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So the motion to indefinitely postpone was agreed to.Mr. Palmer moved to adjourn until 10 o'clock a. m. to-

morrow.-Which was agreed to.Thereupon the Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock a. mi.

Friday, May 15, 1903.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1903.

Senate met pursuant to adjjournment.The President in the chair.The roll being called. 32 Senators answered to their

names, showing a quorum present.Prayer by the Chaplain.The reading of the Journal was dispensed with.The Journal as corrected was approved.

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. Wilson of the 4th offered the following:Senate Resolution No. 45:Be it resolved by the Senate that the Chairman of the

Committee on Enrolled Bills be allowed to employ twoadditional clerks for said committee.

Mr. Wilson of the 4th moved the adoption of the resolu-tion.

Which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.

By Mr. Brown.Senate Bill No. 328:A bill to be entitled an act to appropriate the sum of

two thousand five hundred dollars per annum for theyears 1903 and 1904 for the purpose in aiding in the hold:ing (f a State Agricultural Fair during each of the saidyears; to provide for the payment thereof and the expendi-ture of the same.

Which was read the first time by its title and referredto the Committee on Appropriations.

By Mr. Blount;

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Senate Bill No. 329:A bill to be entitled an act to appropriate seven hundred

and sixty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents to be usedfor the payment and reimbursement of Escambia countyFlorida, for money expended by said county in stampingout small pox in the years 1902 and 1903.

Which was read the first time by its title and referredto lhe Committee on Public Health.

By Mr. Miller:Senate Bill No. 330:-A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 30, Chapter

4328, Laws of Florida, approved June 7th, 1897, entitledan act to amend sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 22, 24, 25, 30,37, 40, of an act entitled an act to provide for the registra-tion of all legally qualified voters in the several countiesof the State, and to provide for general and special elec-tions, and for the returns of elections, approved May 25,1895.

Which was read the first time by its title and referredto the Committee on Privileges and Elections.

By Mr. Palmer:Senate Bill No. 331:A bill to be entitled an act to empower the County Com-

missioners of Hillsborough county to appoint an addi-tional game warden or wardens in and for said county.

Which was read the first time by its title and referredto the Committee on Game;

By Mr. McCreary: .

Senate Bill No. 332:A bill to be entitled an act prohibiting owners or opera-

tors of railroads, or employees thereof, from blockingcrossings of public roads or highways by undue delayin the moving of locomotives, freight, passenger or othercars and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the pro-visions of this act.

Which was read the first time by its title and referredto the Committee on Railroads.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Mr. Palmer, Chairman of the Committee on Constitu.tional Amendments, submitted the following report:

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Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

A_»- ~ Hon. Fraik Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on Constitutional Amendmentsto whom was referred-

Senate Joint Resolution No. 98:A Senate Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to

Section 1, of Article III, of the Constitution of the Stateof Florida, relating to the legislative department.

r,;;T- lHave had the same under consideration and report samewithout recommendation.

Very respectfully,THOS. PALMER,

Chairman of Committee.

And Senate Joint Resolution No. 98, contained in theabove report, was placed on the calendar of bills on sec-ond reading.

Mr. Williams, Chairman; of the Committee on Rail-roads, submitted the following report:

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lIon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on Railroads, to vwhom was re-ferred-

Senate Bill NJ. 32G:A bill to be entitled an act authorziing the Railroad

Commission to apply to the' Interstate Commerce Com-mission for relief in certain cases.

Have had the same under consideraticon and reeom:mend that it do pass.

Very respectfully,

ARTHUR T. WILLIAMS,Chairman of Committee.

And Senate Bill No. 326, contained in the above re-port, was placed< on the calendar of bills on second read-ing.

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By Mr. Blount: Senate Bill No. 213:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 940 and

repeal Section 941 of the Revised Statutes of the St ate ofFlorida, relating to pilots.

Favorably by Commerce and Navigation. By Mr. Blount:Senate Bill No. 218:A bill to be entitle an act to regulate the kind and

size Elf boats to be used by the bar pilots of the severalports of this State, and to provide for the registering and

t licensing of such craft.Committee on Commerce and Navigation report favor-

ably.

Mr. Blitch, Chairman of-the Special Committee on thepart of the Senate, under Senate. Concurrent ResolutionNo. 11, tG visit, inspect and report on the convict camps,submitted the following report:


Hon. Frank Adams, :President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Joint Committee, consisting of Messrs.Blitch and Neel on the part of the Senate and Messrs.Willard, Wilson, Willis and Edwards, on part of the IHouse, appointed under and by authority of House Con- current Resolution No. 11. to visit, inspect and report to-the Legislature of the State of Florida on the variousconvict camps in the State uf Florida, beg 'to report asfollows, towit:

That the camp of P. E. Baker, at Campville, in Alachuacounty, Florida, was visited, the prisoners seen and in--spected, and found in a good, healthy condition; theywere working under the task system, and had by their -thrift and energy gained Saturday. Whenever they gained a day they -are permitted to remain in the stockade, andare sometimes taken out for a stroll under the protection-of guards. WVe found the stockade and sleeping apart- ment both clean and in good sanitary condition; thatthere were separate beds for each convict, and that thebeds were furnished with good and clean clothes. We

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found twenty-one (21) prisoners in this camp. The foodsupply was wholesome and amply sufficient to meet hedemands of the prisoners.

We also visited Hall & Hall's camp, near Bellview, inMarion county, Florida. We found that the prisoners in r

1lhis camp were all able to work and in a good lhoallliy condition. We found the stockade and sleepring depart- inents in a good sanitary condition. We also founrd inthis camp separate beds well furnished with bed clotles,and in a clean condition, for each prisoner. There werefifty (50) prisoners in this camp. The food supply waswholesome and amply sufficient to meet the eating de- mands of the prisonlers. . As an evidence of the good treatment of the convicts in this camp, we found that there were four or five convicts whose terms of sentencewere expired, and that they were remaining with Llie .lessees, and working as free laborers.

Your committee visited the "Marijn Farms," or the los-pital, near Ocala, in Marion county, Florida, where thesick, decrepid and feeble-bodied prisoners of the State arenow incarcerated. These farms were established and arenow operated by the Florida Naval Stores and Commis-sion Company, the lessees of the Florida convicts, andwere ready for occupancy the first of the year 1903. Thereare now about thirty (30) prisoners on the farms, all ofwhich are sick, decrepid or feeble-bodied. The farms arein excellent condition, and the prisoners are exceedinglyhumanely treated. The building in which the prisonersare confined are in the shape of the letter "T." The rightwing is composed of the kitchen, dining room-and storeroom, and the other two wings are sleeping departments'and the hospital. Everything is in a clean and neat con-dition, each prisoner is furnished with separate beds andslumber robes, and before retiring for the night is re-quired to take a bath.

Dr. S. R. Blitch is the physician in charge, and everymedical attention is given the inmates of .the hospital,and under his treatment several have already been cured,and returned to the lessees. It is estimated that at least90 per cent. of those who shall' from time to time beplaced in the hospital, will be permanently cured andreturned to the lessees. Dr. Blitch prescribes the diet,labor (if any), and in all things directs the management

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Of the innlates, and of the hospital. As a testimonial of his fitness for the hospital physician, we are gratified tosay that at the time he assumed charge, that there were

Z tWenty-two (22) prisoners in bed, all of whom were car-ried there on stretchers, on or about February 1st, 1903, and that he has by constant attention, medical treatment

-and needed operations, reduced the number "five." and jthe remainder are now convalescent, and will in all prob- ahilitv be permanently cured, and will be returned to jthe camps where they will resume labor.

There is a system of waterworks there, and things are 4being put in an excellent condition i

There is a stockade around the building, and at each ' C

corner is a sentry box. There are three sentries there loutn duty.

f In putting up the buildings, separating the wards, erecting necessary appurtenances, maintaining a gooddispensary, and operating room, and in installing waterand hygienic sewerage system ,in furnishing the wards with sanitary iron bedsteads, good pillows, mattresses, tsheets, pillow cases, blankets, mosquito nets, night shirts, -and in fitting up a satisfactory eating and cooking de Jpartment, and arranging for the' isolation of contagious

-diseases, an expenditure has been made of somethinglike twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars, and we are satihfied that this arrangement all shows a spirit ofhumaneness that has not been heretofore contemplated in this State. And your committee desires to recom-mend the Florida Naval Stores and Commission Com-pany, the State Board of Institutions, and CommissionerB. E. McLin, for the erection and maintenance of these"farms," or hospital, as we believe that it will conduceto the best interests of the sick, decrepid, and feeble-bodied convicts, and to the bets interests of the State.

-The-farm consists of--four hundred (400) acres upon-which are many excellent buildings. Mr. W. A. Pelot isthe Superintendent of the Farm, and' he. has one hundred (100) acres planted in velvet beans, eighty-five (85)acres in corn,.sixty-five (65) acres to watermelons, forty(40) acres to cantaloupes, sixty' (60)' acIrds' iT pindars,

* twentyfive (25) acres to sweet potato6eg, fifteen_' (15) acres to sugar--ecane, fifteeni (15) acres' to' tomitoes:'

There is also a fine garden, 'tonDistts'of ItiDh'pot %tose,;

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beans, onions, cabbage, etc. Of course this farm is workedby free labor, as the inmates are not physically able toperform any labor on the farm. Besides the above crops,Mr. Pelot has one hundred (100) acres planted to pecanr

TV'~ ~ trees, and 35,000 pecans in nursery. He also has one4n^~ ~ hundred grape vines of different varieties, 200 Japan

walnuts, 200 black walnuts, 1,200 trifoliata trees, whichhe will bud with choice varieties of grape fruit andoranges. There are also many fine varieties of peaches,and plums, also some choice stock consisting of cattle'and hogs.

At Holmes', near Cleveland, we found 31 convicts, 10'white and 21 colored. None were sick and all were welland able to work. Only one had escaped during the year.

Also at Merritt and Powell's camp, near Gardner, wefound 29 convicts, 25 colored, 4 white, there being onewoman in this camp. All were healthy except one manthat was sick while we were there. There have been noescapes from this camp this year.

Your committee also visited the camps of J. B. McNeil& Co., near Riverland, McNeill Bros. & Co., near Osteen,F. M. Woten near Turnbull, D. W. Monroe & Co. at Del-espine, and S. V. Hough at Center Park. We found allthe above mentioned camps in a good sanitary condition,the convicts healthy and cheerful, and apparently wellfed. The food was wholesome and well cooked and pre-pared.

We questioned many of the convicts aside from thelessees and guards, and we did not hear a single com-plaint with the treatment that they were receiving. Atthe camp of McNeill Bros. & Co. we found one man sick,and another sick at the camp of S. V. Hough. We wereinformed by both the lessees and the convicts that the-sick received prompt medical attention and were getting along as well as could be expected.

At the camp of S. V. Hough there seemed to be anepidemic of lagrippe, and a few days before our visitsix men were reported on the sick list in one day; batIthese had all recovered and were again at work. Wedo not think -that this sickness was brought on by anynegligence or carelessness on the part of the lessees,.but was the result of cJPiwtic ch.aggs.

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We were informed by the lessees that the men at the

above named camps worked on the task plan, and that

the convicts usually made all or a part of Saturday, and

when they did, they were permitted to lie up and rest,

or to work the day for themselves, for which they were

paid. At one camp a white man who was a trusty had

bought a horse and after keeping the horse for a few

weeks, sold him at a profit. We visited the camp of D.

W. Monroe & Co., on Sunday, and found the convicts all

dressed in clean clothes, and quite a number smoking

cigars and cheroots.The cooking departments are furnished with brick,

ovens and good cooking stoves, and the food, such as

beans, bacon, corn bread, vegetables, and we were inform-

ed fresh meats twice or three times a week, and it wasall wholesome. Upon being questioned privately, the

prisoners informed us that punishments were seldom

ever administered, and the guards and lessees verified

this statement of the prisoners.We arrived at Newberry Monday, April 27th, at 2

o'clock p. m., and immediately proceeded to B. F. Dut-toh & Co.'s phosphate camps. W- drove out six miles to

the mines, where the convicts Bw'-' at work, mining phos-

phate, thence to the stockade, .1il a thorough examina-

tion of their eating, sleeping, '-:sisng and bathing and

washing departments. The E...-ping room contained

about 150 iron bedsteads, N;-i. l springs, mattresses,sheets, pillows, pillow-cases, t-gaeether with night gowns

hanging on or near the beds for each convict. The

room and contents were in first class condition. We

found the bath and dressing room supplied with an abun-

'dant supply of water, and ample conveniences for wash-

ing and bathing. The water closets are well supplied

with water, and there was a complete system of water

works running through the entire quarters. The dining

room was then examined and found to' be in good san-

itary condition. The food was well cooked wholesome,

and of good quality. Vegetables, fresh beef, bacon,

potatoes, bread, grits, were furnished in rotation, that

is, some one day and some another. The commissary

was well supplied with provisions, clothes, shoes, etc.,

for the convicts. We remained until the convicts camein from their work, and then made a close examination

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of them and found them in good condition, and nosign of severe or inhuman punishment.

We heard no complaint from the convicts. The con-victs were then turned into the washing and bathingrooms, where they all took a good clean bath beforeentering the dining room. They were then taken into thedining room, where they were served with a good andsubstantial meal.

We then drove back to Newberry and boarded thefreight Irain at 8 o'clock a. m. on the morning of the,28th of April last for Dunnellon. We left Dunnellon at4:30 p. m. for Buttgenbach's mine, one and one-halfmiles from Dunnellon, and there found the convicts atwork mining phosphate, examined the stockade, had themen brought in and found them in good condition, withno signs of any recent or severe punishment. The cooking department was well and conveniently arranged ,andin good sanitary condition. The food was ample, whole-some and well prepared, with a good variety. The sleep-ing department was clean, well and amply furnishedwith bunks, mattresses, pillows, pillow cases, sheetsand night gowns for the convicts. No serious complaintsfrom men. We then drove one mile to the headquarters,or what is to be head quarters when completed.

