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. ROBT. WHITFIELD, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following House bill was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments and the Senate amendments were concurred in as amended, to-wit :
A bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission, so as to give them power to regulate charges of express, sleeping car and telegraph companies.
The following Senate resolution was read the third time, the report of tlte committee agreed to, and not receiving a constitutional majority, ayes 70, nays 18, the resolution was lost, to-wit :
A resolution for the relief of the Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and concurred in, to-wit:
By Mr. Warren, of the 18th District-
A resolution to have an act returned from the Sec- retary of State.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, and passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 100, na.ys 6, to-wit :

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1343

A bill to amend section 1978 of the Code, relating "to liens of landlords.
On motion of Mr. Berner, S.enate Bill No. 66 was -tabled.
The following Senate bill was read the third and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary, to-wit:
A bill to further provide for liens of mechanics, material-men, contractors and laborers.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 0, to-wit :
A bill to require the Railroad Commissioners to fix yates of storage to be charged by railroad companies.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, Senate Bill No. 113 was tabled.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee agreed to, as amended, :and the bill passed, as amended, by cQnstitutional
majority, ayes 90, nays 3, to-wit:
A bill to authorize street railroad companies to sell to and contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committ~e, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and, upon motion, the same was tabled, to-wit:
.A bill to amend an act of October 25, 1889, so as to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
The following Senate bill, which was adversely reported, was read the third time, to-wit:
A bill to repeal section 3406 of the revised Code of Georgia of 1882, which relates to the county having jurisdiction in suits against railroad companies, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, moved to disagree to the report of the committee, which motion was lost.
The report of the committee was then agreed to,.. and the bill was lost.
The f0llowing Senate bill was read the third time~ and the report of the committee was agreed to, asamended, to-wit :
A bill to make County Administrators ex officilT County Guardians, prescribe their duties, and for other purposes.
And the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 103, nays 0.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The committee has had under consideration the-
following Senate bill, which it instructs me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it: do pass, to-wit:
A bill to be entitled an act tO" rearrange the Flintand Stone Mountain Judicial Circuits, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. H. W. HILL, Chairman.
Upon motion, the following Senate bill was taken: from the table, to-wit :
A bill to amend an act of October 25, 1889, so as tofurther limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
The bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, and the bill passed~ as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 89, nays 3.
The following Senate bill was read the third time~ and the report of the committee-was agreed to, as amended, to-wit :

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1345

A bill to amend section 462o{c) of the Code ~f 1882. Pending the conside:J;ation of the bill, the Hous{'>, upon motion, adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

3 O'CLOCK P. M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called, and a quorum was found to be present.
The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto concurred in, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha. Canal Company.
Also, a bill to amend section 943 of the Code of 1882.
The following bill was taken up, and the Houseagreed to recede from its amendment to the Senate substitute, to-wit :
.A. bill to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks in a drug establishment from pursuing their profession or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors, etc.
The following Senate bill was taken up for consideration, and upon motion the same was tabled, towit:
.<\.. bill to amend section 462o{c) of the Code of Georgia.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, to-wit:
.A. bill to prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of anothe-r, after being forbidden by the owner thereof, or his agent, in counties or militia districts in the counties in which the stock or no fence law has been adopted, or may hereafter be adopted, and for other purposes.
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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE.

The report of the committee was agreed to.

Upori the passage of the bill, the ayes and nays were

called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Herrington,

Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia,Henderaon,

Morton,

Baldwin,

Hogan,

Oattis,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Peacock,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Peeples,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Pearson,

Burney,

Huff,

Perry,

Cason,

Ingraham,

Pope,

Chapman,

Ivey,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Chappell,

Jackson of Heard, Sears,

Cooper,

Jackson of Oconee, Sibley,

Cutts,

Johnson,

Sharpe,

Dodson,

Jones,

Stokes,

Ethridge,

Kemp,

Tarver,

Faust;

Kennon,

Thornton,

Fleming,

Lark,

Turner,

Godard,

Mattox,

Walker,

Graves,

Mason,

Whitfield,

Griffith,

Maxwell,

Whatley,

Hall,

McDaniel,

Wisdom,

Harris of Washington,Mathews of Jefferson, Wylly,

Harrison,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Wooten,

Heard,

McAfee,

Young.

Hill of Cherokee, Mitchell,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta, Goodwin,

Phillips,

Barrett,

Hand,

Rainey,

Baxter,

Harris of Catoosa, Reid,

Brown of Forsyth, Harper,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Brown of Haralson, Hagan,

Seay,

Burge,

Hendrix,

Smith of Butts,

Cagle,

Hulsey,

Scruggs,

Campbell,

Kitchens,

Swain,

Clay,

Lane,

Tatum,

Craigo,

Laslie,

Trammell,

Crowder,

Lumsden,

Underwood,

Crawford, Davis of Burke,

Martin,

Ware,

McDonald of Banks, Witzel!,

Davis of Lumpkin, McClure,

Wheeler,

Devore,

Merritt,

White.

Edenfield,

Meriwether,

Gardner,

Payne,

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Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baskin, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Bush, Calvin, {)Iifton, -Doffey, Davis of Bulloch, Dennard, Dismuke, Dunwody, Everett, Gilbert, Glover, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge,

Hancock,

Parham,

Hill of Meriwether, Peek,

Holzendorf,

Rembert,

Jennings,

Roberts,

Kimbrough,

Ryals,

Lewis,

Sinquefield,

LeConte,

Smith of Decatur,

Mann,

Smith of Greene,

McDonald of Sumter, Strickland,

Meeks,

Thompson,

Montgomery,

Traylor,

Mobley,

Twitty,

Monroe,

Wells of Marion,

Nash,

Wells of Lee,

Norman,

Williams,

Odom,

Wright,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Parker of Thomas,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Ayes 71. Nays 49. Not receiving the requisite constitutional majority the bill was lost.

Mr. Young, of Irwin, offered the following resolution, which was read, to-wit:
Resolved by the House, the Senate concwring, That the President and Secretary of the Senate, the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the Chairman and two members of the Enrolling Committees of the House and Senate, the Chairman and two members of the Auditing Committee of the House and Senate, be authorized and directed to remain at the Capitol for five days after adjournment to bring up the unfinished business of the General Assembly.

Mr. Wheeler, of Walker, proposed to amend by striking out five and" inserting three, which amendment was adopted.

The resolution was then adopted, as amended.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, wbieh was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to,

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and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 102, nays 2, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 3409 of the Code of Georgia.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and upon the passage of the bill, the ayes were 60, nays 36.
So the bill was lost, to-wit :
A bill to amend section 4535 of ihe Code of 1882.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 9C, nays 7, towit:
A bill to amend section 620 of the Code of Georgia.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, towit:
A bill to amend section 616( d) of the Code of 1882.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majonty, ayes 95, nays 0, towit:
A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Conrt of the county of Lee, in the Southwestern Circuit7 etc.
The following Senate bill was read the second time, to-wit:
A bill to provide the mode of granting charters. and amendments to charters already granted, or that may hereafter be granted, incorporatimg towns, villages and municipalities of less than 2,000 inhabitants, and of schools, churches and other societies in this State, etc.
'fhe following Senate bill, which was already reported, was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost, to-wit:

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1349

A bill to alter an(l amend section 1409(c) of the Code of 1882.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 2, towit:

A bill to repeaJ and amend so much of the 8th sec-

tion of the act incorporating the town of Hawkins-

ville, Ga., etc.

'

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the cvmmittee was agrt>ed to, and the

bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 91, nays 2, towit:

A bill to reo.uire the records. dockets and pa-pers belonging to the County Courts, that have heretofore been, or may be hereafter abolished in this State, to be deposited in the oflict->s of the Clerks of the Superior Courts, when the same has not been so provided for by the abolishing act, and for other purposes.

The following Senate bills were read the second -time, to-wit :

A bill to incorporate the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, of HartwelJ. etc.

Also, a bill to incorporate the town of Milan, in Telf~ir and Dodge counties.

Also, a bill to amend section 4391 of the Code of 1882.
Also, a bill to amend section 792 of the Code of Georgia.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreP.d to, and the bill paRsed, by substitute, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit :

A bill to further provide for the liens of merchants, material-men, contractors and laborers, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

the report of the committee -was...agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 9"2, ~~..to wit:
.A bill to provide for filing, hearing and determining contested elections in this State, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0,_ to-wit:
.A bill to amend section 1103(i) of the Code of Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the following Senate bill was taken from the table, to-wit :
.A bill to amend section 4625(c) of the Code of Georgia of 1882.
Upon motion, the bill was indefinitely postponed.
The following House bill was taken up and the Senate substitute adopted, as amended, to-wit :
.A bill to require all railroad companif:ls in this State to funish equal accommodations on their trains for white and colored passengers.
The House then, upon motion, adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Wednesday, October 14, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chapla.in.

The roll was called, and the following members were

present:

Anderson,.

Hartridge,

Oattis,

Atkinson of Columbia,Harper,

Odom,

Atkinson of Coweta, Hagan,

O'Neal,

Baldwin,

Hancock,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Heard,

Parker of Wilkinson~

Baskin,

Hill of Cherokee, Parham,

Baxter,

Hill of Meriwether, Payne,

Bennett,

Hendrix,

Peacock,

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Berner,

Herrington,

Peek,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Branch,

Hogan,

Pearson,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Perry,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Phillips,

Brown of Haralson, Holzendorf,

Pope,

Bllrge,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Brinson,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Burney,

Huff,

Reid,

Cagle,

Ingraham,

Roberts,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Ryals,

Campbell,

Jackson of Heard, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Cason,

Jackson of OconeE'!, Sapp of Mitchell,

Chapman,

Jennings,

Seay,

Chappell,

Johnson,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Jones,

Sinquefield,

Clay,

Kemp,

Smith of Butts,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Smith of (]reene,

Craigo,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Kimbrough,

Scruggs,

Crawford,

Lane,

Stokes,

Cutts,

Lark,

Strickland,

Davis of Burke,

Laslie,

Swain,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Tatum,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Tarver,

Dennard,

Matto:;;:,

Thornton,

Devore,

Martin,

Thompson

Dodson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Dunwody,

Mann,

Trammell,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

T.urner,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Twitty,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Fleming,

McDaniel,

'Valker,

Gardner,

Mathews of Jefferson,Ware,

Gilbert,

Mathews of M'tgom'y,Wells of Marion,

Glover,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Goodwin,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Godard,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Graves,

Meeks,

Williams,

Griffith,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Hardeman,

Montgomerv,

Wheeler,

Hall,

Mitchell,

White,

H~nd,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Harris of Catoosa, Mosely,

Wright,

Harris of Qnitllllln, Monroe,

Wylly,

Harris of Washington,Morton,

Wooten,

Harrison,

Nash,

Young,

Mr; Speaker.

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Those absent were 1\Iessrs.-

Bryan,

Dismuke,

Bush,

Everett,

Coffey,

Lewis,

Norman, Sears, Smith of Decatur.

Mr. Laslie, of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.
The Journal was then read and confirmed.

Mr. Fleming, Chairman Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Counties and County Matters have had under consideration the following bill,which they direct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, to-wit:
Senate bill No. 230, to change the manner of Relecting Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in counties where the same are now elected by the people.
Respectfully submitted. W:\I. H. FLE.m:-w, Chairman.

Mr. LeConte, of Bartow, ofi'ered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

Resolved, That the Public Printing Committee are requested to see that the acts of 1890 and 1891 be printed, bound and ready for delivery within thirty dayR after adjournment of this Legislature, in conformity with section 1040 of the Code.

Mr. Barrett moved that the Rules be suspended for the purpose of considering the Ocala platform resolution.
And upon this motion, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth,

Hendrix, Hogan, Holbrook, Holzendorf, Hulsey, Humphreys, Huff, Ivey,

Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of \Vilkinson, Parham, Peacock, Peeples, Pearsop, Pope,

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Brown of Haralson, Burge, Clifton, Clay, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Godard, Griffith, Hall, Hand, .Harris of Catoosa, .Harrison, Hagan, Hancock, Heard,

Jackson of Oconee, Rainey,

Jennings,

Rembert,

Kemp,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Kennon,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kimbrough,

Sibley,

Lane,

Sinquefield,

Laslie,

Smith of Butts,

Lumsden,

Scruggs,

Mattox,

Ht.okes,

Mason,

Strickland,

Mann,

Tarver,

McDonald of Banks, Thornton,

McDaniel,

Trammell,

Mathews of Jefferson, Twitty,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Underwood,

Merritt,

Walker,

Meeks,

Ware,

Mosely,

Wells of Marion,

Nash,

Witzell,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

.Atkinson of Columbia, Graves,

Mobley,

..Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of Washington, Morton,

JJ.akin,

Harper,

Oattis,

.Berner,

Hill of Cherokee. Peek,

Brinson,

Hill of Meriwether, Perry,

Burney,

Herrington,

Phillips,

-()agle,

Henderson,

Reid,

Campbell,

Holtzclaw,

Roberts,

Chapman,

Ingraham,

Ryals,

Chappell,

.Tones,

Seay,

Crowder,

Kitchens,

Sharpe,

Cutts,

Lark,

Swain,

Davis of Burke,

LeConte,

rurner,

Dennard,

Martin,

Whitfield,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Williams,

.Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, Whatley,

Fleming,

McAfee,

Wheeler,

Gardner,

McClure,

White,

Gilbert,

Meriwether,

Wisdom,

Goodwin,

Mitchell,

Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Bu:ter, Bryan, Bush, Calvin, ..Cason,

Hardeman, HaiTis of Quitman, Hartridge, Jackson of Heard, Johnson,

Sears, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Tatum, Thompson,

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Coffey, Cooper, Craigo, Dismuke, Everett, IT lover,

Lewis, Montgomery, Monroe, Norman, O'Neal, Payne,

Traylor, Wells of Lee, Wright, Wvlly, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 82. Nays 60.

Three-fourths not having so voted, the Rules were not suspended and the resolution was not taken up.

The following message was received from the Governor through Mr. W. H. Harrison. Secretary of the Executive Department :

Mr Speaker:

I am directed by His Excellency, the Governor, to de-
liver to the House of Representatives a communication in writin~, with an accompanying document.

On motion, the communication from the Governor was taken up and read.

Mr. Lumsden, on excuses of members, submits the following report :

Mr. Speaker:

The committee has had under consideration the followmg request, to-w1t:

The request of Hon. J. W. Hogan, of the county of Lowndes, that he be reported absent, by permbsion, on the 1st and 2d days of the present sesswn.

The committee reports the same back to the House, with the recommendation that the request be granted.

.J. R. LuMSDEN. Chairman.

On motion of Mr. Lumsden, the report was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate,. through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Jfr. Speaker:

The Senate has concurred in the House amendments tothe following Senate bills, to-wit:

A bill to authorize strP,et railroad companies to sell and contract with each other, subject to certain limitations, etc.

Also, a bill to alter and amend section 1978 of the Codeof 18~2.

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Ad&o, the following Senate bill, by concurring in the House sub~ &o-w.ii ~
A bill to amend an act appl"l'MMd. November 13, 1889, to proviae Tor ~e ptu'imte .,;! fowign ~ 'M!I! . . I I etlle effect of such probate in this State.
The Senate has passed by requisite majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
A bill to further carry into effect paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of Georgia.
Also, a bill to authorize the Railroad Commission of Georgia to inspect the railroads in this State.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank, of Americus, Georgia.
Also, a bill to prescribe the time of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.
Also, a bill to authorize the building of court-houses in the several milit~a districts of the counties of this State.
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
A resolution to require the Attorney-General to examine into the status of certain bonds and report to the next General Assembly.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit:
A bill to provide for appointing of County Solicitors, etc.
The following bills of the House were lost in the Senate, to-wit:
A bill to require the agents of non-resident persons, firms, companies and corporations engaged in the business of lending money in this State to make returns and pay taxes.
Also, a bill to provide for the registration of voters at municipal elections in the city of Macon, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to prescribe for the appropriation of money from the hire of convicts from Henry county.
Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for the payment of convict hire to the proper officers in Greene county.
Also, a bill to guarantee the right of hearing in all cases of bills of exception in the Supreme Court.

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Also, a bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of Bryan county.
Also, the following resolution of the House, to-wit: A resolution for the relief of J. L. Cruse, I)[ the county of Forsyth.
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit:
A bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express, sleeping-car and telegraph companies for services rendered within thi~ State, and for other purposes.
The following Senate bill wa~:-~ read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite majority, ayes 102, nays 0, to-wit :
A hill to provide the mode of granting charters, and amendments to charters already granted. or that rna}: hereafter be granted incorporating towns, villages, etc., of less 'than 2000 inabitants, etc.
Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman pro tem. of the Committee on Railroads, makes the following report:
Mr. Speakrr :
The Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills, which I am instructed to report to the House, with the recommendation that they do pass, as amended, to-wit:
- A bill to be entitled an act to mcorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad Company, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted. R.N. HoLTZCLAW, Chairman.
The following Senate bill was read the second time, the report of the committee was agreed to, the same being adverse to the passage ofthe bill, and the bill was lost, to-wit:
A bill to prohibit the sale of liquors in Pulaski county.
The following Senate hills were read the second time:

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A bill to rearrange the Flint and Stone Mountain Juaicial Circuits.
Also, a bill for the protection of game in Floyd county, and to provide a penalty.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad Company.
Also, a bill to amend an act to regulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads, etc., approved August 31, 1891.
Also, a bill to require persons, companies and corporations operating, or that may hereafter operate, any line of railroad in this State to post notices of their time of beginning or ceasing.
The two last bills were recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
On motion of Mr. Boifeuillet the use of the Hall of the House of Representatives was tendered to the American ~urserymen's Association for the 1st Wednesday in June; 1892.
The following message was received from the Senate through l\Ir. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred, with an amendment, to the
following resolution of the House, to-wit:
A resolution authorizing certain members to remain three days after adjournment of the General Assembly. .
The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary, of the Executive Department:
M~r. f:Jpeaker The Governor has approved the following acts and reso-
lutions of the General Assembly, to-wit:
An act for the better protection of game animals and game birds in thfl county of Schley, etc.
Also, an act to transfer the county of Douglas from the Stone Mountain Circuit to the Tallapoosa Circuit, and to change the time of holding the Superior Courts in said county, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to authorize the building and equipping of a Railroad from Covington to the Ocmulgee river, to be known as the Covington and Ocmulgee River Railroad.

Also, an act to incorporate the Bank of Commerce.

Also, an act to incorporate the Planters Bank of Americus.

Also, an act to amend section 12 of the Common School
laws. Also, an act to amend an act amending the charter of
West End, approved November 1, 1889.

Also, an act to incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Shipp Banking Company.

Also, an act to incorporate the Tobacco Belt and Florida

Railroad Company.



Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. S. G. Hightower.

On motion of Mr. Seay the following Senate bill was taken up, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of 1Etn.1, in Polk county,

etc. Mr. Branch moved to indefinitely postpone the bill,
which motion prevailed, and the bill was indefinitely
postponed. On motion of Mr. Goodwin. the use of the hall of the
House of Representatives was tendered the Great Council of the United State'' of the Improved Order of Redmen in September, 1892.

ExECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Atlanta, Georgia, October 14, 1891.

To the General Assembly:
I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of Edward Field, Captain 4th Artillery, Inspector and Instructor. made, in compliance with special order, to the InspectorGeneral of the United 3tates Army.
Captain Field, during the past summer, inspected the Volunteer Militia of the State, at the Encampments at Savannah and Chickamauga, and, in his said report, will be found most gratifying proof of the efficiency and gentlemanly bearing of Georgia's volunteer soldiery. The high praise accorded them by so competent and disinterested

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.an ob:;erver will not cause the General Assembly to regret its generous provision in their behalf.

W. J. NORTHEN.

The Conference Committee of the House and Senate submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker

Your Conference Committee, appointed on the difference ~xisting between the Senate and House on the bill of the Senate No. 204, entitled "A bill to be entitled an act to extend the term of the common schools to six months; to ~stablish a permanent school fund and provide for the disbursement thereof; to prescribe the duties of officers connected therewith; to amend and consolidate existing school laws," beg leave to report that they have agreed upon a sub-

f!titute, entitled "A bill to be entitled an act to provide for receiving, apportioning and disbursing the common school fund ; to authorize the extension of school term ; to fix the .compensation of members of the Board of Education, and for other purposes," which substitute accompanies this re-

port. Respectfully submitted.

TERRELL,
FLI~T,

On part of the Senate.

JACKSON of Heard, FLEMING,

BOIF'EUILLET' On part of the House.

The undersigned mem her of the Senate committee respect-

fully dissents.

,v. T. IRVINE.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, and the report of the committee was agreed to, to-wit:
A bill to regulate the appointment, term of office and removal of Physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.
Mr. Johnson, of Heard, called for the previous question on the passage of the bill, which call was sustained, and the main question was ordered.
Upon the passage of the bill, Mr. Sibley called for the .ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

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Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Barrett, Baskin, Bennett, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Burge, Cagle, Cason, Chappell, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard,. Edenfield, Ethridge, Gardner, Hand, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hagan,

Hill of Cherokee, Peacock,

Hendrix,

Peeples,

Holbrook,

Pearson,

Holzendorf,

Perry,

Hulsey,

Rainey,

Humphreys,

Rembert,

Jones,

Reid,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Kennon,

Sinquefitlld,

Kitchens,

Smith of Butts,

Lane,

Smith of Greene,.

Lumsden,

Stokes,

Mattox,

Strickland,

Mason,

Swain,

::VIcDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

McDaniel,

Tarver,

Mathewi! of Jefferson, Thornton,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Traylor,

McAfee,

Trammell,

McClure,

Underwood,

Merritt,

Wells of,!Marion,.

Meeks,

Witzell,

Monroe,

Wheeler,

Odom,

White,

Payne,

Wylly.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Heud,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill.,of Meriwether,

Atkinson of Coweta, Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Brinson,

Hogan,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Campbell,

Ivey,

Chapman,

Jackson of Heard,

Craigo,

Jackson of Oconee,

Davis of Burke,

Johnson,

Dodson,

Luk,

Dunwody,

L'lslie,

Faust,

LeConte,

Gilbert,

Ma1tin,

Goodwin,

McDonald of Bank!';

Godard,

Meriwether,

Graves,

Mitchell,

Nash, Oattis, Parker of Thomas, Parker of.Wilkinson,.. Peek, Pope, Roberts, Ryals, Seay, Scruggs, Turner, Twitty,
Walke~,
Ware, Whitfield, Williams, Whatley,

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Griffith, Harrison, Hancock,

Mobley, Mosely, Morton,

wisdom, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Baxter, Boifeuillet, Bryan, Bush, Calvin, Coffey, Crowder, Devore, Dismuke, Everett, Fleming, Glover, Hardeman,

Hall,

O'Neal,

Harris of Quitman, Parham,

Harris of Washington, Phillips,

Hartridge,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Holtzclaw,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Huff,

Sears,

Jennings,

Smith of Decatur,

Kimbrough,

Sharpe,

Lewis,

Thompson,

Mann,

wells of Lee,

Maxwell,

Wright,

Montgomery,

Young,

Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 75. Nays 59.

Not receiving a constitutional majority, the bill was lost,

Mr. Berner moved that 300 copies of the reports, both majority and minority, of the Special Committee to examine the leases of the several railroads of this State be printed, which motion prevailed.

The following resolut~on was adopted: By Mr. Chappell-

A resolution that the hall of the House of Representatives be granted for the use of the Farmers' Alliance for holding their annual session in 1892.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit:

A bill to prohibit the sale of seed cotton in the county of Jefferson from the 15th of August to the 24th of December of each year.

