The age-herald., 1901-01-31
SENATE CONFIRMS COL. ". C. TUNSTALL Nomination Sent In By Governor
 Sanford Is Approved. IMPORTANT BILLS IN HOUSE Measure to Compensate GiIIespy and Smyer Abstract Go. For Completing
 Titles Caused Considerable Dis
 cussion-Text Book Bill
IMPORTANT BILLS IN HOUSE

Age-Herald Bureau, Clanceys Hotel, Montgomery January O.-(SpeciaL)-In a special message to the Senate today Gov ernor Sanford sent several appointments for confirmation, chief of them being the name of Col. Wiley c. Tunstall of Hale, to be associate railroad commissioner, vice O. Kyle resigned. Other appointments were trustees for the Auburn and Montevallo schools.
 There was bit of suppressed excitement when the message went to the Senate for the reaon that no one knew just what nom- nations it contained, and there having been considerable discussion in the newspapers as to the probability of Governor Samford's failure to send to the Senate the name of Colonel Tunstall, whom it will be remem- bered was named for commissioner by Act ing Governor Jelks before the administra- tion of the oath of office to Governor Sam ford The closer friends of Governor Sam ford have not given credit to these re- ports, though his intentions in the matter were first known when his message was read in the executive session of the Senate today at noon.
 Vigorous Applause.
 The reading of Colonel Tunstalls name IOfln vigorous applause IrOm the Senators, and by a unanimous vote the ap- pointment was confirmed. In the language of one of the Senators, All thirty-two of us voted tor CoIonel TunstaHS contirma- ton in such d loud cheerful vote that there could be no doubt of the heartiest applause of every one
 Colonel Tunstall was at the capitol and his scores of friends have been showering congratulations upon him, and at the same time speaking words of praise of Governor Sanford for his action.
 Four trustees for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn were also sent to the Senate by the Governor and they were promptly confirmed The names sent in were Judge Janathan Haralson of the Fourth district; Thomas Williams of the Fifth district; J. A. Bilbro of the Seventh district; John F. Purser of the Third dis trict. All are appointments with the ex- ception of Doctor Purser, who succeeds the late H. Clay Armstrong.
 MontevalIo School Board.
 The names of the trustees for the Girls Industrial School at Montevallo were also sent to the Senate, but action upon their confirmation went over until tomorrow The Governor named the members of the Monte- yallo board several days ago, reappointing all of the old board. It is hinted that one of the appointees may fail of the confirma- ton.
 @ THE HOUSE.
 The morning session Of the lower house was very largely taken up with routine matters. The session was called to order by Speaker Pettus at 10 o'clock, Rev. MT. Murphy opening with prayer. Seventy two members were present.
 The bill passed yesterday to provide a police patrol for Mobile Bay, was reconsid- cred and referred to a special committee composed of the Mobile delegation. There was another flood of bills introduced, sev- entyfive being pres nted.
 On motion of Mr. Deans H. B. 635, to pre- vent stock from running at large in pre- cincts 10 and 16 in Shelby County, was in- definitely postponed
 Mir. o'Brien's Measure.
 H. B. 20 to compensate the Gillispy and Smyer Abstract Company for services rem dered to the State of Alabama, was called up by MT, O'Brien and placed upon it's passage MT. O'Brien explained that the measure sought to compensate the Giles py and Smyer concern in the sum of $1750 for correcting titles of lands in Jefferson County assessed to 'owner unknown" The work of the company in making correct titles had brought Into the State treasury $6000 and $1275 of interest. MT. Hammond of Etowah offered an amendment to pay the company $500 fof the work.
 MT. Benners of Jefferson spoke in oppo- sition to the amendment and explained the
 
 company in making the tieles He thought the fee of $175O asked for was just one, the amount of work done duly considered. The Governor and auditor had ordered this work done, and they had agreed to pay s175O for the work, expecting to pay the fee out of the Governors contingent fund, but this fund having been previously exhausted, no money had been paid the Gillespy- -Smyer Company. Ex-Governor Johnston and Ex-Audtor White both en- dorsed the claim.
 Messrs. Hammond and Baldwin opposed the appropriation of $1750, and Messrs. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and Pettus of Dal las thought the contract made by the State with the company should be carried out in good faith.
 Upon motion of MT. Wallace of Madison the amendment of MT. Hammond was ta- bled by vote of 55 to 19
 The friends of the measure agreed upon an amendment to substitute S1255 for the original amount asked and the bill, as amended, was passed
 MT. Leath's bill to protect labels, adopt ed by labor unions from commercials of such labels and to punish the unlawful use of such labels, was taken up and passed.
 Mir Hogue's bill to provide for the pay ment of funds of minors to their parents without bond, in certain cases, was, upon motion of MT. Henley, tabled.
 The bill to fix the minimum length of the term of the free public schools in the State of Alabama, presented by MT. Grun- nellS of Calhoun, was next considered. The bill seeks to fix the minimum length of the public schools in Alabama at five scholastic months, except in cases where such terms are impracticable, the trustees may fix minimum length of four scolastic months with the approval of the county and State superintendents.
 Bills Passed.