The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-25
BANKHEAD PRESENTS PLAN
 FOR A NEW ELECTION LAW

nish the appointing board a list of not less than four names, and from each of aaid lists an inspector and clerk shall be appointed. provided that where there are more than two lists filed the ap- ,oiutinent shall ba made from the lists presented by the two political parties having received the highest number of votes in the next proceeding election if
 The appointing board is composed of the Judge of Probate. Sheriff and Clerk of the Circuit Court, and arc required at least twenty days before holding any election to appoint three inspectors and two clerks for each place of voting and returning officer for each precinct
 Each political party having candidates nominated may, by its County Execu- tive Committees or nominees for office or Beat Committeerhen. name Watcher who shall be permitted to- be present from the time the polls gre opened until the ballots are countede and certificate of the result of the election signed by be permitted to see the ballots as they are called during the count Each ballot shall be numbered to correspond to the number of the voter voting the same on the poll list. The numbering. Is to be placed on the back of the ballot in ink. and it is made a misdemeanor for any person to compare the number on the ballot with the number on the poll list, provided this shall not apply in contested election cases.
 A voter may write his name on the face of his ballot.
 After the ballots have been counted. they shall be securely sealed in box, or other receptacle. and turned oyer to the to tho Sheriff together with the returns of the election. The Sheriff shall keep and properly preserve said ballots for six months. and in case of contested election, shall keep and properly preserve sro "a hbuofa until said contest Is finally
 Immediately after the election the in- spectors sha.l post in front of the poll. ing place copy or their ceruncate or the result of the election.
 The markers as provided for by the Sayre election law are eliminated and any voter nay retire from the voting place to prepare his ballot.
 When the Judge of Probate, Sherin or Clerk of Circuit Court Is @ candidate for reelection, he shall not serve On the appointing board.
 The Judge of Probate shall certify to the Register in Chancery the fact of the candidacy of any member of the ap- pointing board immediately after the the certificate of nomination is filed with him.
 Penalties for Violations.
 Any Judge ot Probate failing to make said certificate to the Register in Chan cery shall be guilty of misdemeanor bIlO SdtdH ApiASIb O1ASc'
 It shall be a misdemeanor for the Judge of Probate. Sheriff or Circuit Clerk who is a candidate for reelection, to serve as member of the appointing 1 board.
 Upon receiving the certificate of, the | Probate Judge, the Register in Chancery | shall forthwith and without delay ap- | point a qualified elect0r t0 take the place of each member of the appointing board | who is a candidate for reelection, and | shall cause the elector SO appointed to l be informed of his appointment, pro- vided that no person shall be appointed | who Is a candidate for any office to be | voted for in that election.
 The bin also provides against tine evils | resulting from the use of intoxicating | liquors about the polls on election day. It also provides the method of making | returns and other detailed regulations essential for conducting an election and provides appropriate penalties for viola ton of any duty imposed by the law Of any violation of t.