The Senate has adopted the report of the Conference Committee on the following Senate bill to-wit:
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six 86

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months; to establish a permanent school fund, and for other purposes.
The Senate has concurred in the House amendmentR to the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act to further limit and restrict the issuing of licenses by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Also, a bill to amend section 3409 of the Code of Georgia.
Also, a bill to make County Administrators ex officio County Guardians.
The Senate has concurred in the House substitute to the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to further provide for the lien of mechanics, material-men, contractors and laborers.
Mr. Gilbert offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Hall and Rooms, to-wit:
A resolution to extend the use of the hall of the House of Representatives or the Senate chamber to the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity to hold their National Convention during this month.
The following bill was taken up, and the House concurred in the Senate amendments to the House amendment, to-wit:
A bill to prevent combinations or pools of insurance companies or 1;heir agents.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled,
signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to confer police powers on the conductors, motormen and drivers of the street railroad eompanies in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to protect game in the State of Georgia during certain seasons.
Also, an act to authorize the authorities of each town and city to appoint Assessors, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to amend the practice in equity as to granting injunctions restraining the cutting of timber for sawmill purposes, and railroad cross-ties and bridge timbers for railroad purposes.
Also, an act to define the term '' domestic wines," to provide a penalty for selling or offering other wines in this State claiming the same to be domestic wines, and for other
purp~.-ses.
Also, an act to authorize county authorities to hire out misdemeanor convicts and to provide for the distribution of the money arising therefrom, and for othe:r purposes.
Also, an act to set apart the first Monday in September of each year as a legal holiday to be known as " Labor Day."
Also, an act for the protection of game in the county of Hancock, to provide a penalty for the violation of the same, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend House Bill 244, the same being an act amending a~ act to create a Board of Cqmmissioners of Roads and Revenues for the county of DeKalb, approved December 8, 1886.
Also, an act to require common carriers to trace freight, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to amend an act to make second term after suit is brought in Justices' Court, trial term in certain cases, etc.
Also, an act to change the time for holding the Superior Court of Greene county.
Also, an act to incorporate the town of Springvale, in Randolph county, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to authorize the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State, in any case of seduction or divorce, or other case where the evidence is vulgar or obscene, to hear and try the case after clearing the court of all or any portion of the audience, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to provide for local taxation by counties for tbe support of common schools, and for other purposes.

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Also, an act to require the County Commissioners in theseveral counties of this State, and the Ordinaries in counties where there are no County Commissioners, to keep a register of the public roads, and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act entitled an act to incorporate the town of Sharpsburg, in the county of Coweta,. and for other purposes.

Also, an act to amend section 42-50 of the Code of Georgia.

Also, an act to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government, approved December 26, 1890.

Also, an act to amend the several laws incorporating thecity of Milledgeville, and for other purposes.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

l\Ir. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment,. submitted the following report:
lrfr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled,. and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to incorporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company.
Also, an act to prescribe the time of residence in this State of applicants for divorce.
Also, an act to prohibit physicians and prescription clerks. in a drug establishment from pursuing their profe::;sion or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors or opiates.
Also, an act to authorize the Railroad Commission of Georgia to inspect the railroads in this State.
Also, an act to amerid, revise and consolidate the lawsgoverning the inspection, analysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals and cotton seed meal.
Also, an act to further carry into effect paragraph 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 of act 10 of the Constitution of Georgia.
Also, an act to authorize the building of court-houses in

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the several militia districts. of the counties of this State, and to authorize the levying of a tax for such purpose.

Also, an act to amend section 934(a) of the Code of Geor_gia, providing for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain cities as State Depositories, so as to add the city of Waycross and the city of Brunswick.

Also, an act to relieve securities upon the bond given by J. L. Fleming, deceased, for arms and accoutrements belonging to the State of Georgi.:t, from their obligation on said bun d.

Also, a resolution to require the Attorney-General to ex.amine into the !tatus of certain bonds referred to in House Bills Nos. 626 and 627, and report to the next General Assembly.

Also, a resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough, of Opelika, Alabama.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the :report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend an act entitled an act to prohibit the sale of spirituouR, alcoholic or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of any church, or public or private school-house in the State of Georgia, etc.
By request, Bill No. 397 was recommitted to Committee on Military Affairs.
The following Senate bill was taken up, and the report of the Committee on Conference adopted, to-wit:
A bill to extend the term of the common schools to six months, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hill, Chairman of the General Judiciary Committee, .submitted lbe following report:
~Mr. Speaker:
The General JudiciaryCommittee have had under consideration the following bill, which they instruct me to report back to the House, with the recommendation that it do not pass, to-wit:

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A bill to be entitled an act to authorize the discontinuance of county courts established by recommendation of grand juries, etc.

Ret"pectfully submitted.

H. W. HILL, Chairman.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 88, nays 5, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Stephens Industrial Society.
1\Ir. Gilbert offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives or Senate chamber to the Phi Delta Theta FraternitJ: from the 19th to the 22d of this month.
The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 90, nays 0, to-w1t:
A bill to amend section 4406 of the Code of 1882, relating to the larceny of bonds, notes, etc., and for other purposes.

The following bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to amend section 534 of the Code of 1882, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Atlanta Trust and Guarantee . Company, etc.
The House then adjourne:l until 3 o'clock P . .:11.

3 o'CLOCK P. M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, and was called: to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and a quorum found to be present. The following resolution was real a:1d adopted, to-wit: By Mr. FlemingA resolution that a Joint Committee be appointed t()


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examine the status of business now pending in view of d_etermining the hour final adjournment can be reached.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the town of Milan.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 97, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.
The following Sena1e bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and. the bill passed by the requisite vote, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to change the manner of selecting Commissioneril Of Roads and Revenues in counties where the same are not elected by the people.
Also, the following bill was read the third tiine, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the hill passed by vote, ayes 90, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to establish City Courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more.
Thefollowing Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by the requisite constitutional majority, ayes 89, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the F3rmers' and Merchants' Bank of Hartwell.
The following resolution was introduced and read, to-wit: By Mr. Sibley-
A resolution memorializing our Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their efforts for the passage of such laws as will give the relief asked for in the Ocala platform.
Mr. Sibley moved the immediate adoption of the resolution.

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Upon this motion, Mr. Baldwin called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll for the purpose of suspending the Rules, that the re!:iolution be- taken up for immediate consideration, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson, Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Bennett, Boifeuillet, Branch, Brodnax, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralso~, Burge, Calvin, Cason, Chappell, C1ifton, Clay, Cooper, Crawford, Davis of Bulloch, Davis of Lumpkin, Dennard, Devore, Dodson, Edenfield, Ethridge, Godard, Griffith, Hall,

Hand,

Mathews of Montg'ry,

Harris of Catoosa, Merritt,

Harris oi Quitman, Meeks,

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Harrison,

Odom.

Hagan,

Parker of Thomas,

Hancock,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Heard,

Payne.

Hendrix,

Peacock,

Hogan,

Peeples,

Holbrook,

Pope,

Hulsey,

Rembert,

Humphreys,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Huff,

Sibley,

Jennings,

Smith of Butts,

Johneon,

Stokes,

Jones,

Strickland,

Kemp,

'farver,

Kennon,

Thornton,

Kitchens,

Trammell,

Kimbrough,

Twitty,

Lane,

Underwood,

Laslie,

\Valker,

Lumsden,

Wells of Marion,

Mattox,

Whitfield,

Mason,

Young.

McDonald of Banks,

McDaniel,

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Columbia, Hill of Meriwether, "Roberts,

Atkinson of Coweta, Henderson,

Ryals,

Berner,

IngralJam,

Seay,

Brinson,

Jackson of Heard, Sinquefield,

Burney,

LeConte,

Smith of Greene,

Campbell,

Martin,

Sharpe,

Chapman,

Maxwell,

Swain,

Cutts,

McDonald of Sumter, Tatum,

Dunwody,

McAfee.

Williams,

Faust,

McClure,

Whatley,

Fleming,

Meriwether,

Wheeler,

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-Gilbert, -Goodwin, Graves, Harper, .Hill of Cherokee,

Mitchell, Mobley, Oattis, Phillips, Reid,

Wisdom, Wylly, Wooten.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter, Bryan,
-BilSb, Cagle, .COffey, Craigo, >Crowder, Davis of Burke, Dismuke, Everett, Gardner, Glover, Hardeman, Hartridge, Herrington, Holtzclaw,

Holzendorf,

Perry,

Ivey,

Rainey,

Jackson of Oconee, Sapp of Chattahoochee,

Lark,

Sears,

Lewis,

Smith of Decatur,

Mann,

Scrugg:s,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thomp~on,

Montgomery,

Traylor,

Monroe,

Turner,

Morton,

Ware,

Nash,

Wells of Lee,

Norman,

Witzell,

O'Neal,

White,

Parham,

'Vright,

Peek,

Mr. Speaker.

Pearson,

Ayes 82. Nays 46.

So the motion to suspend the Rules was lost.

Upon motion of Mr. Trammell of Whitfield, the resolu-tion was referred to a Committee of the whole House at 4:30 o'clock P.M.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker :

The Senate has concurred in House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit :

A bill to amend an act to prohibit the sale of spirituouR, .alcoholic or malt liquors within a radius of three miles of .any church or public or private school house in the State ()f Georgia.

The Senate has passed, by requisite majority, the following bills of the House, to-wit :

A bill to amend section 4625(c) of the Code of 1882.

Also a bill to amend certain road laws.

Also, a bill to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in the .counties of this State having a population of 30,000, etc.

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Also, a bill to change the terms of Erwin Superior CourL

Also, a bill to amend an act to provide for preventing the evils of intemperance by local option, etc.

Also, a bill to make an appropriation to pay Hon. Clifford Anderson for services rendered the State.

Also, a bill to protect primary elections in this State.

Also, the following bills of the House, as amended, towit:
A bill to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Union and Gilmer.

Also, a bill to appropriate two hundred and six dollar<> and thirty-five cents to S. R. Murphy.

Also, a resolution to render legal all publications of notices, etc., and for other purposes.

Also, a resolution to appropriate certain sums of money to persons named in the resolution.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to Senate substitute to the following bill of the House, to-wit:

A bill to require all railroad companies in this State to furnish equal accommodations to white and colored passengers.

Mr. Williams, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:

A resolution authorizing the Governor to secure the serYices of a skilled architect to examine the acoustic properties of this hall, and report to the next General Assembly the amount necessary to remedy the serious defect in the acoustic properties of said hall.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 3554 of the Code of 1882.

Mr. Brown, of Haralson, moved to indefinitely postpone the bill.

Upon the motion to postpone, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll of the House, the vote was as-

follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hall,

Oattis,

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Atkinson of Coweta, Bennett, Berner, Boifeuillet, Brown of Forsyth, Brown of Haralson, Brinson, Campbell, Chapman, Clifton, Clay, Cooper, Crawford, Cutts, Davis of Bulloch, Devore, Dodson,
Ed~field,
Faust, Fleming, Gardner, Goodwin,

Harris of Washington, Phillips,

Harrison,

Pope,

Hagan,

Rembert,

Hancock,

Roberts,

Head,

Ryals,

Hill of Meriwether, Sapp of Mitchell,

Hendrix,

Strickland,

Hogan,

Swain,

Hulsey,

Tarver,

Humphreys,

Thornton,

Johnson,

Traylor,

Jones,

Trammell,

Kennon,

Underwood,

Kitchens,

Wells of Marion,

Kimbrough,

Whitfield,

Lane,

Williams,

Lumsden,

Whatley,

Martin,

Wheeler,

Mason,

White,

Maxwell,

Wisdom,

McAfee,

Wylly,

Mitchell,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Baldwin, Barrett, Baskin, Branch, Brodnax, Burge, Burney, Cason, Chappell, Dennard, Ethridge, Uodard, Graves, Griffith, Hand, Harris of Catoosa,

Harper,

Meriwether,

Hill of Cherokee, Mosely,

Henderson,

Odom,

Holtzclaw,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Holbrook,

Peacock,

Ingraham,

Reid,

Jennings,

SEay,

Laslie,

Sibley,

LeConte,

Sinquefield,

Mattox,

Smith of Butts,

McDonald of Banks, Smith of Greene,

McDonald of Sumter, Sharpe,

McDaniel,

Stokes,

:\fathews of Montg'ry, Turner,

McClure,

Walker,

Meeks,

Witzell.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter, Rryan, Bush, Cagle, Calvin, Coffey, Craigo,

Huff, Ivey, Jackson of Heard, Jackson of Oconee, Kemp, Lark, Lewis,

Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Rainey, Sapp of Chattahoochee, Sears,

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Crowder, . Davis of Burke, Davis of Lumpkin, Dismuke, Dunwody, Everett, Gilbert, Glover, Harris of Quitman, Hartridge, Herrington, Holzendorf,

Mann,

Smith of Decatur,

Mathews of Jefferson, Scruggs,

Merritt,

Tatum,

:Montgomery,

Thompson,

Monroe,

Twitty,

Mqrton,

'Vare,

Nash,

'Veils of Lee,

Norman,

'Vright,

O'Neal,

'Vooten,

Parker of Thomas, l\Ir. Speaker.

Parham,

Payne,

Ayes 71. Nays 49.

So the motion prevailed, and the bill was indefinitely

postponed.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto, to-wit:

A bill to extend the powers of the Railroad Commission so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express, sleeping-car and telegraph companies, etc.

The House, upon motion, receded from its amendment to the Senate amendment, and concurred in the Senate amendment.

The following House bill \Vas taken up and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:

A bill to amend an a0t to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State government, etc., for the years 1891 and 1892.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 4391 of the Code of 1882.

The following Senate bill was read the tl~ird time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend section 792 of the Code of Georgia.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, thereport of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed, by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:

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1373

A bill to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Echols.
The following Senate bill was taken up for consideration, and upon motion the bill was indefinitely postponed, towit:
A bill to amend paragraph 1, section 12 of article 7 of the Constitution of this State.
The following Senate bill was taken up, and the House concurred in the Senate amendments to the House amendments, to-wit :
A bill to alter and amend article 3, section 7, paragraph 18 of the Constitution of this State, etc.
The following Senate bill was read the second time, towit:
A bill to authorize the discontinuance of county courts tstablished by recommendation of the grand juries of the counties, etc.
The following House bill was taken up, and the Senate amendmer.ts thereto concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to provide for appointing of County Solicitors, etc.
The fol!owing Senate bill, which had been passed by the House and transmitted to the Senate, an{ returned to the House by request, was amended, to-wit :
A bill to repeal an act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of ::\[onroe, etc.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, l\Ir. Trammell, of \Vhitfield, in the chair.
Mr. Trammell, Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House, submitted the following report :
Mr. Speaker: The Committee of the Whole House has had under con-
sideration a resolution to memorialize Congress for certain relief, on which they instruct me to report progress and ask leave to sit again.
The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock tc-morrow morning.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
Thursday, October 15, 1891.

The House met pursuant to adjournment, called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.

The roll was called, and the following members were

present:

Anderson,

Harper,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hagan,

:Atkinson of Coweta, Hancock,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Barrett,

Hill of Cherokee,

Baskin,

Hill of Meriwether,

Baxter,

Hendrix,

Bennett,

Herrington,

Berner,

Henderson,

Boifeuillet,

Hogan,

Branch,

Holtzclaw,

Brodnax,

Holbrook,

Brown of Forsyth, Holzendorf,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Brinson,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Cagle,

I vey,

Calvin,

Jackson of Heard,

Campbell,

Jackson of Oconee,

Cason,

Jennings,

Chapman,

Johnson,

Chappell,

Jones,

Clifton,

Kemp,

Clay,

Kennon,

Cooper,

Kitchens,

Craigo,

Kimbrough,

Crowder,

Lane,

Crawford,

Lark,

Cutts,

Laslie,

Davis of Burke,

Lewis,

Davis of Bulloch, LeConte,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lumsden,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Devore,

Martin,

Dismuke,

Mason,

Dodson,

Mann,

Dunwody,

Maxwell,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks,

O'Neal, Parker of Wilkinson, Parker of Thomas, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek, Peeples, Pearson, Perry, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Rembert, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chat'hoochee, Sapp of Mitchell, Seay, Sears, Sibley, Sinquefield, Smith of Butts, Smith of Decatur, Smith of Greene, Sharpe, Scruggs, Stokes. Strickland, Swain, Tatum, Tarver, Thornton, Thompson, Traylor, Trammell, Turner, Twitty,

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

137.5

Everett,

McDonald of Sumter, Underwood,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Walker,

Faust,

Mathews of Jefferson,Ware,

Fleming,

Mathews of Montg'ry,Wells of Marion,

'ti:ardner,

McAfee,

Wells of Lee,

Gilbert,

McClure,

Whitfield,

Glover,

Merritt,

Witzell,

Goodwin,

Meeks,

williams,

Godard,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Graves,

1\Ioutgomery,

Wheeler,

Griffith,

Mitchell,

White,

Hardeman,

Mobley,

Wisdom,

Hall,

Mosely,

Wright,

Hand,

Monroe,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Morton,

Wooten,

Harris of Quitman, Nash,

Young,

Harris of Washington, Norman,

Mr. Speaker.

Harrison,

Oattis,

Hartridge,

Odom,

Those absent were :Messrs.-

Bryan,

Bush,

Cofft>y.

Mr. Hogan of the Committee on Journals reported that the Journal had been examined and approved.

Pending the reading of the Journal Mr. Hand, of Baker, gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider so much of the Journal of yesterday's session as relates to the action of the House had on Senate Bill No. 205, to-wit :

A bill to. regulate the appointment, term of office .and removal of physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.

The journal was then read and confirmed.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

.Mr. Speaker:
The following bills of the House were lost in the Senate, to-wit :

A bill to regulate corporations engaged in the business of guaranteeing, etc.

Also, a bill to prevent transfers or assignments of debts in this State, etc.

1376

JouRNAL OF THE Hou:>E.

Also, a bill to prescribe the manner of carrying Winchester rifles or other longrange guns or pistols.
Also, a bill to make editors of newspapers responsible for all cards or communications over a ncm de: plume, etc.
The Senate has also passed, as amended, the follow-ing House bills, to-wit :
A bill to be entitled an act to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877, and the act of October 9, 1885, and the act of November 4, 1889, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill by substitute to create a Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Rome, etc.
Also, the following bill was lost, to-wit :
A bill to prescribe in what newspa.per or public gazette the public advertising shall be done.
The following message was received from the Governor, through Mr. W. H. Harrison, Secretary of the Executive Department:
Jfr. Speaker: The Governor has approved the following acts and
resolutions of the General Assembly, to-wit :
An act to amend an act approved November 11, 1889, to allow guardians to sell the property of their wards for reinvestment, etc.
Also, an act to incorporate the National Guaranty Company.
Also, an act to amend an act to prescribe the method of granting license to sell spirituous or in:.. toxicating liquors in the county of Effingham.
Also, an act to incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company.
Also, an act to change the name of the State Savings Association, to reduce the capital stock thereof,. and for other purposes.

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1377

Also, an act to incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Company.
Also, an act to incorporate the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans of Georgia.
. Also, an act to incorporate the town of Piedmont in the county of Pike.
Also, an act to amend sections 5 and 8 of an act to incorporate the South Georgia Bank of Waycross, etc.
Also, an act to amend an act to alter and fix the pay of the County 'freasurer of DeKalb county, and also to fix the per diem that shall be allowed the Sheriff of said county for board of prisoners, etc., approved February 19th, 1876.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the Merchanta; and Farmers' Bank of Hogansville.
Also, an act to amend section 2626 of the Code, which prescribes the manner in which shares in a bank or other corporation may be levied on and sold.
Also, an act to exempt the pensions of Confederate soldiers and widows of Confederate soldiers from garnishment and all other legal process.
Also, an act to prevent shooting of fish or fishing in the waters of Upson county, except Flint river.
Also, an act to amend an act approved October 29th, 1889, providing for the time and mode of perfecting service by publication, etc.
A.lso, an act to amend section 3869 of the Code, so as to provide for the more complete examination of certain witnesses, etc.
Also, an act to amend section 1103 of the Code, so as to fix the number of aids-de-camp, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to provide for the payment of one hundred dollars to Mrs. Eliz~::.beth E. Branch, admin_ istratrix of William H. Branch, an ex-Confederate soldier.
Si

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.TouRXAI. oF THE HousB.

Also, an act to incorporate tbe Transvale Railroad Company.

Also, an act to incorporate tbe Americus Savings Bank.

Also, an act to incorporate tbe Jesup and Waynes-

ville Railroad.



Also, an act to provide for the removal of obstructions from water-courses and tbe drainage of land in Jackson county.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Mrs. Julia McConnell.
Also, a resolution requesting the Senators and Representatives from Georgia ~in the Congress of the United States to favor legislation strengthening the control and regulation by the Interstate Railroad Commission of through freight and passenger rates, and for other purposes.
Also, a resolution for the relief of Martha M. Humphries, widow of Ledford Humphries, deceaMed.
Also, a resolution to pay a pension to the widow of Richard W. Bell.
I am also directed by the Governor to return to the House of Representatives without his approval House Bill No. 1107 entitled, " An act to amend an act assented to May 11, 1803, and all acts amendatory thereof, so as to change and alter the southern boundary line of the city of Milledgevil-le, etc.," with bis reasons for vetoing the same thereto attached.
Mr. Hand, of Baker, moved that the House reconsider its action of yesterday had on Senate Bill No. 205, to-wit:

A bill to regulate the appointment, term of office and removal of physicians of tbe Lunatic Asylum.
Upon this motion, Mr. Fleming, of Richmond, called the previous question, which call was sustained.

The motion to reconsider prevailed, and the bill was reconsidered.

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

1379

Mr. Williams, of Richmond, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House of Representatives to theNational Chi Phi Convention, which convenes in Atlanta, November lOth and 11th next.
.The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary t,hereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Talbot Banking, Loan and Investment Company.
Mr. Gilbert, of Muscogee, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit :
A resolution providing for the appointment of a Joint Committee, to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly will adjourn sine die at noon to-day, and inquire if he has any further communication for the General Assembly.
The Speaker announced the following named members as committee on part of the House in said resolution, to-wit: Messrs. Gilbert, Kemp and Brown of Forsyth.
The following House bill was taken up, and the House refused to concur in the Senate amendment thereto, to-wit :
A bill to provide for the payment to the persons entitled thereto of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States under the act!' approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act, approved August 5, 1861.
Mr. Holtzclaw, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, makes the following report : Mr. Speake?:
The Committee on Railroads has under considera-

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JouRXAL oF THE HousE.

tiona bill to be entitled an act to amend an act toregulate the hours of laqor of trainmen on railroads; in this State, to provide a penalty for violation of the same, etc., approved August 31, 1891, etc., and I am instructed to report the same to the House, with the recommendation that it do pass.
Respectfully submitted. HoLTZCLAw, Chairman pro tem.
The following House resolutions were taken up, and the Senate amendment thereto concurred in, towit:
A resolution requestingthe Attorney-General to instit-ute suits against trespassers on the public ]ands of the State.
Also, a resolution authorizing certain members to remain three days after adjournment.
Also, a resolution to appropriatfl certain sums of money to the persons named in the resolution.
The following Senate bill was taken up, and the Senate amendment to the House amendment was concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to provide and establish a system of waterworks and electric lights for the town of Elberton, Georgia.
The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments thereto were concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to appropriate the sum of $206.35 to S. R. :Murphy, to pay balance due him as Inspector of Fertilizers.
Also, a bill to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the county of Union and Gilmer, approved January ~1, 1854.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Talbot Banking Loan and Investment Company of 'l'albotton.
Also, a bill to render legal all publications of notices, citations, advertisements, etc., notwithstand-

THuRsnAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

1381

jng the number of days~etween the :first publication, -and the term or day on which the order is granted or the sale takes place.
'fhe following message was received from the Governor through W. H. Harris, S"ecretary Executive Department :
Mr. Speake1:
I am directed by His Excellency, ~he GO'V~rnor, to deliver to the House of Representatives a communication in writing with an accompanying documeat.

