Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-25
GENERAL PETTUS CHOSEN
To Succeed James L. Pugh in
the Senate
IN JOINT SESSION TODAY
A Formal Election VIII Be Held by the House
and Senate.
INAUGURATION PROGRAMME SETTLE
Lipscomb Introduces an Anti-Pool Bill
and One to Regulate the Payment
OF Wages by Mining
Companies.
INAUGURATION PROGRAMME SETTLE

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 24.-Staff Cor
respondence.)- 1.-The house convened at 10
O'Clock today, with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Elliott, of this city.
Hon. Charles r. Waller, of Hale, moved
that the reading of the journal be dis
pensed with each day, and committee
be appointed to pass upon the correct
ness of the same. The motion prevailed,
to take effect Monday.
Mr.. Waller also offered resolution
that the clerk of the house be author
lied to employ such assistance as he
might require to dispatch the accumulat-
ing business. The resolution was op-
posed by Mr.. Cofer, of Cullman, and pro-
voked a short discussion, Mr.. Cofer be-
ing the only opposition. The clerk was
so authorized.
A resolution was then adopted offered
by Mr. Waller, from the committee on
rules, to appoint a joint committee con-
sisting of three from the house and two
from the senate, to determine upon
time for adjournment of the general as
sembly before recess and a time for re-
convening thereafter.
The general appropriations bill had
been set for Il o'clock today. At the ar
rival of that hour Mr.. Meador, of Ma
rengo moved that the order be contin-
ued until tomorrow. Mr.. Cofer, OF Gull
man, and Mr.. Cameron, of Sumter, OPP
posed poStponement of the measure, as
they understood that it was the purpose
of the trainers of the bill to have "a lit
tie side caucus" for the purpose of agree
ing upon the bill as it now stands.
The opposition was of no avail. Mr..
Davis, of Marion, stated that 1t was
wrong impression that caucus is to be
held for the purpose mentioned by Mr..
Cameron. and that he would oppose the
ball in it's present form,
The order was postponed until tomor-
row morning at IL o'clock.
The leading feature of the house pro
ceedings today was the debate precipi-
tated by the third reading of the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Conant providing that
women shall be admitted to the practice
of law in this state. The bill was vigor-
ously opposed by Wiley, of Montgomery,
Lavender, of Bibb, Hibbard, of Monroe,
Hefiin, of Chambers, Brandon, Of Tusca-
loosa, Waller, of Hale, and Hunt, of Mad
ison.
Those advocating the passage of the
bill were Jenkins of Wilcox, Robinson, of
Mobile, Kyle, of Morgan, Altman, of JEFF
ferson.
There were many ladies in the gallery
for the purpose of hearing this discussion,
and the opportunity for oratory was
eminent Nearly all the best talent of
the house participated in the discussion,
and many times the speaker was forced
to use his gavel.
Col. Hibbard made the captivating
speech of the day, though in lighter vein
than others who spoke on the measure.
Mr. Hunt, of Madison, advanced the
point that the bill would admit negro
women to the practice as well as the An
glo-Saxon and for that reason he op-
posed it.
Col. Altman's remarks in favor of the
measure were eloquent and pointed. He
made one of the strongest speeches of
the debate.
During the course of the discussion
Mr.. HILL of Montgomery, offered an
amendment to the bill, which provided
that no female attorney should appear
except before a jury composed of fe-
males and that she should not be al
lowed to appear in court room in
boomers The resolution was tabled.
When bollot was taken on the meas
ure it was defeated by vote of nearly
two to one.