These headquarters are situated on a high and healthylocation.

The convicts had been brought in from work, and were*examined and found to be in good condition. There wereno serious complaints from the convicts. We examinedthe various departments and found them clean and ingood sanitary condition. The food was well cooked andof good quality. The sleeping room was well furnishedwith bunks, mattresses, etc. We then drove to Hoderabout six miles, arriving there about 10 oQclock p. m.,and found the men sleeping; had them waked up andmade a close examination of them, and found them ingood spirits and cheerful, and in first class condition.There were no' signs of punishment. We examined thefood and found it well prepared and wholesome and insufficient quantity. The sleeping departments were cleanand sanitary and furnished with bunks, mattresses, pil-lows, pillow Cflses and sheets, etc. to make the convicts

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comfortable. This camp has about 80 convicts. YourComnmittee then left Holder at 5:30 a. m. for Inverness,15 miles distant, and from there to Ward & Co.'s tur-

pentine farm, where we examined the stockade, cookingand eating and sleeping and washing departments, andfound them each in good order and condition. We thendrove four miles in the woods to where the men were atwork, and found them looking healthy, strong and cheet-

ful, and no signs of severe or inhuman punishment.

We then drove to Floral City, and boarded the trainat 5:30 p. m., and arrived in Dade City at 7 o'clock p. min.,and left at 8 o'clock p. in. and drove ten miles to Down.ing & Blount's camp, where we inspected the camp andthe men. We found the convicts at breakfast at 4:30 a.

min., which was plentiful. well cooked and wholesome.The sleeping and bath rooms were well furnished and in aclean condition. The facilities for washing and bathingwere excellent. We examined the men very closely, and

found no signs of severe punishment. The cooking de-partment was in a clean and neat condition, and the foodwell prepared and wholesome. There were no complaintsfrom the men. There are about 25 convicts in this camp.

We then boarded the train at 5:30 o'clock for Tampa,

and arrived there at 7:30, and then left for Gulf City,arriving at the landing at 12 o'clock, and walked out to

the camp, two miles distant, inspected the stockade and

found it only in fair condition. The sleeping room wasfurnished with bunks, mattresses, pillows, pillow cases,

sheets, etc. The cooking was only fairly well done. Wefound two women in this camp doing the washing and

cooking -for the other convicts, and upon a thorough in-

vestigation found that both of them had been unmerci-

fully whipped on several occasions.

We then drove in the woods about four miles where the

men were at work chipping turpentine'trees and dippinggunY.' We made an examination of the convicts and found

that several of the men had been most brutally whipped. Wle found scars on the sides and backs of the men as largeas ba'tte6r cakes,' and still sore from the whipping of sev-

eral months previous. However, the management and captain has been changed, and from the best information

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that we could procure, we were convinced thlat the I relt-ment. of the convicts is now much better. There are 25convicts in this camp, and C. L. Williams is the sub-lessee.

We then drove 15 miles to Parrish, arriving there about11 o'clock p. m. and at 6 o'clock a. m. took team and drove out to McKinney's camp and found there 25 convicts. Weinspected the stockade, eating, sleeping and cooking de-partments, and found the bedding good and clean. The cooking was good and the food plentiful. We drove 6 miles in the woods and found the convicts at work, and 9

heard no complaints from them. We examined them carefully and found no signs of being over-whipped or cruelly treated. There was no complaints about the food.

We then drove 8 miles to McClane & Co.'s camp, inspected the stockade and found it in good order. We thenexamined the cooking, sleeping and eating departments.There were bunks, mattresses, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, etc., in the sleeping departments. The coking wasgood, the food wholesome, the dinllng room in faircondition. We then drove out or the woods 5 miles to ;where the men were at work di- g gum and chipping trees. Examined ILhe men caref- and found no traceor signs on-them indicating that had been over-whip-ped or cruely treated. We th- .amined the dinnerbuckets and found a sufficient A' ly of food for them, -and it was well prepared. We 'i-- drove back to Parrishand took the train for Ocala, an-I Ove out and examinedthe "Marion Farms," or the "HO.F- Ital," the report on thisprecedes, and will be found in th. first part of this report.

We arrived at O'Brien's Monday afternoon, May 4th,inst., and remained over night. Examined WilliamsBros. camp, that day and found the stockade in good san-itary conidton. There were plenty of bunks mattresses,pillows, pillow cases and gowns, etc., for the accom- modation of the men. There was a sufficiency of waterfor the bathing of the men. We then drove twelve.miles to the woods to where the men were at work, andinspected them, and found no signs of the convicts having been cruelly or illtreated. The food supply was abundant,and exceedingly well prepared. There were about 25 con-victs in this camp.

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We then drove back to O'Brien, and then to Daniel's l'camp in Lafayette county, and arrived there about sun- down. The convicts came in and we made a very careful inspection (, them, and found that they had not been over punished with the strap. There was the best of ifeeling among the convicts and between them and theguards, lesses and managers. The stockade was clean, the sleeping room in good order and condition, and was jwell furnished with bunks, mattresses, pillows, sheets, etc.The dining room and cooking department was in a ceanecondition, and the food supply sufficient and well cooked. IIn the bath room there was a bath tub 12x4 by 3 feet supplied with water from the tank, in which the convicts were required to carefully bathe themselves before retiring ffor the night. The camp is in first class condition inevery respect. There were about 25 convicts in this camp.

On the afternoon of the 6th inst. we drove 5 miles toRenfroe's camp near Mayo. We found the convicts at 4breakfast, inspected them carefully and found thait. they had not been over whipped or inhumanely tree J. The food supply was abundant and well cooked. ~h the ' isleeping and cooking departments were in fa good 7

condition. There w&re no complaints from the victs of a seriousn ature. On the 7th ult. four or fi the-'convicts made a break for liberty, beat the nig nard, and one made his escape, but was captured and urned to camps. We then left there and came to TE. ossee.Your Committee visited the camps of Barrinau 10os. atMuscogee, situated 20 miles from Pensacola, on 'he 9th. inst. We found 17 convicts, one white and 16 negroes.We examined the eating, sleeping and cooking depart-ments and found them in a good sanitary condition. Thesleeping department was supplied with bunks, mattresses,pillows, sheets, etc., for the comfort of the men. Therewas a sufficient suppl yof wholesome food and well cook-ed. We found that the convicts had not been unreasona-bly punished. We would reecmmend that the ceiling onthe walls of the sleeping department be at least two feet higher in order that the ventilation may be improved upon whether they increase the number of the convicts.

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in the stockade, .and on examinaticn we found the sleepingand cooking departments in fair condition. The men ·were .looking healthy and strong. .We heard no com-plaints from the convicts that they were being over work-ed, or over whipped, and they said that they were receiv-ing enough to eat. There were no marks on them to indi-cate that they had been inhumanely punished. This camphas 22 men, two women. One had escaped up to thisdate, and had not been re-captured.

Your committee also visited the camp of Dunu and Har-graves, situated in Pasco county. There were 37 convictsin this camp, 3 white, and one woman. The location ofthe camp is good and healthy. The white convicts eat andsleep in separate apartments from the colored. Therewas no sickness in this camp. The stockade was in fairlygood condition. The conivcts look well and healthy. Thebedding was all good and neat, and the food supply wasample and sufficient for the needs of the convicts. Therewere no complaints from the men, and no evidence ofcruel and inhumane treatment. The only complaint ofthis camp is that the bathing facilities are incomplete andinsufficient.

We also visited the camp of J. R. Powell & Co., situatedin Hernando county, and found the camp situated in a de-sirable and healthy location. There are 48 prisoners, allmen, and colored, in this camp. There was no sickness,at the time of our visit. This camp is a model one forcleanliness and neatness. The convicts sleep in cleanapartments and upon neat and clean double mattresses,and there are plenty of blankets, sheets, pillows, etc., inthis camp for the men. The sanitary condition of thiscamp is excellent. The convicts are supplied with anabundance of provisions, such as meat, flour, cornbread,vegetables, rice, etc., which articles of food are alterna-ted. There were no complaints from the men, and no evi-dence of any cruel or inhumane treatment of the priso-ners.

We also visited the camp of Deason and Henderson,now Hillman & Iveys, in Pasco county, and found 35 menin this. camp, one white, one .woman, and 34 black men.This camp is in fine condition, clean and in a. good sani-tary condition. :There was no sickness- among the con-victs in this camp. The convicts look well and healthy.

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There is an abupdance of food well prepared for themhere at this camp. The sleeping department is clean, wellsupplied with beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, etc.There is no evidence of any cruelty on the part of themanagement to the convicts, and we heard no complaints

> from the prisoners.Your committee, in conclusion, wish to commend the

present administration upon the varied improvementsthat have been made in the management of the convictsthroughout the State, and particularly the harmony andco-operation that seems to prevail among all the depart-ments in the management of the State prisoners..

Respectfully submitted,j N. A. BLITCH,

JOHN NEEL,i]~~ ~ Committee on the Part of the Senate.

Mr. Crill, Chairman of the Special Committee on theI part of the Senate to visit the State Normal School at

DeFuniak Springs, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,-^ '' . ~Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903

Hon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your joint committee, appointed to visit theState Normal School at DeFuniak Springs, respectfullysubmit the following report:

We visited the State Normal School at DeFuniakSprings, April 25th, making as thorough an investiga-tion as possible.

A majority of the committee having visited the schooltwo years ago, were able to judge of the result of the ex-

4 penditures recommended at that time, and allowed bythe Legislature.

The library and gymnasium building have been builtand have been of great benefit. ,

The Model School building, recommended two years

ago, has been built, and is well adapted and arranged fory its purpose..I The water plant has been installed, as suggested, by the.

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We regret to say that the amount appropriated for thegymnasium and water plant system was not sufficient tocomplete the water plant or gymnasium buildings. Theincrease in price of all building materials and piping, wasthe reason this work was not completed within the appro-priation.

The buildings consist of:First: A one-story building, containing hall 30x70

feet, and four recitation rooms, two, 30x30, and two,20x25. Also, the library building with two rooms, whichare used for recitation rooms. The gymnasium buildingand the Model School building (new). The formerModel School building is now used as the principal'soffice.

Second: The dormitory for young women, two-storyand a half building, rooms finished in upper story sincelast session of the Legislature.

Third-The dormitory for young men, of twelve rooms,six furnished by State. This building is not at all adopt-ed for the purpose for which it is used.

Fourth: A small building formerly used as a dormitoryunsuitable for such purpose, is now rented for five dol-lars per month.

The school buildings are all in good repair. Fencesneed repairing or rebuilding.

We attended the class recitations, and found everythingmoving on smoothly; students and teachers entering upontheir work with interest, the students thorouglhy impress-ed with the importance of their chosen profession.

The enrollment has been greater than any previousyear.Number enrolled, males .......................... 50Number enrolled, females ......................... 83

T otal ..... .................................... 133Of this number, 64 have been taught.There is no class of school work that is so far reaching

in its effects as the thorough training of a normal teacher.To be able to interest the young with the greatest ease,and guide the young mind in the most approved methodof securing instrluction, is a qualification that appeals tothe generosity of the Legislature.

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Every thoroughly equipped normal teacher goes to his ;or her work feeling the responsibility resting upon them, *prepared to render the very best service to the scholars .and community. ' :

The State can in no way, make a better investment than 'lin the sending out of trained teachers. '

A We recommend that stenography and typewriting be added to the course of study (optional). ;

W We earnestly recommend that the State Board of Edu- cation use their best efforts to arrange with the rail-

- roads for the return to their homes free of the students , at the close of the session, upon the certificate of the , principal of the State Normal School. ,

We recommend that a block of land immediately in front of the Chapel building be boguht, and the gyoun ,iwoman's dormitory built thereon, and the buildings at present used as the young women's dormitory be used for the young men's dormitory. ,

We therefore recommend:For purchase of block of land mentioned ....... $ 1,390For building young women's dormitory and ' i;

furnishing . ....................... 20,000 For building and repairing fences .......... 250 -, For completing baths, sewers, and water con- '

nections ... ........ ...................... 300For completing gymnasium and equipment....... 500For books for library ......................... 500 'For piano ........... ........................ 400For philosophical apparatus and chemicals ..... 500For acetyline gas or electric light plant......... 400For scholarships, senior, 1903-4................. 4,500For scholarships, 1904-5 ........... ............... 4,500For salaries of Faculty, 1903-4.................. 6,128For salaries of Faculty, 1904-5............. ...... 6,128 For salary teacher stenography and typewriter

(if established) 1903-4 ........... . .......... 900 For salary teacher. stenography and typewriter K t

(if established) 1904'5 ...................... 900 . -

For incidentals, year 1903-4 ................... 500' iFor incidentals, year 1904-5- ..................... 500

We also recommend an appropriation for the use ofthe State Board of Education in making any change in .

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the present method of managing the dormitories of$2,000. Very respectfully,

a -b- E. S. ORILL,On part of the Senate.

"-'>~~~~~~~ 1C. R. PARRISH,-e>; It2~~~~~ G. WV. CRAWFORD,

On part of the House.

i--~l~ 1 'Mr. Wilson of the 4th, Chairman of the Committee on -

Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report:

~- _ -·---;~~- Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., Mlay 15, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,President of the Renate.

SIR-Your Committee on Enrolled Bills, to whom wasreferred-

An act to authorize the Governor to accent any grantby the United States of any part of the Naval Reerva-tion of Escambia countyv, Florida. and any cession of sov-eignty of the State of Florida over the same.

