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THE DAIIiY RIC A.YUI rNEV7 iORLEAi JWA JUliU 14, I8S3. -'-i'i'-'-V "'fr I j'--" JOSTICE WATKINS SUCCEEDS HIMSELF, Gorernar rorter Bnding in His ieither Branck the Legislature Got to Work Before 5igit Came, and Hearings Were Postponed, Solice Glren of a Bill to Reorganize the State Militia More Compactly. fSUff OoereowJenc FIc7Tm.) Baton. Rooge, June 13- Though the enate was to meet at noon to-day it did not et a quorum until 7:30 o'clock tonight, at which bour tooth houses got to work and cleared up a good deal of busl-seaa. The house cleared Ita calendar at 11, o'clock, and then adjourned over until 11 a.

m. to-day. Thera were a number of hearings on the cards to-night, but the late sessions of both houses caused these to go over uotll tomorrow, when the anti-Sunday law people, the Insurance people and others will bo given an opportunity to present their case. The gate bill will be taken op to-morrow morning, and It is possible the committee may try to dispose of the Sunday law question also at that meeting. The committee on parochial affairs this afternoon met, and heard from opponents of the proposition to divide the parish of Calcasieu.

A delegation, consisting of Messrs. H. Drew, A. P. Pujo, A.

R. Mitchell and D. W. Richard, made argument before the committee to enow that the only real result of the division would te'to double the expense of government. They claim that this would cause a large deoreass- in the amount of money given to 'the school in the parish.

This now amounts to 120,000, and the police Jury sets aside 8 mills for that purpose. The committee win probably decide the ques-. tJon to-morrow. Mr: Doggan to-night gave notice of bill to reorganise the militia. The bill rata down the staffs to the regulation figure of the United States army, and practically abolishes the First Brigade in New Orleans.

It provides that two regl-mentis are necessary to form a brigade. The parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines aTe put in the First military district, under a major general, with the United States regulation staff. Regiments are to be composed of three battalions ot four companies under a coloneL Cavalry battalions of four troop to be commanded by a lieutenant colonel, two troops by a major. Artillery battalions of four companies are to be commanded by a lieutenant colonel: two companies, by a major.

tLignt batteries of artillery are to have four commissioned officers, the regulation officers and not less than 40 nor more than 80 privates. Cavalry troops are to have three commissioned officers, regulation non-commissioned officers and 3tt to 55 privates. companies are to have three commissioned officers, regulation cm -commissioned officers and 40 to 63 privates. -The bill provides for the election of field officers In regiments or battalions by che officers of the respective regiments or battalions, and company officers by the companies. The adjutant general's salary is fixed at 12400 per annum, with $600 for contingent expenses.

Otherwise there Is no material change In the law. governor to-day extricated himself from a dilemma by appointing Justice I Watkins to succeed himself on the supreme bench for a term of twelve years. The- appointment has been hanging fire since, last 3farch, when Justice Watkins' term expired, and among the gentlemen urged for -the honor were Attorney General Ounnlngham and Ex-Senator Pro-vosty. Both were warm friends of the governor, and his excellency doubtless sound himself in the- position of wishing T'Ot5er dear charmer away," and solved the problem by naming Justice Watkins, who -has made a good record on the fcencn. Bis excellency also sent In a batch of recsss appointments, one or two of which will provoke a fight in the senate.

The senate took no action on any of the appointments to-night, but will struggle with some- of them to-morrow. Qtr. -Ariall to-night gave notice of a bill to-appropriate money to purchase a lepers'" home. jr The Senate. There; was no.

quorum present when lieutenant Governor Snyder called the enate to order to-day at noon. It was found that bat fourteen senators had responded to roll call, and as that number lacked' firs of making a quorum Senator Penecoaud moved to adjourn till 2 o'clock. Senator Slrjacqnes moved as a substitute fbkt the' adjournment be taken till 3 'clock, and that motion prevailed. -P. M.

Three times did the senate try to get together to-day, and as many times did it find itself unable to proceed to business because of the lack of a quorum. As" stated In. previous message, there were but fourteen senators in attendance when the body was called to order at hpon. Then, on the second trial, at 3 o'clock, there were but seventeen present, tb adjournment was then taken until o'clock to await the arrlv-al of the evening train from the city. But roll call at the last named hour revealed that there were but thirteen senators on hand.

Judge Lawrason thereupon demanded that the sergeant-at-arms be Instructed to go out and bring In the absent members, he was qalte positive that there were twenty senators in Baton Rouge at this time. The sergeant-at-arms, with his deputies, went out on a still hunt, and Uie result was that shortly before 8 o'clock the required number, nineteen, who made a had been corralled, and the senate ra thus finally enabled to get down to work. Just alter Rev. Dr. Allison had offered up the prayer a message from the governor was announced, and when Lieutenant Governor Snyder stated that this tressage would require executive session it at once- became known that the recess appointments made since last session of the general assembly, as well as the supreme court appointment to fill the vacancy occasioned by the expiration of justice wauuns- term, naa Deep sent in.

The senate chamber was cleared of every one except the members aol officers. Very nearly a half hour passed before the executive session was raised. It was then learned that nearly 300 recess appointments of assessors, district attorneys, had been sent In, and that Justice Watkins bad been named to succeed himself. The confirmations had been held over until to-morrow, because ot there having been a bars quorum present. Immediately after the executive session there were twenty-six senators present.

A message from the house announced that the speaker of the house had named Messrs. "Wade, Garvey and Plpea serve the commute to Investigate the status nd condition of the "Hotel Royal, in accordance with fne provisions of house concurrent resolution No. 9. Senator Fenner sent up a petition signed bv Dr. -W.

O. West and a number of ther prominent New Orleans dentists, asking that senate bill No. 25. to regulate cue practice ot dentistry, be laid over an. til they have bad an opportunity to be heard, as they have a number of amend-cnenta be submitted ftKPOBTS OF COMMITTEES.