'l'he following message was received from the Sen;

ate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:



The Senate refuses to concur iu House amendment to the following Senate bill, to-wit :
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.

The following House bill was taken up for the pur-pose of considering the Senate amendments thereto, to-wit:

A bill to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of 1877.

Mr. Harper, of Carroll, moved to table the bill and amendments.

Upon this motion, Mr. Baldwin, of Randolph, called for the ayes and nays, which call was sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Brodnax, Cagle, Cutts, Dunwody, Fleming, Gilbert, Graves, Harris of Catoosa, Harper, Hancock,

Hill of Cherokee, Oattis,

Hendrix,

Parham,

Ingraham,

Pearson,

LeConte,

Phillips,

Lumsden,

Reid,

McDonald of Banks, Ryals,

McDonald of Sumter, Seay,

McAfee,

Sharpe,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Mprton,

Wheeler,

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.JouR~AL oF THE HousE.

Those voting no were Me~srs.-

Anderson,

Hall,

Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hand,

Nash,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harris of washington,Odom,

Baldwin,

Harrison,

Parker of Thomas,

Barrett,

Itartridge,

Parker of Wilkinson,

Baskin,

Hagan,

Peacock,

Boifeuillet,

Heard,

Pope,

Branch,

Hill of Meriwether, Rainey,

Brown of Fprsyth, Hogan,

Rembert,

Brown of Haralson, Holtzdaw,

Roberts,

Burge,

Hulsey,

Sappof Chattahoochee,.

Brin~n,

Humphreys,

Sibley,

Burney,

Huff,

Sinquefield,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Smith of Butts,

Ch!tprnan,

Jackson of Heard, Smith of Greene,

Chappell,

Jackson of Oconee, Swain,

Clay,

Jennings,

Tatum,

Cooper,

Johnson,

Traylor,

Crowder,

Jones,

Trammell,

Crawford,

Kennon,

Turner,

Davis of Burke,

Kimbrough,

Twitty,

Davis of Bulloch,

Laue,

Underwood,

Davis of Lumpkin, Laslie,

Walker,

Dennard,

Mattox,

Ware,

Devore,

Martin,

'Vells of Marion,

Dodson,

Mason,

'Vells of Lee,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Whitfield,

Ethridge,

McDaniel,

Williams,

Faust,

Merritt,

'Vhite,

Gardner,

Meeks,

'Visrlom,

Glover,

Montgomery,

'Vylly,

Goodwin,

:\litcl:J.ell,

Wooten.

Griffith,

~Iobley,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter, Bennett, Berner, Bryan, Bush, Campbell, Cason, Clifton, Coffey, Craigo, Dismuke, Everett,

Henderson,

Peeples,

Holbrook,

Perry,

Holzeudorf,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Kemp,

Sears,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur~

Lark,

Scruggs,

Lewis,

t'itokes,

Mann,

Strickland,

Mathews of Jefferson, Tarver,

Mathews of Montg'ry, Thornton,

l\IcClure,

Thompson,

Monro::>,

Witzel!,

,_

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

1383

Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Herrington,

Norman, O'Neal, Payne, Peek,

Wright, Young, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 30. Nays 98.

So the motion to table was lost.

The House then concurred in the ii.rst amendment, and refused to concur iu the second and third amendments.
The following Senate bill was taken up, and the Rouse, upon motion, refused to recede from its amendment, to-wit.:
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.

Mr. Seay, of Floyd, moved to take from the table

House Bill No. --, to-wit :

A bill to create a Board of Police Commissioners

'

for Rome, Ga.

Mr. Seay moved to concur in the Senate amendment

thereto.

Mr. Turner, of Floyd, moved to table the bill, which motion prevailed, and the bill was tabled.

.The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the following resolution, to-wit :

A RESOLUTION.
Resolved, That a committee of three from the House and three from the Senate be appointed to see at what hour the General A.ssembly can adjourn on the 15th instant.

Mr. Clifton, Chairman of the Penitentiary Committee, submits the following report : 11fr. Speaker:

Your committee, by sub-committees, have visited

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.lovRNAL OF THE Hol"SE.

the various convict camps of the State, and report as follows:

We find there have been great improvements in the

care and treatment of the convicts since our last re-

port. ~<\.t present we are glad to be able to report the

sanitary conditions of the camps are good, the con-

victs well treated and properly clothed.

We have found no violations of law by the lessees

as to treatment of convi~ts, sanitary condition of the

camps or hours of labor.

We find as little friction as could be expected

under the system, but while this is true, we condemn

in unmeasured terms the present penitentiary system

of the State and earnestly hope to see a change made

at the expiration of the present leases.

Respectfully submitted.



CLIFTON, Chairman.

The following message was receiYed from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred in the following House Reso-
lution, to-wit:

A RESOLT:TION.
Resolved by the Hou.se, the Senate concurring, That a committee of three from the House and two from the Senate be appointed to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and to inform him that the General Assem~ly will adjourn .sine die at 1 o'clock to-day, and to inquire if he has any further instructions for the General Assembly.
The Senate has adopted the following resolution, to-wit:

A RESOLUTION.
Resolved, That the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. be fixed for the hour of final adjournment to-day.
By unanimous consent, the Senate resolution fixing the hour of 1 o'clock as the hour for final adjournment was taken up and adopted.

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

13E5

Yo the General Assembly:

Ex~<:cuTIVE DEPARTMENT,
October 15, 1891.

In accordance with an act of the Gen-eral Assembly estab-

lishing the Georgia Normal and Industrial College, ap-

proved November 8, 1889, I transmit herewith, for the in

formation of the Legislature, the report of the Board of Di-

rectors of said College.

\V. J. NORTHEX.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the .bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 91r, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad Company, ~tc.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration, to-wit:
A resolution memorializing Congress for certain relief and the passage of !luch measures as will remedy the evils complained of by the National Farmers' Alliance assembled at Ocala, Fla.
Mr. Trammell, of \Vhitfield, offered a substitute.
Mr. Reid, of Putnam, offered also a substitute, and called the previous question, which call was sustained and the main question ordered.
Upon the substitute offered by Mr. Reid, of Putnam, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows :

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Atkinson of Coweta,
Berner, Boifeuillet, Brinson, Burney, Calvin, -()hap man, Crowder, -<Jutts, Dads of Burke, Dunwody, Faust,

Harper,

Peek,

Hill of Cherokee,

Rembert,

Hill of Meriwether, Reid,

Henderson,

Roberts,

Holtzclaw,

Ryals,

Huff,

Smith of Greene,

Ingraham,

Sharpe,

LeConte,

Scruggs,.

Martin,

Swain,

Maxwell,

Turner,

McDonald of Sumter, Whitfield,

McClure,

Williams,

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JouRNAL oF THE HousE.

Fleming,

Meriwether,

Whatley,

Gardner, Gilbert, "Goodwin, Graves, Griffith, Hartridge,

Mitchell, Mobley, Monroe, :\lorton, Oattis,

Wheeler, White, Wisdom, \Vooten, Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

~-\nderson,

Hagan,

:Mosely,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hancock,

Nash,

Baldwin,

Heard,

Odom,

Barrett,

Hendrix,

Parker of Thomas,

Bennett,

Hogan,

Parker of \Vilkinson~

Branch,

Holbrook,

Parham,

Brodnax,

Holzendorf,

Payne,

Brown of Forsyth, Hulsey,

Peacock,

Brown of Haralson, Humphreys,

Peeples,

Burge;

Ivey,

Pearson,

Cagle,

Jackson of Heard, Phillips,

Cason,

Jackson of Oconee, Pope,

Chappell,

Jennings,

Rainey,

Clifton,

Johnson,

Sapp of Chattahoochee,.

Clay,

.Tones,

Seay,

Cooper,

Kemp,

Sibley,

Crawford,

Kennon,

f::inquefield,

Davis of Bulloch, Lane,

Smith of Butts,

Davis of Lumpkin, Laslie,

Stokes,

Dennard,

Lumsden,

Tarver,

Devore,

Mattox,

Thornton,

Dodson,

Mason,

Traylor,

Edenfield,

McDonald of Banks, Trammell,

Ethridge,

:McDaniel,

Twitty,

Glover,

:Mathews of Montg'ry, Underwood,

HalL

McAfee,

\Valker,

Hand,

Merritt,

ware,

Harris of Washington, Meeks,

\Yells of Marion,.

Harris of Catoosa, Montgomery,

Wylly.

Harrison,

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Raskin,

Harris of Quitman, Sapp of :Mitchell,

Baxter,

Herrington,

Sears,

Bush,

Kitchens,

Smith of Decatur,.

Bryan,

Kimbrough,

Strickland,

Campbell,

Lark,

Tatum,

Coffey, Craigo,

Lewis,
~Iann,

"rThompson, ells of Lee,

Dismuke,

2\Iathews of Jefferson, \Vitzell,

THURSDAY, OcTOBER 15, 1891.

1387

Everett, Godard, Hardeman,

Norman, O'Neal, Perry,

Wright, Mr. Speaker.

Ayes 54. Nays 90.

So the substitute was not adopted, which was as follows:

Resolved by the House, the Seoote concurring, That, as Democrats, we owe our allegiance to the Democratic party, whose platform of principles is in harmony with the demands of the great mass of the people.

Resolved, That in view of the decided Democratic majority in Congress we urge upon them, as our Representatives, the importance ot taking such action as will best secure to the whole people such legislative relief as will meet the exigencies presented in the changed conditions of our common country.

Resolved, further, We especially ask that such legislation be enacted as will give immediate relief to the people from the burdens arising from the unjust tariff and the iniquitous financial system of our government.

Upon the adoption of the substitute, offered by Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield, the ayes and nays were called for and sustained.

Upop the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Those voting yes were Messrs.-

Anderson,

Harrison,

Atkinson of Columbia, Hartridge,

Atkinson of Coweta, Harper,

Baldwin,

Hagan,

Barrett,

Hancock,

Baskin,

Heard,

Bennett.,

Hill of Meriwether,

Berner,

Hendrix,

Boifeuillet,

Henderson,

Branch,

Hogan,

Brodnax,

Holtzclaw,

Brown of Forsyth, Holbrook,

Brown of Haralson, Hulsey,

Burge,

Humphreys,

Brinson,

Huff,

Burney,

Ingraham,

Calvin,

Ivey,

Cason,

Jackson jf Heard;

Chapman,

Jackson of Oconee,

Monroe, Nash, Oattis, Odom, Parker of Thomas, Parker of Wilkinson, Parham, Payne, Peacock, Peek. Peeples, Pearson, Phillips, Pope, Rainey, Reid, Roberts, Ryals, Sapp of Chattahoochee.

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Chappell,

Jennings,

Sibley,

Clifton,

Johnson,

. Sinquefield,'

Clay,

Jones,

Smith of-Butts,

<Joffey,

Kemp,

Smith of Greene,

Cooper,

Kennon,

Sharpe,

Crowder,

Kitchens,

Scruggs,

Cutts,

Kimbrough,

Stokes,

Davis of Burke,

Lane,

Swain,

Davis of Lumpkin, Lai!lie,

Tatum, '

Dennard, Devore,

LeConte, Lumsden,

Tarver, Tho~nton,

Dodson,

Martin,

Trammell,

Dunwody,

Mason,

Turner,

Edenfield,

Maxwell,

Twitty,

Ethridge,

McDonald of Banks, Underwood,

Faust,

McDonald of Sumter, ware, ..

Fleming,

McDaniel,

Welis of Mariori,

G-ardner,

Mathews .of Montg'ry, We.lls of Lee,

Gilbert,

McAfee,

Whitfield,

Glover,

McClure,

'Villiams,

Gooawin,

Merritt,

'Vhathly., -

Graves,

Meeks,

"'-heeler,.

Griffith,

Meri,vether,

White,

Hall,

Montgomery,

'Visdorn,

Hand,

Mitchell,

Wylly,

Harris of Catoosa, Mobley,

'Vooten,

Harris of Washington, Mosely,

Young.

Those voting no were Messrs.-

Dagle, Crawford,

Davis of Bulloch, Traylor,

Walker.

Those not voting were Messrs.-

Baxter, Bryan, Bush, Campbell, Craigo, Dismuke, Everett, Godard, Hardeman, Harris of Quitman, Hill of Cherokee,

Herrington,

Rembert,

Holzendorf,

Sapp of Mitchell,

Lark,

Seay,

Lewis,

Sears,

Mattox,

Smith Qf Decatur,

Mann,

Strickland,

Mathews of Jefferson, Thompson,

Mort.on,

Witzell,

Norman,

Wright,

O'Neal,

Mr. Speaker.

Perry,

Ayes 138. Nays 5.

So the substitute offered by .Mr. Trammell, of Whitfield, w.as adopted, to-wit:

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1389'

Resolved by the House of R~prMentatives, the Senate con currin;;, That our Senators and Repre.sentatives in Congr~ss be, anct they are hereby, requested to use their influence and votes to s~cure legislation which will correct the evils complained of by the National Farmer's Alliance and Industrial Uni::m in Convention, in Ocala, Florida, and the evils complained of by: the Democratic party, especially those that refate to the present financial and taxation policy of the government..

Resolved, That" His Excellency, the Governor, be requested to transmit to each of olir Senator;;- and Representatives in Congress a certified copy of the foregoing resolution. .
The foll~wing message: was received from the Senate throug_h Mr. Harris, secretary thereof: . llfr. Speaker:
The _Senate has concurred in. the following House reso-

lution, to-wit:

A RESOLUTION.

ResoZ.vedby. the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring,. That the use of either the hall of the House of Representatives or the Senate chamber, whichever may be preferred be tendered to the said Fraternity, on such days as are desired for the daily sesions of the convention:
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill or the House, to-wit;
A bill to amend an a~t to require each and every miller or manufacturer of flour, etc., to stamp or have printed on each sack the exact number of pounds in each sack.

The Senate insists on its amendment to the following

bills of the House; to-wit:

A bill to amend article 7. section 1, paragraph 1 of the

Constitution. Also, a bill to provide for the payment to the persons en-
titled thereto of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States, under the act approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act. approved August 5, 1861, etc.
The committee appointed to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly will adjourn at noon to-day; beg leave to submit the follow- ing report:

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.Mr. Speaker:

The Joint Committee of the House and Senate to wait

upon the Governor, and to inform him of the adjournment

of the General Assembly at noon to-day, have performed

that duty, and the Governor returns his compliments to

the General Assembly, and begs to say that he has no fur-

ther communication.

s. P. GILBERT,

Chairman on part of the House.

w. MARCL'S

BECK,

Chairman on part of the Senate.

The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill pas::;ed by the requisite majority, ayes 92, nays 0, to-wit:

A bill to amend an act to regulate the hours of labor of trainmen on railroads in this State, and for other purposes.

The following reconsidered Senate bill was taken up for consideration, to-wit :

A bill to regulate the appointment, term of office, and removal of physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.

The amendment offered by Mr. Heard was adopted, and the bill passed, as amended, by the requisite majority, ayes 98, nays 4.

The following Senate bill was taken up for consideration, to-wit:

A bill to authorize the discontinuance of County Courts established by recommendation of Grand Juries of the county, etc.

This bill was adversely reported by the General.Judiciary Committee, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill was lost.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 94, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to rearrange the Flint and Stone Mountain .Judicial Circuits, etc.
The follo.wing Senate bill was read: the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, as amended, and the

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bill passed, as amended, by requisite majority, ayes 95, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.
The following Senate bill was read the third time, the report of the committee was agreed to, and the bill passed by requisite majority, ayes 93, nays 0, to-wit:
A bill for the protection of game in Floyd county.
The following House bill was taken up and, on motion, the House insisted in its refusal to concur in the St:nate amendment, and asked for a Committee of Conference, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the payment to the persons entitled thereto, of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States, under the act approved :March 2, 1891, and appended as committee from the House the following named members, to-wit: Fleming, Berner and Atkinson of Coweta.
The following House bill was taken up, and insisted in its refusal to concur in the Senate amendments, and asks for a Committee of Conference, to-wit:
A 'bill to amend article 7, paragraph 1, section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
The following named members were appointed on said Committee of Conference, to-wit: Messrs. Baldwin, Heard and Hill.
Mr. Goodwin, of Fulton, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution tendering the use of the hall of the House ~fRepresentativel'l to the Grand International Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, to hold their Convention in May, 1892.
Mr. Wells, of Lee, offered the following resolution, which was read and adopted, to-wit:
A resolution returning thanks to the Speaker and Speaker pro tem. for the efficient and courteous manner in which they have presided over the deliberations of this House, and also the Clerk::; for their kindness in aiding the members in the discharge of their duties, and to the Door-

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keeper, Messenger and pages, for their untiring energies amf full performance of their several duties, and for other purposes.
l\Ir. Baldwin, Chairman of the Committee on Conference, on House Bill 1067, a bill to amend article 7, section 1, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, reported that the committee could not come to an agreement upon the Senate amendment, and returned the bill to the House.
The following House bills were taken up, and the Senate amendments concurred in, to-wit:
A bill to provide for incorporating railroads in this State_
Also, a bill to prescribe the method of granting charters for banking companies in the State.
Also, a bill to amend an act to require each and every miller or manufacturer of flour or meal, and every merchant or dealer selling or offering for sale said articles, to 'stamp or have painted on said sacks the number of pounds contained, etc.
The following message was received from the Senate,. through ~Ir. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Jfr. Speaka: The Senate recedes and agrees to House amendments to
the following Senate bill, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company, etc.
The Senate has concurred in the House amendments to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
A bill to incorporate the Atlantic and Northwestern Railroad r:::ompany, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate, through l\Ir. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has concurred in. the House amendments to
the following Senate bills, to-wit:
A bill to abolish the office of County Treasurer of the county of 1\Ionroe.
Also, a bill to change the manner of selecting Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in counties where the same. are now elected by the qualified voters.

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1393

Also, a bill to abolish City Courts in counties having a population of fifteen thousand or more, etc.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Farm~rs and Merchants' Bank of Hartwell, Georgia.
The Senate has passed, by the requisite majority, the following bills of the House, w-wit:
A bill to provide for the appointment or two assistants for the State Chemist, etc. Also, a bill to amend an act to create a city government for the town of Eatonton.
Also, a bill f'lr the relief of the Putnam Rifles, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to regulate the business of building and loan associations in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to establish a public library for the town of Marietta.
Also, a bill to est.ablish and maintain a State Normal School.
Also, a bill to provide for recording the bond.s of Couut.y Trea.suren, and for other purposes.
Also, a bill to provide for the retirement from service of commissioned officers of the Georgia. Jlolunteers.
. Also, a bill to amend the tax act approved December 26, 1891.
Also, a bill to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in the county of Emanuel.
Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay.
Also, a bill to prohibit dumping carcasses in the streams of this State, etc.
Also, a bill to amend the appropriation ad, approved December 26, 1890.
Also, a bill to require certain corporations, etc., to give totheir discharged agents the cause of their removal.
Also, a bill for the relief of Captain John W. Boston.
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Also, a bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution, etc.
Also, a bill to prescribe the conditions under which certain fire-arms may be carried.
Also, a bill to amend the tax act.
Also, a bill to provide for recording the bonds of the county Treasurer, etc.
Also, a bill to provide for the examination of pension rolls by grand juries.
Also, a bill to protect insane persons in postal r~ghts.
Also, a bill to require common carriers to receive live stock for transportation, etc.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled,
signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to authorize the Railroad Commission of Georgia to inspect the railroads in this State.
Also, an act to relieve securities upon the bond given by J. L. Fleming, deceased, for arms and accoutrements belonging to the State of Georgia, from their obligations on said bond.
Also, an act to i~corporate the Brunswick and Altamaha Canal Company.
Also, an act to amend, revise and consolidate the laws governing the inapection, an':l.l ysis and sale of commercial fertilizers, chemicals and cotton seed meal.
Also, an act to am~nd section 943 of the Code of Georgia providing for the selection by the Governor of banks in certain cities, as State Depositories, so as to add the city of Waycross and the city of Brunswick.
Also, an act to authorize the building of a court-house in the several militia. districts. of the counties of this State, and to authorize the levying of a tax for such purposee.
Also, an act to prescri~ the timP. of residence in this State of applicants for divorce and to repeal conflicting laws.

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1395

Also, an act to further carry into effect paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of Georgia.

Also, an act to prohibit phyf'!ician~ and prescription clerks in a drug establishment from pursuing their profession or calling who may become intoxicated from the use of intoxicating liquors or opiates.

Also, a resolution for the relief of J. J. Yarbrough, of

Opelika, Alabama.

Also, a resolution to require the Attorney-General to examine into the l:.'tatus of certain lands referred to in House Bills Nos, 626 and 627, and report to the next General As-

sembly.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. YoUNG, Chairman.

The following message was r{'ceived from the Senate through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by requisite majority the follow-
ing bill of the House, to-wit: A bill to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph
6 of the Constitution.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled and ready for the signatures of the Speaker aud Clerk of the House, and President and Secretary of the Senate, the following actE, to-wit:
An act to provide for the honorable retirement from service of commissioned officers of the Georgia Volunteers, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to establish, organize and maintain a State Normal School as a branch of the University, to appropriate money for the same.
Also, an act to provide for the appointment of two assistants for the State Chemist of the State of Georgia.
Also, an act to provide for the est-ablishment of a public library for the city of Marietta..

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Also, an act to prohibit the dumping of carcasses in the streams of this State and to provide a penalty therefor.
Also, an act to amend the charter of the town of Ellijay, in the county of Gilmer, and to confer certain powers therein named.
Also, an act to require common carriers to receive live stock for transportation and to prescribe their liability therefor and to regulate special contracts governing the Rhipment of the same.
Also, an act for the relief of the Putnam Rifles and their securities on a bond given the State.
Also, an act to extend the powers of the Railroad Commissioners, so as to give them power and authority to regulate charges of express and telegraph companies for services rendered within this State.
Also, an act to require certain corporations to give to their discharged agents or employees the cause of their removal or discharge, when discharged or removed.
Also, an act to provide for recording the bonds of County Treasurer, Tax-Collectors and Tax-Receivers in cases where one or more sureties on such bonds own real estate outside of the county wherein such officer holds such office.
Also, an act to relieve Captain John W. Boston and his bondsmen, in the matter of arms and accoutrements destroyed by fire, in the county of Scriven, in the year 1886.
Also, an act to incorporate the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank, of Americus, Georgia.
Also, an act to prescribe the condition under which a certain class of fire-arms may be carried and to provide a penalty for the same.
Also, an act to provide for an examination of the pension rolls by the Grand Juries of the State.
Also, an act to amend an act to require each and every miller or manufacturer of flour or mtal, and every merchant or. dealer t~elling or offering for sale said articles, to stamp or have printed on each sack in which either of said articles are packed, in plain figures, the exact number of pounds of flour or corn meal contained therein.
Also, an act to amend certain road laws~

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1397

Also, an act to make an appropriation to pay Hon. Clif-

ford Anderson for services rendered the State.

Also: an act to change the time of Irwin Superior Court.

Also, an act to regulate the business of building and loan

associations incorporated under the laws of this State,

which do business outside of this State.

Also, an act to provide for the payment, to the persons en-

titled thereto, of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States under the act approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act ap-

proved August 5, 1861.