Also-A Memorial to the Congress of the United States urg-

ing the cession by it. to the State of Florida of certainportions of the United States Naval Reservation in Es-

-~: :~ ~ cambia county, Florida.Have carefully examined the same and find them cor-

rectly enrolled.Verv resnectfully.

C. L. WILSON,Chairman of Committe.

And the acts contained in the above report were referredto the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills.

Mr. Gillen chairman of the Committee on City andt91-~ G ~County Oganizations, submitted the following report;

Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, FBi;l . Lay 15, 19(03.

Hon. Frank Adams,Presirent of the Senate:

SI';--Tour Committe2 on City and County Orgcvizaition, n10 whom was referred-

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Seu;.tc Pill No. 99:A bill to be entitled an act to amend SectioI eight (S)

of an act entitled "An act to make it unlawful for live'

stock to run at large in certain election districts of Leon

county, and to provide for the impounding and sale of

stock so running at large."

Have had the same undes consideration and repor'

the same back without recommendation.*i~~~ ~~Very respectfully,

t - GUY GILLEN.;.1~ , ~~Chairman of Committe.

And Senate Bill No. 99, contained in the above report,

was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Gillen, Chairman of the Committee on City and

County Organization,, submitted the following report:


Hon. Frank Adams,

President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on City and County Organiaz-

tion, to whom was referred-

House Bill No. 274:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the issue of

bonds by the town of Quincy for the construction, estabW

lishment, acquisition or purchase and operation of a wa-

terworks and electric, light plant; creating trustees of

such bonds and providing for the payment of the interest

* and principal of such bonds.

Have had the same under consideration and recommend

that it do pass.that itdopassVery respectfully,

GUY GILLEN,Chairman of Committee.

And HoEuse Bill No. 374, contained in the above report,

was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Gillen Chairman of the Committee on City and

County Organization, submitted the following report:

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Senate Chaniber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

4 __ . Hon. Frank Adams, *


SIR-Your Committee on City and County Organiza- tion, to whom was referred-

Senate Bill No. 306: 6A bill to be entitled an act to legalize the assessment

and levies of taxes for the year 1903 and previous years,by the town of Leesburg, and to legalize the tax sale cer-tificates held by the town of Leesburg for taxes assessedin 1903 and years previous thereto, and to prescribe themethod of collecting the slame, and to prescribe the meth- :od of collecting the taxes hereafter assessed and levied insaid town.

Have had the same under considration and recommendthat it do pass.

Very respectfully,GUY GILLEN,


And Sen.Ce Bill No. 306, contained in the above report, was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mir. Williams, Chairman of the Committee on Rail-roads, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,- >-- l Tallahassee, Fla., May -t., 1903.

EHon. Frank Adams,


STR-Your Committee on Railroads, to whom was re-fen ed-

Senate Bill No. 270:A bill to be entitled an act relating to the location of

the office of the Florida Railroad Commission.Have had the same under consideration and recom-

m end that it' do not pass.Very respectfully,

ARTHUR T. WILLIAMS,Chairman of Committee.

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And Senate Bill No. 270, contained in the above report,was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Williams, Chairman of the Committee on Rail-roads, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15. 1993.

Eon. Frank Adams,15 · ~President of the Senate:SIR-Your -Commit.tee on Railroads, to whom was re-

ferred-Senate Bill No. 265:A bill to be entitled an act in relation to the recovery

- of damages from railroadcompanies for overweighing offreights, and to provide penalties for certain acts in vio-lation thereto.

a Have had the same under consideration and iecom-mend that it do not pass.

Very respectfully,ARTHUR T. WILLIAMS,


F And Senate Bill No. 265, contained in the above report,vas placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Salums, Chairman of the Committee on Fisheries,submnitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,Tallahassce, Fla., May 15, 1903.

lion. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

8ilt-Xuur Committee on Fisheries, to whom was re-frrred-

Senate Bill No. 286:A bill to be entitled an act to regulate the catching of

-:fish in the St. Lucie River, in the counties of Irevard andDade, State of Florida, to define the limit in which fish-ing shall be prohibited on the St. Lucie River Tnlet byland marlks, and to provide a penalty for the violaltionthereof.

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Have had the same under consideration and recormienidthat it do not pass.

_L -- iVery respectfully,^g^F~~~~ .' _,~FRANK W. SAMIS.H~~Len -i~~~~~~Chairman of Commnittee.

. ^*t~~And Senate Bill No. 286, contained in )the above report,"'a;T. w~~as placed on the calendar cf bills on second reading.

.. | y~~~Mr. Sams, Chairman of the Committee on Fisheries,;* s'enlibmiitted the following report:

0 ''r' *r-~~~~~~Senate -Chamber,M|l~~~~~~~ ^_ ~~Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

l HJ~~Hon. Frank Adams,¢~sg~lc '''*' . ~President of the Senate:

^^gl~'; ;SIR-Your Commiittee on Fisheries, to whom was re-ferred-

-Illl | r ';: Senate Bill No.324:Bjfs~~t , .A bill to be entitled an act to protect the food fishes'E , Bi~in the waters of the fresh water rivers of this State, of

y~f& ; eover one hundred miles in length; in the lakes connectedBK~ , ! 2therewith, and in the streams tributary thereto; and to

^*1~ ' regulate the taking, sale or offering for sale thereof.J^~~ . : -Have had the same uinder consideration and report it

BE..~ ; back to' Senate without recommendation.Very respectfully,

r ---- -- !, ~~FRANK W. SAMS,Chairman of Committee.


I - Siy~~Mr. Raney, Chairman of 'the Committee on Judiciary,~| ~~~~~submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,*,' |j|~~~~~~~Tallahassee. Fla., May 15, 1903.

UB . -~~Hon. Frank Adams,*jB~~~~ 8_. ~ President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was1 \* referred-

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-Senate Bill No. 278:A bill to be entitled an act defining the punishment of

petit larceny.Leg leave to report that they have carefully considered

the saine, and recommend the passage of the bill withs the following amendment:

In line 3, of Section 1, strike out the words "one year,"

' and insert in lieu thereof the words "six months."Very respectfully,

GEO. P. RANEY,Chairman of Committee.

N - And Senate Bill No. 278, contained in the above report,together with the amendments thereto, was placed on the

calendar of bills on second reading.

4 Mr. Raney, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary,submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,X-,~~~ ~ Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

Mon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate.'

SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was re-

f erred-

House Bill No. 29:A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit the adulteration

of spirits of turpentine and to provide a penalty for

the violation of the same.Beg leave to report that they have carefully considered

the same and recommend the passage of the accompany-lig substitute therefor.

Very respectfully,GEO. P. RANEY,ft*~~~ ~Chairman of Committee.

And House Bill No. 29, contained in the above report,

together with the substitute therefor, was placed on thecalendar of bills on second reading.

..Mr. Raney, Chairman of the Committee .on Judiciary,

|I submitted the following report.:

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'tjI;.h-^- SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was re-ferred-

a% j Senate Bill No. 188:A bill to be entitled an act relating to conditional sales

of personal property..- 1 Beg leave to report that they have carefully considered-

the same, and recommend the passage of -the accompany.(_it~ ~ ing substitute therefor.

Very respectfully,

GEO. P. RANEY,Ch'airman of Committee.

And Senate Bill No. 188, contained in the above report;.L together with the substitute therefor, was placed on the,

calendar of bills on second reading.

,: Mr. Raney, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary;:.submitted the following report:

:J -',,:, Senate Chamber,i * Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.I,, , Hon. Frank Adams,L: President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was re-ferred-

Senate Bill No. 298:A bill to be entitled an act permitting and defining the

effect of record of contracts to sell and options to buyreal estate.

Also,House Bill No. 104:

<v^ , - A bill to be entitled an act to require Notaries Public-to add to their official signature in certain cases the date-of the expiration of their commissions, and to fix a pen-.alty for any Notary Public to do any official act after the-expiration of his or her commission.

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Have had the same under consideration and recommend-that they pass.

Very respectfully,GEO. P. RANEY,


And Senate Bill No. 298 and' House Bill No. 104, con-tained in the above report, was placed on the calendar of

-bills on second reading.

Mr. Wilson of the 4th, Chairman of the Joint Com-mittee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report::


Hon. Frank Adams,


SIR-Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, towhom was referred--

-An act to authorize the Governor to accept any grantby the United States of any part of the Naval Reserva-tion in Escambia. County, Florida, and any cession ofsneignty of the State of Florida over the same.

Also,A Memorial to the Congress of the United States urg-

ing the cession by it to the State of Florida of certainportions of the United States Naval Reservation in Es-cambia County, Florida.

Have examined'the same and find them correctly en-rolled.

Very respectfully,C. L. WILSON,


And the act contained in the above report was referredto the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, to be conveyedto the House of Representatives for the signature of theSpeaker and the Chief Clerk thereof.

Mr. Wilson of the 4th, Chairman of the Joint Com-mittee on Enrolled Bills, submitted Ithe following report:

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Hon. Frank Adaia,President of the Senate.

SIR-Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, towhom was referred-

An act to prescribe the compensation to be paid tojurors and witnesses on behalf of the State in the courtsof county judges and justices of the peace and of jurorsin coroner's inquests.

An act to ex(ept newspapers from the operation of theSunday laws of the State of Florida.

Also,An- act authorizing the filing of creditor's bills before

the creditors' claims shall have been reduced to judgment.Also,Senate Joint Resolution in reference to Charles

Swayne, Judge of the United, States Court for the North-ern District of Florida.

Also,Concurrent Senate Resolution No. 21, relative to re-

:scinding and revoking a Concurrent Resolution for call-ing a convention to make the election of United StatesSenators elective by direct vote of the people.

Beg to report that the same has been duly signed by-the Speaker and Chief Clerk of the House of Representa-tivs, and is herewith presented to the Senate for the sig-natures of the President and Secretary thereof.

Very respectfully,C. L. WILSON,


ENROLLED.

The President announced that he was about to sign-An act to prescribe the compensation to be paid to

jurors and witnesses on behalf of the State in the courtsof county judges and justices of the peace and of jurorsin coroner's inquests.

Also, - ,; .

An act to except newspapers from the operation 'of theSunday laws of the State of Florida.

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Also,An act authorizing the filing of creditor's bills before

the creditor's claims shall have been reduced to judg-ment.

Also,Senate Joint Resolution in reference to Charles

Swayne, Judge of the United States Court for the North-ern District of Florida-

Also,Concurrent Senate Resolution No. 21, relative to re-

scinding and revoking a Concurrent Resolution for call-ing a convention to make the election of United StatesSenators elective by direct vote of the people.

The acts were therefore duly signed by the Presidentand Secretary of the Senate, and ordered returned to theChairman of the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills toconvey to the Goverucnor for his approval.

Mr. McCaskill, Chairman of the Committee on PublicRoads and Highways, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,Ao. Frn Aas Tallahassee, Pla., May 15, 1903.

i Hon. Frank Adams,.* - ~President of the Senate:SIR-Your Committee on Public Roads and Highways,

to whom was referred-a .House Bill No. 92:

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the formingsub-road districts in the counties of the State of Florida,and for the election of road trustees; and empoweringtrustees to improve and maintain the public roads oftheir districts, and to provide for the assessment and col-lection of a special tax for said purpose.

- Also,House Bill No. 172:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 20, Chap-

* ter 4338, Laws of Florida, entitled an act to provide torestablishing, working and repairing and maintaining thepublic roads and bridges of the several counties of thisState, and to provide for failure thereof, approvad May

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Had said bills under consideration and return them tothe Senate without recommendation.

Very respectfully,E. V. McCASKILL,


-MI~~ j ~ ~ And House Bills Nos. 92 and 172, contained in th' above report, was placed on the calendar of bills on see- ond reading.

Mr. Wadsworth, Chairman of the Committee on Agri-.curture, submitted the following report:

.T Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903. * i


I ; SIR-Your Committee on Agriculture, to whom was re.--*' . ferred-

Senate Bill No. 310:I.t.!.:-'~' A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the protection'

of sheep and lambs running at large on the range in va-rious counties of the State of Florida, and for other pur-

"· poses.,',^ Have had the same under consideration and recommend

that the bill does pass.A,;, ^' Very respectfully,

B. D. WADSWORTH,Chairman of Committee.


Mr. Blitch, Chairman of the Committee on EngrossedBills, submitted the following report:

vf4--- Senate Chamber, -· ' : ' : Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,- i" President of tiie Senate: '

1, ;'SIR-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom:., was referred-

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Senate Bill No. 227:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 682, Re-

vised Statutes of the State of Florida, entitled "Realestate especially benefitted assessed one-third expense."

Also,Senate Bill No. 33:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 5 of Chap-

ter 4537, being an act to amend Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12,22, 24, 25, 30, 37, 40, of an act entitled an act to provide

* for the registration of all legally qualified voters in theseveral counties in this State, and to provide for generaland special elections, and for the'returns of elections,approved May 25, 1895.

Have carefully examined the same and find them cor-rectly engrossed.

Very respectfully,N. A. BLITCH,


And Senate Bills Nos. 227 and 33, contained in theabove report, was placed on the calendar of bills on thirdreading.

Mr. Neel, Chairman of the Committee on State Affairs,submitted the following report:

Senale Chamber.Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,IrPresidonft of tU Sawtot:e

SIR-'-Your Committee on State Affairs, to whom wasreferred-

IFnate Bill No. 289:

b illb f b~ entitle-d anact creating a Board 6f' i 011A_nus~sioner oSf: Stat~ Roads, poviding foihte O constfuctioand building of a system of paved, nacadA iih" or"hard surface State roads in this State; empowering'Aaidbbard tb-i-4ploy'n heceasary assist-iatn&;6 rerating a'. StkteR Iadst P Pd 1 a.;P tudorhihg kink boiard to acc'ept cihtrib4ttfi~ "iA d iid~of ;~dof 5t~itidon i ~.~~a'hildhi~~z~ ·;ioast p%.riding foiIthd'teielt'ymeift 4ff iIthe %St-I~t&'Cieftspublic roads under rules and regulations and conditionsas the Le-gislafture may hereafter prescribe.