By "Jadlelary eommlctee No. 1: -Senate Bill No. 66, by Mr. St. Paul v.

ntTBODTJCTIOX OF BILLS. Senate Bill by Mr. Dawklns Relative to Juries, the parish of Orleans excepted, and to repeal act 90 of 1890. v'v A message from the house announced -that tht body bad passed hoose concurrent resolution Nsj 10. relative' to: the province and power of le general assent iy to enact raiuoao legatiation in xace of the constitutional set creating the rall-'lC coa4 commlisioa.

Under suspension i of Wrnles. and after a long Fenner, referred -to the Joint consideration of both sections of the senate Judiciary committee. VI' Senate concorrent resolution No. .8, Mr. fir.

Paul, requesting our congressmen and national senators to urge the removal of 'Major James B. Qulntv of the United States engineers, to some other district, was. after some discussion, "unanimously adopted. Senator HoweH was at first disposed to oppose the resolution, but when the information was furnished tlm that was furnlahed the committee on federal relations, he withdrew his objections, most heartily indorse a resolution, that seeks to. remove any man who a iow enough to seek a conference or consultation with Henry Dermis." SENATE BIIiLS REPORTED BY COMMITTEES TO B'B ENG ROSSED AND PASSED TO THIRD BEADING.

Senate Bill No. 5, by Mr. Barrett An act to regulate the sale at retail of cocaine, morphine and opium, and to provide penalties for its violation. Returned to ealendnr. Senate Bill No.

12, by Mr. Slrjacques An act to transfer certain real estate belonging to the state and located in tne city of New Orleans, be used as a site for a public school building. 'Returned to calendar. Senate BIU No. 24.

by Mr. Lowry An act Uemilng as to tnird persons, coniracis of sale of personal property, accompanied by delivery, wherein the title to same is retained by the vendor until the fu.i par-chase price is paid. Returned to Senate Bil No. 28, by Mr. DeneCbaud An act making It a misdemeanor for gas, water and electric light and power companies operating public franchises to refuse to supply consumers with worthy (service and providing penalties for the violation of this act.

Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading. Senate Bill No. 32 By Mr. Fitzpatrlck An. act requiring certain stste tax collectors to keep special itemized ledger accounts, and to provide penalty for violation thereof.

Senator Sambola made a strong effort to have this bill recommitted. His motion was defeated, however, and the "bill was ordered engrossed and passed to third reading. Senate Bill No. 37 By Mr. Cage An act to provide for the organisation of the first and second city criminal courts of the parish of Orleans; providing for their officers and their duties, and for certain rules of procedure and the effects thereof In cases within their Jurisdiction.

Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading. Senate Bill No. 39 By Mr. Fenner An act respecting notice of pending of action In regard to immovable property, and providing for notice of such pending by registration In the mortgage office. Engrossed and passed to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 44 By Mr. Ryan An act to provide for the collection ot licenses due municipal corporations of the state by the summary process ot rule. Engrossed and passed to third reading. Senate Bill No.

49 By Mr. Sholars An act to amend and re-enact article 586 of the Code of Practice. Recommitted to judiciary No. 1. Senate Bill No.

54 (By Mr. Slrjacqnes An act to amend and re-enact sections 1 and 8 Vf act No. 63 otf 1888, entitled "an act creating a police board of the city of New Orleans and defining its pawers, approved July. 11, 1888, and to repeal all acts Inconsistent and in conflict with the provisions of this act," to the (New Orleans commissioner of police and public buildings a member of the police boaTd. Engrossed and passed to third reading.

SENATE BIIiLS ON THIED RfHADING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Senate Bill No. 17 By Mr. Martin An act to create and establish a state industrial Institute and academy for the education of white children of the state of Louisiana in art and sciences. The bill failed to pass yeas 11, nays 11.

HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. House Bill No. 16 By Mr. Le Blanc An act to create an additional justice of the peace and constable for the Sixth ward of the parish of Vermilion. Finally passed yeas 21, nays O.

House Bill No. 21 By Mr. Lyons An act to create an additional justice of the peace and constable for the Seventh ward of Rapides parish. Finally passed yeas 23, nays 0. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, by Mr. GaMcalvo Whereas, an act passed tie congress of the United States creating an interstate commerce commission, for the regulation of commerce, approved February, 1897, and the commission fin-ling by the application of said act and the decisions of various courts, concludes that said act does not protect the public aa it was intended for it to do, have caused a bill to be introduced In the senate of the United States, Jan. 22, 1898, amending, said act of Feb. 4, 1SW7, defining with more precision the powers and duties of said commission; be it Resolved, by the house of representatives of the state of Louisiana, the senate concurring, 'X'hat our senators and representatives In congress be- requested to urge upon congress the passage of said act.

To amend an act entitled an aot to regulate commerce, approved Fen. 4, 1891, and all parts of said act amendatory thereof. Be it resolved, That the governor of the state of Louisiana ba requested to forward a copy of this resolution to each of our senators and representatives In congress. Referred to lands and levee committee. House Concurrent Resolution No.

5, by Mr. Faurla Resolved, by the house of representative of the state of Louisiana, the senate thereof concurring. That whereas appropriations have been made In the past oy the congress of the United States tor the improvement of Tchef uncta river, bayou Locarno, bayou Bontouca, in the parish of St. Tannnanr, and said appropriations have been used principally In deepening the channels of said streams and. Whereas, the difficulty In navigating said streams, is not on account of the depth of the channels thereof, but on account of sand and mud bars in the mouths of said streams; it is.

therefore, Resolved, That our representatives In congress are urged and requested to endeavor to cause such appropriations may be made by congress in tne future for the Improvement oi said streams to be lined" and expended in removing the bars formed in the mouths of said screams, Instead of deepening their channels above the bar, which not necessary, nor needed; -be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be added and forwarded to each of our members In congress from Louisiana. Adopted. Houe concurrent Resolution No. 7, by Mr. Herbert Wbereas, the navigable streams in the state of Louisiana are being completely obstracted by a growth of water hyacinths, or more commonly known as water lilies, the growth of this grass Is becoming dangerous to navigation In all the smaller streams of not only Louisiana, but nearly all of the southern states, and unless something be done to destroy it It will only be a ques tion of time wnen tne navigation through all our smaller streams will be entirely obstructed; therefore, be it utesolved, by the general assembly of the su.te of Louisiana, That our senators and representatives in congress are urgently requested to use the necessary legislation from our national government to remedy the impending evil, and that they shall use every means In their power to urge upon the national government the great necessity of this legislation.

