The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
PUTS IN
 AN APPEARANCE Members of "Thrd House!' Ar-
 rive at State Capital REVENUE BILL DRAWING CARD
E. K. Campbell of Birmingham Wants a Hearing, His Object Being Pre- sumably Opposition to the
 Stamp Tax Provision.

Montgomery. January 27.-(speclal.)- The lobby is at last appearing at the capitol For several days corridors of the capitol have been rather dull with practically no members of the Third house." but things are growing more in- teresting today.
 The revenue bill, proposed by the spe- cal revenue code. seems to be just now the principal object of attack from the third house members, though the Ben ners bill to legalize the practice of os- teopathy and the Espy bill. to create the county of Liberty, are each attracting some foreign interest. Another Dill that brings few lobbyists is one by Senator Rogers of Sumter to extend the terms of tax eo4ectors and assessors the same as sheriffs were extended by the constl- tutional convention.
 Joint Committee Busy.
 The special joint subcommittee to con- slider the revenue bill will not receive lobbyists but when any delegation de- sires a hearing the ways and means com mttee of the house and the finance and taxation committee of the senate are as- sembled as a whole to hear the argu- ments So far the measure has been at- tackled by outsiders on only two proposl- tions, the one for a stamp tax on mort gages and notes and the other to assess merchandise at not less than 10 per cent of insurance carried.
 There was a full committee this after | fKfHa fpnan anf against the latter provision. F. K. Camp bell of Birmingham was here to see the committee and 1t Is probable that he will secure a hearing tomorrow.
 It Is understood that he especially op- poses the stamp tax provisions. The sub committee has so far made but little pro- gress with the bill but 1t may be safely } predicted that the provision for a stamp ! tax on all notes will at least be so amend- g ed as not to refer to short time notes, e and it may be entirely eliminated An important session of the committee on immigration and labor was held this evening. when the bill for the establish ment of a state immigration agency was } taken up. delegation from Birmlng- ham consisting of Messrs. Lesser, Bond- man and Deidmeyer appeared before the committee In support of the measure. Others interested and present at the meeting were R. J. Lowe of Birmingham. George H. Parker of Culman, D. T. Hausman and Mayor F. B. Joseph of Montgomery.
 Strong Speeches Made.
 Addresses were made in support of the measure by MT. Dedmeyer and MT. Haus- man. The speech by MT. Deidmeyer was surprisingly strong, clear ana convincing. He showed thorough familiarity with the subject and presented facts and figures to show why the state should take up and encourage continental immigrants. His remarks wonderfully impressed the com mttee, and while they took no action on the bill today, 1t is believed they will give 1t favorable report. The bill carries an appropriation of $60t0 per year for four years and It's direct purpose is to en- courage German immigrants, such as have built up Cullman, Fruithurst and Thorsby to this state
 Many county superintendents or educa- ton arriving here tonight to attend the educational conference called Tor to- morrow and the day following This com ference is under the direction of the gen. eral educational board of New York and Dr. Buttrick the secretary of the board, Is here to conduct the conference.
 An address will be made tomorrow night by Governor Montague of Virginia. who is expected to arrive tomorrow. Thurs day night Dr. Coleman of Tulane Univer- sity will make an address. The legisia- ture has accepted invitation to hear these addresses
 Among the prominent Birmingham peo- pie here today were E. K Campbell, R. II. Pearson. II. B. Gray, R. J. Lowe, B. A. Thompson, Jones G. Moore and B. E. Conner.
 Bills Introduced.
 House bills were introduced as follows:
 By MT. Arnold-To provide for reprint ing certain volumes of the reports of the decisions of the Supreme court of Ala bama. Judiciary.
 By MT. Schuessler-To raise the age limit for poll tax from fortyfive to fifty years, Privileges and Elections.
 By Mir Hamner-Prescribiug conditions under which domestic animals may bs prohibited from running at large in any portion of the state and to prescribe pen alties for violation of the same. Local Legislation
 By Mir. BIackburn-To provide for the satisfaction or partial satisfaction pay ment of recorded liens or claims for liens on real property and to provide penalty for failure to make such satisfaction or partial satisfaction, and to fix the time when the lien or claim for lien Is presum- ed to be satisfied. Judiciary.
 By MT. Blackman Cwith notice and proof)-To authorize and license the sale giving away or otherwise disposing of spirituous, vinous or malt liquors within the corporate limits of the town of North Birmingham, in Jefferson county, Ala, and repeating all prohibition laws now ir force, go far the same are applicable to said territory Temperance. | By MT. Blackburn-To prohibit any per. son in this state from changing or alter. ing his or her name, except in the man. ner provided by law. or from turning 1T his time from work and labor done In the name of another. with Intent to defrauc or with intent to avoid the payment o. any debt or to conceal his or her iden. tity. Revision of Laws.
 By Mir Blackburn-For the relief oi Confederate veterans in the state of Ala, bama. Appropriations.
 By Mir. London-To amend section 3s4 of the code of Alabama. Ways ant Means
 By Mir London-To amend section ss7 of the code of Alabama. Commerce ant Common Carriers.
 1 By MT. Lnsk-To nrohihit the issue gift