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Have had the same under consideration and reconi-mend that it do pass with the following amendments:

lst. Strike out Section 9."'d. Make Sections 10, 11, 12,13, 14, read 9, 10, 11, 12

an, 13, respectively.H^^^~~~~~~~ I ~~Very respectfully,

JOHN NEEL,Chairman of Commit cee.

And Senate Bill No. 289, contained in the above report,KZI ,..% ~together with' the amendments thereto, was placed on thecalendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Wilson of the 4th ,Chairman of the Joint Commit-tee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report:


*^1, ~ Hon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, toM 3, ~ ~ ~whom was referred-

An act to prescribe the compensation -to be paid tojurors and witnesses on behalf of the State in the courtsof county judges and justices of the peace and of jurors in corner's inquests.

Also,^*»^ ~* !An act to except newspapers from the operation of the

Sunday laws of the State of Florida.Also,An act authorizing 'thie filing of creitor's bills before

the creditors' claims shall have been reduced to judg-ments.

Also,Senate Joint Resolution in reference to Charles

Swayne, Judge of the United States Court for the North-ern District of Florida.

Also,Concurrent Senarte Resolution No. 21, relative to re-

scinding and revoking a Concurrent Resolution for-call-ing a convention to make the election of United StatesSenators election by a direct vote of the people.

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Beg to report that the same has been presented to theGovernor for his approval.

;~~~~~- ~Very respectfully,C. L. WILSON.


*:: Mr. Raney, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary,submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,v^~~~ . ~Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,"t~ ~ President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was -referred-

Senate Bill No. 15:A bill to be entitled an act to confirm the powers, life

* , and franchises of East Florida Ice Manufacturing Com-pany.

Beg leave to report that they have carefully consideredthe same and recommend that the bill to not pass, forthe reason that by the amendment to section 25 of article3 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, adopted atthe election held on the first Tuesday after the first Mon-day in November, A. D. 1900, the Legislature is prohibit-ed from passing special laws in relation to private (or-porations.X,^~ -- ~~Very respectfully,

A '#~~~~~ GEO. P. RANEY,Chairman of Committee.

2- . And Senate Bill Nv. 15, contained in the above report,was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Grill, Chairman of the Committee on Finance andTaxation, submitted the following report:

_ Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.


SIR-Your Committee on Finance and Taxation, to.whom was referred-

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|J~~~ ~~Senate Bill No. 299:*B~~~ ~ ~ A bill to be entitled an act ;to amend section 8, chap- ~~~~* ~ ter 4515, Laws of Florida, the same being an act entitled~~~~~* ~ an act to amend sections 29, 32, 35, 47, 48, 50, 66 and 67 *B~~~ ^ of Chapter 4322, Laws of Florida, entitled an act for the

iFt *';'-Iassessment and collection of revenue, approved JuneK --'-^~ -* ~ 5th, 1897.^-t 1 , | ~Have had the same under consideration and recom- il .;,}- It mend that it do not pass.H ! 'Very respectfully ,

|j~~~~ -i^~~~~~ ~E. S. CRILL. i~i~~~ <>?~~~~ ~Chairman of Committee.

| - „ --7 .And Senate Bill No. 299, contained in !he above report, was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

Mr. Crill, Chairman of the Committee on Finance andi < ~Taxation, submitted the following report: <



SIR-Your Committee on Finance and Taxation, towhom was referred-

*0'~ ~ Senate Bill No. 111:*g~~ ~A bill to be entitled an act to provide for, and require

i.t~ ~ the payment of, taxes on franchises, and to prescribe thet ~~~~method for the return and payment of said taxes.b~-*-. E~Have had the same. under consideration and recom-

i ~ -mnend that it dou pass.Very respectfully,

E. S. CRILL,Chairman of Committee.

And Senate Bill No. 111, contained in the above report,m~- s~was placed on the calendar of bills on second reading.

*ORDERS OF THE DAY.

The motion of Mr. Williams given yesterday to recon-sider the vote by which the amendment of Mr. Peacock

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f o Senate substitute for House Bill No. 321 was not; agreed tu, Wednesday.

Was taken .up.Mr. Williams moved to reconsider the vote by 'which

the amendment offered by Mfr. Peacock to substitutle forHouse Bill No. 321 was lost.


* The following amendment was placed before the Sen-ate:

After the word "aforesaid," in line 21, section 1, addA the following: "Provided that if such widow is over the

age of 55 years she shall be entitled to such pension,provided she has resided in the State since 1885, and doesno- own property real or personal to the value of $800;SOO.

S' that such widow shall be required to peave thie service of

f her deceased husband, and that he did not desert theCr.federate service."

The question then recurred on the motion to adopt the

' amendment.* Which was agreeed ti.

* BILLS ON THIRD READING.

Senate Bill No. 21:A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the certifi-

cation of teachers and to prescribe requirements for thevarious grades of certificates.

Was taken up.Mr. McCreary asked permission to withdraw Senate

Bill No. 21:Which was granted.And Senate Bill No. 21 was withdrawn.Mr.McCreary moved that the rules be waived and

House Bill No. 188 be taken up out of its order and now

considered.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And,House Bill No. 188:A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the certifica-

tion of teachers, and to prescribe requirements for the

vari(ous grades of certificates. Was taken up and read a second time in full, together

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with the amendments of the Committee on Education.The following committee amendment was read:Strike out the words '"five" and insert in lieu thereof z

the fcllowing: "Six," on the 26th line of section 13 of 9said bill, and strike out the words "eacb. certificate" andinsert in lieu thereof the following: "Such certificates"in line 2S of section 13 of said bill.

'1§~~ I ~Mr. Carson moved the adoption of the committeeamendment.

Which was agreed to.Mr. McCreary moved that the rnles be waived and that

~~' ~ House Bill No. 188, as amended, be read a third time in. full and put upon its passage.

3[~ Ri4 ~Which wras agreed to by a two-thirds vote.. j- -'fi~ ~ And House Bill No. 188, as amended, was read a third

time in full.Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill, as

flr P ~~amended, the vote was:Yeas-3Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blount, Brown,.

~it~ ~ ~ Butler, Cremws, Crill, Faulkner, Gillen, Larris, Kirk,Law, McCaskill, McCreary, MacWilliams, Miller, Neel,.Peacock, Raney, Sams, Scott, Stockton, Whidden, Wilson; of the 4th.-24.

Nays-Messrs. Blitch, Carson, Rouse.-3..i~~ · ~~~So the bill, as amended, passed, t.tle as stated..

Senate Bill No. 26T:A bill to be entitled an act to authorize and empower

Boards of lPublic Instruction of the several counties ofthis State to provide free kintergarten instructions in,certain cases.

Was taken up and read the third time in fall and put,upon its passage.

Upon call of the roll on Senate Bill No. 267, the vote&vas:

Yeas-Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount, Brown. Butler;.Carson, Crill, Faulkner, Gillen, Harris, Kirk, Lawr, Mac-WMilliams, Neel, Sams, Scott Stockton, Whidden, Wil.-liams, Wilson of the 7th.--20.

Nays-Messrs. Crews, Dimick, McCaskill, MjillerRonse.-5.

So the bill passed, title as stated.Senate Bill No. 308:

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A bill to be entitled an act fixing the slry of the-Governor of Florida.

N as taken up.Mr. Kirk muved that Senate Bill No. 3118 be ])laced on

table subject to call.Which was agreed to.

BILLS ON SECOND. READING.

Senate Bill No. 235:A1 bill to be entitled an act to amend Secin 20 and

*22, of Chapter 4338, of the Laws of Florida, entitled "Anact to provide for establishing, working and repairingand mainitaining the public roads and bridges of theseveral counties of this State, and to provide a -penaltyfor the failure thereof," approved May 29th, 1895.

'Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Keel moved that the rules be further waived and

2,Senate Bill No. 235 be read a third time and -put uponits passage.

Which was agreed to by a -two-thirds vote.And Senate lill NL'o. 235 was read a third time in full.Upon call of the roll on the. passage of the bill the vote

wase:Yeas-Mr. President, Mtessrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,

*Brown, Butler, CarsonT, Crews, Crill, Gillen, Kirk, Law,McC askill, McCreary, MacWilliams, Miller, Neel, Palmer,Peacock, Raney, Rouse, Sams, Scott, Stockton, Wads-worth,, Whidden, Wilson of the 7th.-27.

Nays-'Williams-i.So the bill passed, title as stated.

SPECIAL ORDER.

Senate Bill No. 170:A bill to be entitled an act regulating grounds for di-

vorce in the State of Florida.Was taken up, 10 :45 o'clock a. in., the time set for its

consideration, having arrived-the following amendmentof Mr. Harris, and the motion to adopt pending.

"Strike out the enacting clauase."'The yeas and the nays were demanded.Upon call of the roll the vote was:

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Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Blount, Butler, Grill,Dimick, Harris, Kirk, Law, MacWilliams, Miller, Palmer,Raney, Sams, Whidden, Wilson of 7th, Wilson of 4th-16.

Nays-Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Carson, Crews, AlMcCas-t -T;7^"r ~kill, MeCreary, Neel, Peacock, Scott, Stockton, Wads-

worth, Williams.-12.Ba1 -'~ ~ So the amendment was agreed to.

BILLS ON SECOND READING.

Senate Bill No. 86:A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the time for

the qualification of electors for all special elections in the-~ -a~ ~ State of Florida.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.itj;~~ .. And Senate Bill No. 86 was ordered referred to the

3. i (Committee on Engrossed Bills.f| *House Bill No. 223:* A bill to be entitled an act to extend the time for the

t; X.~ ~ commencing and completion of the Sanibel Island Rail-'t ' way, incorporated May 27th, 1897, under the title of San-1: 'ibel Island Railway and Construction Company.l Was taken up and read a second time in full.

i.", " And House Bill No. 223 was placed on the calendar of;'(t~ , ~ bills on third reading.

'i+~ | ~~SPECIAL ORDER.

qLj~ *: ~Senate Substitute for House Bill No. 321:A bill to be entitled an act to provide pensions for the

~l,~~ .L „widows of certain deceased soldiers and sailors of theState of Florida.

Was taken up, 11 o'clock a. min., the time set for its con-sideration having arrived, having previously been read asecond time, and amendments thereto adopted.

Mr. Harris offered the following amendment to Senatesubstitute for House Bill No. 321:

Make Section 3 of substitute Section 7.Mr. Harris moved the adoption of the amendment.

| ~~' ~ Which was agreed to.1 Mr. Crews offered the following amendment to Senate

substitute for House Bill No. 321: ;l?~ > ~~Strike out the figures "1890" in line 18, Section 1, print-

(ir11f ~ ed bill, and insert in lieu thereof the following, "1895."

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Mr. Crews moved the adoption of the amendment.Which was not agreed to.Mr. Crews offered the following amendment to Senate

· substitute for House Bill No. 321:! Strike out the words "Eight" in line 23, of Section 1,

printed bill, and insert in lieu thereof the following:. *fTwelve."· Mr. Crews movede the adoption of the amenument.

w~' Which was not agreed to.Mr. Kirk offered the following amendment to Senate

substitute for House Bill No. 321:* Strike out the words "Must not be receiving at the thheof her application or at any time during the continuanceof the hereby granted any pension from the United Statesor any State," page 2, lines 19, 20, 21 ard 22.

:~ - Mr. Kirk moved the adoption of the amendment.Which was not agreed to.And Senate substitute for House Bill No. 321, as amend-

ed, was ordered referred to the Committee on Engrossed.- * Bills.


'Senate Bill No. 211:A bill to be entitled an act to require railway companies

and other carriers to equip their flat cars used for carry-ing lumber and timber with standards, supports, strips,railings and other appliances necessary to the safe car-Triage of such lumber, and timbers; to provide that the-weight of all said appliances be included in the weight of-the cars; to provide pay for the shipper in case of default-on the part of the latter, and for other purposes.-,,Was taken up and read a second time in full, togetherwith the amendments of the Committee on Railroads.

The following committee amendment was read:Strike out the word "five" and the figures "5.00" in line

S., Section 3, and insert in lieu thereof the following:The words "one and one-half" and figures "1.50."Mr. Williams moved the adoption of the committee

amendment.Which was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 211, as amended, was ordered refer.

red to the Committee, on Engrossed Bills.

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Senate Bill No. 251:A bill to be entitled an act to protect the sponge beds

of the State of Florida, and to license non-residents tak-- o *^ -ing sponge therferom.

"- ~__... l~~Was taken up and read a second time in full.*gz~~~i | And Senate Bill No. 251 was ordered referred to the

l|~ '|j| ~ ~ Committee on Engrossed Bills.=|g :*~~~~Senate Bill No. 215:2gpW~~ ~ ~ A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1 of*^'1~~ ~~Chapter 4926, Laws of the State of Florida, entitled antl^r~~ ? ~act to regulate the carrying of firearms, approvad May

l ~~--- ~ 9th, 1901.r.'. r M~~Was taken up and read a second time in full.

h--1~~~ ~ Mr. Peacock offered the folowing amendment to SenateBill No. 215:

**.~~\. i ~Strike out the word "Eighteen" and insert in lieu there-l : ., ~of the following: "Twenty-one." *

}.n~ Si~Mr. Peacock moved the adoption of the amendment.i,|~ , ~~Which was agreed to.i,"~ ' ~~And Senate Bill No. 215, as amended, was ordered re-

Xg |~ ; , ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills.'\t ~ : ~; ~ Senate Bill No. 249::,t~~ ' ~~A bill to be entitled an act to declare the obtaining of

,|-3. , ~advances of money or supplies upo nthe part of farm la-',"~ I~ ~ borers, and the failure to carry out such contract a mis-?,]~ :., . demeanor and to fix the penalty therefor.