Adopted. HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING REFERRED TO COMMITTEES. House Bill No. 27. by Mr.

Boggs An act to abolish the office of inspector of weights and measures In all the parishes of this state except the parish of Orleans, and to authorize ana empower the police Juries to provide for said inspection when they deem it necessary. Pa rochlal affairs committee. House Bill No. 44, toy Mr. Wyly An act to require Insurers, resident or nonresident, authorised to do fire, river, marine, accident or Jlf Insurance In this state, whenever written application for insurance Is made, to attach to and mala? a part ot the Insurance policies Issued a duplicate copy of insured's application for insurance, and to establish, the effect of Insurer's failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of this act.

Corporations committee. i House Bill No. 79, by Mr. McIntosh-An act. to amend; and -re-enaet 735 of the Code of Practice.

Judiciary committee No. 2. Mouse Bill 'No. 65, toy Mr. Peytoa--An act to define trusts, provide for penalties and- punishment of corporations of person connected with them In the state of Louisiana, and to repeal all laws and parts of laws tar conflict with this 'act.

Corporations committee. Hoaae Bill No. 8V tor I 4mm a fanvtaM sU Is frtl 4K I measurement of saw logs, and providing penalties for the violation of the same. adlclary committee No. 1.

House Bill No. 93, toy r. 5f ewton An act- to suppress gambling with dice or cards on the public highways or streets of the towns, and cities within the state of Louisiana, within view of such public highways and streets, and to provide for the punishment thereof, and to repeal act No. 7 of 1893, approved June 20, 1892, as amended and re-enacted by act No. 22 of 1898.

approved July 1890V' Judiciary committee No. 2. Senate Bill No. 60, toy (Mr. Sholars An act to permit the sale of fruit and vegetables after --market hours anywhere within the corporate limits of the towns and cities of the state.

Committee on city affairs. Under a suspension of the rales Mr. Martin introduced: Senate (Bill No. 83, by Mr. Martin An act to amend and extend act No.

16 of 1839. Incorporating the town of Iberia. Leaves of absence were granted to Messrs. Sims and Murphy. The senate then adjourned until tomorrow at o'clock.

The House. Speaker Henry called the house to order at 7:30 o'clock. Prayer by Father Van der Hyde. COMMUNICATIONS. From the secretary, announcing the election of Hon.

John Fltspatrick as representative from tUe Third ward, to succeed Colonel Dufour. Captain Fitzpatrick was sworn In, on motion of Mr. Markex PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. By Mr. Wooten House concurrent resolution memorializing congress relative to a system of locks and dams in Ouachita river.

Adopted. By Mr. Vincent Memorial from the cltl-sens of Calcasieu relative to the Sunday law. Judiciary A. By Mr.

Parker Memorial from citizens of New Orleans against any change in the Sunday law. Judiciary A. By jMr. Todd Resolution that the house meet daily at 10 a. m.

nereafter. Lies over. By Mr. Sanders 'Memorial from residents of St. Mary against the Sunday law.

Judiciary A. By Mr. Porter 'Memorial from residents of Feliciana In favor of the Sunday law. Judiciary A. By Mr.

D. W. Pipes Memorial in favor of the Sunday law. Judiciary A. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

By the committee on contingent expenses: Resolution No. 8 That the clerk of the house be enpowtTed to employ two extra clerks. Favorably. Resolution No. 17 "Relative to paying Page Harry Ogden In full, as he has enlisted in the United States army.

Lies over. NOTIOES OF BULLS. By Mr. Skelly Appropriating $3600 to fiay clerks and canvassers of registration New Orleans. Bg Mr.

Marks To amend section 2648, By' Mr. Marks To amend section 2641, By Mr. Marks To amend section 2 of act 29 of 1806, which amends article 3733 of the Revised Civil Code, relative to privilege of hotelkeepers. By Mr. Marks To confer criminal Jurisdiction on the justices of the peace of Assumption parish.

By Mr. Brown Relative to thee.ectlon of registrar of voters. By Mr. Stuart Relative to the removal of the parish seat of Grant from Colfax to Pollock. By Mr.

Stuart To prohibit the sale of liquor within five mlies of Colfax High School. By 'Mr. Dymond Authorizing the Buras levee board to issue bonds to the amount of $25,000. By Mr. Ariall Making on appropriation for the purchase of a lepern' home.

By Mr. Duggan To amend act 94 of 1896, relative to the punishment of misdemeanors In trade. By Mr. Duggm Relative to the militia and Louisiana State National Guard to enroll and organize- same. By Mr.

Bryant Prohibiting district attorneys from dismissing cases without written reasons therefor. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. House Bill No. 198, by Mr. Fournet An act to amend and re-enact section 795 of the Revised Statutes of 1870 of the state of Louisiana.

House Bill No. 199, by Mr. Fauria An aot to confer on the Justices of the peace in and for the parish of St. Tammany criminal jurisdiction. House Bill No.

200, by Mr. Dymond An act to Invest the Justices of the peace of the parish of Plaquemines with criminal Jurisdiction. House Bill No. 201. by Mr.