Also, an act to alter and amend article 2, section 4,

paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State, and to provide

for submitting the same for ratification.

Also, an act to appropriate the sum of five hundred and six and 35-100 dollars to S. R. Murphy to pay balance of

salary due to him as inspecter of fertilizers.

Also, an act to amend an act to create a city government

for the town of Eatonton in Putnam county.

Also, an act to require all railroad companies in this State

to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for white

and colored passengers.



Also, an act to provide for appointing of County Solicitors.

Also, an act to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in
counties in the State having a population of ao,ooo, to re-
quire such Tax-Collectors to make more frequent settlements with the Comptroller-General, and the county authorities.

Also, an act to protect primary elections in this State.

Also, an act to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government and the public institutions for educational purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act approved September 18th, 1885.
Also, an act to amend section 4625(c) of the Code.

Also, an act to render legal all publications of notices, citations, advertisements, notwithstanding the number of days between the first publication and the term or day on which the order is granted or the sale takes place.

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Also, an act to be entitled an act to protect insane persons in 'their postal rights.
.Also, an act to amend an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Departments of t}le government, payment of public debt, arid the interest thereon, and for the support of the public institutions and educational interest of the State.
Also, an act to provide for incorporating railroads in this State.
Also, an act to incorporate the Talbot Banking, Loan and Investment Company of Talbot, Georgia.
Also, an act to prescribe the method of granting charters for Banking Companies in this State.
Also, an act to alter and amend article 2., section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State, and provide for submitting the same for ratification.
Also, an ar;t to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Union and Gilmer, approved January 2.1st, 1&54.
Also, an act to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel county for medical purpose8.
Also, an act to amend paragraph 8, of section 2 of the tax act, approved December 26th, 1890.
Also, a resolution requiring the Attorney-General to institute suit against trespassers on the public lands of the State.
Also, a resolution to appropriate certain sums of money to the persons named in this resolution.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report, to-wit:
Jfr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment report as duly enrolled, signed by the President and Secretary of the Senate, and ready for the signatures of the Speaker and Clerk of the House, the following acts, to-wit:
An act to authorize 8treet railroad companie8 to sell to and contract with each other, subject to certain limitations.

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~

Also, an act to provide for filing, hearing, and determin-

ing a contested election in this State.

-~

AlHo, an act to require the records, dockets and papers belonging to the County Courts that have heretofore or may be hereafter obtained in the State, to be deposited in the

office of the clerk of the several counties, and for other

purposes.

Also, an act to change the time of holding the Superior Court of the county of Lee, in the Southwestern Circuit.

Also, an act to require the Railroad Commission to fix rates of storage to be charged by Railroad Companies in this .

State.

Also, an act to amend section 1978 of the Code of Georgia

of 1882.

Also, an act to amend an act approved November 13th,

1889, to provide for the probate of foreign wills.

Also, an act to amend section 620 of the Code of Georgia
of 1882.

Also, an act to alter and amend section 616(a) of the

Code of 1882.

Also, an act to amend section 11U3(i) of the Code of Georgia of 1882.

Also, an act to repeal and amend so much of the 8th sec-

tion of the act incorporating the town of Hawkinsville, Ga., as requires citizenship in the Marshal 'of said town to be eligible to office.

Respectfully submitted.

T. B. YouNG, Chairman.

Mr. Young, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report :

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Enrollment report as properly enrolled, signed by the Speaker and Clerk of the Hom;e, and the President and Secretary of the Senate, and delivered to His Excellency, the Governor, the following acts, to-wit:

An act to provide for the honorable retirement from service of commissioned officers of the Georgia Volunteers.

Also, an act to Pstablish, organize and maintain a State

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1401

articles are packed; in plain figures the exact num,ber of pounds of flour or corn meal contained therein.
Also, an act to amend certain road laws, and for ot~er purposes.

Al8o, an act to make an appropriation to pay Hon. Clif-

ford Anderson for services rendered the State.

Also, an act to change the time of Irwin Superior Court.

Also, an act to regulate the business of Building and Loan Associations incorporated under the laws of this State which do business outside of this State.

Also, an act to provide for the payment to the persons entitled thereto, of the money received by the State of Georgia from the United States, under the act approved March 2, 1891, refunding the direct tax collected under the act approved August 5, 1861.

Also, an act to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 6 of the Constitution of this State, and to provide for

submitting the same for ratification.

Also, an act to appropriate the sum of five hundred and

six and 13.!-0 dollars to S. _R. Murphy, to pay balance of

sa.lary due to him as In~pecto~ of fertilizers.

'

Also, an act to amend an act to create a city government

for the town of Eatonton, in Putnam county.

Also, an act to require all railroad companies in this

State to furnish equal accommodations on their trains for

white and colored pai!sengers.

Also, an act to provide for appointing of County Solic-

itms.

Also, an act to fix the bonds of all Tax-Collectors in counties in the State having a population of 30,000, to require such Tax-Collector to make more frequent settlement with the Comptroller-General and the county authorities.

Also, a.n act to protect primary elections in this State.

Also, an act to amend an act to levy and collect a tax for the support of the State Government and the public institutions, for educational purposes.

Also, an act to amend an act approved September 18, 1885.

Also, an act to amend section 4625(e) of the Code,

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Also, an act to render legal certain publications.
Also, an act to protect insane persons in their postal rights.
Also, an act to amend an act to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses ofthe Exec,ttive, Judicial and Legislative Department; of the government, payment of the public debt and the interest thereon, and for the support of the public institutions and educational interest'3 of the State.
Also, an act to provide for incorporating railroads in this State.
Also, an act to extend the powers of the Railroad Com-missioners so as to give them power to regulate charges of express and telegraph companies for service<~ rendered in this State, and for other purposes.
Also, an act to incorporate the Talbot Banking, Loan and Investment Company, of Talbot, Georgia.
Also, an act to prescribe the method of granting charters for banking companies in this State.
Also, an act to alter and amend article 2, section 4, paragraph 3 of the Constitution of this State.
Also, an act to amend an act to lay out and organize a new county from the counties of Union and Gilmer, approved January ~1, 1854.
Also, an act to prescribe the mode and way for the sale of liquors in Emanuel county.
Also, an act to amend paragraph 8 of section 2 of the tax act approved Decem her 26, 1890.
Also, a resolutioQ requiring the Attorney-General to institute suits against trespassers on the public lands of this State.
Also, a resolution to appropriate certain sums of money to the persons named in th;_s resolution.
Respectfully submitted. T. B. YouNG, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendments to the following Senate bills, to-wit :

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A bill to regulate the appointment, term of office and removal of physicians of the lunatic asylum.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.
The following bills of the House wer~ lost in the Senate, to-wit:
A bill to provide for the completion of a roster of the Georgia troops in the Confederate army.
Also, a bill to locate the office of Tax-Collecter of Laurens county.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. Harris, Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has receded from its amendment to the following bill of the House, to-wit :
The Fleming bill, for refunding the direct tax.
.The Journal of to-day's session was then read and confirmed.
The Speaker then declared the House adjourned without a day.

INDEX
TO
JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,
SESSION 1891.

PART I.

MEMBERS AND THEIR POST-OFFICES.

Anderson, E. J , ...........Crawfordville Faust, W. E .................... Lexlngton

Atkinson, J. M....................Harlem Fleming, W. H .................. .Augusta

Atkin n, W. Y .................. .Newnan Gardner, H. N ...............Grangervllle

Baldwin, M.A...................Cuthbert Gilbert, S. P....................Columbus

Barrett, T. J ...............Lifsey'a Store Glover, Newton............... Ellaville

Baskin, J, 0 ................Hawkinsville Goodwin, J, B ....................Atla.nt'l.

Baxter, Tracy, Jr .................Hacon Griftln, E. S. (deceased) ....Jelfersonvllle

Bennett, Nathan.............Logll.nsville Godard, J, D ........................Gray

Berner. R. L .....................Forsyth Graves, H. L ......................Winton

Boifueillett, J. T ...................Macon Griftlth, G. 0 .................Danielsville

Branch, J. L ..................Greenway Hardeman, S. H .............Washington

Brodnax, Samuel..........Wa.Inut Grove Hall, J. H ....................... .Norwood

Brown, Brown,

ir'..

D..............Pleasant Grove W. M............... .Bucbailan

Hand, I. H. .......................Milford Harris, G. T.....................Ringgold

Bryan, W. C ...................... .Rome Burge, W. T ....................Stllesboro

Harris, Harris,

J. B.

Ev ........... .. ............. ........S.aO.nadkelrlervoivllee

Brinson, T. J ...................... ;Millen Hartrldgt-, Gazaway...........Savannah

Hush, C. V .. ......................Colquitt Bumey,J. W ....................Maidson

Harper Hagan

, ,

Jl.i.ww...........;...........

..............PClaotwCs"hreaerke

Cagle, Wm ........................Jasper Hancock. H. H ................. .JeffersOn

Calvin, M. V ......................A.ugusta Heard, W. H ..................... .Stansell

Campbell, N. C.......Chalybeate Springs Hill, J. D........................ Acworth

Cason, J. A....................Waresboro Hill, H. W .......;, ...........Gre~nevme

Cha.pmon, S. N................ Powelton Hendricks, J. T .............Summerville

Chappell, J. T..................... llublln Herrington, W. J ................... Hillis

Clifton, Wm................... Savannah Henderson, James ............Monticello

Clay, J. L. .........................Da.IIas Hogan, J. R. .......................Agnes

t;olfey, A. N........................Welch Holtrelaw, R.N ................... Perry

Cooper, V. A .....................Monroe HolbrJOk, W. C ...............Chamblee

Craigo, T. W ...................... Ellijay Holzendorf, J, M .... ............ Sbeftleld

Crowder, J, T.................... Fureyth Howell, Clark, Jr................ .A.tla.uta

Crawford, L .......................Darien Hulsey,J.H....................... Land

Cutts, A. S......................Americus Humphreys, W. S ...............Quitman

Davis, W. H .................Waynesboro Hull, W. A.......................... Macon

Davis, C. R .......... , ............. .Zoar Ingraham, T. J .................Eatonton

Davis, Daniel .................Dahlonega. Ivey, A.. W...................Thomasville

Dennard, J . .A...................Abbeville Jacllson, R. H ................... Franklin

Devore, A.. W .................Alpharetta Jacllson, A.. H ....................McNutt

Dismuke, F. D..................... Griftln Jennings, W. S...................Dawson

Dodson, B. F...... . . ... . ....Hapeville Johnson,S. W ................... Gntbam

Dunwody, H. F ................Brunswick Jones, C. J ......................Eastman

Edenlleld, H. G................... Mille& Kemp, W. R ..................Swainsboro

Everett, M. L ................. Lumpkin Kennon, W. L ........................ A.del

Ethridge, M. F ............. ., ..... Hattie Kitchens, J. H ....................Gibson

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lNDEX.

Kimbrough, A. t...............Greensboro Rainy, Bh-dine..................Acworth

Lane, J.l'...................Sowhatchee Rembert, E. W..............Spring Place

Lark, G. li ................. Fort ;aines Reid, R. A...................... Eatonton

La.slle, A. D........................Tarver R.>berts, W. T ................ D .uglasville

Lewis, R. H ........................ 8pa.rta Ryals, 11. M....................Savannah

LeC .nte, W. L ............... Adair. ville Sapp, W. A. ......................Cusseta

Lumsden, J. R...............Nacoochee Sapp, J. J ..........................camilla

Mattox, L. C..................Homervile t:!ea.y, J. J ..........................Rome

Martin, E. W ....................Atlanta Sear8, W. M.....................Richland

Mason, J. M .........................Tell Sibley, J. A .....................Marietta

llann, F. R .......... .Jack,onville Sinquefield, W. A ...............Tennille

Maxwell, Simeon...............Ta.Ibotton Smith, Wilson.................... Fiovilia

MoDona.Ia, M. L ..............GroveLevel Smith, W. E ..................Atta.pulgas

MclJOnaid, .T. A ................ Americus Smith, A. H .................White Plains

McDauiet, W. F ..................Conyers Mathews, C. A ................Stellaville

8h!'rpe. Scruggs

,Ew. R.

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Matbews,J. L ................ Mt. Vernon Stokes, J. J ......................Folkston

McAfee, A. J ....................Culloden Strickland, W. H ...................Clyde

McClure, R. B .................. Pa.Imour Swain, J. W ..............Reeves' Station

Me ritt, S. R.. . .............. Gainesville Tatum, G. W.M.................Trent:n

Meeks, Silas Meriwether,

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Tarver, S. F ................... Lo3isville Thornton, Silas.. ............... .Screven

Montgomery, S................... Howard Thompson, J. F .................Crowders

Mitchell, J, H ....................Zebulon Traylor, R. B.............. Troup Factory

llfobl~y, R. B .. , ................ Hamilton Trammell, P. B ....................Dalton

Mosely, E. C.................... Iron City Turner, J. W ....................Orebuoy

Monroe, A. 1......................Morgan Twitty, J. N ................... .Jellerson

Morton, W. J ......................Athei\S Underwood, T. G..............Carnesville

Nash, '1'. Y.......................J.ithonia Walker,!:'. A ....................Thomson

Norman, N.J .................Flemington Ware, J. E. H ............. .Fayetteville

Oatti~, N. G......................Midland Wells, D. B ................... Dra.n88ville

Odom, J. M................... Hempstead Wells, W. D..................Smithville

O'Neal, T. P ......................Broxton Whitfield, Robert............ Milladgevolle

Parker, J. M........................Cairo Witzel), J. H .......... , .......Blue Ridge

Parker, J. U............... Commissioner William~, Eb. T ................ .Augusta

Parham,J. W..................Blairsville Whatley,::!. L .....................Paris

Payne, W. P..................ThomastJn Wheeler, J. B..................LaFayette

Peacock, D. L. F ................... .b'now White, J. F ....................Hartwe.ll

Peck, W. H. H............ Locust Grove Wtsdam, W. C............Wisdom's Store

Peeples, H. L ..............Lawrenceville Wright. H. G....................Marlow

Pe>rson, John.................Aita.maha Wylly, L. C ..................... Patter80n

Perry, J. R ........................Sumner Wooten, W. E ....................Albany

Phillips, J. P.................Clark63ville Young, T. B..........................Ruby

Pope, A. F ......................Crawford

l"NDEX-PART II.
HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
ADMINISTRATORS, GUARDIANS, ETC.A Bill-Relatin~ to sale of property by guardians... 97 410 531 958
ADVERTISINGA Bill-To prescribe in what paper officials of counties shall advertise ....................................................... 703 849 1317
AGRICULTURALA Bill-Requiring the year seeds were grown to be printed on the sacks when sold ............................................. 92 242 5:l0 To prohibit the sale .of old or impure seed ..... .. .... ...... ......... 150 To prohibit the sale of farm products, etc., for future delivery 184 To repeal an Act to establisli a Department of Agriculture.... 703
APPROPRIATIONSA Bill-To appropriate money for Lunatic Asylum................ 45 To pay Mrs. Branch a sum of money ........................ 61 333 451 To appropriate money to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum.......... 80 To reimburse the State Chemist ............................. 105 334 542 To appropriate money to pay the expenditurt>.s of Western and Atlantic Railroad Commii!Bion................. 113 162 204 210 To appropriate money to supply County Maps..................... 136 To appropriate money to build the Confederate Children's Industrial School.................................... ........ ... ...... .. .... 168 To appropriate money to renovate the portraits of distin guished men belonging to the State ............... 231.) 256 829 1220 To appropriate money to pay Hon. Clifford Anderson for ser vices to the State........ ... ............................ 386 615 1147 To make additional appropriations for the years 1891 and .
1892....;" ..................... 476~793 lrdP 934 ,~39 940 1110
Appropr1ating $3.000 annually for the benefit of North Georgia Agricultural CoJlege, ............................. ,... 485 1218 1276
To appropriate money to pay S. R. Murphey. balance due him ..~ ............................................................ 4S6 691 1288
To amt-nd the Appropriation Act. for the years 1891 and 1&<}2................................................ 500 894 1049 1070 Ll05
To appropriate money to complete a. ros~r of Georgia Co:J.federate soldiers................................. ,.................... 613 1257
ASSI<~MBLING... ....... ......... ......... ......... ........... .... ......... ...... 3 -g.ANKS-
A Bill-To incorporate the Hall County Alliance Warehouse
and Banking Company................ ........ ......... 57 409 427 606 To incorporate the Georgia 8avingi! Bank of Qnitman.. 57 161 330 To incorpoate the Jefferso[). Banking Companv ........ 49 239 298 To incorporate the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company. 77
161 430 To incorporate the Northeastern Banking Company of Har-
mony Grove........................................................ S.'i 161 456 To amend the charte.r of the Citizens' Banking and Trust
Company of Thomasville................................... 92 162 468

1408

INDEX.

A Bill-To incorporate the Washington Loan and Banking

Company ...................................................... 97 162 497 934

To incorporate the Thom~on Banking Coq1pany, of Wash-

ington, Georgia...... ......... ..... ... ...... ... ....... ......... 100 162 531

To incorporate the MarieLta Trust and Banking Company..... 104

:!-13 490

To amend the charter of the Citizens' Bank of Savannah. 104 243

548

To amend the charter of Savannah Savings Bank and Mort-

gage Company.................................................. 14.') 243 551

To amend t.be charter of Home Loan and Banking Company

of Atlanta ....................................................... 148 410 576

To incorporate the Bank of Demorest..................... 149 243 582

To amend the charter of Toecoa Banking Company. 149 244 582

To incorporate Jefferson Street Bank of Madison, Georgia... 152

244 585

To incorporate the Merchants and Farmers' Bank of fiogton.. 153

244 597

Chartering the Rome Savings Bank and Trust C:>mpany. 161 262

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606

To incorporate the Commercial Bani!: of Macon, Georgia. 161 262

To incorporate the Excelsior Bank of SaYannab, Georgia. 161 274

To incorporate the Bank of Southwest Georgia............. 162 468

To incorporate the Fairburn Banking Company........216 412 659

To incorporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Georgia. 218

412 692

To incorporate the Georgia Banking and Loan Company of

AtlantR............................................................ 219 413 696

To incorpJrate the W ashin~ton Guaranty and Loan Company. 229

413 708

To amend an Act to incorporate the Merchants and Farmers'

Bank ................................................................ 238 413 617

To incorporate the Glynn Title and Loan Company. 246 414 897

1063 To incorporate the Commercial Travelers' Savin~ Bank.. 246 413

852 853

To incorporate the Maddox & Rucker Banking Company.. 2~6

413 659

To incorporate the National Guaranty Association... 248 414 89'i'

1169

To incorporate the Security Bank........................... 248 414 897

To amend the charter of the ~Iilledgeville Banking Company. 283

414 903

To incorporate the Northeast Georgia Loan and Banking

Company...................................................... 288 415 903

To amend the charter of the Capital City Bank........ 304 415 790

Regulating Banks ......................................... 304 506 1066 1165

To allow a deposito! State Bonds by Banks, as State Deposi-

tories in lieu of a bond, etc......... .... ..... .... ..... 333 403 606 873

To amend the charter of the Jackson Banking Company..... 337

616 908

To amend the charter of the Title Guarnntee and Loan Com-

pany of Savannah....... .. ......... .... .... ......... ......... 327 415 909

To incorporate the Irish-American Dime Savings Bank... 340 416

796 8-72

To incorporate the Blackshear Bank....................... 371 507 591 To charter the Merchants and Farmers' Savin~Z:s.Bank of Jesup,

Georgia............................................................. 372 507 917

To amend the charter of the Bank of Smithvile....... 373 617 656

IXDEX.

1409

A Bill-To amend the charter of the :\lerchants and :Farmers'

. . Bank of Hogans,ille........................................... 300 u71 91-l

To amen<! ~ees. 5 and Hof an Aet to incorporate the South

Georgia Bank, of "'aycross.............. .. .. ...... ....... .. -l6:{ H71 986

To incorporate the Bank of Tifton .......................... 51-l 672 9\Xi

To incorporate the Empire State Bank ................. 51-l ti72 9!1(;

To inl'orporate the Bank of Roekdale .....................)L) 672 9\lu

To incorporate the i'hipp Banking Company.......... 5-lH 9\)i 116!1

To incorporate the l\lermntile Bank, ett-.......... 57-l 79) !l!l7 116!1

To amend the charter of the Exehimge Bank of Athens. 575 617

63H

To change the name of the State Sa\ingil ,\ssodation ..... H:!1 672

9!lS

To incorporate the Bank of Statesboro..................... 621 672 9H\I

To incorporate the Clegg Banking Company...... fi22 H5H 672 1001

llHS

Requiring President~ of Banks to report the names of depos-

itor~ to Tax-Reeeiwrs, etc ........................................... (j!)l

To incorporate the Athens f'ayin!,"S Bank...................... 75!1 S!lf>

To ineorporate the Bank of Commerce............ 700 7!15 1007 1Hl!l

To :uncncl the ehartc.r of the Athem; Bank ........................... 79H

To incorporate the Americus SaYing,: Bank.......... i!l!l 850 1008

T0 incorporate the Home Bank ................................. 805 100H

To lncorporah the Planters' Bank of A111erieus ..... 8t>7 !184 1020

To incorporate the Talbot Loan ancl Investment Company 00-l

121H 12!ltl

To ineorporate the :\Ierehantl" anrl }'arn1ers' Bank of Amer-

icus .............................................................. 1217 1238 126H

To pnsnihe tlw method of granting eharten; for Banking

Companie~ ..................................................... 1:?61 l:l!l:?

BOXDS-OF ~TATE--

A Bill-Authorizing the Treasurer to pay .certain bonch-. ... 105 l.JH:!

1267

To authorize an<l direct Treasurer to pay certain bond><.. 106 116::

Authol'izing the Governor and TreaHurer to issue bond>< and

sell the 8ame to pay off the :-<tate debt maturing in .1892 501

-793 !}t\8 10-lH

BUILDIKG A~D LOAX ASSOCIATJONS-

A Bill-To re.gulatt the business of Building and Loan Associa-

tiow; ................................................: ............ 51-l 12-!6-1:10:?

CODE-A~IE:-<mm:....T:< oF-



.\.Bill-To amend ~ee. iHI(a) ......... -l'l 2:1!1 214 H03 103-l 1073 126->

To amend f'ec. 2057(b )..................... ..... ............... ........... ... -lli

To a1nenc l Sec. 20.57 (b I ..... .. .. .. .. ... .. .... ... ... ... .. . .. .... .. .. . ..... .. . 46
To amend i'ec. -14tl ............................................... -lH (H:: n:m

To amend i'ec. 4540(a)......... ......... ......... ............................. ;)1

To amend ~ec. 191!1 ................................. ..... :.... ......... ...... 'it

To amend ~ec. WH2 ................................................ IH H\10 !15>
To amend i'ec. :J921 .......... ......... ....... ...... ...... ...... .... .......... sn

To amend ~ec. -!7:: ........................................................ &i 631

To amend :-:ee. 1'27..................... .... ..... .... ..... Hi :!41 -l7H 928 !125

To amend ~ee. -!531.. ............................................ HI 161 -li~l

To amend See. 381i!l. ............................................... H:l 792 !158

To amend :-:ec. :m:;1 ................................................ 9:~ 614 631

To amend ~ec. 3976 ...................................................... 94 1a::

To amend ~ee. 132:-l........................................................... 11::

To amend f'ec. 1455...... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. . .. ... .. .. ... 145

To amend f'ee. 4fi27 .......................................................... 14H

To amend Sec. 3771 .............................................. -.... HID lf'()

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1410

IXDEX.