Was taken up and read a second time in full, together*^~f~ * with the amendments of the Committee on Judiciary.

_ ^.^, ~~The following committee amendment was read:In lines 13 and 14, of Section 1, strike out the words

"Less than twenty days nor," and in line 16 of Section 1strike out the words "Less than twenty-five dollars nor."

Mr. Blount moved the adoption of the cemTnitteeamendment.

Which was agreed to.For_^~ ~ And Senate Bill No. 249, as amended, was ordered re6

f f g~~~~ ~ ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills.A message was received from the House of Representa-

tives.Senate Bill No. 168:A bill to be entitled an act to permit the- trial of title

to land in replevin, trover an dtrespass suits.Was taken up and read a second time in full,

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Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and SenateBill No. 168 be placed on the calendar of bills on thirdreading without being engrossed.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.' And Senate Bill No. 168 was placed on the calendar of

bills on third reading.. Senate Bill No. 237:

A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1, Chap-3 ter 4927, Laws of Florida, approved May 30, 1901, enti-

tied "An act allowing all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, con-S stables and police officers to have and carry weapons

,upou their persons, concealed or otherwise, without giv-ing bond.

4 Was now taken up and read a second time in full.' Mr. MacWilliams moved the adoption of the amend-

Senate Bill No. 237:Insert the following in line 7, Section 1, after the word

- "jurisdiction" and before the word "an."Or when beyond their territorial jurisdiction in the

performance of official duties."Mr. MacWilliamsm oved the adoption of the amend-

ment.Which was not agreed to.Mr. Raney moved that Senate Bill No. 237 be indefinite-

ly postponed.Which was agreed to.Senate Bill No. 238:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1, Chap-

ter 4929, Laws of Florida, approved May 3d, 1901, entitied "An Act to prohibit the carrying of concealed weap-ons in this State and to provide a penalty therefor

Was taken up.Mr. MacWilliams asked permission to withdraw Senate

Bill No. 238.Which was granted.And Senate Bill No. 238 was withdrawn.

Sen a ' SPECIAL ORDER.

Senate Bill No. 263:* A bill to beuentitled an act authorizing and directing

the State. Board of Pensions to record the name ofJoseph Gilmer on the roll of pensioners of the State of

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Florida, and declare him entitled to the benefit arisingout of Chapter 4894, Lawvs of Florida, approved May 3d,A. D. 1901.

Was taken up, 11:30 o'clock a. m., the time set for it&consideration having arrived, and read a third time infull, and put upon its passage.

Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill, the-vote-was:

Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Brown, Fsulk-ner, Harris, Law, McCreary, Miller, Neel, Scott, Stoek, ton, W;adsworth.--12.

Nays-Messrs. Blitch, Blount, Carson, Crill, Dimick1Kirk, MacWMtilliams, Palmer, Peacock, Baney, Whidden,Williams.-12.

So the bill failed to pass.


*, ~ ->~ ~Senate Bill No. 236:A bill to be entitled an act making costs in criminal

cases where defendant is bound over to a county court, a.1- *i'~~ criminal court of record, or a circuit court, or held with-out bail, payable without waiting further disposition ofthe case.

Was taken up and read a second time infull.And Senate Bill No. 236 was referred to the Committee

on Engrossed Bills.Mr. Palmer moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Bill No. 236 be taken up out of its order and now consid-ered.

WThich was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And,Senate Bill No. 326: , A bill to be entitled an act authorizing the Railroad

Commission to apply to the Inter-State Commerce Coni-mission for relief in certain cases.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Palmer offered the following amendment to Senate'

l41 (Ft ~Bill No. 326: 'Strike out words after the-word "Commissio"' in the

!tit-,~ 18th line of Section 1;,and insert in lieu thereof -the to f"~I~t ~lowing':'1 "And he- 'niaaenit]oy suclhihpeeial '',oindelt'rCts~~ M assist him, as he and the Commissioners may agree upon,

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Wi henever he or the Commissioners may deem it neces-sary, and at such compensation as he may and the Com-missioners may agree upon."

Mr. Palmer moved the adoption of the amendment.Which was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 326, as amended, was ordered re-

ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills.Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Bill No. 295 be taken up out of its order and now con-sidered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And,Senate Bill No. 295:A bill to be entitled an act to authorize pilots to incor-

U porate themselves and their property, and to prescribe therights, powers and liabilities of such pilots and corpora-tions.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Bill No. 293 be placed on the calendar of bills on thirdreading witho:t& being engrossed.

Which was ,ii'ed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate B-ill No. 295 was placed on calendar of bills

on third readiw;Mr. Adams :' Carson in the chair) moved that the

rules be waived m.-d Senate Joint Resolution No. 166, nowon table subjecit o call, be taken up.

Which was a:-"eed to by a two-thirds vote.And,Senate Joint Resolution No. 166:joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section

2, Article 3, of the Constitution of the State of Florida,relating to the meeting of the Legislature.

Was taken up.Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) moved that Sen-

ate Joint Resolution No. 166 be read a second time by itstitle only.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds-vote.And Senate Joint Resolution No. 166 was read a sec-

ond time by its title.Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) offered a susbti-

tute for Senate Joint Resolution No. 166, with the fol-lowing title:

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to Section2, Article 3, of the Constitution of the State of Florida,relating to the meeting of the Legislature.

~__ _^~ ~ The substitute was then read a second time in full.^Kv^"'-i 3'Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) moved that the;iS^ ---' -rules be waived, and the substitute for Senate Joint Reso-

lution No. 166 be placed on calendar of bills on thirdy]~f | ~reading without being engrossed.|ig ~~l \TWhich was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.,:^~ g ~And substitute for Senate Joint Resolution No. 166tri Mwas placed on the calendar of bills on third reading.

1 e-1- Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) moved thatI 'I_ -~ Senate Joint Resolution No. 167, now on table subject to

call, be taken up and considered.$;^~~ ~ Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.i,[~ \ ~And,*t~~~ ~ Senate Joint Resolution No. 167:

. - * ' ~A Joint Resolution proposing amendments to Articles 1.i|~~ ~ and 2 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the State: ~ ' ,~ ~ of Florida, amending Section 3, Article 3, and Section 2.

-i '* ' article 7, respectively, of the Constitution of Florida, re-lating to the election of the members of the Legislature.

-f Mir~Was taken up.*|,}~ i *Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) moved that Sen-

'| r.~ '.ate Joint Resolution No. 167 be read a second time byCit l;~ -its title only.X ;' ' ~~Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.is*;- ,~ ~ And Senate Joint Resolution No. 167 was read a second

|I. ^ ^ ~~time by its title only.!' . ~Mr. Adams (Mr. Carson in the chair) offered a sub-

stitute for Senate Joint Resolution No. 167 with the fol-lowing title:

A joint resolution proposing amendments to articles 1and 2 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the ,Stateof Florida, amending section 3, article 3, and section 2,article 7, respectively, of the Constitution of Florida,relating to the election of the members of the Legisla-ture.

''J~~ ~ The substitute for Senate Joint Resolution No. 167,was then read a second time in full.

,"'^~~ ~ Mr. Adams -(Mr. Carson in the chair) moved the adop-tion of the substitute. :

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Which was agreed to.- Mr. Ada-as (Mr. Carson in the chair) moved that therules be waived and the substitute for Senate Joint Res-olution N(. 167 be placed on calendar of bills on thirdreading w thout being engrossed.

MWhich was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution Nu. 167 was

place oi calendar of bills on third reading.House Bill No. 134:A bill to be entitle an act for the assessment of rail-

roads in this State by the Railroad Commission, and pre-scribing the'methods (f making such assessment.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Butler offered a substitute for House Bill No. 134,

with the following title:A bill to be entitle an act to amend section 8, chaper

4515; Laws of Florida, the same being an act entitled anact to amend sections 29, 32, 35, 47, 48, 50, 66 and 67 ofchapter 4322, Lays of Florida, entitled an act for theassessment and collection of revenue approved June 5th,1S97.

The substitute for House Bill No. 134 was read a sec-ond time in full.

Mr. Butler moved the adoption of the substitute forHouse Bill No. 134.

The yeas and nays were demanded.Upon call of the roll the vote was:Yeas- Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Brown, Butler, Carson,

Crews, McCaskill, McCreary, MaeWilliams, Miller, Pal-mer, Peacock, Scott, Stcckton, Williams-14.Sams, Wadsworth, MWhidden, Wilson of the 7th-16.Gillen, Harris, Kirk, Law, McOreary, Neel, Raney, Rouse,Sams, Wadsworth, Whidden, Wilson of the 7th-16.

So the substitute for House Bill No. 134 was notadopted.

Mr. Raney moved that House Bill No. 134 be indefinite-ly postponed.

The yeas and nays were demanded.Upon call of the roll the vote was:Yeas-Mr. President Messrs. Blount, Carson, Crill,

Dimick, Gillen, Harris, Kirk, Law, MacWliliams, Neel,S. 55.

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Peacock, Raney, Rouse, Sams, Wadsworth, Whidden,Wilson of the 7th-18.

Nays-Messrs. Bailey, Blitich, Brown, Butler, Grews,qF-r^- ~ McCaskill, McCreary, Miller, Palmer, Scott, Stockton,

Williams-12.[J.~ ~ So House Bill No. 134 was indefinitely postponed.

;'H^~ ~Mr. Carson moved that the rules be waived and mes- rsages from the House of Representatives be taken up and considered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

The following message from the House of Reprcsenta- I. -^; >>--a^ tives was read:

House of Representatives,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

. i E~Hon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-I am directed by the House of Representatives;to inform the Senate that the House of Representativeshas passed-

House Bill No. 297:A bill to be entitled an act for dividing counties in

this State into cattle districts; appointment of cattle in-|';~ ~ spectors; their duties, compensation; prescribing method

of inspection; duties of persons driving or shipping cattlej : ~ , or hogs, penalties for refusing to comply with same; f

A;' ' ~regulating shipment by railroad, steamboat or other trans-uI~~~ ' portation companies, and penalties for refusing to complyf-~-r-.-, ;therewith; providing for appointment of market clerks

for inspection of slaughtered beef and hogs, prescribingtheir duties and compensation, and penalties for all per-sons violating provisions of same.

And respectfully requests the concurrence of the Sen-ate therein.

Very respectfully, W -" * WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives. And House Bill No. 297, contained in the above mes- '

sage, was read the first time by its title and referred tothe Committee on Judiciary.

The following message from the House of Representa-tives was read:, .

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SIR-I am directed by the House of Representatives toinform the Senate that the House of Representatives haspassed-

House Bill No. 361:A bill to be entitled an act providing that foreign exec-

utors, executors and administrators may defend suits inthis State.


Very respectfully,WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives-

And House Bill No. 361, contained in the above mes-sage, was read the first time by its title and referred tothe Committee on Judiciary.

The dllowing message from the House of Representa-tives i?- read:

House of Representatives,Tallahlssce, Fla., A;iy 15., 19)33

Hon. Frank Adams,Preside~nt of the Senate:

SIR-I am directed by the Huuse of Representativesto infirm the Senate that the House of Representativeshas passed-

House Bill No. 427:

A bill to be entitled an act to incorporate the town of

Wellborn, in the county of Suwannee.And respectfully request the concurrence of the Sen-

ate therein.Very respectfully,

WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives.

And House Bill No. 427, contained in the above mes-

sage, was read the first time by its title.

Mr. Peacock moved that the rules be waived and House

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Bill No. 427 be placed on calendar of bills on second read-ing without reference to a committee.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And House Bill No. 427 was placed on calendar of bills

*on second reading.

The following message from the House of Represeuta-tives was read:


lHon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate;

SIR-I am directed by the House of Representativesto iuform tle Senate that ,the House of Representativeshas passed--

House Bill No. 334:A bill to be entitled an act giving to the city of Orlando

similar rights to those now held by the city of Sanford in the road and bridge taxes of Orange county, by grant-ing to the city of Orlando annually one-half of the amountrealized from said taxes on property within that city.

And respectfully request the concurrence of the Sen-ate therein.



And House Bill No: 334, contained in the above mes-sage, was read the first time by its title.

Mr. Carson moved that the rules be waived and thatHouse Bill No. 334 be placed on calendar of bills on sec-ond reading without reference to a committee.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And House Bill No. 334 was placed on calendar of bills

on second reading.The following message from the House of Representa-

tives was read:House of Representatives,Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.


SIR-I am directed by the House of Representatives toinform the Senate that the House of Representatives haspassed--

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' Senate Bill No. 66:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1310, Re-

vised Statutes, so as to prescribe regulations for callingcircuit judges into the Supreme Court to hear and de-termine matters pending before the court, in the place ofjustices thereof, who shall be disqualified or disabledfrom interest, sickness or other cause; and to define thecases wherein circuit judges shall or may be called intothe Supreme Court to hear and determine matters there-in pending.

Very Respectfully,, X, -*Chie WA. FORSYTH BYNUM,

a:~ - ~~Chief Clerk House of Representatives.

And Senate Bill No. 66, contained in the above mes-5 sage, was referred to the Committee on Enrolled Bills.

The following message from the House of Representa-tives was read:

;'<-.~~ l~~House of Representatives,*; ~~ - ~~~Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.Hon. Frank Adams,

President of the Senate:SItR-1 am directed by the House of Representatives

4, to inform the Senate that'the House of Representativeshas-

. s Declined to recede from the non-concurrence to Senate. amendment to House Bill No. 137, to be entitled an act

requiring teachers summer training schools and makingappropriations therefor.

i- : And respectfully requests the appointment of a com-mittee of conference.



