The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
C. Y. B0CACKI,

them," he continued, 'that the judiciary of our State, from the Supreme Court Judges down. are worthy and able and hard-working men, and most of them are able and capable lawyers and could easily make many times more money than their salaries at the practice of their profes- sion. Many of them have already done so. and there is no good reason why they should not be paid fair and reasonable salaries for presiding on the bench and interpreting and enforcing the laws as men are paid of equal ability and worth in any other business of equal dignity and importance
 The fight over the uniform text book bill will be no less determined at this session of the Legislature than at the last, and the hope of victory for the ad- vocates of the measure are not materially brighter. Many of the Senators avow a friendliness for the proposed bill them- selves, yet admit that its chances are not the best. which is significant.
 The Legislative mind is something that cannot be accurately sounded by the out slider, yet signs are sometimes seen and words drop here and there that show somewhat the tend of things.
 One Senator. speaking of the matter yesterday. reverted to the failure of the uniform text book bill at the last ses- sion, and the reasons therefor.
 Tt was the fact that last years bill was supported by one trust. the Ameri- can Book Company. and opposed by Another, Ginn and Company. that de- feated the measure" he said. Person ally am in favor of a uniform text book bill. but I dislike connection with any legislation where the hands of the trusts are also seen. It appears to me that the fight this year will be but repetition of that last year."
 Another Senator said he favored uniform text books and would vote for the measure introduced if on reading 1t, it was found to provide for its admin istration by a board that would be non- political and would vest with the Gov ernor the power that he thought neces- sary in making 1t an effective reform. He would leave the matter of securing books for the schools. in behalf of the State, in the hands of board whose decisions could be abrogated by the Gov ernor It was the omission of such a provision as this, he said, that had made the law in Tennessee anything bu. a success.
 The close of the third week of the Leg islature finds its work well under way. Nearly all the important bills. the meas ures In which the entire State takes an interest have been launched in one or the other of the two houses. The Gov ernor's salary bill has passed both houses and now only awaits the signature of Governor Jelks to tecome a law. The Capitol extension bill. the uniform text book bill. the elective Railroad Commits sion bill. the general revenue bill, the general appropriation bill. the child la- bor bill and other important measures have been introduced.
 party of dozen or more Senators and Representatives will leave this morn ing for visit to the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek. Capt. J. M. Falkner will be in charge of the party, and the trip. while particularly one of pleasure, had also a serious purpose. The suppo- stion Is that the lawmakers desire to &C., quaint themselves fully with conditions at the Home to the end that any possible legislation affecting 1t may be wisely di- rected.
 The fight on ths stamp tax feature of the general revenue bill continues with r'nabated vigor. The members receive aaily letters from their constituents ask ing that fight be made against 1t. and delegation after delegation has come to the Capitol to oppose it. The special sub committee is meeting every day in it's work upon the bill.
 Lieutenant-G Governor Cunningham has been in Birmingham since Friday, but is expected to return in time for the open ing of tomorrow's session of the Senate. President pro tenn. Goldsby and Senator Bullock of Franklin took turns yesterday in directing the proceedings of the upper house.
 Senator Powell of Butler took the train for his home at Greenville at the close of yesterdays session and may not re- turn to the capital before Tuesday.
 Senator Acree of Dale left yesterday morning foi his home at Newton. where he will sperd Sunday.
 
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