_\ Bill-To ameml N!c. :=una ................................................ 167
To amend Sec. 4562(c) ................................................. 171 272
To amend an Act to amend i'ec. 140!l(a) .............................. 20!> To amend an Act to amend ~ec. 671. ............................ 20.> 50H To repeal Sec. 829 ............................................... 217 671 lOfll To amend ~ee. 2!l9 .............................................. 217 690 lOHO To amend l'ec. 15i!l and repeal i-tec. 1579(g) ........ 218 .506 690 9i2
To amend 1-'ec. 155B(b) ...... ' ................................. 230 To amend Sec. :14-52......................................................... 247 To amend l'ec. 369!1 ......................................................... 247 To amend ~ec. 3700...... ... . ............................................. 248
To amend i'ec. 3700........ ... .. .. ..... .. ................................... 250 To repeal ~ec. 1631............................................................ 26<1 To amend Par. 1, See. Hi7ti .............................. 288 i1:12 401 HOG
To amend Sec. Hi76 .......................................................... 2\lO To amend Sec. 4578 ............................................. :104 506 1270 To amend See. :1554 .... .. .. . ... .. ... .. .. .. ... ... .... .. .. .. ... .. :131 435 822 To amend Sec. 3940.................................................... 332 400 To amend Sec. 4441 .................................................. 1 :140 508
To runend Sec. 734 ........................................................... :=uo
To amend Sec. 4172 ........................................................ 371 To amend Hec. 2626 ............................................. :lH 615 1087 To amend Sec. :{266..................................................... :{74 627
To amend Sec. 3939 .................................................... :174 7!1:1 To amend an Act of November 12, 18R9, amending Sec. :l/19.. :lSI To amend Sec. 1979....................................................... ;{S(i To amend Hee. llO:{(j) ......................................... 389 894 1087 To amend Sees. 742, 744, 746................................. 391 1246 1271 To amend Sec. 3304 ........................................................... :191 To amend Sec. 3495 ..................................................... -!09 4!>0
To amend i'iec. 4250 ............................................. 424 7!13 llfi2 To amend l'ec. 251 ............................................................ 4(;0 To amend Sec. 943(a) .......................................... 4(;8 672 1345
To amend Sec. 1676.......................................................... 500 To amend Sec. 4814 ........................................... 514 984 117:1 To amend Sec. 4696(b) ....................................................... 51!> To amend Sec. 3910... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ......... ...... .. .................. ... ... 557
To amend Sec. 943(a) ........................................... 5ti0 672 1162 To amend Sec. S78 .......................................................... 614 To amend Sec. 3921..................................................... 614 92:1 To amend f'ec. 529 ............................................ 652 1273 131:1 To amend Sec. 4437... ... .... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... ... .. . ... ... .. .. .. l\52 To amend an Act to amend Sec. 4816 .................................. f,.")\1 To amend Sec. 4541. .......................................................... 681 To amend Sec. 4372 ...................................................... 690 744 To amend Par. 4 of Sec. :J854................................... 792 9:>7 To amend Sec. 3703........ .......... ......... ....... ......... ...... ........ SOil To amend Sec. 4696(c) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... . .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... SAA
To amend Sec. 3672................ .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .... ... .. .. .. .. . .. .. 9211 To amend Sec. 4.')35......... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. . !125
To amend proviso contained in Sec. l6S9(i) ........................ 1247
COMMITTEESOn Congressional Apportionment......... .... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 57 On Reported Increased Freight Rates ................................. 124 On Pension Laws.;........................................................... 1&" On Land Scrip Fund .......................................................... 220
_\dditions to Committees .............................;................... :ms On Disbursement of Military Fund.......... .. .. ... .. ... ............... aos
On Investigation of Railroads............ ...... .. ... . ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ... 381 On Investigation of Charges against Members ................... 480-

IXDEX.

1411

On Rnad La....s .......................................................... 771 772

To Attend the i'avannah River Association ..........................115H

Of Conference on School Bill..............................................1172

To Attend the Funeral of Hon. 1\laston O'Neal.. .................ll!lti

To Inform the Governor of Time oL\.djournment., sine d~....137\l

Of Conference on House Bill to Amend Art. 7, Par. 1, l4ec. 1

of the Constitution........................................................13\ll

CO~STITl!TlON-A)IESD)IE~TS-

A Bill-To amend Art. 7, Sec. 12, Par. 1 of the Constitution.... 30:1.

41-l

To carry into effect Par. 4, Sec. 2, Art. 4 of the Constitution.. 33S

To amend Par. 1, i'ec. 7, Art. 7 of the Constitution.....

461

To repeal Art. 11, Sec. 1, Par. 2 of the Con11titution ...... 486 108:1

123ti

To amend Par. 1, Rec. 2, Art. 13 of the Constitution......556 792 837

Repealing those parts of the Constitution relating to home-

steads and exemptions ............................................:....... 5;}7

To amend Art. 2, Sec. 4, Par. ::of the Constitution... 557 952 1221i

To amend Art. 2, Sec. 4, Par. f3 of the Constitution.. 560 952 122H

To amend an Act to amend an Act to enforce Art. 7, Sec. 2,

Par. 2 of the Cons1itution ....................................... 569 1130

To repeal an Act of f'eptember 20th, 1879, to carry into effect

the last clause of Par. 1, f'ec. 2, Art. 7 of the Constitution .. 574

79-l

To amend Art. 3, Sec. 7, Par. 18 of the Constitution .............. 61S

To enforce Par. 4, Sec. 2, Art. 4 of the Constitution........ 702 108:1

To amend Art. 7, Rec. 1, Par. 1 of the Constitution... 714 721 1302

1319 1381 1391

To further enforce Par. 1 of Sec. 2 of Art. 4 of the Constitu-

tion...................................................................... 1071 1081;

To alter and amend Art. ::l, Sec. 8, Par. 1 of the Constitution..llti:l

1321

To further enforce Par!'. 1, 2 and 3 of Sec. 1, Art. 10 of. the Con

stitution ..................................................................... 12iil

To repeal Art. 9, Sec. 1, Par. 1, and other sections relating to

homesteads ................................................................... 1315

CONVICTS-AND L.\WS REL.\TING THERETO-

A Bill-To amend an Act in regard tc> the hire of convicts of

Greene county......... .... ..... ...... .. .... .. .... .. ....... ... 101 1162 1172
To limit the hours of labor of State convicts ....~................... n::

To regulate the work and control of counties and municipali-

ties .............................................................................. :l97

To direct the appropriatl.on of the hire of convicts of Henry

county......... ... ... .. .... .... .. .. ... . .... ... .... .. ..... .... .. .. . 701 849 1007

To make it unlawful for white and colored convicts to be con-

fined together or work chained together............ .... .. ... 792 922

To provide for disposal of certain convicts ............ 805 1083 1134

CORPORATION LAWS-

A Bill-~o re9-uire Ge_?rgia Corporations to bold stocll:bolders'

meetings 1n Georgta ......................................................... 4:;

Providing for better evidencing amendments to private char-

ters................................................... .......... ........ ......... 41i

To regulate the rights and liabilities of stockholders in cor-

porations ............................................................ 99 243 547

To fix the liabilities of officers and agents of insolvent corpo-

rations .................................................................... 239 2()1

To ratify and confirm charters granted by the Hnperior Courts

since November 13th, 1889................................... 291 332 402

Requiring stock assigned to be entered on books of corpora-

tions in a certain period .................................................. 486

1412

I~DEX

A Bill-To authorize proceedings to forfeit charter~.of corporations ............................................................. !)50 OCH J()f;s.
To require certain corporationil to ghe their discharged employees the cam;e of their <lischarge................. 1011 1177 1::21
.,_, To regulate corporation,.: guaranteeing ti<lelity of other8, etc...1ll.l..i,:-:
CORPORATIOXS-~IISCEI.J..\:>;EO!'~-
"\ Bill-To ametHl tlw eharter of Sa\atmah Lighterage an<l Transfer Company .................................................. 45 :!1-l
To amend the charter of the Propeller To\\' Boat Companv of
sa,annah, !"o as to eorrect a elerical error............... 62.241 :;an
To amend the eharter of the Propeller Tow Boat Company,
MO as to mid to its eapital..... .... ......... .. ..... ......... 62 2U ::::n
To amen<! the charter of Samnnah Dredging Campany..... li2 :!40

To incorporate the I~1Hlale ~lillirtg mul Tran8portation Com-
pany ........ :..................................................... :::m 475 xo::
To _ineoT.orate. t.he tlra~Hl Lo<lge of the lndepeiHlent Ordet;.?.~ , _ hoOll , amant.mr<, etc. ........................................ -160 ll .l,().
To incorporate tlw Brun,.:wiek a11<l .-\ltamaha Canal Company.......................................................... 41i0 ;n:; !llli I:l-l.)
To ineorporatt the Louisa Steamho~t Company....... 1:)1 411 i)S:: To iruorporate the Amcrieu~ Transit Company ..........)i;) HH\ fi.)5
To incorporate the Southern Industrial Aid Society, XXi !18-l 10:!0

CO.XTY <lFFICEHS-

.-\ Bill-Hl'lating to salary of County .Judge of Henry <"ounty ... .)(;

HI ;{ 6h9 X;)1

To ametul the CommiHSioners' Act of Bartow eountY.. -l!l 2:~9 2\lS

To pay the Board of Education of Campbell eount,:.... iR :!41 4il0 To repeal an Aet to pro\ide for paying Commi~sioners of'

DouJ!herty (ount y................................................ i!J 161 -l:l:?

To re\ise the law e;;tablishin).! Commi~sinrwn; for De\atur

county........................................................ S5 :::::: 4:i5 H:m

To loeatc the office of Tax-Colledor of 1.aurens eountv..... 86 241
-lil-t 100:: lO!ill 10H2 n::o

Increasinl! tlw pay of Commi,.:sioner~ for Liberty eounty.. S6 H\1

4H4

Hl'Jwaling an c\d to re<lul'e the Sheriff's hom! of Liberty

countv............................................................... Xi Hil -lfi.) Tu e~tablish a "Boanl of Conuuis~ionen; for Lumpkin l'Ounty Si

;{;{-! -llil

l'o amend the County Commi,;~ioners' .-\d of :\forgan l'Otmty Si

f

242 -167 -liS

To estahli.-h a Board of Commi,sioner~ for White ountY...... \ll .. 2-l~ 531

To anthorir.e County Cotumi,;sioner,; of Fulton eounty to pay

a sum of money to~' H. .Johnson ......................... 102 506 :>-lfl

To anwml the County Commissioners' law of Dougherty

eomtty ............................................................. JO:l 162 :HR

To amen<! the Count\ Connni~sioners' c\<'t of Catoo~a countY 10-l

To authorize the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Car-

.. roll <'Otmty to a<hninister oaths...................... 10-l 161 il4G X04

To fix the ~alary of CountY Trea,.:urer of Fulton eountY... 14S .)().)

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To prohibit County .T11<lgcs from drawing <'0111plaint8, pleas, etc................................................................................ 1.)-l
To make Slwritli- and Clerks r:c ~~tfil-io Sheriffs and Clerks of County Courts....... .. .... ... .... .. ...... .. .... .... ..... ...... l6H i!l2 lO:ll'
To cr!'ate Commissioners of Roads and Revenue for \Vare county............................................................... 16ti 411 liOl

I:XDEX.

1-!13

_\ Bill-To provide for the payment of Commissioners of
Brooks county ............................................ 1H8 -ll2 HO:! uo::

H<>c!uiring Commi&.oioners of Bibb county to have indexe~

made for Clerks' oflkes................................ 168 lR.'> -!12 60::

To create a Board of Commissioners for Towns countv.... li2 1Rti

To provide for compensation of Commissioner~! of 'Newton

eounty .............. :............... :. .. . ...... .. .. .... .. .. .. ... ... ... .. .. .... I i:l

To prov-ide payment of Cuunty Boards of Education .......-..... 180

To fiX; the compensation of Ordinaties for attendin!! to count~

busmess ............................................... - ...... 181 1!l2 463

Requiring a register of public roads to be kept ............... 205 -l12

To repeal an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Clinch

count~ ..................................................... 21 i 542 61-l 695

'l'o require County Surveyors to mark the corner of lots with

iron or stone .................................................... 223 24-l 100:{

_-\uthorizing the Ordinary of Gilmer county to iHsue honds,

etc............................................................................... 262

To repeal an Act requiring ()Jerks of Superior Courts to keep

a record of Superior Court Charters ......................... 33:! 401

_-\uthorizing the Commissioners of Early county to i~sue honds to build a jail ........................................... :l:\8 -!Hi !IOH

To amend the Commissioners' Act of Ureene eountv.. :{88 -llti



\110

_-\mending an Aet fixing fees of the County Solicitor of Wayne county.................................................... ........ :172 615 \Hi
Hecfuiring the Orclinan of Emanuel .countv to order an e ectiori on the question of prohibition ....... .'..................... ::iii
To provide compensation for the Boatd of Education of Elbert county .............................................................. :100
To provide for the compensation of the Board of Education of Brran county ............... -................................. 427 615 !liii
To abolish the Commissioners of Bryan county ...... 459 ti15 !l86 Authorizing an election as to the abolition of Commissioner~
of Clinch eounty ............................................... 460 615 !)75 To amend an Act fixing pay of the Treasurer of DeKalb
county ............................................................. 460 61H !l84 To create the office of Solicitor-General for \Vilcox countv 463

7!):{ !)8\1

To repeal an Act uniting the offices of Clerk Superior Court and Treasurer of Pickens county ..... .... ..... ..... .... .. .... 50iil 526
To fi10: amount of official bo111l of Tax-Receiver of Fultorf county ............................................................... 515 ()}6 !)9()
To prohibit the holclinl-! of more than one county ofliee by. the same person, at the same time ............................. _..... 58J
To provide for the seleetion of Jury Commissioners 629 79-l 1304 To amend the Commissioners' _-\ct of DeKalb eountv..... 621 985
!19!1 122-l

Requiring Hoad Commissioners to employ o\erseers ............ 6:?2
To repeal the Oounty Commissioners' Act of "Wilkinson eounty .. .... .... .. .. . ........... .... ......... .... .. ... ..... .. .. .. . 702 985 1007
To provide for paying Commissioners of Lowndes county 794o

9\l7
To require County Commissioners, or Ordinaries, where there are no Commissioners, to keep a record of public roads ...........................................................................1060
To pro\1de fees for Bailiffs in summoning juries, etc ............ 109:{ To amend an Act prodding wheremagistrates shall live,
when their district<; are incorporated towns.................... 1087

1-!14

I~DEX.

A Bill--To pro\ide for the appointment of County Solicitors ... 1091'

1144 116:! 13i:1.

To provide for recording bonds of certain county officers in

certain cases............ -- ............ -- ......... 1162 lli2 1m0. COl7RTS-CRmtx.u., CtTY AND CouNTY-
A Bill-To create the Criminal Court of .Hlanta..... 48 !14 134 320 To amend the City Court Act of ~lacon .............. iiU WO 320 424

To establieh a City Court for Hall county ....... -- flli :!40 820 To provide a Solicitor for County Court of Butts county. 105 50;)

;:)41>

To aholis!1 the County Court of Tatnall county ................. 21:! To abolish the County Court of Appling county .......:!88 413 42:{

Authorizing County Court .Judge of Wilkes county to pur-

ehase reports .................... ---- ....................... :!50 415 8!18 To amend an Act to prescribe fees for Solicitors of County

Courts......... --- ....................................................... 2Si To organize a Criminal Court in each county in this State,

etc.......................... -- ....................... H2:! To provide a Solicitor for the County Court o( Baker county 6.'i:!

co To establish n City Court for the eity of DuPont................ t\\1; URTS-..'kPEHIOit-

_\ Bill-To change the terms of for Dodge county ........ 52 613 62/
Authorizing transfer of certain true bills to County Court ......TS To change the tim~ of Floyd Superior Court.. ......... HS 185 40:~

To limit the powers of Judges of the Superior Courts .... 223 41:;

Requiring Judges of. the Superior Courts to give certain sections of the Code in charge to grand juries.............. 251 -lii
To change the time of holding Burke eounty Superior Court.. :lO~



~5rnG

To change till' tlrm~ of Morgan Superior Court....... :li2 50i 9S4

To <:hange the terms oi Baldwin Superior Court. ..... :~90 50S 9i-l

Authorizing judges to clear the court room in trial of cases

where the evidence is vulgar or obscene.............. 500 985 lli3 To require .Judgt>s of Superior Courts to give in charge sec-
tions 4ii84 and -l5i2.......... --- ................................ ii61.~ To change the time of hol<ling Superior Court of Greene

county .......................................................... 1086 1098 11tH To change the time of holding the Super~or Court of Bryan

county ........................ --- ......... - ...... llOH 1145 1161 To change the time of holding Irwin Superior Court.... 1238 12iil

EDUCATIONAL-ScHooLs, Cm.LEliE~, ETC.--

12i2 12iS

A Bill--To incorporate Auburn Academy ..........................53 tiHt> To provide for a Board of Yi~itors to Georgia Xormal and ln-

lustrial College.......... - ---- ............... --- 54 240 311 340 To provide for the impronment of !!ehools in the several
eotintiPs ........ ~- .................. ,.... . ...... .................... fi:; Authorizing the transfer of certain sehool property in Wash-

ington, Ga.-- -- ---- ........................ 49 1ti0 2i4 Authorizing the transfer of certain school property in \Vash-

ington, Ga .......... ------------ ...... 49 160 2i4 To e~-;tablish public schools in the town of Washington, Ga.. 9i

40'J 4!!1

To incorporate the Tennille Institute........... -- ......... fl8 5it> To regulate the Public Sehool ~ystem of Glynn eounty......... 105 To establish I<'ree :o;chools in Summerville, Chattoogacounty,

Ga................................................................... 146 410. 5ti8
To make the State School Commissioner ,._,. ~tficio a member of the Board of Tru~t!'es of thei-'tate t:nhersity ... 146 409 5ti6

IXDEX.

1415

A Bill ., Authorizing the Board of Education of Houston county

to sell the !School lot in Perry... .... .. ... .... .. ... .... .. .. . 150 -U1 58~

To prevent the use of certain books in public schoos... 151 410

585 59!1 .

To amend Sec. 12 of the common school laws. 152 -H l 1056 ll6.i

To authorize Acworth to establish public schools................ 21~

To establish public schools for Toccoa ..................... 21!1 -U8 65\1

To amend, revise and consolidate the common school laws... 22::

.

1290

To provide for holding County Institutes throughout the

State............................................................................ 281

To amend the public school law of Marietta, ~-ieorgia ...... :{29 !lOS

To provide for the increase-and better disbursement of the

school fund........ ...... .... .. .... ..... .. .... .... ..... .... .... ...... ... 883 45::

To establish public schools for the town of Buena Yista.. 3:{9 615
mo

To amend the Public School Act of Covington, Georgia.. ;m!) 802

To establish the Agricultural and Meehanical Collt>ge on the

Experimental Farm ...................................................... 340

Requiring County School Commissioner of Greene eounty to

pay certain money to trustees of Thomas f'tocks Institute.. :37::

H15 97::1 ll6!l

To establish a State Normal School... ............ 386 1W:{ 1329 1::13-i

~'roviding for the study of the nature and effects of alcohol,

etc.................... ............... .... .. ... .. ... . .. .... .. .... .. .... 40!l 450 478

To establish a public school system for Houston tonnty .. 500 61H

801 ll6S

To amend an Act to amend, revisl and consolidate the com-

mon school laws......... .. .................. :....... 50. ,-li)l 1212 12HO

To provide for paying the County School Commissioner of

Lowndes county......... .... .. ... ......... ...... ... .... ..... .. .... ......... 551

To incorporate the South Georgia College, in Telfair county.. ;">5o

To authorize counties, towns or Hub-districts to organize

public schools, etc................................................. 557 671

'l.'o amend an Aet to amend the common school laws. ete ...... 558

To amend the school laws of the State so as to limit the pro

rata of the school fund, etc.............. .. .. ... ... ... ... .. ....... ... i)5!l

To provide for and enforce payment of the residue of the

public school debt......................................................... 5ti0

To establish a public school !')'Htem iu the town of Hiehland 622





194 1002

To amend an Act to eetablish a sehool !-!Vstem for Fort
Valley............... ................................. :.............. 653 lOOH To amend an Act to make permanent the ineome of the
L"niversity of Georgia ...... ,........................................... 1221

ELECTION LAWS AND ELECTIONHA Bill-To change the time for elt'cting County Ofticers........... 4H To provide compensation for superintendents of elections..... til Eleetion of B. D. Evans as Solicitor-General of the ~Iiddle Circuit........................ ......... .... .. ... ... .. ... ....... .. .. .... ...... 82 s-t Election of Hon. W. H. Fish as Judge of the Sonthwt'stern
Circuit....... :........................................................... 108 111

.EXEMPTIONSA Bill-To exempt certain members of the Oglethorpe Infantry
from jury duty ................................................ 98 :l:J-t il47
To exempt W. H. Lynch from a special tax...:...................... 247 To exempt pensions of soldien< and widows of soldiers from
)!arnishment ........................................................... 251 100-t
To dedare who shall be exempt from jury duty ............ !l8-t lOlS

1416

IX HEX.

FAIR~, ErL.-
A Bill-liivin)! poliee power o\er the fair )!rOUJHls of Haneoek County .............................................................. 1-l\l 4-10 :iS:!
To incorporate \\'arren County Fair Association ..... 1i)-l :!4-4 4-S6 To incorporate Corinth Agricultural Fair Assoeiation ........... 4-61

FENCE J,AWt-:A bill-'fo.amend the fenee laws of this t-:tate ......... :?18 :1~2 :147
Making it unlawful t.IJ erect wire feneell near ehnrehes and school-houses ................................................................ 205
Pre~eribing the manmr of lmilling harherl wire fence~ along mgbway,.;......... ...... ... ...... .. .. ...... .. .... ..... ...................... 54H
To re1uire all distrid~ and counties adopting the stock law toLe fenced ................................................................. S.il

HUNTING _-\.ND Flt-:HIIS"G LAWS-

A Bill-To amend the game laws of ti-lynn county........ 01 !1-l 11\:1

To regulate hunting and fishin)! in Chattooga eounty 50

23!1 :?!1\1

To prohibit hunting on unpndosel lands of another in

Mitchell eonnty .......................................... S'i 241 -l67 1111

To protect 1-,'llllll', etc., in this :"tate ...... -~- ............... 104 4-11

To protect fish in the fresh water of the State ........... 105 lil-t-

To prevent trapping, nettin)!, seining and shooting of fish

at certain times and in ertain waten; .............. :.......... 151 lll4

To prohibit fishing and hunting on tlw la111ls of other;;.. 15:{ 614-

To prohibit H~eining, de., for fish in the running ~!reams or

naturallakeR ... .. .. . ... .. .. .. ... ...... .. .... ... ..... ... ... ...... .. .... 15:1 614

To protect ;...'lime in Georgia during certain ;;cason!'........ 15-l 105!1

1:!:!:-)

To prevent tre~<pa~Hing by fiRhing- or hunting on another'~

land in Effingham county.............................................. ltiG

To amend the game lnw;: of Troup county ........................... 187 .

To prevent Hhooting fish in l_Tpson eounty, extept in Flint

river ........................................................... 22!1 10~5 104il

To prevent the killing of deer, ete., in the tounty of \\"ort\1 2:10

-!1:1 85:! 106:1

To punish seining in Ihe waters of "'orth tounty .....:?:10 416 S5:?

