The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-04

ism of the younger members of the house and said that the bill had re- ceived it's unanimous vote at the first session because the members had been swept off their feet by the eloquence and tears of a venerable member-tears that he wished for the right to shed.
 Only Favorable Argument.
 MT Benners said that the only argu- ment in favor of the bill as against the governors amendment was that the state was not fast enough increasing the paltry sums that go to the old veterans. In reply to this he said that in 1889 the state appropriation was S500OO, while in 1899 It had grown to S115000. With the one mill special tax levied two years ago the appropriation has grown to S27S,0o0 in 1902. and 1t was estimated that increased taxable values would this year bring it up to s3000O0. Add to this the S50,O0O pro- posed in the governors amendment, and we have s350,O00, an increase of three fold in four years. In answer to question he said that according to his estimate each pensioner on the list would next year get s23.0O as against s1S5O last year. If theA state could stand the appropra- stion of $10o,0o0 he would gladly vote for 1t. He closed with a plea that the mem- bers vote to acquit the governor of any political dealing in the matter, and the younger men of ingratitude.
 MT Haley of Jefferson moved the pre- vious question on the adoption of the amendment, and the vote was taken. Just before the result was announced, Major Handley, the veteran member from Ran dolph, whom all the members revere, gained permission to explain his vote, and 1t was but very few moments there- after until the tender and pathetic refer ences of this good old man to his disabled comrades had thrown the house into tears.
 His Army Career.
 Major Handley told of his army career and said he was today commander of a camp of veterans with a membership of 225, nearly 200 of whom were not able to pay their annual dues of 25 cents But those who can't pay-they are paid" said Major Handley, as the great frame of his body shook, and tears streamed down his cheeks. And I want to tell you that not one of those old veterans will be dropped from the roll so long as I have got dollar" Major Handley told about the grand barbecues annually enjoyed by his camp, and there was no room for a doubt as to his love for it's membership He said he did not have any charge to make against Governor Jelks. He had been good governor, and he loved him. But l cannot vote against them" he went on T am going to be loyal to them. l believe Governor Jelks Is acting from pure motives and what he conceives to be his just duty; but, gentlemen, the Con- federate soldier here on earth comes first with me, and I must cast my vote for them" Major Handley closed his re- marks with a pathetic story of the hard ships endured by the Confederate sol- dier.
 ho dvtaA Araf A1a1 hxrf ernor was declared adopted by vote of 60 to s4 The house at 1 o'clock recessed until S:3O p. m.
 Bills Introduced.
 The following bills were introduced into the house:
 By Mir. Byrne-To increase the jurisdic- ton of the county court of Baldwin coun- ty and to regulate the proceedings there in. Revision of laws.
 By MT. Byrne-To amend section 5337 of the criminal code. Public health.
 By MT. Byrne-To provide for the isoa- ton of convicts suffering with tubercu- losis; approved March the 9th, 1901. Pubic health
 Br MT. Frankiin-To provide a better system and the more efficient working of the public roads in Bullock county. Public roads and highways.
 By MT. Powell-Authorizing the court of county commissioners upon petition filed and proper proof made, and author izing the state auditor, upoo proper certificate and proof being furnished him by the judge of probate from the court of county commissioners, to refund to any person owning property subject to taxation in this state, money which was not due for taxes. but was paid through a mistake or error in the assessment or the collection of taxes. Ways and means.
 By Mir. Arnold-To amend section 4596 (4200), (722) (393S), (390) of the code of 1896. Judiciary.
 By Mir. Siglin-To repeal an act en- titled "an act to establish a charter for the town of Centre" in Cherokee county. Municipal organization.
 Fay MT. Brown of C1eburn-To regulate the sale of stocks of goods, wares and merchandise in bulk, and to provide cer- tain penalties in connection herewith. Judiciary
 By Mir Brown of Cleburn-To provide for the appointment of a county solicitor for the county of Cleburne, fixing his sal ary and providing for the disposition of solicitors fees collected In all criminal cases tried in said court Revision of laws.
 By MT. DeLoney-To amend an act to provide for the improvement of roads and bridges in Colbert county, approved De- cember ', 1900 and to repeal sections 3, A. 8, S. and 10 of said act Public roads and highways.
 By MT. Rushton-To amend sections 1. 2. 8, 4. 5, 6. '. 8, g. 10, Ii, 12, 13 14 15 and 16 of an act entitled an act to establish, maintain and regulate dispensary in beat IA in Crenshaw county Alabama, for the salt of spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, wines. elders or other intoxicat- ing liquor and to establish and perpetuate board of commissioners for the man. agement of said dispensary, and for other purposes, approved February 12, l. Temperance.
 By MT. Parker of Cullman-To extend the corporate limits of the city of Gull man, Alabama. Municipal organization.
 Also-To amend section 2455 of the code of Alabama. Public roads and highways.
 By Mr Starr-To amend section 9oS of the code of Alabama. Public roads and highways.
 By MT. Davis-To amend section 5cOs of the code. Judiciary
 Also-To provide a special examination for teachers attending the summer school of the University of Alabama Education.
 By MT. Glover-To amend section SeS1 of the code. so far the same applies to Greene county Ways and means.
 Also-To authorize the court of county commissioners and similar courts of like jurisdiction of the several counties of the state to have the public roads of their respective counties worked. Public roads and highways.
 By MT. Elliott-To cover all funds in the county treasury of Hale county to the credit of the fund designated as coupon fund into the general fund of the coun- ty. Judiciary.