The age-herald., 1900-12-04
Educational Committee.

The educational committee of the House on the invitation of the principal visited the State Normal School for colored stu dents in Montgomery this morning. They examined the mechanical and industrial departments, as well the literary work of the school, and unanimously expressed their surprise and qualification at the work being done in this State institution. Af- ter the students had assembled in the chapel short addresses were made by the chairman, MT Petus, and Messrs. Striplin and Banlkhead While complimentary to the school, the addresses contained whole some advice to the students, which they showed their appreciation of by hearty ap plause MT. Pettus laid particular stress upon the importance of preparing them selves for and entering avenues of em- ployment that are open to the negro in the South. He complimented the school on the fact as stated by Principal Paterson that of over POO graduates sent out by the school, not one has ever been accused of any crime.
 The House presented the following bills today:
 H. 1892 For the relief of Carrie Cochran Jackson.
 H. 225 To amend Section 5614 of the Code. (Refers to stock running at large, substi- tuting "common fence" for lawful fence')
 H. To amend section 1889 of the Code. (Relates to fees of witnesses).
 H. 199 CWith Amendment) To relieve the city of Mobile City Water Works, now owned by the city of Mobile, from payment of State and county taxes, assessed upon such property prior to June l, 1899.
 H. 237. To amend an act entitled An Act to establish the Criminal Court of Jeff ferson County" approved February IS, 1887.
 S. 9 To give full power and authority to the court of county revenue of Dallas Coun- ty, to make, issue and sell the bonds of Dallas County for tine purpose of securing the money necessary to complete the new court house in and for Dallas County, and to procure the proper necessary office fur niture and fixtures for said court house, and to levy and collect taxes necessary to pay said bonds. and interest thereon.
 H. 327. To amend an act to prevent stock from running at large in Crenshaw Coun- ty approved February IS, 1897.
 H. 4S2--To provide for the payment of the fees of the sheriff of Jefferson County for services rendered in cases of felony within the past six years where the defendant was discharged on preliminary investigation out of the fine and forfeiture fund of said county.
 H. 2i9-To regulate the running at large of stock in Morgan County. Alabama, and to provide for the holding of elections thereon.
 s. 74ETo regulate the trials of mlsde- meanors in Lamar County.
 H. 295-To establish and maintain, regu- late and make efficient dispensarsf in Flor ence, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
 H. 296-To regulate the fees of the Pro- bate Judge of Lawrence County for ex- officio service.
 H. 246-To amend section 9931 of the Code of 1896. (Refers to assessment of taxes In Lee, Etowah, Madison and Greene Coun- ties, so as to require but one round by the assessor).
 H. 175. To amend an act entitled 'An Act to amend an act entitled an act to incor- porate the city of Girard Russell County, ary 21, 1893.
 H. 461. Authorizing the clerk of the crim- inal court of Jefferson County, Alabama, to issue a preferred claim against the fine and forfeiture fund of said county in favor of c. c. Ellis and to authorize the county treasurer of said county to pay the same upon presentation by the sadd c. c. Ellis.