The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-11
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A spirited colloquy took place yesterday morning between Representative K. T.. Simpson of Lauderdale and Representa- tive R. l.. Goldsmith of Lowndes during the discussion of MT. Goldsmiths motion to force the Ways and Means Committee to report on his bill abolishing the special tax on mortgages and solvent credits.
 MT. Simpson who is Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, took ex- ception to the statement of MT. Gold smith that his bill had been given to subcommittee of one who was an op- ponent of the measure. MT. Simpson said that if Mir Goldsmith knew the member of the Committee was opposed to the piii he knew more than the Chairman Of the Committee knew.
 And I desire to say that if the gentle man from Iowndes intimates that the Chairman of the Ways and Means com rnittee acted unfairly and with the 1nten- ton to defeat the bill purposely referred ft to a member of the Committee known to be opposed to the measure, the state ment is absolutely false"
 These words were uttered dehperateiy by MT. Simpson. ..The gentleman from Lowndes." replied Mr. Goldsmith, did not state that the hin was purposely given to a member known to be opposed to it. but he does sav that the member who had the Dlii in charge was an opponent of the meas ure." a ,, on the motion and the incident endeo' ,. A meeting of the Senators and Repre-. sentatives of counties in the Seventh Jul dicial Circuit was held yesterday in the Supreme Court room to decide on a meth cd to relieve the congested condition o1 the courts in that section.
 The meeting was also attended by Judge John Pelham, Judge of the Circuit and Circuit Solicitor C.. .C. Whitson. Bill: have recently been passed in the Legisla ture abolishing the County Courts of Gle burne and Clay counties, throwing th' entire work of both of the courts on thu already crowded docket of the Circui Court. Bills have also been passed bl one or both houses providing for extr' terms of the court at two places othe than County sites.
 Under this condition, Judge Pelham vii be compelled to work thirteen half month in the actual holding of court, meaning that no rest will be given him throughout the year.
 The conference decided to have a bill introduced providing for new circuit. t embrace parts of the districts Of botl Judge Pelham and Judge N. ID Denson.
 Major W. A. Handley the Veneraol representative in the House from Ran dolph- County, received yesterday morn ing the news that his handsome home a Roanoke had been totally destroyed b. fire. The fire started early yesterda! morning and before any effective all could he rendered the fine home with it handsome furnishings was burned to tn ground. fiiled with papers of great value was lost In fact, nothing was saved. The hom was one of the finest in East Alabama Major Handley estimated yesterday tha his loss would be between $2O,OOO and $25, coo
 z Major Handley is receiving the sym uathy of his House associates who great iv esteem him and value his services il the Legislature.
 The Jefferson delegation has frequen conferences in pending legislation anC while so many committees are meeting there is difficulty in getting a privat, place for their consultations. They were recently seen out on the grounds of thu capitol all by themselves engaged il earnest conversation. They are anxiou! 10 do the best for their constituents anC ln order to inform themselves as to the wishes of the people as to the bills pend ing must confer and exchange views an( information frequently.
 Senator Norwood of Lowndes. one 0 3he farmer members of the Senate, intro duced a bill yesterday providing for tn, prosecution of any person for bringing O causing to be brought to Alabama Texa hulI weevils or any of the eggs of tn cotton pest. The bill makes the penalt. naInsshable by fine and imprisonment
 srheA House Committee on Revision O Ymyvs met last night in the Montgomer
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