Richardson To provide a general fee bill, of bill of costs, regulating and fixing the fees and compensation allowed sheriffs, clerks and recorders. Justices of the peace, constables and coroners in all civil matters, and to provide for the collection of the same throughout the state of Louisiana, the parWh of Orleans excepted, as registered by article 125 of the constitution of 1898. House BUI No. 202, by Mr. Richardson An act to invest Justices of the peace of the parish of Bienville with criminal Jurisdiction.

House Bill No. 203, by Mr. Mcintosh An act to amend and re-enaot articles 127 and 128 of the Revised Civil Code. (House Bill No. 204, by Mr.

Gunby An act to invest justices of the peace of Union parish with criminal jurisdiction. House Bill No. 205, toy Mr. Marks An act to repeal act No. 123 of 1896.

House Bill No. 206, by Mr. Marks An act to amend and re-enact article 931 of the Revised Civil Code. House Bill No. 207, by Mr.

Marks An act to amend and re-enact article 364 of the Revised Civil Code of this state. House Bill No. 208, by Mr. Marks An act to amend and re-enaet article 930 of the Revised Civil Code. House Bill No.

209, by Mr. Ariall An act to amend and re-enact act No. 79 of 1882, relating to the protection of game, etc. House Bill No. 210.

by Mr. ArlaH An act to amend and re-enact article 165 of the Code of Practice by providing that suits in which a corporation is a party defendant, arising from any cause of action whatever, may be brought in the parish In which sikti cause of action arises. House Bill No. 211, by Mr. Meadows An act to prevent illegal cohabitation and to provide the penalty therefor.

House Bill No. 212, by Mr. Hogan An act to Invest Justices of the peace In Jackson -parish with criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanor. House Bill No. 213, by Mr.

PipesAn act to prohibit norse racing on Sunday throughout the state. House Bill No. 214, by -Mr. Stewart An act to confer criminal jurisdiction on justices of the peace In Grant parish. House BUI No.

215. by Mr. Lyons (by request) An act to suppress debentures and debenture bonds. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TABLE. Concurrent Resolution No.

11, by Mr. Wilkinson Under act 92 of 1894 the disbursement of the direct tax was made the duty of the auditor of public accounts, and the labor connected with the examination and passing upon of the various claims necessitated 'the creation of a department; Resolved, That the sum of $800 be allowed for such services, and that the sum of $1274 65, the balance on hand, appropriated by section 2 of act 92 of 1894. be applied as a payment on said allowance, and that the board of audit and exchange be authorized to pay the balance due out of the funds on hand belonging to said board. Senate Concurrent Resolution By Mr. Cordlll Expressing it as the sense of the general assembly that, hereafter no levee commissioner or officer or employe shall be interested in any contract to make or repair levees in this state.

Concurred In. SENATE BILLS FOR REETEB1ENCB. Senate BUI No. 85 An act to provide a prescription for taxes, tax privileges and tax morta rages. Judiciary A.

Senate Bill No. 30 An act to authorize the police Juries throughout the state of Louisiana to drain the pubUc roads of their respective parishes. by cutting ditches and. canals over and through private property and fix compensation therefor. Parochial affairs.

Senate Bill No. 63 An act to amend and re-enact article 2281 of the Revised Civil Code of 1870. HOUSB ELLS FIROT BJEADlNGi Honse-sBill 188 try Mr. Casacarro An act to confer on the Justices of the peace. In and for the parish of East Baton feouge criminal Jurisdiction, v'-jadl eUrjr -B-v- House Bill No.

189 By Mr. Claiborne An act authorizing mortgages made or to be made by. railroad corporations. Judi- clary A-- House Bill 190 By Mr. Dun any An act to confer on the Justice of the peace la and for the parish of t3t.

Landry criminal Judiciary B. House BUI By Mr. Williams An act to confer on the Justices of the peace In and for the'parlsh of Vernon crrmmai Jurisdiction. uaiciary j. An act to confer on the Justices of tne peace In and for the parish of criminal Jurisdiction.

Judiciary B. House Bill No. 193-JBy iMr.Le act to conf er on the, justices of the peace in nd for the parish of -Vermilion criminal Judiciary B. House Bill No. 194-By Mr.

Parker An aet to amend and re-enact section 82. of act No. 45 of 1S96. Judiciary (House BUI No. 195-y Mr.

Bullard An act to confer on the justices of the peace in and for the parish of Sabine, criminal jurisdiction. Judiciary B. House BUI No. 196-y Mr. Williams An act creating an additional justice of the peace and constable In the Second ward of the parish of Vernon.

Parochial House BIU No. 197 By Mr. (Boggs An act providing for the appointment of clerks of registration for the, country parishes to assist the registrar la carrying out the provisions of section 5 of article 197 of the constitution of 1898. Registration and elections. HOUSE BULLS ON THIRD RfHADING.

House Bill No. 13 (Bt Mr. Marks An act to fix and regulate the boundary lines of the different parishes for the purpose of taxation of property therein. Owing to an error, the bill was returned to the calendar. House Bill No: 20-JBy Mr.

Pipes To prohibit the sale of liquor within five miles of Louisiana Industrial Institute. Referred back to Judiciary committee. House BUI No. 64 UBy (Mr. Lafargue An act making It a misdemeanor to deal or gamble in futures on agricultural products or articles of necessity, where the intention of the parties is not to make an honest and bona fide delivery.

Finally passed 82 yeas to 0 nays. House Bill No. 98 By Mr. Williams-Creating a justice of tne peace for the Fourth ward of Vernon. Finally passed 82 yeas to 0 nsys.

House BUI No. 113 'By Mr. Armstrong-Authorizing Wm. (Durtoridge to sue the state. Mr.

D. W. Pipes asked that it He over as he beMeved It was an old bill wh'ch had been before nearly every legislature since 1861. Mr. Armstrong moved that the bill be Eassed.

It had been passed by both ouses last session, and had been lost in the pocket of the governor. Under 'the new consutution it was much more diM-cult to sue the state now. The bill wm finally passed 60 yeas to 19 nays. House Bill No. 116 -By Mr.

