The age-herald., 1898-12-13
HOUSE.

HAGGARD. | HOUSE.
 Montgomery, December 12-(Special.)- There were three bills of general impor- tance considered by the house, one of which was recommitted. one passed and the other defeated.
 The members were rather tardy in reach- | ing the capitol this morning, many or them | returning from a Sunday at home on the | late morning trains. There was a pare | quorum at roll call. The routine calls were | completed, and the consideration of MT. | Arrington's bill providing that witnesses for defendants at courts should only draw pay | for one case per day, when summoned in more than one cause on the same day, | and making it optional with the witness as | to the case i Il which he may charge The bill was passed with several counties | eliminated.
 Hobson to Speak Speaker Waller offered a resolution in- yiting Richmond Pearson Hobsen to ad- | dress the general assembly at 7;SO o'clock tomorrow evening. The invitation was unanimously adopted amid cheers. Mr. Brown called the special order which was his bill providing for the examination of state banks and bankers. The measure was discussed at length, and was finally recommitted to a special committee to bo named by the speaker.
 Six Per Cent. Interest
 MT. Jones' of Bullock, called up his bill to make the legal rare of interest in Ala bama per cent. The measure caused lively debate, many amendments being offered, but all were voted down. MT. Graves wanted to legalize contract to charge per cent. MT. Spears wanted an obligation forfeited, both principal and in- than charged. While MT. Moody offered amendment making it felony to charge more tLan the legal rate. The bill was passed without amendment by vote of GA to 20 The bill was sent to the senate without engross- ment.
 To Inspect Mines
 Mr. Wallace presented a joint resolution raising a committee of seven from the house and five from the senate to sit not more than fifteen days during the recess, for the purpose of visiting and ascertaining the condition of the different mines in the state. The resolution was referred to the rules committee.
 Gross Income Tax
 MT. McQueens bill to repeal the law im- posing tax on the gross incomes of all gas companies, street railways and electric companies caused the most heated discus sion of the morning. MT. Mcqueen and
 
 speeches in support of the bill, while the fight against it was successfully led by MT. Mitchell. The bill was defeated by a vote of 39 to 34. MT. Robinson voted against the measure for the purpose Of moving a re- consideration tomorrow.
 New Bills
 New Bills were introduced today as fol- lows:
 H. 679-Mr. Kelly. To reduce the per diem of the members of the court of county commissioners, or board of revenue of Choctaw county, from $9.50 to s. Claims and fees.
 H. 6S0-Mr. Marbut. To amend section If of an act approved January the 27th, 1883, entitled an act to establish new charter for the city of Gadsden. Corporations.
 H. 6S1-Also to provide a system of water works for the city of Gadsden, Alabama. Local legislation.
 H. 6S2-Also to provide for the appint- ment of recorder for the city of Gadsden and to define his powers. Local legisla- tion.
 H. 6SS-Mr. Kyle. To repeal sections 1905, 16O6 16O7 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1619 1914, 1915, 1917, 1621 1922, 1923, 1924 1925, 1926 1627 1928, 1892 of the code of 1896. Prileges and cleo tions.
 H. 6S4EMr. Arlington. To better preserve game animals and birds in Sumter county. Local legislation.
 H. 6S5-Mr Hollis. To create a county revenue for public schools in Fayette coun- ty, Alabama. Education.
 H. 6S6-Mr Hood To prevent the sale, giv- ing away or otherwise disposing of vinous, spirituous or malt liquors within five miles of the state university at Tuscaloosa. Tenn perance.
 H. 6S7-Mr. Capps. To establish a new charter for the town of Abbe~9le. Corpora ton.
 H. 6sS-Mr. Screws For the protection of secret fraternities in Alabama. Judiciary.
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