Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-01-13
the LEGISLATURE.
The Door Keeper Writes a Letter.
LEditof Interior Inn,nal.

Editor Interior Journal
FRANKFORT, Jan. l0.-The House got
down TO business this morning and alter
disposng Of some amendments t. the
revenue and taxation bill, took up the
bill providing for display OF KeDtucky's
resources at the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position. II was championed 10y Hon.
|. NJ. Qnigley, OF NcCrscken, in one OF
the ablest and happiest efforts since the
converting OF the session. Mr.. kreger.
of Louisville, made An able speech for it,
and our little Tom Petit drew his well
worn constitution on II and made fine
argument against the bill, pointing out
it's unconstitutional points and It's class
legislation, as he seemed to see it, IN a
mastery manner. IL was truly good
speech, had he not been steering against
the current. Finally about 1890 the
previous question was moved on the bill
and all its amendments AMI voting soon
began, which resulted IN the passage OF
the bill by - To IS, aud then the House
adjourned.
/ To-day vas made memorable one
/ from the fact that the House passed the
Worlds Fair bill, but more 80 because it
was the pleasure OF the members and
many others to listen to one OF the most
soul-stir ing addresses it was ever my
pleasure to hear, delivered by the Hon.
John X. Fellows, OF New York. lie
dwelt upon Kentucky hospitality and
chvalry in such glowing aud quaint
terms that they must be beard to be APP
preciated. His reference to sacred thing.
aud to divine iuterposition and protec
ton was made in such a reverential way
as 10 wake tue finest emotions in AM
breast. His speech was short, but tn
many nice things he said were 80 wei
said that am certain no one who hat
the opportunity OF hearing it failed T.
= he thankful that he came, especially a
he claimed to be half kentuckian, an
that the better half.
After the delivery of his speech Sens
7 tor Carlisle, Ksntucky's taleated an
J. distinguished son, who is to wear tn
: worthy distinction OF secretary OF Oh
= treasury under the gallant aud fearlc'
= Cleveland, was loudly called for and en-
a Enthusiastically cheered when he arose
= eKyress his appreciation OF their kim
II ness aud honors. lie said his visit
e the capital was purely professional ar
with broad smile said he had been 81
u deavoring 10 make it such since his a
q rival, but the smile seemed TO say, "Ho
re gloriously have failed"
VI Gov. Brown was an interested listen
he TO Col. Fellows address aud WAS loud
10 called for at the conclusion OF Carlisls
- few remarks. lie excused himself
m saying II any people under the sun b
re reason TO feel thankful it was kentuc
y ians and retired from the stand am
'g prolonged applause. Col. Fellows "
Oh frequently interrupted by outbursts
l. continued applause and his eyes fill
W with tears as his heart overlooked wi
he emotion while he portrayed the bel
NC ties OF our American system OF govel
n ment end our divinely blessed Nati'
ur Col. Fellows is shor, OF stature bu
as giant in intellect.
IA To morrow Senator Carlisle will arr
ne the lottery case before the court OF
peals.
~ The senatorial contest is on, 20 all
h't tents and purposes, with plenty of II
at terial to select from. J. G. NJ,
lia