106:1

To amend the game law of Hancock eounty :1\!2 108:1 108() 122:{

To amend an Act to encourage fish culture .................. 4-61 1035

To repeal the law pre\entiilg hunting a!Hl fi~hing on an-

other'~-; land in Telfair couuty ............................. 4-6~ 61-i 6513

To better protect l-'llllll' anti game birds in Sehley county 680





8!14- IOOti 116H

To require fish-way;: in mill;: and faetory-lam:<........ H:?S 986 1il:?ti

IXSPECTION LAWSA Bill-To amend the law;: in relation to the in;;peetion ami analysiH of fertilizer~ .................................... 150 6.)4- Si2 12-li

I~SURANCE COMPAXIE:" AND LAWS_-\. Bill-To ineorporate the Southern Fire ln;:uranee Company
of Georgia......................................................... 1~ -lW .if;u To incorporate the ~outhern ~lutual Acddent A~sociation
of 1\laeon ......................................................... :?Oil 4-1:? Go;;
To incorporate the Internatioqal Hailway :Employees' Accident As.<;oeiation ................................................ :11-1 507 !l'i::

I~VI'l'ATIOXf-:-
To visit Savannah ............................................................. 53:1 To vi~it the Piedmont .Expo;:ition ......................................123\-l



IXIJEX.

1417

-TOIXT SE~~IOXSTo elect a Solicitor of tile ~liddle Circuit.. ... .. ...... ...... ......... 81 To elect a Judge of the Southwestern Circuit .................... lOS
To hearthe address of Chancellor Boggs .............................. 28!:! To he.ar an address on Deep \Vater" at Savannah bv Hon.
Pat Calhoun .......................................................: ........ .WS

.JL"DICIAL CIRCUITSA Bill-To create a new JudiciaTCircuit .................. :.. ::Sl ;;o; ii-l To change Augusta .Tudidal Circuit.. ................................. 6:?-l To create and organize a new Judicial CiTcuit ................... ';"Oil To transfer the county of Douglas to the Tallapoosa Circuit... 800
&')() 100\l 11-l:l .JUROR.~ .\XD JURIES-
A Bill-To prodde payment for certain jurors........ SG :~:1:~ -li6 5tH To provide for payment of jurors, whether they serw or not .. 2\!1

LABOR I..AWS-
A Bill-'l'o make penal the non-compliance of laborers with their contracts .......................................................... Hli
To regulate the hours of labor in this Btate........................... Gli

LIBRARIAN-ST.\'fE-

I

A Bill-Authorizing Librarian to purchase a typewriter, etc..... 1ilil

LIBRARIESA Bill-To establish a l'nhlie Library in )!arietta.. :1;5 5os 611 l:Hil

LIQUOR LAWS-
A Bill-To prohibit manufacture and sale of li!JUOr near Level Creek church in Gwinnetteountv .................................... :i3
To prohibit sale of li!JUOrs near ~i:t. Zion church, Douglas
county.............. ...... ............................................... ...... !)!) To prohibit sale of intoxicants in Effingham l'OUnty............. 57 To prohibit sale of liquor near Farmersdlle Academy, Chat-
tooga county............... ..... .... .. .... ...... .. .... ...... ... ........... .... 50 To prohibit sale, etc., of liquor near Cross Roads school-
house in Cherokee county.............................................. ;s 1.'o prohibit sale of liquor near Ceres ehurch in Crawford
county......................... . ...... ........ .................. ..... ..... 78 To prevent the violation of county prohibition laws... 91 2-l2 )27
1UH To amend the liquor law of Effin~ham county ......... 103 162 -l!l-l To prohibit sale of liquor near Cross Plains A(ademy, Carroll
county .......................................................................... 105 .\ uthorizing an election on prohibition in 4!i5 District, G. :M:., .
Banks county ................................:.................. 106 2-l2 54~ To prohibit sale of liquor within five miles of line of a prohi
bition county .. ... .. ... .. ............ .. .. .... ... . .... .... . .. ... ... ... 13::1 2;)!1 To make Federal lictJnse e\idence of a dealer in liquors 147 4Hl

56!! 572 10-l3
Prohibiting manufacture and sale of liquor within onE>fourth mile of any college, etc., in incorporated towns................. 152
To make it unlawful to take orders for liquor in Pulaski
county.: ............................................................ 166 -l12 CJOO
To pruhibit sale of liquor ill this State in quantities less than
a quart .................................................................... 171 2\!5
To prohibit the sale of liquor within one mile of Clark University .................... , ............................................... 186
To prohibit the sale of lit1uor near certain churches in Heard county ... ... ...... .... ..... ..... ... . ...... ... .. ...... ..... ... ... .. .... .... .. ... 22!!
To amend the liquor law of Wayne county ............... :?30 .11:; 70!)

1418

1:'\DEX .

.\ Bill--To pro,ide an aluitional penalty for \enders of intox-
icating lituOrl' ........................................................ 238 252 To preYent the e\ils of intemperance by local option,etc. 260 26&

1241 To prohibit the sale of liquor within a certain distance of
churches and school-houses in this State, etc .............. 273 284 To prohil.>it the sale of liquorrar l';nbligna .\eademy........... 287 To prohibit the sale of liquor near Buford Educational Insti-
stute ....................................................................... 287 6!11 To repeal ~eetion 4 of the Local Option .\t"t of Clarke county 304
414 41H To establish a dispensary in Athen~ .................. :)04 415 41!1 75!)
To prohibit tne sale of liquor in three wiles of any :burch or public or priYate school-house in an~ incorporated town
or city in this State................................................. 374 670 To change the mode of licensing the sale of liquor provided
in section 141\1 of the Cole. 402 H40 1154 1156 1168 1178 1329To amend section;) of the" General Local Option Law" ..... 461

671 To amend the L()(al Option Liquor Law ........................ 462 671 To prohibit the sale of liquor on the premi~es of the State
Capitol.. ................................................................ 485 7!l;) To prohibit solieitiug orde~ for li!lwr or eoHeetin~ money
therefor in prohibition counties.................. :J5H 672 10i1 115!) To repeal an .\ct prohibiting the sale of lit)llOrs near the town
of Bluffton .................................................................... 55H To prescribe a penalty for ~elling liquor>~ in prohibition coun-
ties.......... ... ... .... .. ... .... .. ... ... .. ... ...... .... .. .. . .... .. .. . .. .... 558 672
Ta prescribe the mocle for selling liquors in Emanuel county. iH:l

1025 12!1i To establish a dispen,.ary in XPwton county ................. i9H lOOT

~IESSAGES-St:x.~TE-

' il4 154 !19 108 llH 120 138 143 170 1i9 186 1!l5 2Hi 2l!l 22!l 252 270 2H4 :!86 292 29:l :J06 341
;)1;5 :-!HI 3!14 ::n:5 :i9!J 421 44:: 457 4o5 473 4S!l 491

516 526 538 .')47 5til 565 il83 5!lti ti27 645 664 665
usz ti91 ;o:: i3il 755 7il!l 7fiH 818 835 81i4 905 921
H56 !l60 !167 !J!I::l 1014 IO:m 1055 105ti 106!1 1070 1071 10H7 lO<JS 111!l 1122 11:{3 J 142 1144 1146 116!) 1187 1202 1224 1232

1:!:):! 12il!l 1276 12!18 l338 t:H1 1354 lMi 1361 136\l 1375 1371' 1:~81 1:lS3 1384 138!l 1:W2 13!15 1:ms 1:~9\l 1402 HO:l

MESi'AGES-EXE!TTIYE- : \) 11 1:! 42 ;)) ();; 10tl 103 221 256 294 :114

321i 42:: 444 4!JI ilOH li:l4 liil4 74H 820 Sli:l 91:1 !130 952

1002 1030 10\J:! 1151) 1157 l:!!l2 1:lil4 J:l5i lil.)S 1:li6 13Ri>

MILITARY LAW!'-

A Bill-To organize the .Fourth RegillJent of Georgia Yolun-

teers......... ......... ......... ......... .............. ................ 7!l 160 2:-lR-

To cuange the ~inth to the Third Regiment of Georgia Yol-

unteers............................................................ 150 410 5Hl

To incorporate the l;;abella :Hilitary Sehool. ........................ !Jiil~

To proyidP for honorable rPtirement of Commissioned

Officers of the (ieorgia MlSCELLANEOCS-

Yolunteer;; ...... 1...........

10il

10!l8

1321

A Bill-Providinl! for militia tlistrict eourthouses.. ............... 4~

To provide for redemption of lan<l sold at ~heriff's sale~ ... 52 3:1:-1

!l68 9ti!~

Pres!'ribing certain duties of Pommon carriers.............. iJ6 lOIS Pro\iding for appointnwnt of letectinJs................... iJ6 50.') 521~

INDEX.

1419

A Bill-To incorporate Candler's Creek Baptist church........... 61 To amend the Jaw for protection of oysters........ U2 241 330 4!H To amend an Act to prohibit cock-fightin~.... ........ ........ ...... ti2
To autb.orize the Governor to sell the Salt Marsh Lands... 62 61-t 888 1Hl:l
To provide for elearing obstructions from streams in Banks county .............................._... ....... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ... 77 241 4:11
To amend an Act prohibiting cock-fighting and betting there- ,on........... ........ ...... ...... ...... .......... ...... ... ...... ................. Ho
To diviJe the State into eleven congressional districts. 91 883 To change the apportionment of Representatives...... !l3 162 530 To revive the office of State Geologist................................. !14
To prevent the manufacture and sale of cigarettes US 505 531 57H To rrovide payment for publishing grand jury presentments o Richmond county ............................................ H8 162 548 To cbanj?e the senatorial districts of this State, etc......... ..... HH Relating to the offices of Secretary of State, Comptroller-
General, Treasurer, etc....................................... 100 243 5(;;) To prescribe a license fee for base-ball games....................... 101 To make penal non-compliance of laborers with their con-
tracts, etc ....................................................................... 13:1 Prohibiting physicians and prescription derks from practic-
ing when drunk ............................................. 13H 1252 126H Authorizing the Governor to purchase certain Form Books... 154
59H
To require public ginners to keep records of their work....... 1i:l To amend an Act requiring a record of wild lands in each
countv .................,........................................................ lHS
To declare dogs property.................. ... ...... ...... .. .... ..... .. .... 100 To amend an Act to prohibit cock fighting ............... 2!11 333 45ti
Prohibiting the laying out, etc., of roads and lanes in cemeteries of Bibb county without permission ............ 304 506 904
To prevent bathing in Ocmnlgee river, near Riverside cemetery ......... .. .... .... ... ...... ...... ...... ...... .... .. ...... ...... 305 506 00-t
To establish a whipping boss for county and munkipal chaingangs.......................................................................... 331
To pro,ide for payment for stock killed to pre,ent contagion 3:ll
-tOO 451 4i-t To prevent firing of guns near any church or kabbath-school 375
672 82U To protect owners of boxes, syphons, etc., used in sale of
soJa-water, etc........................ ....................................... 3!lG To regul!lte traffic in sale of baking powder.................... 389 416 To amend an Act making it unlawful to interfere with any per-
son seeking employment............................................... 389 To provide for distributing the money pain for direct tax on
cotton .............................................. 428 G15 1161 1162 1391 To furnish standard weights and measures to Colquitt county 460
791 806 1003 To abolish the office of Principal Physician of the Peniten-
tiary........................................................................... G52
To require life-boats and life-preservers to be kept at seabathing resorts .............................................. :?17 412 1005
To establish a physician's fee bill in certain eases ............... 218 To define drunkenness ..................................................... 21R To provide for t'learin~ out streams in .Jackson county... 223 24-t
70t To prevent a money forfeiture in contracts for consignment
of cotton ....................................................................... 288

14:20

INilEX,

A Bill-To amenrl the ;.reneral pilotage laws of thi~ ~tate ... :t::! 7:!S



759 S14

To amend an Act otn e~tal.Jlish a Board of Pharnuieeutical

Examirwrs .................................................................. 3:l8

To eerie certain land to the C" niter! ~tatt'~ Go\ernment ..... 33!1 (il4

Sill !110

To rlefine tl!e term" domestic wine" anrl for other purposes 340

.

.,.

.

4Hi 1144

Tr> provid~ fm short forms of deeds.~ ............................ :l74 H27

To proteet insane per~ons in their postal right~ ...... :lfl) 50S 12.l4

To provirle for appointment of two assi~tants for tlw State

Chemist.. ........................................................ <l!li /H:l 1::0!1

'To 8Hspend eollet"tion of rlcl.Jts until Xonmber 1st, lS!J:! ...... 4H2

To pro\irle for aeeeptanee of the Confederate :O:oldiers' Home 47 4

.

'134 ;)!)() 64() 1)47 lifil

Hcqnire the name of the consij!nee ntarkPrl on all articles

shipped ...................................................................... 490

To amenrl the Aet to lav out a new rountv from rnion and

Uihner .....................:.................. ....... :..... ..... 500 6Hl 1272

To prcnnt and punish nepotism in this State ..................... ;i01

To confer police powers on conductor:< anrl other employees

of street railroad carH.... .... ...... ... ... ... .... .. .. .j14 7!J4 ]1)9() 122::

To prescribe the manner of disposing of the borlies of <lead

animals...................................................... .l46 12!11 1:101

To legalize certain otfieial a<"ls of magi:<trates in the 142;) Dis-

trict G. M.... . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ... ... .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 590 Hi:! \lHS

To lt>galize certain notices, pnl.Jlication~, ete ...... 5\ll 614 7!15 llil

)laking it unlawful for newspaper,; to publish opinions as to

the ~uilt or innocence of perlrions charged witb crimt>s ...... 620

Proddin)! pay for non-resident witnesse.: in Jnstiee Court~ 6:!1

To makp editors responsible for all publications O\"er a nom

rl.e plu nu'.. .... ........ ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ ...... .... .. ... H2:! 108:l 1;{l)i

To prescribe conditions nuder which a etrtain class of fire

arms 1nav be earrie<l.. ............................................. 671 10HH

To require ("Oillmon carriers to reni n., 1i\'e stoek for transpor

tation .................................................. H81 1:!24 1:!46 1311

To prohibit rlumping carcasses of animals in stream;;. li\l.) i!lli \l85

.

1;{17

To diddt> the ~tate into eleven .ongTes><iunal districts......... iO:l

To preseribe the manner of enrrying ""inehP.ter rille,.;, etc.. 714

.

S49 1:l2:!

To require the owner of everr dug to procure license for

same ............................................................................ 749

Relating to taking land under Headri.ght~......... .....

iHti

To authi>rize D. 1\I. Peden to take photographs without license ii)H

850 12!Ji

To amenrlmt Act to re1nire miller;; and manufacturer~ of

flour anrl meal to brand the weight of the same on the sacks 21 H

7H2 1063 1:192

To fix the plaee for Sheritf sales in Ri("hmond county.. 82!1 \IS5

100S

To set apart the first Momlay in September ru; "Labor Day." 8\l:!

\~)5 104;;

To prohibit members of the Legislature, judge!\ and others

from accepting free passes................................ \IO:l 1219 Vl24

To protect primary elections ............................ HS6 l:?IS 12\JO

To authorize the building of conrt-hou~es in militia districts. 1247

1261

IXDEX.

1421

:\III'DEMEAXOHS-
A Bill-To make usurv a misdemeanor..................... ..... ... .. -W
To puuish fraud in sj>eed contesb<...............~ 54 :!;{!l m1 clal 450
To make it penal for officem to get drunk ... 146 :!4:: 51:l 528 554 To make it a mistlemeanor for a mother to abandon an infant
to eonceal its maternity........................:...................... 166 To make drunke!mes;; penal.~ ................................. 24:! 5:!R
Ml:XICIPAL CORPOHATIO:Xi' A Bill-To relie\e the citv of Fort Gaines from certain taxation ........................ :................ .................. ......... ...... .. 52
To amend the charter of Conyers........................... 53 :!40 2\11.1 To create a new charter for Hampton ...................... 55 240 an~ To reincorporate the town of Watkinsville ............... 61 :l:l:l 428 To create a BoarI of l'oliee Commissioners fm the eitv of
Rome..................................................... :;o 1ti0 :!\19 liiO /;);;
To amend the charter of the town of Alel... II :m:; 4:!8 S;)i) H\11 To amend the charter of the town nf Acree, Georgia. 1!1 161 4:l:! To eonfer certain powers on the ?.Iayor and Council of .-\ lbany 'i!l
160 4:n To authorize a tax on eigarettes in .Hlanta. ......... ...... ....... .. 81 To pro\idc a new charter for Eru-;t Point........... ......:. 81 161 4.)5 To incorporate the town of l"tl'lht\il!c, in Jefferson county... Ht3
:!41 451 To iflcorporate the town of Brandnille, in \\alton county... ll:! To incorporate the town of Xcw H-ood Hope, in \\'alton
COil nty .. .... ...... ... ...... ..... .. .. .. .. . ... ... .. . ......... .... .. .. .... .. .... .. \):! To amend th~ chartet of Covington ............................... \14 1X6 To amend the charter of Flo\illa............. ........ ..... 145 40!1 552 To revi~<e and con~oli<latp th..- "\ets incorporating thP eity of
Carrollton..... ................................................ 145 :l34 .)4\1
To amen<! tlw ehartt'r of "\.them; in regarl to sewers 146 :!4:l :{11 'fo amend the Ad;; incorporating the city of Athens in regard
to pa,ing street;;........... .... . ...... ...... ... ......... ..... 146 24:1 :}O!l To amend the dmrter of the town of }loultrie.......... lW 40H 4.)/ To amend the charter of Stone ?llountain .................. 141 4ltl 5t)H
To ineOIJ))rate the town of Har<laway ..................... 141 410 57;) To amen I the charter of Blakely................. .......... 141 410 515 To amP.nd the charter of Swain~boro ....................... 14i 410 .514
To amend tlw charter of Home, creating a Hccorder';; Court 148 410 ;)i.') H!lt\
To incorporate the town of }lmtin, in Franklin county ... 14H 410
5ili To amend the new eharter of .\tlanta................ 14!1 :!4:1 :!li1 40:! To incorporate the city oi llemortst......... ...... ... ...... 14!1 1\1:! 851 To ineorporatP the town of Kitl .. ....... ............. .. .. .... I;)1 411 5X:! To amen<l the eharter of Camilla ........................... 151 411 .;x;; To amend the charter of thP eity of Daw:<On............. ];j;) 411 5H5 To protect the water ~upply of Daw"on ................... ].);) 411 5Hii To authorize the }Javor awl Couneil of Halton to retire cer-
tain sehoul honds ..: ...................................... 154 411 600 80-l To authorize the ?.Iayor a1Hl Council of Dalton to ele<t 'Vater
Commis..'lioners ................................................... ].)4 411 i)!l!l
To change the term of .Mayor an<ll'ouncil of Dalton 1;)4 411 5!1\1 To incorporate the town of Bower~Yille, in Hart county... Hi'i 412
602 80-l To amend the charter of :Mille<lgevill<> .................. 168 10113 11:-',;) To incorporate the town of Clarkesville........................ 1Hii 100\1 To amend the charter of Hawkinsville................................ lH'i To repeal an Act confirming an onlinance of Augusta.. u:: 24:! 4W)

1422

INDEX.

A Bill-Authorizing the City Council of Augusta to appoint
Clerk of the Recorder's Court.. ............................. 93 242 4B!i To amend the charter of the town of Morganton ..... 106 7\12 973 To incorporate the town of Dexter, in Laurens county......... 188 To change the corporate limits of the city of Rome ......... :?18 41::1 To amend the charter of Mt. Airy ........................... 223 413 G'lli
To incorporate the town of Hoschton, in Jackson county :!23 412
70:1
To empower the Mayor and Council of Grilfin to exchange a certain lot .............................................................. 2H9 21:~
To incorporate the town of Dennard ................ 245 .J.l.J. 897 1110 To incorporate the town of Elko ..................... :!4:) 414 898 1110 To incorporate the town of Hiram, in Paulding count~' 24i 414
7!!1;
To amend the charter of Ellijay in Gilmer county ... :!.J.i 414 85:!
1083 129i To incorporate the town of Arabi, in Dooly county... :?48 413 4!ll
To incorporate the town of Hahira, in Lownde~ county ... z;;o 414
89S To create a new charter for the town of Douglas,ill('.......... :!i:! To incorporate the town of Rhine, in Dodge county........ 2i8 560 To amena the ('barter of Macon, so as to authorize issue of
bondR for water-works, etc........... 283 .J.il.'l 86i) S66 871 87:! 9i)S To amend the charter of the town of Buford ............ :!S7 690 !lO:I To amend the charter of the town of Geneva........... :.:02 415 8!lti
To incorporate the town of Mt. Vernon, in Montgomery c-ounty :10:1 .J.l.j. oo:l
To amend the seeond section of an Act incorporating the city of West End ........................................................... 303 501i
To amend the charter of West End .............................. ::04 904
To amend the charter of the town of i"harpl'burg ...... 30:1 .J.l.J oo::
To inc-orporate the town of Hazlehurst.......................... H33 4{):; To incorporate the town of Cement.................. :1:17 Zl06 !lOS 1111
To repeal an Act to create a Board of Police CommiRsioners for the city of Albany ................................................... 33S
To establish water-works for the town of Buena Yista..... :131) 50i
Hll To submit the question of abolishing the publie sehool;: Of
Carrollton to the voters of that city ................................. 3:li To authorize registration of voters in Augusta ......... :1.)4 Zl07 51:1
To ineorpor.ate the town of Piedmont, in Pike county.. 3Zl4 507
!11fi
To amend the charter of Dallas, Ga....................... :H:? 416 Hl7 _
To amend the charter of the city of Madison, (ra ...... ::72 iJU7 917 To amend the charter of the town of Jesup, Ga........ 37:! .'iOi 9Hl To incorporate the town of 1-'ycamore, in Irwin eounty...... :'.78 507
851 To amend the charter of the town of Wadley........... :li8 507 9i:l To am<>.nd the charter of the town of Blue Ridge ..... :li4 507 !)7:1 To amend the charter of the town of Austell ............ 37i'i iJOS 61 i To provide a new charter for the town of Arlin!!ton.. ;>,1;6 41!1 53:1
6!)4 1003 To amend the charter of the town of Learv:........:l86 41.) 456 S04 To provide for registration of voters for municipal E-lections
in ~lacon......... ....... .. .... .. .. ... .... .. .. ...... .. ...... ..... :18!1 .')08 975 To amend the charter of Alapaha, in Berrien eounty 88H 508 H74 To permit the Commissioners of Commons of Columbus to
donate certain land ............................................ 3!H 508 97 To incorporate the town of Neal, in Pike eounty.. .. .. ::91 i308 9i
To change corporate line of Waresboro, Ga ............. ::m >OS 97 4

INDEX.