Hudson An act making It unlawful for police jurors to draw money from their parish treasuries other than than their per diem and mileage, and prohibiting them from being interested in contracts, the payment of which comes out of their parishes, or oeaUng in their parish paper, and providing penalties (for the violation of this act. Finally passed 84 yeas to 0 nays. House Bill No. 124 'By Mr. Hudson To repeal act 117, of 1890, relative to public roads.

This provoked quite a discussion among the country members, and the bill failed to pass by 28 yeas to 47 nays. House BUI No. 150 By Mr. Chaffe Substitute for house bill No. 12, by Mr.

Marks, an act to prohibit gambling with slot machines for money prizes, and to provide penealtles therefor. Finally passed 65 to 12. HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND BEADING. House BUI No. 11 (Bt iMr.

Marks An act to compel holders of promissory notes and other evidences of debts to have same assessed and to pay tax. thereon and to crake such Instruments not collectible when not assessed and when the taxes thereon are not paid, and to provide for procedure on same. Indefinitely postponed. No. 47.

by Mr. (Hudson An act to amend and re-enact section No. 280 of the Revised Statutes cf 1870. Engrossed and passed to third reading. No.

48, by Mr. Hudson An act to amend and re-enact section No. 276 of the Revised Statutes of 1870. Engrossed and passed to third reading. House Bill No.

57, by Mr. Zengel An act to appropriate the sum of $2500. or so much thereof as may be necessary, to carry Into effect the provisions of act No. 10 of the general assembly of 1884, entitled an act to authorize the refunding cf taxes paid to the state twice on same property by reason of dual assessment or error. Engrossed and passed to third reading.

House Bill No. 59, by Mr. Herbert An act to prohibit the local boards of health or other officials of any town, city or pari an in the state of Louisiana from stopping or interfering with the passage of any railroad train through their respective limits, and to prescribe punishment for the violation of this act. Engrossed and passed to third reading. House Bill No.

66, by Mr. Bryant An act to repeal, amend and re-enact artlcels 24 and 25 of the Civil Code. Withdrawn. House Bill No. 67, by Mr.

James An act to amend and re-enact act No. 32 of 1886, approved June 24, 1886, entitled an act to amend and re-enact section 4 of act 7 of the acts of 1877, approved March 31, 1877. act No. 40, approved July 2, 1894. Engrossed and passed to third reading.

House Bill No. 71, by Mr. Todd An act to protect labels, trade marks, terms, designs, devices or forms of advertisements, and to provide a penalty for violation thereof. Engrossed and passed to third reading. House Bill No.

73, by Mr. Ariall An act to declare null and void and waiver of appraisement in acts of mortgage and acts of sale, reserving the vendor privilege and mortgage. The bill was discussed by Messrs. Wilkinson, Sanders and Bryant against, and Ariall, Lafargue and Richardson for, and then Mr. Lange moved the indefinite postponement of the bill, which was lout by a yea and nay vote, as follows: 31 yeas, 49 nays.

The bill was then engrossed and passed to third reading. At 10:30 the bouse refused to adjourn. House Bill No. 75. by Mr.

Parker An act to provide for recording and keeping a record In the office of the secretary of state of aU charters of corporations, amendments of charters, proofs of publication thereof, amendments thereto. Reported by substitute, which was adopt- House Bill No. 80. by Mr. Gun-by An act to compel aU fire insurance companies doing business in the state to pay the full amount of all the policies whicn they issue and collect premiums on; upon all property, movable or immovable, situated in the bounds of this state, and snaking null and void all contracts of agreements by which they reserve the right to make any deduction whatever In the case of total loss.

Referred to committee on parochial affairs. House Bill No. 82, by Mr. Wooten An act relative to the sale of liquors In the wards of the several parishes in the state wherein there is no incorporated towns, and making it mandatory on the poUce Jury to order an election when 25 per cent of the property taxpayers petition for the iame. Amendments adopted and engrossed and passed to third reading.

House Bill No. S3 Au act to amend and re-enact section 1817 of the Revised Statutes of 1870. Engrossed and passed to third reading. House Bill No. 87.

by Mr. Wooten An act for the protection of the people residing in the rural districts of the state by defining the offense of disorderly conduct in saloons or stores. Wlthdrawa. House Bill No. 89.

by Mr. Vincent An a nrivileKe upon a crop to secure the payment of compensation for furnishing water to grow and mature same. Amendments adopted and engrossed and' passed to third reading. House Bill No. 94, by Mr.

Peyton An act to enable planters, farmers, lessees, laborers and others engaged in agricultural or other pursuits to Pge or pawn certain corporeal movable property and to provide for the enforcement thereof. Amendments adopted and engrossed and passed to third faulng. House BUI No. 102, by Mr. Vincent Relative to parish treasurer.

Referred to committee on parochial House Bill No. 103, by Mr. Vincent An act providing for the continuance of any suit in the courts of the state of Louisiana, where the absence of either party Is caused by reason of such party or attorney being in the military service of the state of Louisiana, oi one of the volunteer regiments furnished the United States by Louisiana and providing for the immediate effect of the same. Indefinitely post- House Bill No. 104.

by Mr. Dymond To create th Grande. Prairie levee district, Beported with amendments, which were adopted. Engrossed, and passed to third foow BD1 Nov. 109, Vby Mr.

ArlalAn aet restive to the granting of forces In favor of married persons against whom a Judgment of separation from bed and board has been rendered, Engrossed and passed to third reading. HouU BUI No. 112. by Mr. Msrks-To amend article, 1012, Eevlsed Civil Code.

