The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-20
Measure is Regarded by the Law Makers as of the
 Utmost Importance
SENATE KILLS THE BILL
 ID LEGAL|zE OSTEOPATHY
Both Branches Spend Busy Day and Much Legislation of Interest Is Gotten of the Calendar.
 Bank Bill Tuesday.

Montgomery, September 19.-(Special.)- Following it's good work in the passage or the general election bill, the senate today considered and passed the primary elec- ton bill as proposed by the special senate recess committee.
 This bill is generally regarded by the legislators as of first in all legislation and It's passage by the senate today is accord ingly of extraordinary importance. The senate bill probably does not contain all the safeguards that will be- demanded by the house. As matter of fact the house committee reported a bill yesterday that very materially differs from the senate bill. First in importance is the demand for a numbered ballot. the same as called for by the Bankhead election bill. It also calls for the filing of tests with the probate judge of all parties paying poll tax, and makes additional provisions for safeguarding of the ballot
 Both Houses Busy.
 Both houses had busy days and legisla- ton of especial importance was gotten off the calendar. The senate killed the bill to legalize the practice of osteopathy in the state by decisive vote. The house passed the senate bill for the relief of old soldiers without discussion. The general health bill was also passed by the house. vote of the house compelled the bank ing and insurance committee to report the senate bank examiners bill and it s made special order for Tuesday. Monday is to be recess day. both houses ad- journing over for that day
 With reference to the proposition to ciothe the governor with power to con vene extra terms of courts to try aggra- vated cases. MT. Lusk says his re- districting bill covers the point. In an interview today he said:
 Lusk Talks of Bill.
 If the bill known as the redistricting bill is passed there will be ample power 10 convene courts on any occasion of un- usual disturbance The bill provides that whenever in the opinion of the judge O. the circuit, whether in term time or vaca- ton, an adjourned or special term or the Circuit court in any county in the circuit of which he Is judge is necessary, he may by an order entered on the minutes or such court, whether in term time or vaca- tion, signed by him, order said court con- vened either immediately or at such day as he may order. At such term of said court either on the convening thereof or at any time during the sitting thereof the court may order and organize a grand jury which shall have and exexrcise all the powers of grand jury organized at 4 regular term of the court.
 There doubtless Is not a judge in the state who would refuse on his attention being called to such condition of affairs as demand a special term of the court, especially by the chief executive, to con- vene court under this power.
 One Difficulty.
 One difficulty in this state Is that in many parts of the state, especially in the Fifth circuit, Judge Densons circuit, and the Seventh circuit, Judge Pelham circuit the Eighth circuit, Judge Kyle s circuit, and the Ninth circuit, Judge Bill bros circuit, the dockets are so crowded that business cannot be disposed of as rapidly as 1t arises. We pay $10000O for feeding prisoners awaiting trial While we pay judges for Supreme court. Circuit courts and Chancery courts s65,5O0.
 The congestion of civil business and the consequent delay and accumulation of costs and causes great injustice. The state owes it to its citizens to provide courts for the prompt adjudication of all matters of controversy in which they may become involved. It is equally the duty of the state to provide for the speedy trial of all persons charged with crime This passage of the bill spoken of will tend greatly to relieve the difficult ties now existing.
 House.
 The house was opened with prayer by Dr. Johnson of the house. Sixty-four members were present Leaves of ab- sence were granted to the following gen tlemen: Elliott of Hale. Haley of Jeffer- son. and Waddell of Russell
 MT. Blackburn offered a resolution that the house when it adjourns today do not meet again until Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
 George H. Thigpen, former member of the house. was granted the privilege of the floor.
 MT. Hickman, of Jefferson offered an amendment to change the name of the medical association to the medical trust. He moved that the bill pending amend nents be indefinitely postponed, but his motion was lost.
 MT. Hickman's amendment was laid on the table.
 Mir. Lusk offered an amendment to limit the compensation of the county health officer.
 Bankhead in Opposition. MT. Starr moved to table the amend ment. His motion was lost. MT Bank head spoke in opposition to the amend ment and said if the amendment was adopted 1t would work a great hardship on the health officer.
 sr-. Nelly spoke in favor of the amend .n. tl sai1 that 1t was right to leave ii with the county commissioners what to nav these men and he thought that the commissioners sometimes paid more than they should. MT. Lusks amendment was lost.
 The house passed the bill by vote of 55 to O.
 The house passed the senate bill apprc- irritating $50000 for the needy confederate soldiers, sailors and their widows. Mir Thompson asked that the bill pro- .yiding for an examination of state banks bs taken from the committee. His mo- tion prevailed after hard fight. The bill to prevent boycotting was asked