1423

_\ Bill-To amend the cluirter of }'oreshille ................ 408 i!);{ 975
To amend the Police Commissioners' Act of Augusta 462 694 !189 To amend the charter of the city of LaGrange......... 462 6.5.') 986 To incorporate the town of Rocky )fount, in )leriwether
county .............................................................. .J.71 508 !l!JO To amend the charter of the town of Trenton.......... i)()() 794 995 To amend an Act to declare councilmen ineligible to more
than one municipal office at one time ....................... 505 52il To amend the new charter of Atlanta, etc ......... 514 548 616 801 To authorize the Mavor and Council of Carrollton to order
an election on i~sning bonds to create water-work!< ...... 558 UH\
997
To incorporate the town of Nickledlle................... 569 694 998 To authorize the town of Dublin to grant a street to railroad
uses........... .. .. .. .. ...... . . .... .. .. . .... .. .. . .... .. .. . .. ... .. 586 795 998 To establish water-works for the town of Richland.. 622 795 1002 To authorize the council of Rockmart to levy and collect a tax,
etc .................................................................... (i22 795 1002 To repeal parts of an Act to amend the charter of l\Iaeon,
approved Deeember 27th, 1847 ................................. (i23 1177
To amend the charter of :\lacon so w; to authorize the issue of bonds to create water-works.......................... 623 792 11 77
To amend the charter of Macon relating to official salarie!' etc............................................................................... H2::
To repeal the Act of December 27th, 18!10, relating to issue of bonds for refunrling the debt of the city, etc .................... 6:!:1
To incorporate the town of Omaha........................ 624 7!lil 100:!
Repealin!{ an Act amending the charter of ::\lacon, authorizing the bnildin!{ of a market house ................................. 624
To amend the charter of Ellijay.. .... . .... .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .. .. . .. .. .. 652 To amend the charter of the town of Willacoochee, Coffee
county .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 65d 795 1002 Tv provide a new charter for the town of Arlin~ton.... .... .. .. .. 653 To extend the eorporate limits of the town of )feRae.... li80 7!15
1006 To amend the charter of the tnwn of Trion ............ ti81 79.:> IQ()(i To authorize the authorities of the town of Lithonia to issue
bonds ............................................................ 681 795 1020 To incorporate the town of Springvale .................. 686 7!16 IQ()(i To incorporate the town of Whitehall ............ 765 894 1007 121!1 To authorize the town of Perrv to issue bonds to build water-
works............................... ~........................... 801 894 10Hl To amend the charter of Rome so as to create a Levee Com-
mission................................................... 800 850 1008 1011 To amend an Act amending the charter of the t~wn Clarkes-
ville........................................................................ 84!1 !185 To incorporate the city of West Atlanta_.................. 887 984 1020 To authorize towns and cities to appoint Assessors........ !l09 116::
1171 To authorize the authorities of Lithonia to issue bonds.. 92!! !184 To amend an Act to change the southern and western boun
dary of MilledgeYille..................................956 9&3 1021 12'24
To amend charters of towns ancT cities having power to license the retail of liquors ......................................... 98:~ 1025 1?.27
To authorize Atlanta to extend Alabama street .................. 1017
To authorize 'Vashington to issue bonds for paving streets and for water-works............................. :.......... .... 1102 116::
To amend to the <harter of Eatonton................. 1217 124:1 1298

IXDEX.
PEDDLIXGA Bill-To allow D..L Peed to peddle and sell at auction without license.................................................................. 2xs
PEXITEKTL\.RY.\ Bill- To establi>;h a permanent penitentiary ..................... '1201
PEXSIOX~-
A Bill--To e,.:tabli"h a Pension Department, ete.. 176 l!l:l x:.;o 1141
132-! To provide an annual pen~ion for Confederate sol<lier">', who
are or may beeome blind ....................................... :1:3!) 7!1:l To authorize the Uon'rnorto pay the pem;ions dtw d!ct'ased
Confelt'ratt' soldiers to their lep,rulent ehildren or widows 4\ln 1!13 l04:l
To pay a pension to Law renee Lubr....................................... 6:U To <leelare who shall recei,e benefits from ~tate Pen~ion laws. 40:!
7!1+ To prcseribe how Confederate ~<ol<litrs awl widows shall re-
eei ve pensions............ .. .. .. ... .. ................................. Iii 1Hi:!
PETITION,.:-ETc.Relating to public sehool~....... . ............... ...... ...... ...... ...... 11 Relating to puhlieation~ and sale of new~papers on ~uwlay... 11
I'R.\CTICE..\., ~iii--T? provih: for ~1~eed; trial of eriminal cases ..... ;)2 \l-! ::~:: Io term mate nselesH htrgahon ............................................. ;);! :~o pre~ene righ_t of trial,_hy _jt~ry ........ .:. ...........................)~ I o regulate contmnanees m l'I\'Ilta"e~ ............................ ~-~ To protel't the reputation of witnesses. jurors and litigants !JI :!4:! .):ll 7:!8 87:; To anH'IHl an Ad relating to the perfecting of ,.:eni,,c hy publieatiou ............................ ............................ 15!! J(););) IIi' l To prCJ<erve the right of insohent rlebtor,.: to make m;;;ign
lllt~llt~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 .. 26:~
To make second term after Huit trial t(rm in certain eaSl'o> in .Jm;tiel' Court~.................................................. ::?Xi 610 IOH6
To guarantt'P the right of a hearing in all eases of bills of ex<'eption in 8npreml' Court ............................ :{/.) 10S:l 1 J4.)
To ngnlate the finding of ,er<liet,; by jurwH in ci,il ca~es.. 50.-> HMO IH~>
To repeal an Act pro\'itling when transfer,; aJHl lieu~ >;hall tak(' etfel't as al!ainst. third partiP>'............................ .')!.) 116:::! 11SO
To amend practiee in equity as to injunctions restraining tin1her en~ting.................................................)i)/ i'!lil 1Jtil
To estahli~h the Yenue in eertain damage eases to land........ 1:~8 Tn pro,ide fnr tlw atlmiHsion in PvidPnee of exemplifieations
of nmnicipal re1onlH, etc................................................ 7::s
To prennt the tran;.fer of debts for the eva~ion of laws exempting wages from garni,;hment................ 1:!18 1:!4H 13:!!1
To prei'('l'ibe the tim~:> of residenee before suit for di,oreP ... 124fi J2.)l
Q'l'ALIFICATIOX OF .M:E~Il3ER~Hon. 'Villiam .f~:>nning8............. ......... ......... ......... ...... ...... 4 Hon. \V. J. Harrison................................ ....... ............... -I-
RAILROADSA Bill-To amentl thH charter of Indian :-;prings Railroad Company .................................................. 5B 400 426 10!11 To prPscribe certain duties of railroad companies ........... 55 41).) To regulate passengl'r ratt'i' on railroads .... .. . .. .. ... ... ... .. .. .... 4\l

INDEX.

1425

A Bill-To incorporate the South Atlantic Railroad Company 50
94 106 111 n:-: 491 561
To incorporate the Georgia, Virginia and Baltimore Railroad

Company ...... ,............. ' .......................... 78 505 .'>26 872 To define certain dutieR of railroad companies as common
carriers.......................................................... 80 ll10 241 347

To incorporate the Atlantic, Southern and Western Railroad

Company ..................................................... 81 241 4:{3 803 To amend the charter of theWashington and Elberton Hail-
road Company ........................................ - .....92 :?~2 495 To amend an Act to regulate freight and paRSenger tariff~.. 94 561 To incorporate the Washingron and Middleton Railroad

Company ..................... - 133 i46 1063 To incorporate the Atlanta, Americus and Florida Railroad
A~~~Ji~iv~~A~ii~i;;;p~~~~ i;~~~iii~~;~i!;~~d"~f;irtl:~~ 803

pay taxes to the State................................................... 135 To provide a general law ior the incorporation of street rail-

road companies .................................................. 148 491 576 To ratify certain charters of street railroad companies 149

410 581 To create the office of Railroad Inspector .. ... 152 614 1100 1240 To incorporate the McRae, Ocilla and Southwestern Rail-

road Company .................................... - ...... 167 506 602 To amend the charter of the Georgia, Carolinl\ and Northern
Railroad Company ...................................... 167 411 586 804 ,... To regulate the hours of trainmen on railroads in this State 172

560 To amend the charter of the Coast-Line Railroad Company ... 172

To amend the charter of the City and Suburban Railroad

C:>mpany of Savannah ................................................... 172 To require equal accommodations for white and colored pas"

sengef!!....................................... 176 179 749 1219 1223 1350

To authorize the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail road to build a side-track ....................... ,. ...................... - 188
To incorporate the Savannah and Oconee Railroad Company 217

.

412 692 872

To amend the charter of the Middle Georgia and Atlantic

Railroad Company ............................................. 217 412 692

To regulate the sale of railroad tickets in this State .............. 219

To incorporate the Dalton, Spring Place and Eastern Railway.............................................. :..... ..................... 135

To amend the charter of the Cartersville and Gainesville Air-Line Railroad Company .......,........................ 144 409 551
To incorporate the Georgia Mineral Railroad Company 219

506 702 873 To amend the eharter of the Nachoochee Valley Railroad

Company .................................................... 230 413 709 872

To amend the charter of the Abbeville and WaycroRS Railroad Company ................................................ 230 413 709
To provide for crossings or bridges by railroad companies, etc. 230

To require t"mployment of competent road, division and section masters......... ...... ...... ... ...... ..... ... ... . ...... .... .. .... .. .. .. 246

To amend the charter of the Fairmount Valley Railroad

Company ............................................................... 246 415 To incorporate the Madison and Eatonton Dummy Line -

Company .................... :.......................... ,....... 247 414 898 To amend charter of Carrollton Street Railway Company..... 261

90

1426

INDEX.

A Bill-To incorporate the Soque and Tallulah River Railroad

Company......................................... :......... 263 614 899 1110

To incorporate the Southern Street Railroad Company ... 283 615

To amend the charter of the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida

Railroad Company ............................... :321 333 400 470 750

To incorporate the Quitman Street Railway Company ... 336 415

908 1224

To incorporate the Atlanta and Manchester Railroad Com-

pany ........................................................... 8:38 909 1143

To incorporate the Georgia 'Vestern Railroad Company......... :371

To incorporate the Carrollton and Roanoke Railroad Com-

pany ....................................................... :386 794 974 1169

To an1enrl the charter of the Albany and Bainbridge Rail-

road Company................. ............................... 890 615 974

To amend the charter of the Qhattanooga and Gulf Railroad

Company ..................................................... :397 508 791 958

To amend the charter of the Atlanta and Alabama Railroad

Company ...................... :.......................................... 409 426

To incorporate the Seaboard and Augusta Railroad Company 416

.

513 671

To amend the charter of the Talbotton and 'Vestern Railroad

Company ...................................................................... 419

To amend the charter of the "'aycross Air-Line Railroad

Company ................................................. 463 7113 989 1143

To incorporate the Savannah Street and Rural Resort Rail-

road C'ompany ................................................... 471 616 990

To incorpoate the Chalybeate Springs Railroad Company 490 794

993 1148

To incorporate the Transvale Railway Company ...... 340 507 913

1143

To incorporate the Tifton and Northeastern Railroad Com-

pany ........................................................ 545 794 997 1143

To incorporate the East and West Railway Company.. 546 616 ROL

To incorporate the Jesup and Waynesville R..ilroad Company 556

795

To incorporate the Boston and Albany Railroad Company .. 5:J6

.

7115 997 1143

To exten<l the charter of the Indian Springs and Flo\illa Rail-

road Company ...................................... .............. :......... 5GO

To regulate freight rates where shipments pa~s O\'er more than

one road in the State ............................................... 48tl 61G

To incorporate the Tobacco Belt Railroad Company.. 621 794 999

1144

To incorporate the "'ayne Southern Railroad Company.. 65:3 RH6

1005 1144

To incorporate the North :Macon Street Railroad Company ... 6.~3

896 1005

Requirin!Z railronds to carry practicing physicians on freight

trnins, de .................................................................. 783

To.repeal nn Aet authorizing the running of freight trnins on

the Georgia Railroad on Sunday............................... 79:! 1019

To incorporate the Covington and Oemulgee Railrond Com-

pally ...................................................... 813 8116 1008 1144

To amend an Act amending the eharter of the Cartereville

and Gainesvillll Air-Line Railroad Company....... 849 984 100!l

To determine the right to damages for injuries occurring be-

yond the limits of this State against railroad companies ... 892

To incorporate the Southover Street Railroad Company........ 900

To provide for the incorporation of Railroads in this State 1266

1392

INDEX.

1427

RAILROAD COMMISSIONA Bill-To enlarge the power of. ............... 147 302 s:12 1083 1190 To define the duties of............................ ,........................ 145 To extend the powers of, so as to l't'gulate telegraph companies....................................... 1.............................332 1083 To extend the powers of, so as to regulate sleeping car companies............................................... 332 377 1083 1342 1372 To confer on the Railroad Commission jurisdiction as to storage in depots......................................................... 338 896 To enlarge the powers of the Railroad Commission.. 391 416 105i ..--' 1103 1111 1117 1125 To regulate freight rates where shipments pass over more than one in this State........... .......... .... ..................... 486 616
RECONSIDERATI0NS-
Of Senate Bill-To prevent combinations of insurance companies ......................................................................... 1:!8
House Bill-To prodde compensation for County Boards of Education ............................................................. 178 179
To compensate Ordinaries for county business .................... 192 To declare dogs property ................................................... 193 To provide for a Board of Visitors to the GeorgiaNorrual and
Industrial College....................................... ~ ................. 324 To punish fraud in speed contests ...................................... 386 To pay for stock dostroyed to prevent contagion .................. 48:~ To prohibit the use of certain school books....... .... ... .. ... ...... 605 Relating to salary of County Judge of Henry county....... .. 662 To accept the Soldiers' Home. .............. .. .. ....... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 674 To tax dog.;,.......... ..... .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .. .. .... ... .. 857 To protect character of witnesses, jurors and parties ............ 890 To regulate the finding of verdicts in civil cases .................. 1051 To create the office of Railroad Inspector......................... 1110 To amend Sec. 719(a) of the Code..................................... 1077 To change the mode of granting license to sell liquor as pre-
scribed in Sec. 1419 of the Code .................................... 1185 To amend Sec. 1814 of the Code...................................... 1185 To change the manner of granting license for sale of liquor. 1185 Pre~c:i!Jing a pe!lalty for selling intoxicating liquors in pro-
htbtt!On counties........................................................... 1185 Senate amendmont to House Bill-To require payment of
money to Thos. Stocks Institute .................................... 1187 Honse Bilt-To amend S<!c. 529 of the Code........ ..... ...... ..... 133i) Senate Bill-To regulate appointment, term of office and re-
moval of Physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.................... 1378
REGISTRATION LAWS-
A Bill-Providing for registra,tion in Jefterson county ... 54 160 299 ProYidin~ for registration in Quitman county...... ..... 63 m:~ 430 To proyiae for registration in Chattooga county ... 50 239 299 561 To amend the registration laws of Dooly county......... 79 3:H 431 To establish a r~gistration law for Liberty County...... 86 101 464 To provide for the registration of \"Oters in Talbot County... 98 243 548 To amend the Registration Act of Lee county.... 100 162 542 909 To amend the registration law of Laurens county.... 100 243 547 To require registration in Montgomery county ..................... 173 To amend tht'l registration laws of Baldwin county ............... 187 To repeal the registration laws of Worth county ..... 231 416 852 To repeal the Registration Act of Campbell county... 337 415 909 To amend the registration laws of 'Morgm county..... 839 416 910 1110

1428

INDEX.

RELIEF LAWS-
A Bill-To relieve insolvent debtors ...................................... 52 To relieve W. H. Sewell...................................................... 80 To relieve Jesse D. Strange ........................................ HiO 273 To relieve E. H. ~hackleford and Z. J. Orlom ........... 303 4!l-l 804 To relieve sureties on the bond of Captain J. L. Fleming, deceaHed ......................................................... 620 7!l4 1239 Fur relief of the Putnam Rifles ..................... 621 794 12!!5 1296 For the relief of Mrs. Cargle, of Butts county...................... 624 To relieve indigent Confederate ~oldiers............................ 681 To relieve Captain John W. Boston and his bondsmen .. 76.5 1163 1297 To relieve Walter H. Booth ............................................... 803
REPORTS-
Of the General Judiciarv Committee....... 90 118 181 203 221 263
265 279 291 326 327 328 353 405 456 476 503 534 578 607 626 633 642 646 676 718 760 773 787 816 881 884 (minority report, 922) 933 951 1028 10138 1079 1102 1159 1189 1238
1260 1267 1344 1365 Of Committee on Militarv Affairs.. 98 240 713 893 1082 1190 1220 Of Committee on Temperance..... 119 155 195 201 213 353 384
467 475 642 677 787 817 988 992 1175 1292 Of Committee on Public Property ....................................... 899 Of Committee on Rules.................................................. 43 515 Of CommitteP. on Railroads ...... 6ll 285 313 367 424 502 5H7 564
ll09 725 726 784 894 988 1081 1284 1356 1379 Of Committee on Special Judiciary.. 81 129 200 213 271 314 341
350 474 495 687 713 740 839 951 977 999 1047 1057 1137 13~J 1342
Of Special Committee on Charters...................... ....... 4HS 1220 Of Committees on New Counties, etc.... 131 183 260 282 :183 407
450 478 549 602 670 947 982 1060 1093 1124 1352 Of Committe~ on Sxcuses of :Members ............................. 1354 Of Committee on General Agriculture ... 132 175 196 227 280 281
382 504 700 766 847 (minority. 848 886 891 939 1019 1251} Of Committee on Finance ... 132 182 183 305 321 369 398 465 466
501 1)80 591 592 689 719 742 767 768 f'62 877 878 967 1028 1090 1107 1136 1142 1159 1160 (minority
report, 120B) 1211 1250 1272 Of Committee on Revision of the Criminal Law.............. 4.13 4.54 Of Committee on Corporations.. 1:~4 135 143 159 214 267 281 297
305 311 328 382 406 42ll 435 442 487 488 60~ 692 698 707 736 737 766 880 913 976 lf154 112:1 1175
1176 1209 1239 1239 124i 1261 Of the Committee to Inform the Governor of the Adjourn-
ment sine die......... ............ ... :.. ................................... 1390 Of Committee on Banks ... 158 202 279 36!1 370 42!! 612 (i;{() Ml
785 790 808 ~99 1104 11!l2 1231 Of Conference Committee on School Bill ........................ 1359
Minoritv .......................................................... 1359 Of Special Committee on Fences ....................................... 319 Of Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation .......................... HOO Of Committee on Education..... 169 181 267 309 331 352 :l!l8 .';50
599 688 772 966 969 101'> 107!1 1269 Of Committee on Special Agriculture ......... 169 608 835 ss:l !l28 On Congressional Apportionment.. ............................... :{8.') 59-l Of Committee on Roads and Bridges ............... 399 7H 7H8 1~17

INDEX.

1429

REPORTSOf Committee on Enrollment ... 178 1i9 185 197 201 220 22S 256 259 269 292 309 310 34~ 351 356 366 367 3i0 399 425 428 432
436 464 487 492 494 518 529 530 535 544 545 5li:3 5li8 572 574
5ii 593 600 610 612 646 656 666 669 6i7 6i8 689 694 il8 i2i i43 752 776 779 780 785 787 799 804 ~16 824 825 842 S4i 859
860 881 882 883 931 935 957 969 971 9i2 978 9!/.l 1000 1015
1018 1038 1048 lOtH 10ti4 '1065 1072 llOO 1104 1105 1106 1113
113:1 114$ 1150 1160 1175 1197 1209 1214 1216 1242 1261 1280
1286 1337 1362 13()4 1394
Of Committee on the Penitentiary ......... 268 789 1259 1278 1383 Of Hygiene and Sanitation.................. .... .. .. ... .... 407 1064 1106 Of Committee on Lunatic Asvlum .............................. 504 1204 Of Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics ............... 666 1110 OfSpecial_Commit1ee on Corruption ............. .:. 108~ Of Committee on State of the Repubhc.. ... ........ 108 929 1052
:Minority Report ............................................... 1052 Of special committee on the Land Scrip Fund-Majority
.Report................................................................... 756 758 Mmority Report ............................................ 728 734
Of Com111ittee on Pemions ........................................ 783 7S4

ROAD LAWI::l-

.

.

A Bill-To amend the road laws of this State ........ 80 750 761 i63

To amend and repeal certain road laws of this State 145 792 1247

To amend an Act to amend the road law:s ........ ..... ..... 246 414

To establisn a system of road works in Spalding county ........ 250

To provide a special road law for Pulaski county ...... 485 671 992

To amend the road laws as they apply to Jasper county ........ 583

'Fo provide a road system for Bryan county.............. 1190 616 998

SINKING FUNDA Bill-To create a sinking fund to pay off the maturing State debt ................................................................ 880 968 1048

STOCK LAWSA Bill-To prvhibit drivin~ domestic artimals out of their range without cons..nt of owners .......................... q5 242 529
To extend the time for driving cattle in White county 154 244 598 Requirin~ owners of horses and cattle that die from conta-
gious diseases to have them buried or burned.................. 283

TAX LAW-

A Bill-To levy a special tax, etc .... ...... ......... ... ...... ............ 43

To provide for taxation of property where title is reserved

to vendor..................... ...... ...... ..... ......... ........ ...... ...... 46

To exempt certain farm products from taxation.................... 61

To provide for assessment of estate~; less than fee simple ...... 144

To exempt household and kitchen furniture from taxation ... 152

To tax wanderers, who live by trading from place to place ... 153

Amending an Act requiring freeholders to report their ten-

ants as tax-payers ..... ...... ...... ...... ...... ... ...... .. ................ 151

To exempt cotton reserved by the producer from taxation,etc. 167

To regulate return of notes, bonds and _stocks for taxation 167

'

606 792

To require all evidences of debt to be returned for taxation 168

224

To amend the General Tax Act of 1890................... 894 947 749

Amending an Acb to tax timber interel!ts, etc...................... 253

To permit the Treasurer or Tax-Collector of municipal cor-

.porations to issue garnishments for taxes..... .. ...... ...... 332 400

To amend the Tax Act of 1890................................. 374 894 961

1430

INDEX.

A Bill~To require owners of dogs to pay license tax, etc.. 505 525 554 840 857 1041
To amend the Tax Act of 1890 ................................... 55\l 1145 To make Tax-Collectors of certain counties e:r officio Sheriffs 613
630 To fix the bonds of Tax-Collectors in counties of 30,000 inhab-
itants or more ................................................. 653 796 1292 To require agents of non-residents loaning money in this
State to pay taxes ........................................................... 715
To amend the General Tax Act of 1891 and 1892 ....... SOH 966 1017 1372
To provide for local taxation by counties for educational purposes ..................................................................... \l34 1238
To increase the pay of TaxRecei,ers .................. , ...... 1082 1281 To amend Par. 8 of Sec. 2 of the Tax Act of 18!)0. 110:; 1218 1327 To amend Sec. 2, Par. 21 of the Tax Act of 1890........... 1218 1326
RESOLUT10XS-0F Hot:sERe~ulating roll call of counties........................................... 5 Regulating hours of meeting and adjourning ...... .. ... ...... ..... 5 Providing for continuation of encampment of Yolunteer troops .. .... .. .... .. ... .. .. .. .. ... ... .. .... .. ........ .. .. .. .. ... .... .. .') 7 8 9 Prodding for a committee to report on disbursement of the )lilitarv Fund................................... ... ......... ...... ........ 9 Authorizing lfovernor to appoint a Commission to reYise the eri1ninal law ............................................................... 613 Amendatory of the Rules................................................... 43 Relating to Committee on Congressional Apportionnwnt...... 44
Accepting Congressional Appropriation for a school.... H 204 207 .-\ ppropriating money to an agent to collect ~ertai n money 44
204 208
Requiring the elevator to be operated .... .. ... ...... ...... .. .... ...... 53 Relating to election of Solicitor-Genera! of .\liddle Cirenit..... 54 Relating to leases of railroads................................... ........ 55 Thanking the Atlanta Flower l\Iission ........... ... ... ... .. .... ..... 57 Relating to the death of Hon. E. S. Griffin .... ............... ...... 58 Relating to joint sessions of Comn.ittee on Congre!'sional
Apportionm(lnt........ ...... ........ ......... ......... ......... ... .. ...... 60 Authorizing Governor to furnish counsel for the Railroad
Commission ...... ... ... . .. ........... ..... .. .................. 77 23!l 255 For the relief of W. C. Wright ........................... 78 (-;J:; t\25 631 Tendering use of the Representati\es' Hall to Committee of
the Alliance, etc...................... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......... ,79 To pay pension to ~Irs. Eason ................................ 80 :1:-ll 354 For the relief of :\Irs. Hightower.............................. i-i6 408 437 ProYiding for a Commission to inwstigate railroads.............. 87 To furnish the Code to each Coroner in this State......... ..... 87 To pay Hon. "\Vm. .Jennings his per diem for the winter
session ...................... .. :...... ...... ...... .......... ...... ~Jl ;):)1 357
For the relief of .:\Irs. :Mary Willis................ .... .... !!2 401-i 439 For the relief of A. P. Chappell and others............. 102 2:3\l 253 To amend the Rules of the House...................... .. .. .. ......... 103 To appropriate the Encampment Fund for 18!)2 to the Com-
nwn School Fund ................................................... 104 1256 Appropriating $500 to purchase a portrait of Governor :\Iii-
ledge ........................................................................... 1!.!0 To reapportion senatorial districts............................. .... .. ... 121
To provide for an annual inspection of the Georgia Militarv Institute.................................................................... ~ 121
To pay Ben J. Davis a sum of money ..................... JH :l31 392

INDEX.