Engrossed and passed to thirdreading. HousTBiU No. 114. by Mr. Truman-To amend act 78 of 1 House BUI' No." 126, by Mr Wootect-An act for -the.

protection of the 'people-residing in the rural district of the state by Investing the justices of the peace and -onstables with additional powers. Wlth- dHoue Bill No, 140. by Mr- McLellaiw Authorizing tbe Orleans levee board to levy a special to committee on city affairs. House BIU No. 156.

by Mr Sanders An act to carry out section 5 of article 197 of the constitution, and to -provide for the appointment of clerks of registration, and to fix the compensation of assessors and said clerks for' making the registration required under said section In the state, the parish of Orleans excepted, sad making an appropriation therefor. Referred to committee on appropriations. me nouse aojournea untu a. m. JUSTICE JL B.

WATKINS, Who Has Beta Reapvolmtesl to Saprens Beaeh. LINN B. WATKINS. Linn Boyd Watkins was born Oct. 3, 1836, in Caldwell county, Ky.

He the second son of Colonel Thos. G. Watkins, who figured conspicuously In the politics of that state during the administrations of Juckson, Polk and Pierce, a Democrat of the Jackson school. His surname la that of a cousin of his mother, a member of congress from, the First district of Kentucky, from 1843 to 1855, and speaker of the house for two terms, and subsequently governor of Kentucky. Jodge Watkins received his education In part at Cumberland College, and in part at Bethel College, Tenn.

He 1 grauuate of the latter institution. In 1857 ne removed to Louisiana and studied law in the office of Watkins as George, of Mlnden, and was admitted to the bar in 1859. In 1860 he went into partnership with his brother, John D. Watkins. When the civil war broke out he en-, listed as a private soldier In Company Eighth Louisiana Regiment, com-mandeu by Colonel Henry B.

Kelley, and was mustered Into the confederate service at Camp Moore. Soon after the regiment was ordered to Virginia and took part in the first battle of Manassas. At the end of a few mouths he was discharged on account of sickness, but in 18o2 he re-enlisted in the cavalry and his command was assigned to the Army of Tennessee, then under the command of General Albert Sidney Johnston, who was killed at Shiloh, the day on which the cavairy regiment to which young Watkins belonged arrived on the field. When the army reorganized at Corinth he was chosen first lieutenant of hia company, which was attached to General Frank Armstrong's brigade, and was incorporated in General Forrest's corps. He shared the fortunes of General Jos.

E. Johnston's army during the campaign in front of Atlanta, and followed General J. B. Hood to Nashville and-'Murfreesboro, Tenn. He participated In all the memorable battles of that time without receiving a wound, and was several times taken prisoner, but escaped.

During the Georgia campaign he was promoted to the rank of captain, and was assigned to duty on the staff of General Jackson as provost marshal general of the corps. When the war was over, Captain Watkins returned to Minden, and resumed the practice of law in the parishes of Bossier. Claiborne, Bienville and Webster, and continued until 1871, when he was appointed judge of the then Eighteenth judicial district. In 1872 he was nominated and elected lodge, but the Republican returning board ousted him and gave the place to R. W.

Turner, his Republican opponent, and the supreme court of that era sustained the decision. Judge Watkins then took up again the practice of law in the parishes of Webster and Red River, and In 1877 he removed to Cousbetta, La. Three years later he established an office In Natchitoches and into partnership with D. C. Scarborough.

He was married, on the 8th of October, 1884, to a young lady residing In Red River parish, and they dwelt in their beautiful home on the banks of the Red river until April 10, 1886, when he was appointed associate justice of the Louisiana state supreme court. He has been a member Of that court for twelve rears. and during rba-t time has made an. enviable record for strict application to duty and the correctness of judicial interpretation of -such Important question submitted to that high, tribunal wb'ch were allotted to him as associate justice. His reappointment by Governor Foster is but a merited and expected recognition of his services to th state as a distinguished Jurist.

Justice Watkins tall and commanding and of atately and courtly bearing. Of his ability as a lawyer, several of the most prominent members of the bar have nubHclv SXDreSSed ttiofl- nnlnlnn. Vm- P- sld of him: Incomparable at thrust and parry, a born lawyer, of an analytical turn mind quick to perceive and take advantage of me uuws ami weas points in nls antagonist's argument. He is mtr nt the law, a close reasoaer, and forcible speaker, tfaouxh bis stvle Is of the AiAmttf order, dealing in facts and figures, with- uux rueiorrcai- eispiay. Judge oavia Plerson.

who was for manv years on the bench, thus spoke of Mr. Watkins: "Watkins is a student who oores nrvr his books oftentimes aU night, making digests of the laws applicable to his cases. He Is the most laborious lawyer I ever Knew, ana aevotea to nis profession like a bnsband to bis young bride. His mind Is not quick, nor his oratory brilliant, but he is the safest lawyer know of to defend a bad case. He leaves no stone unturned and1 commands all the batteries of the law to defeat his ad versary.

His capacity for labor is wonder ful, in nis social naoits ne is very pleasing and companionable. A. man xt commanding presence and very handsome. he Is a favorite In social when be can be induced to leave his books and cases. At the bar he is a model Of courtesy and affability.

As a man of the he is generous to a fault, and lavish to extravagance In his praise. As associate Justice of the supreme court, the Hon. Mr. Watkins has kept op the distinguished record which he has made as a member of the bar. REAL ESTATE.

Transfers Recorded Yesterday. Widow J. Kohlmas to Widow W. Johnson, tot. ryHemscoort, Readoa, Lopes and Bandla, $205.

I CL. Grevealnr to J. H. Maloaer, portion of aTonad, Maraalne. Tolsdaao, Camp and LonlvUaa avenasr $1630.: 8 secession Mrs.

E. Schleslnrer to Mrs. L. O. Keppel, fit.

j. Peter Johnson, Oalves aad canal Osrondelet. $620. 9 vmi eMnt WnJIa Ih.1u or if your nerves are weak and year system HtM parUla. EFWOBTH UUGUB MEETIHG.