Mr. Carson moved that the Senate accedes to the fe-quest of the House of Representatives for a committee of

' _' conference on House Bill No. 137.jk ~Which was agreed to.$ ~ The President appointed Messrs. Gillen, McCreary and

-'~ Wilson of the 7th as the committee of conference on thepart of the Senate.

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'By -permission-.Mr. Gillen, Chairman of the Committee on City and

'County Organization, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,1 _! _ _:; .. Tallahassee, Fla., May 15, 1903.

IHon. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Committee on City and County Organiza-tion, to whom was referred-

Senate Joint Resolution No. 303:A joint resolution ratifying the action oPfthe city coun-

,.. -.X,:,,;> ~ ~cil of the city of Miami in declining to accept a dedication[ {i(in cases any was intended) as a public park, of the Bay!| Front Land in that city, east of Biscayne Drive, and

-North of Fourteenth street.Have had the same under consideration and recommend

:that the same do not pass, on the ground that said reso-lution has no place in the Legislature of Florida.

B , -iVery Respectfully,GUY GILLEN,

Chairman of Committee.And Senate Joint Resolution No. 303, contained in the

above report, was placed before the Senate.Mr. Dimick moved that the Senate take up-Senate Joint Resolution No. 303:

; A�� A joint resolution ratifying the action of the city coun-~tt- ' .cil of the city of Miami in declining to accept a dedica-

tion (in case any was intended) as a public park, of theBay Front Land in that city, East of Biscayne Drive and:North of Fourteenth Street.

Which was agreed to.'Mr. Dimick moved that Senate Joint Resolution No.

:303 be referred to the Judiciary Committee.Which was agreed to.Mr. Harris requested that the Bill Secretary be excused

"from attendance next week on account of his desiring to:attend the meeting of the Confederate Veterans at New'Orleans.

7 Col. Robertson, Bill Secretary, was excused.Mr. Stockton asked to be excused from attendance un-

til Monday next. *

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Mr. Stockton was excused.Mr. Harris moved to adjourn until 9 o'clock a. m. to-

morrow.Which was agreed to.Thereupon the Senate adjourned until 9 o'clock a. m.

Saturday, May 16th, 1903.

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1903.

Senate met pursuant to adjournment.The President in the chair.The roll being called, 30 Senators answered to their

* names, showing a quorum present.' Mr. Faulkner and Mr. Wilson of the 7th being ab-

sent.Prayer by the Chaplain.The reading of the Journal was dispensed with.

' The Journal as corrected was approved.Mr. Peacock moved that the rules be waived and Sen-

& ate Bill No. 219 be taken up out of its order and now con-sidered.

4 Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 219:A bill to be entitled an act to urovide for the holding

-of Farmers' Institutes in the' several counties of theState of Florida, and providing for the payment of the,expense thereof.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And Senate Bill No. 219 was ordered referred to the

*Committee on Engrossed Bills.Mr. Peacock askred that Mr. Faulkner be excused from

attendance today;Mr. Faulkner was excused.

~ . ~ INTRODU7CTION OF BILLS.

By Mr. Blitch:; Senate Bill No. 333:

A bill-to be entitled an act for testing the legality ofelections held to determine whether intoxicating liquors,wines or beers, jhall be sold, and to prohibit collateralContests :thereof in pawosecutions for crime.

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'Which was read the first time by its title and referredto the Commlittee on Temperance. .

-Bv Mr. Peacock: Senate Bill No. 334:A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of sheiiffs

of this State.TWhich was read the first tinie by its title and referred

to the Comlllittee on Jud~ciarv.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Mr. Rnney, Chailrman of the Committee on Judiciary,submllitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,.,L~~~~~~~~ ~Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903.

j:~ B~Hon. Frank Adams.President of the Renate:

SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was re-ferred-

Sellate Bill No. 153:I .::~ · ~A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 2259 ot

3the Revised Statutes of Floridan. relating to the incorporation of religious, debating. literary, benevolent, chari-

¶ , ' table, scientific and other asscrietion not for profit.Beg lealve to report that theyv have carefully considered

the same, and recommend that the bill do pass with thefollowing amendments:

At the end of said bill add the follonwing:"Section 2. Every subordinate lodge. shall. before ex-

ercising any powers, shall have recordecl in the office ofthe clerks of the circuit court of the county w-herein snuchsubordinate lodge is located, a statement under the sealof the grand lodge, setting forth the purposes and powers

*-? ,of such subordinate lodge; sullch statement is to be dulyproven by the secretary or other officer of the subordinatelodge, before some officer autholrized to take acknowl-ecldeements of deeds in the State of Florida.

'"Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its approval'*:~ bT~b the Governor."

Very respeciully, CEO. P. RANEY,

Chairman of Committee.tl:~~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~ '

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A nd Senate Bill No. 153, contained in the above report,together with the amendments thereto, was placed on the

calendalr of bills on second reading.-Mr. Wlilson of the 4th, Chairman of tle Joint Commit-

teeon Enrslled Bills, submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,sty, - ~Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,8~ ~ ~ President of the Senate:SIR-Your Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, to-

whom was referred-'An act to anthorize the Governor to aceupt any grnllt

'by the United StaTes of any part of the Natal Rleservationin Escambia county. Florida, and any ceision of .iover-

; eignty thereover, and to extend the sovereigntv of theState of Florida over the same.

Also,A Memorial to the Congress of the United States, urg-

inag the cession by it to the State of Florida of Certainprtionis of the United States Naval Reservation in Es-

calbia connty, Floirda.1 Beg to report that the same has been duly signed by

the Speaker and Chief Clerk of the House of Representa-ftives, and is herewith presented to the Senate for the sig

natures of the President and Secretary thereof.Very respectfully,

0. L. WILSON.Chairman of Committee.

ENROLLED.

The President announced that he wras about to sign-

An act to authorize the Governor to accept any grant

by the United States of any part of the Naval Reservationin Escambia county, Florida, and any cession of sover*

'eignty thereover, and to extend the sovereignty of the

State of Florida over the same.Also,A Memorial to the Congress of the United States, nurg-

ing the cession by it to the State of Florida of certain

portions of the UPited States Naval Reservation in Es-

cali:bia county, Floirda.

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The acts were therefore duly signed by the Presidentand Secretary of the Senate, and ordered returned to theChairman of the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills to

I [ _^~~ aconvey to the Governor for his approval.

v HC__~ _ ~ Mr. Raney, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary,.~|j~ 3 "~ ~ submitted the following report:

:^H.-~~~~ ] ~~~~Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903.

ffi^^~f Hon. Frank Adams,

ip%^~~~~l~ ~President of the Senate:;-v.-- " SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary, to whom was re-

4 :I~~~ferred-iA~~~ ~~Senate Bill No. 169:

-. ~~~ ; A bill to be entitled an act relating to quo warranto.Beg leave to report that they have carefully considered

the same and recommend the passage of said bill withthe following amendment:

X . In line 1 of Section 1 strike out the words "A Judge ofthe Circuit Court," and insert in lieu thereof the words"The Attorney General."

Very respectfully,GEO. P. BANEY,

i~~~ Oba; ~~~~Chairman of Committee.

* ; -.And Senate Bill No. 169, contained in the above report,, together with amendments thereto, was placed on the

*<~ " calendar of bills on second reading.la 1 1^ij ~ Mr. Eaney, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary,

!t~~ , submitted the following report:

Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 16,1903.


- ~Em^ ~ SIR-Your Committee on Judiciary to whom was re-ferred-

; X Senate Bill No. 52:A bill to be entitled an act to repeal Chapter 4616 of

the Laws of Florida, the same being an act requiring a,* ~ special license tax to be paid by express companies doing

business in this'State.

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LBeg leave to report that they have carefully considered

) same, and herewith submit as a substitute therefor:

'1 bill to be entitled an act requiring a special license

1s to be paid by express companies doing business in!is State, to provide a penalty for its non-payment, and

ipovide for the distribution of the licenes tax so paid.

Andrecommend that the substitute do pass.

Very respectfully,GEO. P. RANEY,


And Senate Bill No. 52, contained in the above report,

ogether with the substitute therefor, was placed on the

endar of bills on second reading.

lir. Wilson of the 4th, Chairman of the Joint Commit-

on: Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report:


on. Frank Adams,President of the Senate:

SIR-Your Joint Comhmittee on Enrolled Bills, to

bonm was referred-

D An act to authorize the Governor to accept any grant4 by the United States of any part of the Naval Reserva-

"tfl0 in Escambia count, Florida, and any cession ofIsovereignty thereover, and to extend the sovereignty of

e State of Florida over the same.Also,A memorial to the Congress of the United States ufg-

4ing the cession by it to the State of Florida of certain

portions of the United States Naval Reservation in Es-

-ambia county, Florida.

'Beg to report that the same has been presented to the

43vernor for approval.j| -~~~~ Very respectfully,

C. L. WILSON,Chairman of Committee.

Mr. Blitch, Chairman of the Committee on EngrossedBills, submitted the following report:

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Senate Cliamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 1i(, 1903:

Hon. Franlk Adams,

President of the e1natlc:SIR-Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, tu wlbu

was referred-Senate Bill No. 32(:A bill to be, entitled an act authorizing the Ralroe,,

Commission to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief in certain cases.

Also,Senate Substitute for-House Bill No. 321:A bill to be entitled an act to provide pensions for tht

State of Florida, and to create a State Board of Pensionrand prescribe their duties or powers.

Have, carefully examined the same and find them'cod*!~~~ ~rectly engrossed.

Very respectfully,*t~~~~ . ~~~~~N. A. BLIITCH,


And Senate Substitute for House Bill No. 321 andi · iSjenate Bill No. 326f, eutained in the above report; was

'Isl~ ~placed on the calendar of bills on third reading.

A'i Palmer, Chairman of the Committee on Constitmi~~~ ~ ~tional Amendments. submitted the following repurt:.

Senate Chamber,Tallahassee, Fla., May 16,1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,


SIR-Y-1our Committee on Constitutional Amendments, to whom was referred-

House Joint Resolution No. 168:A joint resolution proposing an amendment to seetio

12 of Arlticle 12 of the Constitution of the State of Plwida, relating to Education.

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;uOave had the same under consideration and recommendatit do not pass.

Very respectfully,THOS. PALMER,


And House J(int Resolution No. 1GS, contained in theabove report, was placed on the calendar of bills on

Nwond reading.i r. Carson moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Mil No. !83 be-taken up out ouf its regular order and now,considered.t Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

A ndSenate Bill No. 283:

bill to be entitled an act to provide for the investiga-ton (,If diseases among domestic animals, and to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among such.

Was taken up and read a second time in full. *Mr. Carson moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Bill No. 283 be placed on calendar of bills on third read-ing without being engrossed.

W- hich was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.# And Senate Bill No. 283 was placed on the calendar of

bills on third reading.Mr. Scott moved that the rules be waived and House

Bill No. 374 be taken up out of its order and now con--idered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. And,House Bill No. 374:A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the issue of

eponds by the town of Quincy, for the construction, es-tablishment, acquisition or purchasd and operation of awaterworks and electric light plant, creating trustees.to such bonds and providing for the payment of the in-terest and principal of such bonds.

Was taken up.:Mr. Scott moved that the rules be waived and House

j ill No. 374 be read a second time by its title only.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.a And House Bill No. 374 was read a sedond time by its

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Mr. Scott moved-that the rules be further waived, anthat House Bill No. 374 be read a third time in full and)put upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote..And House Bill No. 374 was read a third time in full. -Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the voteL

was:YTeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Blount, Brown, Butlerx

Carson, Grill, Dimick, Kirk, Law, McCaskill, McCreary,MacWilliams, Neel, Peacock, Raney, Sams, Scott, Wads-worth, Whidden, Williams, Wilson of the 4th.-22.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated. Mr. Sams moved that the rules be waived and Honse

Bill No. 292 be taken up out of its order and now con-sidered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And,House Bill No. 292:A bill to be entitled an act for the preservation of wild

deer, birds and other game and to prescribe the time inwhich they may be hunted, and to provide that all non-residents of the State shall take out a license before theyshall hunt such wild deer, or other game, and prescribe a penalty for the violation thereof.

Was taken uip.Mr. Sams moved that the rules be waived and House

Bill No. 292 be read a second time by its title only.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds- vote.And House Bill No. 292 was read a second time by its

title only.Mr. Sams moved that the rules be further waived and

that House Bill No. 292 be read a third time in full and -put upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And House Bill No. 292 was read a third time in full.Upon call of the roll on House Bill No. 292 the vdte

was:Yeas-Messrs. Bailey, Blount, Brown, Butler, Carsona

Crews, Grill, Dimick, Gillen, Law, MacWilliams, Miller,.Peacock, Rouse, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, WiE-liams, Wilson of 4th.-20.

Nays-Messrs. Blitch, Kirk, McCreary.-3..

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So the bill passed, title as stated. -Mr. Brown moved that the rules be waived and Senate ;

Bill No. 15 be taken up out of its order and now consid-ered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. And,Senate Bill No. 15:. A bill to be entitled an act to confirm, enlarge and.

extend the powers, life and franchise of the East Florida. -Ice Manufacturing Company.

Was taken up. 'Mr. Brown asked leave to withdraw Senate Bill No. 15. Which was granted. -Mr. Brown moved that the rules be waived and Senate' l i

Bill No. 212 be taken up out cf its order and now considered.,

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vot.e And, . ; Senate Bill No. 212: A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Mr.s Mary. ;

Elizabeth Dickison, widow of the lamented Ger 'al J. J. l -Dickison. ,:

Was taken up and read a second time in full gether L

with the amendments of the Committee on Cla;The following committee amendment was re. In lines 4 and 5, and in line 10, of Section strike,

out the words and figures "fifty ($50.00)" a insert.thermin "twenty-five (,$25.00)."