1431

A Resolution-Tendering use of Representatives' Hall to Con-

federate Veterans.......................................................... 149

To relieve John P>arson of Tatnall county......................... 151

To provide for indexing the journals ............... li>U :?0:) -505 520

Providing a Joint Committee on the Land Scrip Fund ......... 168

Requesting a Conference Committee on Apportionment of

Senatorial Districts ......................................................... 172

To preserve the war engine" General" ............................... 218

To ratify an exchange of certain fractions of land 11y Capitol

Commission ...................................................... 21\1 408 441

Requesting the reprieve of C. l\1. Osborn ......................... 220

Inviting Hon. Pat Calhoun to address the <Jenera! AssPmblv

on" lieep \Vater" at Savannah .....................................:. 223

Censuring reporter of Macon Telegraph.............................. :?25

Expressing the confidence and appreciation of the House for

tbe member from Laurens .............................. ,_ ........... 225

Providing a Joint Sesion to hear the address of the "Chan-

cellor of the Vni\ersity................................................. 231

Appropriating $6,000 to supplement the contingent fu111l for

11l91................................................, ............... 2-Hi -W!l 445

To provide for purchasing the files of thP ~Iilledgeville

Reeorder........................................................ 2-il 108:-l 1104

Tendering the Representatives' l;iall to Prof. Charlts Lane ... 251

Inviting Prof. W. H. \Voorlall io address the General .-\.~sem-

bly ................................_.......................................... 271

To prohibit introduction of new matter afte1 August -'ltl1. ..... 286

Requesting the Governor to return House Bill Xo. :iOo to

establish a Citv Court for Atlanta ..................... .-.............. 290 Tendering sympathy to Hon. Mark A. Harde;-~ ................... :~02

To refund money to C. C. \Vheeler, of \Valker county, Ga.... :-102

408 447

Authorizing the Go\ernor to sell certain laRd on the \Vest-

ern and Atl.mtic Hailroad....................................... 303 7m

Fixing September 1st as the day of final adjournmei1t ......... 30.5

Tendering me of Rt>presentatives' Hall to }frs. Lea~e........... 347

To appoint a committee on Early Adjournment.. .................. 868

To pay milea}.."E' for adjourned term ........................ :lll Gl:1 715

To pay pension to widow of Richard W. Beli. ......... :l/2 .')05 523

To pay W. J. Houston $4t10.................................. :;S\1 6:rl 918

To refund i50 toW. H. Terrell.. ....................................... il89

Limiting debate to ten minutes ........................................ 3HO

To relieve Mrs. Martha M. Humphries................... :l\17. tn:~ 627

Providing for printing a calendar of bills and resolutions ta\m-

ably reported........................................................ -tno -!36

Instructing the Treasurer to withhold $.5 from the dock-

keeper of t.he two Houses................. .... .... .. .. .. ........ .... 42-t

For the relief of J. W. Evans and others................ 4:!-l 894 !!20

Providing for adjournment sine di,, . .............................. 4:!7 765

Appropriating money to repair the roof of the capitol... 482 691

.

;:)8 930

ProYiding for evening sessions .......................................... 433

Providing a joint session to hear an address of l-Ion. Pat Cal-

houn on "Deep Water'' at Savannah ............................... 4-!2

To provide for the appointment of a commission to reyi,.:e the

criminal laws ................................................. - .f);j !j86 709

To pay Parham L. White $.'i0 and authorize him to pedclll' free 460

To furnish standard weights and measures to counties not

supplied .............................. ,........................................ 461

To provide for investigation of certain charges against mem-

bers of the legislature .................................................... 461

t432

INDEX.

A Hesolution-Urging our congressmen to use their influence for an appropriation to improve the harbor of ~amnnah .... 468
To appoint a joint committee on the status of the pending business............ .. ... .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. . .. .. ... .. .. .. ...... 471
To order.the printing of bills suspended except in special eas~s ........................................................................... -!iS
' Declaring a stray law unwise and detrimental.. .................... 485 To take a recess to extend courtesies to the Emtuirer Household C.ub ot Ohio ........................................................ 492 Fixing the order of business ............................................. 499 Excluding new matter after the 25th of September.............. 513
Providing for e\'ening sessions on l'ertain days ..................... 516 Exelnding new m11tter after August 24 ............................... 516 Fixin!! September 18 for adjournment sinR diP ............ ......... 516 Allowinl! membrs to invite their frtends to seats without
obt-ining special leave ................................................. 525 Tendering Repre~eritathes' hall to Ron. T. E. Watson and
::\lr. L. L. Polk ........................................................... 554 Tenderin~ usc of Representatives' hall to the Road Congress.. 5.59 Acceptin~ the in vitntion to visit the city of Savannah.......... 559 To appoint a committee to visit the ~a\annah River AEsocia-
tion at Augusta............ .. .... ...... .. ................... 618 791 809 To provide paymerit for the chief engineer at the capitol.. 624 791
809 To authorize the appointment of a commission to examine
obstructions in the Savannah river ....................... 653 791 810 Regulating daily meeting and adjournment of the House ...... 654 Relative to the Atlanta Constitution .............:.................... 662
To relieve Mrs. Julia McConnell ....... .................... 67u 792 826 Authorizing A. H. King to peddle without license ............... 672 For relief of 0. E. Carter ....................................... 681 894 954 Of thanks to the citizens of Savannah................................ 687 Extending thanks to Messrs. Harris and Sinquefield............ 696 Of condolence with Judge and Mrs. Hardeman, etc.............. 755 Of sympathy with Hon. A. N. Coffee of T)wns county.......... 758 Appropriating $10,000, derived from sale of State reserve, near
.Macon, to indigent Confederate soldiers ....................... 783 To relieve Mrs. E. S. Champiou ................................. 783 1133 To relie,e J. L. Cruse ......................................... 78:3 1083 1131 Authorizing the Governor to have the interests of the State
in the right-of -way and other property of the Western and
Atlantic Railroad. Company represented.......... 803 806 900 921 Requesting theGO\ernor to return House Bill No. 559......... 828 Requesting the Governor to return House BilrNo. 449 ......... 828 To pay per diem and milea!!'e due Hon. E. S. Griffin,
deceased, to his widow........... ...... .... .. .. .. .. ... ... ...... ... .... .. 849 Tendering sympathy to Hon. Wm. H. Flelllinl;',.................... 859 Appointing a committee to arrange an order of business....... 877 To relieve Ge,)rge W. Cureton .................................... 877 1218 To create-the Office of County Commissioner of Agriculture ... 879
Tendering Hall to Young l\Ien's Demoel'l\tic League ............. 887 \. Requesting our Senators and Representatives in Congress to
favor legislation inereasing the power of the Interstate Railroad Commission ....................................... 888 984 1014 To relieve Thomas l\1. Lippett, of Worth county .................... 888 To relieve Walton H. Booth ....................................... 894 1012 Authorizing the Governor to appoint a Commission on Uniformity of Laws of the lifferent States........................ 905 Fixing ~eptember 25 for final adjournment......................... 910 Providing for ~fternoon Sessions......... .... .. .... . ... .. .. .. .... ..... 911

INDEX.

1433

A Resolution-Authorizing the State Librarian to deliver cer
tain books to the YounJJ:Men's Library............................ 946 Fixing October 1st for adjournment sine die.......................... 900 Providing for a Committee of Conference on Educational Bills........................................................................... 1001 To provi<le suitable mess-rooms for pupils of the Technologi-
cal School............................... ... ..... .. ...... ..... 1012 12i2 1284 Ten(lering the use of the House to the Virginia Society of
Atlanta....................................................................... 102i Providing for the endorsement of the Ocala Platform... 1033 1046 .....--
105::) 1352
Authorizing the Attorney-General to investigate the status of certain ~ ild Land. etc .............................. 1086 1163 lli2
Providing that no leave of absence shall be granted unless for prov1dential cause................................................... 1108
To relie\e J L. Yarbrough, of Opelika, Ala......... lli3 1218 1243 Relating to the death of the Hon. Maston O'~eal, Senator
from the 8th District.. .. .... .. ... ..... .. .. ...... ..... .... ..... ......... 1192 Expressi\'e of regret on account of the death of Hon. Maston
O'Neal, Senatorfor the 8th District................................ 1197 Declining invitation to visit the Piedmont Exposition, etc.... 1239 To pay certain persons mentione(l therein.......... 1241 1267 1278 Instructing the Clerk to print a Daily Calendar............: ......1245 Limiting speeches to ten minutes for remainder of sessinn..... 1245 To provide for Night Sessions .................................... 12~8 1249 Appropriating money to pay Members of Conimittee5 their
traveling expenses while on duty for the State................. 1257 Instructing the Attorney-General to examine the validitv of
certain bonds of the State and report to the next Legislature .............................................................................. 1268 Tendering use of the Representatives' Hall to distinguished citizens for addresses on the History of Georgia, ...... 1308 1309 Allowing certain Officers and Members to bring up the unfinished business ........................................................... 1347
Directing Public Printer to publish the Acts with thirty days ............................................................................. 1352
Granting use of Representatives' Hall to the Phi Delta Theta. 1362 Providing a Joint Committee to examine the pending busi
ness and report an hour for final adjournment ................. 1367 Requesting our Senators and Representatives in Congress to
use their influence for such relief as is indicated by the .Ocala Platform............................................. 1367 13i3 1385
To authorize Governor to have the acoustics of the Representatives' Hall examined by a skilled architect............... 13i0
Granting use of Representatives' Hall to the National Chi Phi
Convention ................................................................. 1379 Providing for a Committee to inform the Governor of ad-
journment.................................................................. 13i9 Tendering- use of Representatives' Hall to International Divis-
ion of Locomotive Engineers....................................... 1391 Returning thanks to Speaker and Speaker p1'o tern. and other
officers.....~..................... .. ........................................ 1391

INDEX-PART III.

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.

SENATE BILLS -A Bill-To incorporate the ~orth Augusta Railroad Company.. 11-t

:3\12 -!:37 -!75 To incorporate the .Jack;;on Savings and B:mking Co'tnpany... 11-l

162 536 To prevent pools or combinations of Insurance Companies ... 116
1:!8 l:W-l 1:362

To cede jurisdiction to the United States over certain land in

Savannah.......... ... ...... .... .. ... ... ... ... ... ...... ... .. .. .. .. 155 :!2:! :!32 To provide for a Board of Equalization of real and personal

property ................................................... 15.) -!16 -!28 -!71 To incorporate the .-\.lcovy and ~orthern Railroad Company. 156

:m2 -!92
To incorporate the Bank of Social Circle................ 156 z:n -!\1:!
To incorporate the Bank of Thomson......... .... .. .. .... 16:: 2::t 240

To incorporate the Bank of Jug Tavern................... 1():3 2:12 -!94

To prohibit manufacture or sale of liquors near Level Creek Chureh .................................................................... Hi:3 53!i
To amend an Act to require the registration of vot~rs in Appling county ........................................................... lt;:) 536
Requiring rates of storage by railroads to be fixed by the

Hail road Commission ...................................................... 281

To amencl the charter of Atlanta apd Edgewood Street Railroad Company..... .. .. .. ......... ... ...... .. ...... .. .... .. .... .. .... :!31 ;):).)

To establish public schools in Boston, Georgia .............. :!:-ll 383 To prohibit the manufacture and sale of liquor near Level

Creek el1urel1 ............................................................... :?3::? To require Sheriff's and Clerk's fees in divorce cases paid in

advance .............................. ..... ...... ...... ...... ..... ....... .... 233

}'or the protection of landlords .......................................... 23!\ To amend Art. :J, Sec. 7, Par. 18 of the Constitution.. 2H :192 721 To amPIHI Art. i, Sec. 2, Par. i of the Constitution....... 2H 1080 To am-end Sec. :3!ll0( d) of the Cocle .............................. 2:14 98:1

To incorporate the Tallapoosa Street Railway Company.. 2-!5 5-!0

575

To amellll an Act to regulate licenses by State Board of Phar-

macy...................................................................... 2-!.') 595

To incorporate the Bank of Cochran....... ....... .. .. .... 2-!5 308 5:3!\

To incorporate the Thomason and Lincolnton Railroad Com-

pany .............................................................. 245 !\25 1021

To provide for a system of registration for Echofs county. :!-!i:i -!17



53!)

To incorporate the Smith\ille and Hawkinsville Railroad Company....................................................... 80i 5!!5 1021

Authorizing the J uuges of Superior Courts to fix the grade of

turn-pikes ....................................................... :JOi -IJ6 419
To authorize Street Hailroad Companies to sell and contract with each other .............................................. :~07 625 13-!3

INDEX

1435

.A Bill-To incorporate the Atlanta, Hapeville and Manchester Railroad Company.................. ..... ... .. .... ... .. ...... 307 596 799
To amend an Act amending the charter of the Louisville Branch Railroad Company ................................. 307 596 802
To amend the charter of the Louisville Branch Raildroad Company, to increase its capital stock.................. 308 511 539
To amend the charter of the Louisville Branch Railroad Company, so as to allow it to borrow money................ 308 511 539
To authorize the authorities of Hawkinsville to issue bonds to build water-works .................... ._. ............................. 342
To amend Sec. 1-!5.5 of the Code........................................ 342 To make County Administrators ex officio County Guardians. 509
1080 To punish pool~, trusts and conspiracies, etc...... .. .. ..... 509 1080 To amend section 4625(c) of the C de ........... 510 596 1345 1350 To incorporate the Bank of Commerce of Summervme.. 510 687
1022
To incorporate the Bank of Louisville ................. 510 686 1022
To incorp,orate the Exchange Bank of Forsyth ...... 510 (i87 1022 To amend the charter of the Routhern Exchange Bank.. 510 1022 To prescribe the medium through which legal advertising
shall be done ....................................................... 510 1080 To amend section 4,535 of the Code...................... 520 851 1348 To incorporate the town of Lyerly, in Chattooga county.. 520 773
1023 To amend section :HO!l of the Code ..................... 520 1080 1:~-18 To amend the Registration Act of .Jasper county.... 520 596 1023 To amend section (H6(a) of the Code..................... iJ20 Ti3 1348 To change the time of holding Superior Court for Lee cou~~f .. ~20
II~ 1.>48 To reincorporate the town of Cusseta ................... 5!J-l 778 1021 To pro\'ide for the early trial of certain cases in Fulton Supe-
rior Court................... . .. .. ...... ..... .. ... .. ......... 5!15 ii3 1063
To authorize the town of Joneshoro to establish a public school system .................................................... 5!l:J ii3 828
To incorporate the town of ::s-elson ......................... 5!15 713 802 To regulate the sale of cotton at a certain period in Jefferson
countv .......................................................... 595 ii:{ 1023 To prohibit the sale of liquor in Pulaski county.......... (l 2.~ 1856 To regulate the law of year's support ............... 625 180 i82 836
To prohibit hunting or fishing on certain lots in Decatur .
T~0~~~~d'ti~~ ~i~~~t~r ~th~ :~;a~~-~C~~~i0~~-p~~y.'.:. '655 ~-~~
To amend an Act prohibiting' sale of liquor within thrPe1023 miles of any church or school-house in Georgia... 65-5 850 1365
To amend an Act to amend the charter of the Cincinnati, Georgia and Florida Railroad Company ..................... 655 671
To prohibit hunting on th"e land of others in Coffee county.. 685 1165 1168
A hill to incorprate the city of Chickamauga ......... 685 i73 791
To incorporate the Brunswick, L1Grange and Northwestern Railroad Company .......................................... 685 896 1023
To amend the local option law of Hart county............ 685 851 9i2 To incorporate the towp of Lovejoy ...................... 680 ii2 1021 To incorporate the city of Hapeville .............................. 686 803 To amend the charter of Atlanta in regard to the duty of
street railroads concerning street paving ............ 769 893 1022 To prohibit hunting and fishing on the lands of another,
etc, etc .......................................................... , i30 983 13-15

1436

IND~.

A Bill-To ametHl section 1409(e) of the Code.......... 770 1080 1349 To amen<l the charter of Carrollton Street Railway Company 770
896 1023 To amend section 620 of the Code .,...... .. .... ......... 7i0 1165 1348 To repeal an Act abolishing the office of Treasurer of Monroe
county ................................................. 770 1165 1168 1373 To incorporate the Reynolds Exchange Bank ... .. .... 771 796 1024 To amend the se,eral Acts incorporating Bainbridge.. 771 893
10~4
To ('Xtend the corporate limitR of Bainbridge....... 771 894 1024 To amewl the charter of Bainbridge so as to give authority
0\"er streets ........................... J.. ... ......... ........ Til 8H3 1024 To amend th ~ charter of Bainbridge so as to give control over
nuisances ......................................................... 771 8H3 1024 To amend the charter of Bain.Uridge so as to maintain a sys-
tem of sewerage ............................................... 771 893 1025 To incorporate the town of Etna .......................... 804 805 1357 To amend an Act authorizing the authorities of Forsyth to is-
sue certain bonds ............................................ 850 983 .1025 To extend the term of common schools to six months, etc.... 886
898 1094 1130 1~65 To imorporate the town of Culverton in Hancock county ... 892
!183 1025 To rrq .tire dockets and papers of abolished County Courts de-
posited with the Clerks of :Superior Courts........ 89~ 1080 1349 To repeal 3406 of the Code ................................. 908 1080 1343 To pro,ide for repairing pavements in towns and dties ...... 908
983 1081 1144 fo amend section 8 of the charter of Hawkinsville.... 982 1081
1349
To regulate the fees of Solicitor-Generals and Solicitors of County Courts ..................................................... 982 1080
To incorporate Southern Air-Line Railroad Company.... 983 1357 13!H
To further provide for liens of mechanics, material men and
others .. .. ....... ......... ... ....................... ... 1062 1246 1343 1349 To establish a system of water-works and electric lights for
Elberton ...................................................... 100~ 1165 1168 To incorporate the Georgia Savings Bank of Atlanta.. 1062 1165
1167 To amend section 4406 of the Code........ .... .. ... 1062 1S40 1366
To amend section 534 of the Code ..................... 1062 1340 1366 To incorporate the EconomicatBanking Company 1062 1165 1168 To amend section HJ78 of the Code ............................. 1080 1343 To amend section 3554 of tile Code ............................ 1081 1370 To incorporate the Stephens' Industrial Society .. 1091 1:!40 1366 To chan)!.e the manner of selecting commissioners in certain
counties ....................................................................... 1091 To incorporate Mutual Building, Loan and Land Association
of Georgia ..................:....... ....... .. ............... 1091 1165 1167 To incorporate the Woodbury Banking Company ....... 1091 1:~40
1367 1383 To in(orporate the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of Hart-
well................. .......................................... 1164 1349 136i To amend section 792 of the Code .....:................ 1164 1349 1372 To amend section 4391 of the Code ....................1164 1349 1372 To regulate ap~intment, term of of office and removal of
Physicians of the Lunatic Asylum.... 1164 1340 1359 1375 1390 To incorporate thtl town of Milan ....................... 1164 1349 1367

INDEX.

1437

A Bill-Amending the charter of the town of Tybee. 1'164'1176 1200

To provide a mode of granting charters to towns, schools and

churches..... .. .. ..... ........ ......... .................... 1164 1348 1356

To establish City Courts in certain counties on recommenda-

tion of two ~uccessive Grand Juries................. 116-!_1340 1367

For proiection of the State Capitol.. .................................1165

To provide for filing, hearing and determining election con-

tests............................................................. 1172 1246 1350

To incorporate the Atlanta Trust and Banking Company .....1218

1340 1366

To require persons or corporations, operating railroads in

this State to give notice of the time of commencing... 1219 1357

To amend section 1103(i) of the Code.................. 1219 1246 1350

To change the time of holding the t-uperior Court for Echols

county ................: ...................................... 1245 1340 1373

To amend Par. 1 of Sec. 12 of Art. 7 of the Constitution........1245

.

1341 1:::173

To authorize the Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Com-

pany to Close an alley in Macon, Ga ................................. 1251

To amen<l an Act to incorporate theNorth Georgia Telegraph

Company .................................................................... 1337

To regulate the hours of labor of trainmen ......... 1387 1357 1390

To incorporate the Atlantic & Western Railroad Company.... 1338

1357 1385

To authorize the disContinuance of certain County Courts.....1338

1373 1390

To rearrange the Flint and Stone Mountain Circuits.... 1338 1357

1390

To authorize each county in this State to levy a special tax

for educational purposes ............................................ 1338

To prohibit running excursion trains on Sunday................ 1338

To amend the Act prohibiting the sale of liquor near churches

and school-houses................. ...................................... 1340

To prohibit hunting or fishing on certain lots in Decatur
county .......................................... ...................... 1340

To protect game in Floyd county....................... 1341 1357 1391

To change the manner of selecting Commissioners of Roads

and Revenues .................................................... 1341 1367

To amend an Act providing for probate of foreign wills, etc.. 1341

To require the Railroad CommiljSiOn to fix rates of storage by

railroad companies ..................................................... 1343

To further restrict licenses by the Georgia State Board of

Phermacy....................... ,._...... .. .... ... ... .. .. .. ... ...... 1343 1344

To make County Administrators ex ~tficio County Guardians,

etc............................................................................. 1344

RESOLUTIONS- OF SE~ATE-

A Resolution-Providing a committee to inform Governor of

the reconvening........ ' ...... .... ...... ...... ...... ...... ............ 7

Relating to election of Solicitor-General of the Middle Cir-

cuit........................................~........... ............ ......... ...... 55

Providing for a Joint Committee to Investigate Railroads, etc. 85

342 345

Providing a joint session, etc ........................................... 103

To appoint Special Joint Committee on Pension LawE........... 144

To investigate the rai-lroad companies of this State ....... 163 257

To provide a committ~e to investigate the disbursement of

the ~Iilitary Fund. ........ ... .. ......... ...... ......... ...... ..... .. .... 298

To return to Senate Senate Bill 96~ ..................................... 463

Instructing the Governor to appoint Assistant Attorney-Gen-

eral. ............................................:................... 510 652 669

1438

INDEX.

A Resoiution-To have the elevator ope.rated.....................850 893 Providing for final adjournment............................... 10~6 1058
To relieve the Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company of New York........... ......................................... 1165 1342
Askiag co-operation of other States in securing an appropriation by Congress to improve the Savannah river ............ 1193
Authorizing the Assistant Attorney-General to employ a ste nographer................................................................. 1341
Asking the Governor to retnrn a Senate Bill relating to sale of cotton in Jefferson county........................................ 134~