V'. r-- 1 1 The TJafea Zpworta Leago nesting jwta be held this rTaesday) evening at 'clock, at Ixmisiana Avesue Methodist Episcopal ebsrefe, eorsef Inoolsiams arenas sd Ida. sins street. 2 A thief eatsreo tto residence of Mrs. Aaretta yanlslico.

os St. Bernard avenue, nssr Bonus street, and stole three pairs of shoes. A thief entered the residence, ot Mr. H. McEvers.

No. 1919 Jackson ma, and stole from the toed room psir of men's shoes, a pair of gold cuff tattoos sad 13 as casa. SECRETARY GAGE DAS A-CIRCULAR Explaining to the Public tha Pro-' posed Bond Iuxfe. i The People of Small Means TfDl Be Glren First Chance, And Then Will Gome the Bankers and Big Corporations. Long List of dominations Sent to the Senate bj the President Japanese' Politics.

Washington. June 13. Immediately upon receipt of information from the white bouse that the war revenue bill had been signed by the president, Secretary Gage issued to-day the following circular explaining to the public the proposed bond issue: Treasury Department, Office of Secretary, June 13. 1838. The secretary of the treasury Invites subscriptions from the people of the United States for a200.000.u00 of the bonds of the 3 per cent loan authorised by act of congress, approved June 13, 1808.

Subscriptions wli be received at par for a period of thirty-two days, the subscription being open from this date to 3 o'clock p. on the lath day of July, 1808. The bonds will be issued In both coupon and registered form, the coupon bonds in denominations of S20, $100, S500 and S1000, and the registered bonds In denominations of S20, 100, 5U0, 11000, 50U0 and 110,000. They wll be dated 1, 1898, and by their terms wiU be redeemable in coin at the pleasure of the United States after ten years from the date of their issue, and doe and payable Aug. 1, 1918.

The bonds will bear Interest at the rate of 8 per cent Der annum, navabls quarterly: the interest on the coupon Donas win oe paia oy means or coupons to be detached from the bonds as the Interest becomes due, and the Interest of the registered bonds will be paid by checks drawn to the order of the payee and. mailed to their addresses. Xhe law authorising this issue of bonds orovides that in allotting said bonds, the several subscriptions of Individuals shall be first accepted, and the subscriptions of tne lowest amounts snail oe nrst aiiottea. In accordance with that provision, allotments to all Individual subscribers w'll be made before any bonds wU be allotted to other than individuals. All Individual subscriptions for $500 or less will be aUotted In full as they are received.

ana socn suDscriptions must oe paid 'n full at the time tne subscription Is made. If the total sum subscribed for In amounts of $500 or less would exceed $2,000,000, the allotments will be made according to the priority of the receipt of tne su ascriptions. Allotments of subscriptions for over $000 will not be made until after the subscription closes, July 14, and will then be made Inversely, according to the sice of the subscription, the smallest subscription being first allotted, then the next in size and so on, preference being given to individual subscriptions. Persons subscribing for more than $500 must send in cash or certified checks to the amount of 2 per cent of the sum subscribed for, such deposit to constitute a partial payment, and to be forfeited to the United States In the event of failure on the subscriber's part to make full payment for bis sub scrlptlon, according to the terms of the circular. Allotments to subscribers for more than $500 will be made as soon as possible after the subscription closes.

In order to avoid a too rapid absorption of funds into the treasury, with a possible consequent evil effect on Industry and commerce, any subscriber for more than $500 wiU be permitted to take hs allotment ot bonds in Installments of 20 per cent, taking the first Installment within ten days after notice of the allotment and the.balance at Tour equal Intervals of forty days each, In four instalments each of 20 per cent of the bonds allotted. Delivery of bonds wUl be made in Installments as payment for them la received, and payment must in all cases be made in full as the bonds are taken. The 2 per cent deposit will apply on the final Installment. Any subscriber may pay for the whole amount allotted blm within ten days from the date of the notice of bis allotment. Interest will be adjusted from the time of the aotual payment, whether paid in one sum or In installments, as permitted Separate subscriptions from one individual, although made from time to time, will be aggregated and considered as one subscription.

The secretary of the treasury will receive in payment for the bonds post office money orders payable at Washington, D. C. and checks, bank drafts and express money orders collectible in the cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati, Chicago, fit. Louis, New Orleans and San Fran-Cisco. All money orders and bank drafts most be drawn in favor of the treasurer of the Un'ted States.

The money orders and bank checks so received will be forwarded for collection by the department, and as soon as the returns are obtained the subscriber- will be credited with the amount of his subscription as of the date of The secretary will also receive in payment for the bonds certificates of deposit issued by the assistant treasurer of the United State an the, above named cities. These certificates of deposit may be obtained from any assistant treasurer in exchange for gold coin, gold certificates, standard silver dollars, sliver certificates. United States notes, treasury notes of 1890 and national bank notes, and the subscriber will'be credited with the amount of his subscription as of the date of certificate of deposit. The sceretary will also receive currency sent by registered mall or express directed to the treasury department. For the mutual convenience of the subscribers and the department, a blank form of letter to accompany remittances has been prepared, and It may be obtained at the offices of national and state banks generally, at the several sub-treasuries of the United States, at any money order post office and at any express office.

The bonds wiU be dated August, 1808, and they will be delivered to subscribers free of expense for transportation as soon after that date as possible. The bonds will be accompanied by a check for the amount of interest due the subscriber from the date of his payment to Aug. 1, 1808. All remittances and other communications relative to this loan should be addressed to the secretary of the treasury, divisions of loans and currency, Washington. D.

J. All subscriptions must be received at the' treasury department, Washington, D. not later than 3 o'clock p. Jnly 14. 1898.

No subscriptions received after that date and hour will be considered. J. GAGE, Secretary. Honatauttlons, Washington, June 13. The president today sent these nominations to the senate; Volunteer Army To be brigadier general, James G.

