The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
THE LEGISLATURE.
Continued from First Paee)

for a committee on the inauguration of the governor was passed under suspen- sion of the rules.
 Mir. Rich of Mobile offered the follow ing resolution, which was unanimously passed, under a suspension of the rules;
 Pettus' Presence Not Necessary.
 "Whereas, The people of Alabama rec ognlze in their junior United States sena- tor, Hon. Edmund W. Pettus, a faithful public servant, who has served the peo- pie with great fidelity In the position he now occupies; and,
 "Whereas, He is now actively engaged in the discharge of his duties in the Unit ed States senate
 "Therefore, be it resolved by the house of representatives, the senate concurring, that the speaker of the house and presi- dent of the senate be and are hereby in- structed to inform our distinguished sen- ator that in view of the unanimous pur- pose to re-elect him, that it will not be necessary for him to leave his seat to come to Alabama to receive a new and well-earned commission from the repre- sentatives of the people.
 After an informal recess the commit tee to inform the governor that the two houses were ready for business returned and reported that he thanked the houses and would communicate with them later. At this tuncture Private Secretary Jack son appeared and said:
 MT Speaker-I am directed by the governor to communicate to the house a. message in writing" In accordance with a custom that has grown up in recent years, Judge Walker moved that the reading be dispensed with and that thousand copies be ordered printed for the use of the house. This implies no disrespect to the governor at all, and was adopted.
 Confederate Veterans First.
 Mir Walden of Morgan then offered resolution recommending to the governor the appointment of old confederate sol- diers who were maimed or crippled, but still equal to the work. aBor capitol guards. Mr. Arnold of Calhoun Suggested in respectful way that this might be im- proper and an unnecee-ary interference with the governor He favored the spirit of the resolution. Simpson of Iauderdale offered a substitute recommending to the governor the appointment of confederate soldiers to these places in so far as he could consistently do so. This was passed. Mir Byrne of Baldwin joined MT. Wal den in advocating the resolutions on the subject.
 MT. Deloney of Colbert, moved a reso- lution of thanks to the retiring clerk Jesse c. Adams, and it was unanimously adopted.
 The speaker. MT. Simpson of Lauder dale in the chair, here offered the fol- lowing resolutions of respect to the memory of Francis L. Pettus, who died at the close of last session, while oc- cupying the high office of speaker. The resolutions were adopted by rising vote and as a further mark of respect the house adjourned till noon tomorrow. The resolutions read:
 To Memory of Frank Pettus.
 The legislature of Alabama, in assem- bling, is reminded that one prominent and familiar personality is missed from it's hall; one who, in times past. was known and loved by the members of this body, who have from year to year noted the distinguished ability and faithfuness exhibited by him as a member and pre- siding officer of this body.
 In the closing days of the last general assembly the spirit of Francis l.. Pettus of Dallas passed from the scenes of earthly activity, leaving void in the state of Alabama which it will be hard to fill.
 Resolved That in the death of Francis l.. Pettus the state of Alabama lost one of its most distinguished citizens ever alert to the interests of the people of the state, firm and fearless in the discharge of duty, wise and courteous as a preSld- ing officer, unwavering in his devotion to his friends. gentle and tender in family and social life; cut off in the meridian of his intellectual powers and public useful ness.
 Resolved, That the people of the state mourn the loss of one of our most distin- guished and useful citizens, and that we will ever cherish his memory with affec- ton and regard.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the journal of this body. and that the clerk be instructed to send a copy of these resolutions with our sym rathies, to the family of Francis L. Pet tus.
 Pages Appointed.
 After adjournment the speaker an- nounced the appointment of three pages as follows: Edward Everett Wilkinson. son of Judge w. r. Wilkinson of Pratt vile; Ed Leigh McMillan of Brewton, and young Wheeless, son of Representa- tive Wheeless of Lee More pages will be appointed later on.
 MAGGIE RILEY ESCAPES.