Mr. Brown moved the adoption of the (ommittee- -

aamendment. .

Whicl was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 212, as amended, was ordered re-

*ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills.

BILLS ON THIRD READING.

House Bill No. 223: l

A bill to be entitled an act to extend the time for the; '

commencing and completion of the Sanibel Island Rail-

| way, incorporated May 27th, 1897, under the title of San- ;

ibel Island Railway and Construction Company.lWas taken up and read the third time in full and put

j ipon its passage.

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IUpon call of the roll on House Bill No. 223 the voteswas:

Yeas--Mr. President, Messrs. Dimick, Kirk, Miller,Neel, WMhidden-6.

Navs-Messrs. Blitch, Blount, Brown, Butler, Carson,Crews, Crill, Gillen, Lanr, MeCaskill, McCreary, MacWil-liams, Peacock. Raney, Rouse, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Williams, Wilson of the 4th-20.

So the bill failed to pass.Senate Bill No. 22:lA bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 682, Re-

vised Statutes of the State of Florida, entitled real estate especially benefitted assessed one-third expense.

Was taken up and read a third time in full and put upon its passage.

Upon call of the roll on Senate Bill No. 227 the votewas:

Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,Brown, Carson, Crews, Grill, Dimick, Kirk, Law, Mc-Creary, MacWTilliams, Miller, Neel, Peacock, Raney,Rouse, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, W7illialms,-Wilson of the 4th-24.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated.Senate Bill No. 295:a bill to be entitled an act to authorize pilots to incor-

pcorate themselves and their property, and to prescribe therights, powers and liabilities of such pilots and corporations.

Was taken uLp and read the -third time in full and putupon its passage.

Upon call of the roll on Senate Bill No. 295, the votewas:

Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, BlountBrown, Butler, Carson, Gillen, Kirk, Law, MoCaskill, Mil-ler, Neel, Peacock, Raney, Rouse. Scott, Stocklton, WTads-worth, Whidden, Williams, WTilson of the 4th-22.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated. Mr. Raney moved that the rules be waived and that the

vote by which House Bill No. 223 failed to pass, be re-i,considered.


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And,House Bill No. 223: , , ':A bill to be entitled an act to extend the time for the

. commencing and completion of the Sanibel Island Rail- ·way, incorporated May 27th, 1897, under the title of Sanibel Island Railway and Construction Company. " i

Was again placed befQre the Senate. 'The bill was again read.

' Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote '

was: ,. lYeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Dimick, Gillent,

Harris, Kirk, McCreary, Neel, Sams, Whidden-10. ' l-w 9ays-Messrs. Blitch, Blount, Brown, Butler, Carson, , '.

Crews, Crill, Law, McCaskill, Miller, Peacock, Raney, ' Rouse, Scott, Williams-15. ,.

So the bill failed to pass.,Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and Senate

. Bill No. 261 be taken up out of its order and now con-'sidered. . ;

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. . ,

And, 'FeSenate Bill No. 261: -A bill to be entitled an act to make valid and effectual .:-

deeds to real estate, heretofore or hereafter made, by a

husband direct to his wife.Was taken up and read a second time in full. -

Mr. Blount moved that the rules be further waived andthat Senate Bill No. 261 be read a third time in full andput upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 261 was read a third time in full.Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the

'vote was:Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blount, Brown

Butler, Carson, Crews, Grill, Dimick, Harris, Law, Me:Creary, MacWilliams, Miller, Neel, Peacock, Raney,

Souse, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, Williams, Wil-son of the 4th-24. a* ;

Nays-Mr. Gillen.-1. :So the bill passed, title as stated. ,

Mr. Law moved that the rules be waived and Senate Bill , ,

No. 272 be taken up out of its order and now considered. , :

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Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And,Senate Bill No. 272:A bill to be entitled an act to repeal Chapter 5068, Laws

of Florida, being entitled an act to confirm, amend andsupplement the municipal corporation of the town of

L._,L GOrange Park, Florida, and to give it certain powers andprivileges in relation to the assessment, levy and collee Sdon of taxes.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Law moved that the rules be further waived and

that Senate Bill No. 272 be read a third time in full and-put upon its passage.

___^^~_ Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 272 was read a third time in full. -Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was:Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,.

Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Grill, Gillen, Harris,Kirk, Law, McCaskill, McCreary, Miller, Neel, Peacock,Raney, Rouse, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden. Wil- liams, Wilson of the 4th-26.

Nays-None.So the bill paesed, title as stated.A message was received from the House of Representa-

tives.


Mr. Carson moved that the rules be waived and HouseBill No. 98 be taken up out of its order and now consid-ered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.AndHouse Bill No. 98: A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of Samuel rIt.

Hudson. Was taken up and read a second time in full:Mr. Carson moved that the rules be further waived and

that House Bill No. 98 be read a third in full and putupon its passage.


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And House Bill No. 98 was read a third time in full.

Upon call of the roll on. the passage of the bill the rote"was:

4.Y$aq-MT. )rersdent, Mqs§rs. Bailey, Blitce. Blount,Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Harris, Kirk, Law, Mac- :

Williams, Neel, Raney, Rouse, Sams, Wadsworth, Wil-liams, Wilson of the 4th-19.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated. - 7Mr. Butler moied that the rules be waived and mes-

sages from the House of Representatives be taken up andconsidered.

Which was agreed to by a twct-thirds vote.

. The folloiwng message from the House of Representa-fives was read:

House of Representatives,TallahasSee, Fla., May 16, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,President- of the Senate:

SIR-I am directed by the House of Representativesto inform the inate that the House of Representativeshas adopted--

House Cone '"nt Resolution No. 23:House Ccn "vent Resolution relative to the appoint-

ment of a joi .t "omnittee to visit and examine the proO posed sites ti>l Tallahassee offers to donate for a Gov-

eTnrRr's man&-And respec-', fly requests the concurrence of the Sen-

ate therein.Very respectfully,

WM. FORSYTH BYN9M,Chief. Clerk House of Representativem.

And House Concurrent Resolution No. ~3, contained in

the above message, was.read tbgfirst time.- .M.. Butler m~oved th~t , the ules h waived and Ou&se

G9 pcurrent ResolutiQn No. 23 be taken up and now con-sidered.

Wlich was4~ agreed to py a two-thirds vote.

AId Sohse Concurrent lidsilution Nb-~ '23 wbis re~iA asecornd in~.e'; i~; i~nnY~ i t`: .!···:-*

ut v1tlt adopti¶n of thl? r"OWionr.


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The President appointed Messrs. Butler and Law asthe committee on the part of the Senate.




SIR-I am directed by the House of Representativesto inform the Senate that the House of Representativeshas passed-

House Bill No. 491:A bill to be entitled an act to abolish the present mu-

nicipal government of the town of Live Oak. in Suwan-nee county, Florida, and organize a city government forthe same, an dto provide its jjurisdiction and powers.


Very respectfully, WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives.And House Bill No. 491, contained in the above mes-

sage, was read the first time by its tidleMr. Peacock moved that the rules be waived and

Blouse Bill No. 491 be read a second time by its titleonly.

Which was agreed to by a two-th'rds vote.And House Bill No. 491 was read a second time by its

title only.Mr. Peacock moved that the rules be furtlher waived

and that House Bill No. 491 be read a third time in fulland put upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a twoLthirds vote.And House Bill No. 491 was read a third time in full.Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was:

Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Kirk, McCaskill, Me- Creary, Neel, Palmer, Peacock, Rouse, Sams, Scott,Wadsworth, Williams-19.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated.

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The following message from the House of Representa- ;tives was read:

House of Representatives. Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903. "

Hon. Frank Adams, .'President of the Senate:

SSIR-I am directed by the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed-

House Bill No. 415: A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 7, Chap-

ter 4951, Laws of Florida, being an act entitled an act concerning the admission of certain evidence in certain cases, where original instruments concerning land can-not be produced, and the records thereof have been burned and providing for the purchase of certain papers Iby Boards of County Commissioners, providing for the punishment of forgeries of certain papers and prescribe 'certain cases by persons and corporations doing busine8s ;of furnishing abstracts of title. a

And respectfully request the concurrence of the Sen- 'ate therein. j

- '' -' ' Very respectfully,WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,


And Hcuse Bill No. 415, contained in the above mes-'sage, was read the first time by its title and referred tothe Committee on Judiciary.


House of Representatives,Tallahassee, Fla., May 16,1903. t

Hon. Frank Adams, -

President of the Senate: ,SIR-I am directed by the House of Representatives !

to inform the Senate that the House of Representativeshas passed-

Senate Bill No. 129:

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A bill to be entitled an act requiring water companiesto clean tanks and 0 iush mains.


Chief Clerk House of Representatives.And Senate Bill No. 129, contained in the' abVove inJes-

sage, was referred to the' Committee dn Enrolled Bills.The following message from the House-of Representa-

tives was read:

House cit Representatives,Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903.


SIR--T am directed by the House of Representativesto inform Lhe Senate that The House of Representativeshas passed-

Senate Bill No. 117:A bill to be entitled an act enabling any corporation

not for profit heretofore or hereafter. formed to subjectitself to indebtedness or liability, according to' anamount or limit indicated in the original charter or'amendment.


Chief Clerk House of Representatives.And Senate Bill No, 117, contained in the above mes-

sage, was referred to the Committee on Enrolled Bills.Th.e following message from the House of Represenla-

tives was read:

House of Representatives,Tallahassee, Fia~., Mkty 16, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams,-:Pesiide~tt of the Senate:

sp-I .9n Oirei'ted by" the ouse of Representativesto i'nforxiu the se;ate -that 'te House of Rtpresentativeshas passed-

Sedate Bill, No. 3252:A bil to b~ entitied an act o incorporatete th

--ciy ofSt. Augustine, in the State of Florida, Rqyide 4f~- eorganization and conducting of thrn munhipiil j4rvern-

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ment of said city and providing the powers and func-.tions of said niunicipality.

Very respectfully, -WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives.And Senate Bill No. 322, contained in the above mes-

sage, was referred to the Committee on Enrolled Bills.The following message from the House of Representa -

tives was read:House &f Representatives,

Tallahassee, Fla., May 16, 1903. i

Ron. Frank Adams,aj~- ~ President of the Senate:SIR--I am directed by the House of Representatives

to inform the Senate that the House af Representativeshas passed-

Senate Memorial No. 199:Senate Memorial to the Congress of the United States

-asking that the Suwannee river in the State of Florida,be surveyed and improved for purpose of navigation.

Very respectfully, WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives.And Senate Memorial No. 199, contained in the above

-message, was referred to the Committee on EnrolledBills.

The following message from the House of Repreeent--tires was read:

House of Representatives,Tallahassee Fla., May 16, 1903.

Hon. Frank Adams, - I Presiaent of:theSenate:

-SIr-I am directed--by the- House of Representativesto inform the Senate that the- House of Representatives -f

-haspassed- -

R~ouse Bill No. 3-40L:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Sectidn 2316 of

the Revised Statutes of the State; of Florida. -.

And1 repspetfully requests the concutrenie of- the f en--ate therein. ' l

Very resp,"eciflly.' - .

WM. -yORSYTH3IUBWUM ;

Chief Clerk House of Representatives. i

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And House Bill No. 340, contained in the above mes-sage, was read the first time by its title and referred tothe Committee on Judiciary.




SIR-I am directed by the House of Representativesto inform the Senate that the House of Representativeshas appointed-

Messrs. Johnston of Pasco, Homrne of Jackson, Strozierof Marion, and West of Santa Rosa, committee of con-ference on the part of the House on Senate amendmentsto House Bill No. 137, to be entitled an act requiringteachers in summer training schools and making appro-prifltions 4 '-refor.

Very respectfully.WM. FORSYTH BYNUM,

Chief Clerk House of Representatives.The House of Representatives having appointed a

committee of four on conference, Mr. Raney was addedto the committee on the part of the Senate, and the see-retary was instructed to notify the House of Representa--tives thereof.

The Senate then resumed the consideration of


House Bill No. 170:A bill to be entitled an act to regulate proceedings be-

fore committing magistrates and to provide for the bind-ing over of witnesses to circuit courts, criminal courts ofrecord and county courts, who appear before such com-mitting magistrates, and to provide for a penalty for fail-ure of any committinjg magistrate to comply with the pro-visions of this act.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And House Bill No: 170 was placed on calendar of

bills on third reading.House Bill No, -,207: l A bill to be entitled an act to prohibit in certain cases

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the publishing of false and misleading reports, relative, ,'

to the climatic weather conditions in this State and the , '

result thereof, and making a penalty for violation thereof. rWas taken up and read a second time in full.. ..Mr. Raney moved that House Bill No. 207 be indefinite- '.

ly postponed.Which was agreed to.Mr. Harris gave notice that at the next session of 'the

Senate he would move to reconsider the vote by which

House Bill No. 207 was indefinitely postponed.Senate Bill No. 252: '

A bill to be entitled an act amending Section 8 of an '7

act entitled "an act to regulate the holding of political ;

primary elections in the State of Florida, for nominatingcandidates for any office under the laws of this State,; 4

and for nominating delegates to political conventions,"Iapproved May 31st, 1901. .

Was taken up and read a second time in full . , ; ElMr. Raney moved that 100 copies of. Senate Bill No.