Hartley, of HHnois. Postmasters Alabama: Mary Force, Selma. Justice AVUUam Atwell, attorney for Northern district of Texas: Thomas Heed, marshal for ths Kartern district of Wis-cr-tsn. Treasury Clarement Drake, collector of customs for "Saluria district, Texas. fttate Hans J.

Smith, ot South Dakota, to be consul at "Bombay, India. Nomination of Utss J. Smith, consul at Port Louis, Mauritius, withdrawn.) Volunteer Army Engineer, officer with rank of major, Josiah Pierce. of district of Colombia; to be chief commissary of subsistence, with rank of major. Her.

bert Katx, of 'ew Jersey, and Joseph H. Heatwole. of Indiana: to be assistant quartermaster with rank of cap tain. "Wm. E.

Elkln. of Kentucky. To be 'engineer Ulcers with rank of major, Captain James A. Irons, Twentieth Infantry; First fluetenanc fipencer Crosby, corps of engineers. To "be assistant quartermaster with rank of captain.

Homer V. Aspinwall, of Illtnola. To be commissaries of subsistence with rank of captain. Second lieutenant Albert K. Brooks.

(Eighteenth United States la-fa orry; -William W. Stabm, Virginia; vvmsra njwirnx. oi First Regiment United States Vol an- THE HCELXENXE OF ST is duo not only to the or' simplicity of the eombinat. to the care and skill -with manufactured By ecientif: known' to the CAXtronjOA Co. only, and wo wish to r.

all the Importance of pure true and original genuine Syrup of Fig ia ma." by the Cauporhxa. Fio onlyNa knowledge of that assist one in avoiding the -imitations manufactured by ties. The high standing of FOBKiA "Fio Srnup Co. with cal profession, and the which the genuine Syrup given to millions of famill. the name of the Company a i of the excellence of its remc far in advance of all other 1 as it acta on the kidneys, bowels without irritating c- -ing them, and it does not nauseate.

In order to get Its I effects, please remember tLe -the Company- CALIFORNIA HGSTtl air rKAHctsoa, osL IeSTftSTIIXX. Kr. 4 Kxrw ahlT 88-TbSaTaly FREE BOOK roK My mtle book, Three Classes sent to men oaly. It tsll of my rerlencs as a spsMaUst la all rr ars resulting from joutbrol lac Lams Back, sts sad tails way ELECTRICIT earss. With my uventloa, tbs Elecrrle Belt, knows and tbs I restored last year 6000 man, your Be war of cbaap lidtatloos.

ibrnt plains aU; seat Writs ts-oij. Or. A. 0 Suden, 828 Broadtaj. I aplft 3m PHYSIGIAIIS REGOI.

WINCHESTER'S ttTPoraosrarrxs or una i for weak laogs, Breas 6jmtt ottsBSTtasa tas whole nervous ayatsts. Is a brssa. ssrvs sad AH araggHta. WINCHESTER salo "SI TnTbSoAWlr teer Fngineera. to be captain, ki of Massachusetts.

Third Regiment United Stat" teer Engineers, to ba. nrst li John 'Williams (Blake, ot Hi'-n Walter Klrkbrice. of Ohio. To be assistant quartTnit rank of captain, Gdward Willi Carolina. tfirst Regiment United State teer Engineers, to be emrgeoBt of major.

Lioul Cavingston bet New York. Tenth Regiment United Ctatf teer Infantry, to be surgeon ot major, Wm. Morton Foqsa, tncky. Fourth eghnent Volunteer 7 to be chaplain. Rev.

Bamuel V. of To be. majors, Henry York, and Theophllus Parker, c. tReglment United teer to be lieutenant, Kern, of Colorado! To be surgeon with- rank tt John O. Davis, of Illinois, To be assistant surgeons with first lieutenant, Maxlne -Landry, lslana: 'RolUn T.

burr, of -Calliort To bo additional paymaster. Addlck, of Indiana: Thaddsas P. of New Jersey; William J. Blac aware; Henry- B. Yonmay, of i setts; Webster- Wise, of van la.

For appointment In the Tluntr-' corps: To be captains, 8am uel pie, of (Missouri; Robert U. Tho" Booth Carolina: Charles T. aicl Indiana: Ambrose HI gins, of vania; (Henry fi. Oanfleld, of nia; Henry 41. Oanfleld, of low To bo first lieutenants, Gbarle est Chandler, of Ohio: Samuel of New York; Bollo B.

0-lesbee, ana. To be second lieutenants, ftfeldr of Ohio; Henry C- Baldwin, of hr William T. Davenport, of. New Japanese Polities. Washington, June IS.

The Ja; gatlon has received a cablegrr Toklo, saying: "The boos of representative rejected a bill for increasing lar was dissolved Jons 10. Iiow-r-code and supplementary budget I passed both bouses without mate. Location." The announcement that the f' and supplementary budget b-passed is of great Interest to tries, aa the enactment of the for vitally necessary to ths earryror ths new treaties Japan bas the' United States and other The supplementary budget cona. estimates of military and navtl tures. The land tax bill was a the government bas pressed met the opposition of tb' party.

The government believes tax In Japan is frequently ar valuable city property frequent assessed at farm prices. nre has been rejected, a popj" will be made, an election live months hence with this for The Vevesvelav Havrelatlaa Washington, June 18. Inform reached the state department revolution wtolch has prevalle3 suela for the past six maths night by the defeat and captr Saidesite leader. The PfPV bratin the termination- of the by public i President Andrads remains than ever seated in-ths OeMeaav 4 Oae Heaatasmem-'fteje Washington; June i executive session, confirmed tlon: Third Regiment Volunteer to bi captain, KdwardWUson. O'Brien of Texas, to tlonal paymaster, was tlatek Lime Clea Leave New Orleans daily 1 and Crescent Limited at arrive in Cincinnati at T0 day.

Leave New Orleans tXf rive t. Louis 7:24 p. m. HAT! AND 8T. 0.