Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-03
DISCHARGE OF PAGE
CAUSED A ROW
IN HOUSE
GUT HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES
DECIDED TO GIVE JOHN cRAW-
FORD HIS JOB BACK AND
PEACE PREVAILS.

The cfscharging OF page. John Craw-
ford. OF Atlanta. BY Messenger Penn, OF
the house OF representatives. caused a
heated discussion on the floor Of the house
Thursday and the ultimate reinstating
OF the boy for the full term OF fifty days.
though most Of the pages win serve terms
OF only 3 days Messenger Penn having
promised 50 many pages Jobs that IL was
necessary TO split the terms
John Crawford was a little Atlanta
newsboy. who was working hard 20 sup
port his invalid mother. He was an ex-
tremely bright lad and numbered many
friends who liked him for his hard work
for his mother. When the legislature met
the boy was given a position as page
through the influence OF Julian McCurry.
OF Hart and George Bell. OF Emanuel.
who were much taken with the boy. He
served but a few days. but made many
friends among the solons by his willing
ness 10 work. and his kindness 10 his in
valid mother.
Thursday the boy was discharged for a
time. Mr.. Penn putting in his place a boy
from distant city. TO whom he had prom
ised a place He told John Crawford that
he would be given a place later In the
session OF the house.
Thursday. shortly before adjourn
ment Mr.. Bell. OF Emanuel. introduced the
following resolution. which caused the
fight on the floor.
whereas. John Crawford has been en-
iployed asa page in the house Of repre-
'sentatives. and.
whereas. he has been discharged from
such employment BY the messenger Of the
house. without fault or neglect OF duty on
the part OF the said John Crawford, and.
whereas. said John Crawford is a
needy boy. aiding with his salary in the
support OF his invalid mother therefore,
be It
Resolved BY the house Of representa-
tfves. That the said John Crawford be
reinstated in his once as page for the full
term OF 50 days
In supporting his resolution Mr.. Bell said
that the boy was Woodworking lad. who
gave up his whole salary for the support
OF his mother and sisters, and that he
had been promised and given the place,
and that he should not be discharged
without reason
Joe Hin Hall. OF Bfbb who has been
working hard 20 have a resolution passed
by the house giving TO the speaker, the
messenger and the clerk the right TO ap-
point certain pages and porters for the
house. also sided with Mr.. Bell in asking
that the resolution be passed.
Mr.. Hall argued that the messenger had
no right to appoint any pages. under the
law. and said that he would fight an ap-
preparation to pay any messenger or por-
ter until the house had finally decided who
should appoint them
The resolution OF Mr.. Bell was carried
almost unanimously. and John Crawford
vas re1nstated as a page. The boy threw
his arms around Mr.. Bells neck when he
was reinstated and held an impromptu
reception on the floor Of the house. the
members crowding around and shaking
his hand.
The special committee provided for in a
resolution Of Mr. Steed- OF Taylor, to in
vestigate the condition OF the state capitol
building and ascertain what viii be the
cost OF putting the building into proper
shape was appointed BY the speaker. and
IS as follows: Steed. Of Taylor. chairman;
Watson. Philips. OF Jefferson. and Gambler.
A resolution was introduced into the
house Thursday which provides that
Solicitor General DeLacy. OF the Oconee
circuit. be paid 500 due to him for his
services. Afr. DeLacy was given a warrant
for this money BY Governor Gambler. but
he neglected 20 have the warrant cashed.
and It win require an act OF the legisla-
ture for him 70 secure his money.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Hail, OF
BIB. was passed allowing the special de-
pot commission to employ stsnographer
for 80 days at a salary OF $ per day.
Immediately following the call Of the
roll OF and the reading OF the Journal In
the house the resolution OF Mr.. Hall.
OF Bib. relative TO the number OF pages
and portsrs 90 be hired In the house was
then taken up The resolution was as fol-
lows:
a resolution providing for the appoint
ment By the doorkeeper Of two assistant
doorkeepers and no more: by the speaker
OF one page. one porter and one gallery
doorkeeper and by the clerk OF seven por-
tiers and one attendant in the water closet.
That the doorkeeper shall receive four dol
lars per day and that the porters and
pages shall receive two dollars per day.
That none OF the employees shall be
changed until after the expiration Of
twenty-five days. except for misconduct
or neglect OF duty"
On motion OF J. Ferris Cam the resolu-
ton was referred 70 the committee OF ap-
preparations. despite the request OF Mr..
Hall that Il be voted upon at once.
The following resolution by Mr.. knight.
OF Berrien. was then introduced:
whereas. II - apparent that the ser
vices OF the special attorney OF the West
ern and Atlantic railroad are no longer
esseutiai-that the attorney general Of the
state Is amply able TO look after the in
terests OF the state and reference to said
road
Therefore. be IL resolved BY the house
OF representatives. the senate cOncurring
that said once OF special attorney for the
Western and Atlantic railroad be and the
same Is hereby abolished"
This resolution was Wednesday intro
duced into senate and IS sure TO bring on
a fight in both houses.
The following new bills were introduced
to-day:
BY Mr. Buchan. OF Dodge: A resolution
TO pay J. F. Delay, solicitor general,
salary for quarter ending December 81,
1901
BY Mr.. Underwood. OF White: To amend
section Isl. OF vol. 3. OF the code Of 1885.
relative 20 guilt OF county officers in re-
gard 70 public property.
BY Mr.. Underwood. OF White: A reso-
luton 20 pay Mary S. Jarrard a pension
due her husband az the time OF his death.
but which has not been paid.
BY Mr.. Underwood. OF White: To amend
section ca. OF vol 8. OF code OF 1885.
BY Mr.. Cook. Of Telfair: To establish
city court OF BfcRae in and for the coun-
~ OF Teifair. and to establish and defne
powers
BY Mr.. Cook. Of Telfair: To make name
OF McRae "City Of McRae" instead OF
town OF McRae.
BY Mr.. Hsrdeman. OF Jackson: To pro-
vide for the teaching Of the elementary
principles OF agriculture and the elements
OF civil government in all the public
schools Of the state
Nv AIr. Richardson. Of Houston: A res
oIution 70 authorize the governor to sub