252 be printed.Mr. Raney withdrew the motion.And Senate Bill No. 252 was ordered referred to the; ,

Committee on Engrossed Bills. ,:House Bill No. 112:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section (7) seven -

of Chapter 4888, Acts of 1901, being an act to provide

for the issue, custody, redemption, sale and transfer of

tax sale certificates and the issue of tax deeds, and pre-scribing the duties of certain officers in connection there-

with.Was taken up and read a second time in full.And House Bill No. 112 was placed on calendar of

bills on third reading.Senate Bill No. 205:A bill to be entitled an act to make tax deeds, issued

or to be issued,' under the provisions of Chapter 4888 ofthe Laws of Florida, prima-facie evidence of title.

Was taken up and read a second time in full. And Senate Bill No. 205 was ordered referred to the'

Committee on Engrossed Bills. |

Senate Bill No. 264: .

A bill to be entitled an act act to amend Section 2 of an .act approved May 30, 1895, entitled "An act tu amend

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an act approved June 8, 1887, entitled an act to revokeand abolish the present municipal government of thetown of DeLand, and to organize a city government forthe said town," and also to amend an act approved June1, 1893, entitled "An act to amend Chapter 3781, of theLaws of Florida, entitled an act to revoke and abolishthe present municipal government of the town of DeLand,and to organize a city government in said town.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Sams moved that the rules be waived and that Sen-

ate Bill Nu. 264 be read a second time by its title only.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 264 was read a second time by

its title.Mr. Sams moved that the rules be further waived and

that Senate Bill No. 264 be read a third time in full andput upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 264 was read a third time in full.Upon call cf the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was:Yeas-Mr.- President Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,

Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Dimick, Gillen, Law,McCaskill, McCreary, MacWilliams, Miller, Peacock,Raney, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, Williams,WTilson of the 4th-22.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated.Senate Bill No. 231:A bill to be entitled an act authorizing writs of errors

and appeals to the Supreme Court in civil and criminalcases to be made returnable to a day in a pending termof said court, to require the advancement of certaincases pending in or to be brought therein, and to ai-thorize said court to provide by special drders for thespeedy submission and hearing of such eases.-

Was taken up and red a second time in fll,Mr. Blount moved that thi ruls bwaived and Senate

Bill Nq. 231 be placed on calendar bf fiills bn third iead-ingwifhtut b hg engrossed.e . , - '''

Which vas agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

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And Senate Bill No. 231 was placed on calendar of bills on third reading.

Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and Sen-ate Bill No. 298 be taken up out of its order and now 'lc nsidered.; I -

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. iAnd, Senate Bill No. 298: ;A bill to be entitled an act permitting and defining the ,

effect of record of contracts to sell and options to buy ; real estate. i'

Was taken up and read a second time in full. Mr. Blount moved that the rules be waived and Senate I

Bill No. 298 be placed on calendar of bills on third read- ' ing without being engrossed.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. And Senate Bill No. 298 was placed on calendar I -i , l

bills on third reading. ' Senate Bill No. 233: ' A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1912 of

the Revised Statutes of the State of Florida, relating to , lactions by and against estates

Was taken up.Mr. Whidden asked permission to withdraw Senate

Bill No. 233.Which was granted. And Senate Bill No. 233 was withdrawn. -Senate Bill No. 162:A bill to be entitled an act to protect purchasers at

legal and judicial sales.Was taken up.Mir. Wilson of the 4th asked permission to withdraw

Senate Bill No. 162. ,Which was granted. . ,And, Senate Bill No. 162 was withdrawn. , '

6ahte,'Bill No. 184:, A bill to be entitled an act to prescribe the compensa- yn oZ sheri4ffs when going to an'other State for priso- ',

Was taken up and read a second time in full, together , with the amendments of, the, Cqommittee 6on Judiciary '

The following commiitee Amendmdent was read:' ' i

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Strike out all after the word "State" in line 7 of sec-tion I down to the end of the sentence ending with theword "day" and insert in lieu thereof the words "his ac-tual and necessary expenses and the sum of live dollarsper day during the time in which he is necessarily en-gaged in such service."'

Mr. Raney moved the adoption of the coimmittee amrend-ment.

Which was agreed to.The following committee amendment was read:In line 3 of Section 2 strike out the word "was" and

insert in lieu thereof the words "shall have been."Mr. Raney moved the adoption of the committee amend-

ment-Which was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 184, as amended, was ordered re-

ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills.Senate Bill No. 102:A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the destruc-

tion by burning of $132,000 of 7 per cent matured bonds;of the State of Florida issued in 1857, with coupons at-tached, that have been paid and satisfied in the settle-ment of the Florida Indian War Claims; and $30,000.00of 8 per cent. bonds of the State of Florida (issued July1st, 1871, with coupons attached, which were illegallyissued.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. MacWilliams moved that the rules be further

waived and that Senate Bill No. 102 be read a third timein full and put upon its passage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote-And Senate Bill No. 102 was read a third time in fulLUpon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was:

Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, BRlount,Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Gillen, Harris, Law, Mc-Caskill, McCreary, MacWilliams, Palmer, Peacock, Ra-ney, Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, Wilson of the4th.-22.

Nays-None.So the bill passed ,title as stated.

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Mr. Sams moved that the rules be waived.and HouseBill No. 232 be taken up out of its order and now con- - Jsidered.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. . . ;~: -.And,

House Bill No. 232:: A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 24, Chap-

ter 4640, Laws of Florida, entitled an act to abolish thepresent municipal government df Daytona, Volusia coun-

. ty, Florida, to organize a city government for the same,-and to provide for its jurisdiction and powers, approvedJune 5th, 1897. i

Was taken up an dread a second time in fulL Mr. Sams moved that the rules be waived and House , j

Bill No. 232 be read a second time by its title only-Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And House Bill No..232 was read a second time by its

title only..Mr. Sams .moved that the rules he further waived and

that House Bill No. 232 be read a third time in full andput upon its passage. I

Which was agreed to by.a two-thirds vote.And House Bill No. 232 was read a third time iin full.Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was:Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,

Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Harris, Law, McCaskill, ,McCreary, MacWilliams, Miller, Peacock, Raney, Rouse,Sams, Scott, Wadsworth, Whidden, Williams, Wilson ofthe 4th, Neel-24.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated. House Bill No. 195:A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act entitled an

act to prescribe the mode of procedure in cases of supposed insanity; to provide for competent examniation; todefine the duties of county and circuit judges, and to re- ipeal all laws in conflict with this act. . .

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And House Bill No. 195 was placed on calendar of bills

on third reading. - FHouse Bill No. 234

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A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 1638 ofthe Revised Statutes, relative to attachment when debtis not actually due.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And House Bill No. 234 was placed on calendar of

bills on third reading.Senate Bill No. 145:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Section 2 of Chap-

ter 4021, Acts of A. D., 1891, Laws of Florida, relatingto appeals from municipal or recorders courts.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. McCreary moved that the rules be waived and

Senate Bill No. 145 be placed on calendar of bills onthird reading without being engrossed.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 145 was placed on calendar of'

bills on third reading.Senate Bill No. 141:A bill to be entitled an act to amend Sections two

thousand two hundred and five (2205), two thousand twohundred and six (2206), and two thousand two hundredand seven (2207), of Sub-Chapter Two (2) of the RevisedStatutes of the State of Florida, entitled "Special Pro-visions for Building and Loan Associations."

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And Senate Bill No. 141 was Ordered referred to the

Committee on Engrossed Bills.Senate Joint Resolution No. 5:A joint resolution proposing. to repeal Section 6, and

to amend Sections 7 and 9 of Article XII of the Constitu-tion of the State of Florida.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And Senate Joint Resolution No. 5 was placed on cal-

endar of bills on third reading.House Bill No. 194:A bill to be entitled an act to repeal Chapter 4123,

Laws of Florida, entitled "an act disallowing fees incases before committing magistrate where informationbare not filed nor indictments found. Approved June 2,1893. ' : .

Was taken pp and read a second time in full.Mr. Raney moved that House Bi]l o. i94 be indefi-

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Which was agreed to.Rouse Bill No. 205: -A- bill to be entitled an act to prohibit divorced per-

sons from marrying within one year after divorce grant-ed, and prescribing a penalty for the same. -

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Dimick moved that House Bill No. 205 be indefi-

nitely postponed. The yeas and nays wree demanded.Upon call of the roll on the motion to indefinitely post-

pone the vote was: -Yeas-Messlrs. Blount, Grill, Dimick, Harris, Kirk,

Law, McCaskill, Miller, Palmer, Peacock, Raney, Rouse,

Sams, Wadsworth, Whidden.-15.Nays-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Brown,

Butler, Carson, Crews, McCreary, Neel, Scott, Williams.-11.

So House Bill No. 205 was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Raney moved that when the Senate adjourn to-

day- it adjourn to Monday afternoon, May i1, 1903, at;- 4o'clock. 1

Which was agreed to.M- r. Wilson of the 4th, declining to serve on the com-

mittee to visit the State College at Tallahassee, and th-Colored Normal andIndustrial School at the same plactthe President appointed Mr. Scott-in his place.

House Bill No. 97:A bill to be entitled an act to amend clause third o'

Section 4 of an act entitled an act for the assessment ancicollection of revenue, approved June 1st, 1895, the samebeing Chapter 4322, Laws of Florida.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And House Bill No. 97 as placed on calendar of bills

on third reading.Senate Bill No. 171:A bill to be entitled an act t oamend Section 10 of an

act entitled an act to amend Sections 29, 32, 35, 47, 48, 50, -I Tiw

66 and 67, of Chapter 4322, Law. Qf Florida, entitled. anact for the assessment and collection of revenue, approv- g

ed June 1, L895. ; -. K7-Wa staken up .and read, a second time in full, together

with the amendments of the Committee on Finance andTaxation.

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The following committee amendment was read:Amend the title by adding the words: "The same be-

ing Chapter 4515, Laws of Florida. Approved June 5th,1897."

Mr. McCreary moved the adoption of the committeeamendment.

Which was agreed to.And the Secretary was instructed to make the addi-

tion to the title.Mr. McCreary moved that the rules be waived and

Senate Bill No. 171 be placed on calendar of bills onthird reading without being engrossed.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 171 was placed cn calendar of

bills on third reading.Senate Bill No. 177:A bill to be entitled an act to amend section 10, chap-

ter 4888, Laws of Florida, entitled "an act to providefor the issue, custody, redemption, sale and transfer oftax sale certilcates, and the issue of tax deeds, and pre-scribing the duties of certain officers in connection there--with." Approved May 30th. 1901.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And Senate Bill Nc. 177 was ordered referred to the

Committee on Engrossed Bills.Senate Bill No. 276:A bill to be entitled an act to make an appropriation

-for transportation of the Florida State troops, and for.their pay and subsistence during encampments, or whileparticipating in practice marches during the years 1903and 1904.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.And Senate Bill No. 276, was ordered referred to the

C mumittee on Engrossed Bills.Senate Bill N.o 313:A bill to be entitled an act concerning corporations for

-profit, and fixing the amount of the charter fees, and de-fining certain powers thereof.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. McCreary offered the following amendment to Sen-

ate Bill No. 313:Strike out Section 7, and nmake Section 8 read Section

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Mr. McCreary moved the adoption (i the amendment. Which was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 313, as amended, was ordered re-

ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills. Senate Bill No. 288:A bill to be entitled an act for the relief (f Mrs. Jen-

nette Prevatt. Was taken up and road a second time in full. . -AMr. Crews moved that the rules be waived and that ' I

Senate Bill No. 288 be read a third time and put upon its passage. .

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 288 was read a third time in full. Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the vote

was: .Y.eas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey ,Blitch, Blount,

Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Crill, Dimick, Kirk, Me- ,Caskill, McCreary, MacWilliams, Neel, Peacock, Raney, Rouse, Sams, Scott, Whidden, Wilson of the 4th-22. .,

Nays-Messrs. Harris, Palmer, Williams-3.' So the bill passed, title as stated.Senate Bill Nu. 247: ' A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of the Volusia ,l_

County Bank, a corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida

Was taken up and read a second time in full, together with the amendments of the Committee on Claims.

The following committee amendment was read:In line one of seotion one, strike out the words "four

hundred and twenty," and insert therein "three hun-dred." In line three of section two, strike out the words"four hundred and twenty," and insert therein "threehundred."

Mr. Kirk moved the adoption of the committee amend-ment.

Which, was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 247, as amended, was ordered re-

ferred to the Committee on Engrossed Bills. Senate Bill No. 137: iA bill to be entitled an act to create a commission to

investigate all. claims against the Indian War Claims H ;Fund and report conclusions of law and fact to the Gov- i

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ernor and provide for the compensations and expenses ofsuch commission, and providing the duties of the Gover-nor in the premises.

Was taken up.Mr. Gillen moved that Senate Bill No. 137 be placed on

table, subject to call.Which was agreed to'.Senate Bill No. 287:A bill to be entitled an act for the relief of parties who

have bought land from the trustees of the Internal Im-provement Fund and whose title hlas failed.

Was taken up and read a second time in full.Mr. Whiddeu moved that the rules be waived and that

Senate Bill No. 287 be read a third time and put upon itspassage.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 287 was read a third time in full.Upon call of the roll on the passage of the bill the

vote was:Yeas-Mr. President, Messrs. Bailey, Blitch, Blount,

Brown, Butler, Carson, Crews, Crill, Dimick, Gillen,Kirk, McCreary, MacWilliams, Neel, Peacock, Raney,Rouse, Sams, Scott, Whidden, Williams, Wilson of the4th.-23.

Nays-None.So the bill passed, title as stated.Mr. Sams moved to adjourn.Which was agreed to.Thereupon the Senate adjourned until 4 o'clock p. m.

Monday, May 18, 1903.

MONDAY, MAY 18, 1903.

Senate met pursuant to adjjournment.The President in the chair.The roll being called, 30 Senators answered to their

names, showing a quorum present.Mr. Wilson of the 4th being absent.The reading of the Journal was dispensed with.The Journal as corrected was approved.

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