The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-04
lawmakers in Halls Un- til Early MOrn-
 ing Hours.
GOOD HUNDRED sALLHs
Officers of Both Houses Pre-
 sented with Gifts.
Many Bills Were Sent to the Gov ernor After Nightfall-The Closing Scenes Had Touch
 of oiadiness and Sadness.

With the hands of the old clocks In tne historic legislative halls standing s'h' '. session of the Legislature of lSoS' cstie ~ an end at an early hour this morn'ns' 's final hours filled with song, Laughter anu good fellowship. The heated debates. the rush or ousi- ness of the early hours merged into uh- xtinted fun with it's mock session anu i's pointed persoual allusions, not always gentle. but received with invocao'e soou nature. The minutes about the mionisnt hour sped by rapidly and unnoticeo' uhth the session had extended far Into the small bours And in the final parting there was touch of pathos.
 Mementoes for Officers.
 In the earlier hours of the night the Sneaker and the clerks of the House and the officers of the Senate had been re- membered with tokens of the esteem or the members tangible reminders of the session of 1903 for the years to come. A handsome silver set, water pitcher and goblets had been presented to Speaker A. N. Tunstall of Hale County. by his fel- low members of the House. The pre- sentation was made by Representative Handley, the veteran legislator from Randolph.
 The gift was presented, he said, in ap- preciaton of the conservatism and i'm partial rulings of the Speaker. In the years to come he hoped 1t would be a reminder of the loyal friendship and es- teem of the members of the House s. 1'It is ,our hope, too" said Mfr. Handiey. er .that as the House adjourns you shoulS choose some fair woman to put these use Iul articles to a practical use. Take this, s&aMr. Sneaker. and may you always per- form q public service as well aS you have the duties of the presiding officer of this body" - The Speaker accepted the gift with a few graceful words of deep feeling. He said he appreciated deeply the friendship for him that had been expressed. He had endeavored to discharge his duties faith fully and fairly, he said, and the appre- c!ation his efforts had met deeply grati- fled him.
 The pages of the House presented the Speaker with fine fountain pen. The presentation was gracefully made by Representative Wilkerson of Autauga
 Clerk Frannk N. Julian of the House WAS next remembered. The esteem the House members was expressed in hand some silver set. It was presented by MT. Lusk of Marshall, who voiced the mem bers' appreciation for his efficiency, devo- ton to duty and politeness. .. In an eloquent speech, Representative Rankhead presented to Reading Clerk w, W. Brandon a splendid silver table service of knives, forks and spoons. MT. Bankhead spoke feelingly in his presenta- ton remarks. He alluded to the fact that the Reading Clerk began the session as mere Colonel but ended as General, Colonel Brandon responded with an elo- ouent address. His remarks were several times applauded. He had, he said, called inc roll until it had been written in his memory forever. and the faces of the members had been inscribed on his heart forever.
 The veteran Confederate Doorkeepers, Messrs Hasson and Fain. were well re- membered upon suggestion of Mir. Ed wards of Pike.
 "Chier of Choctaws" Remembered.
 The presentation exercises ended with n happy little incident in which Colonel Brandon and Representative Kelly took part.
 Colonel rBandon, as he said Upon be- half of the members of the House In re- copnition of his consistent and valuable services as watchdog of the Treasury and in recognition of his unswerving belief In the principles of IS to 1 presented silver watch to the Chief of the Choc- jaws" He ended by presenting Repre- sentative Kelly of Choctaw with silver watch
 The galleries were filled to overfowing with ladies ana their escorts who watched the unusual scenes in the legislative hall. Many of them left, however, before the fun of the midnight mock session began. Adiournments had to be taken to allow the clerks to catch up with their worK, In these short recesses the fun-ioVers had full sway Upon the unanimous ln- ,itation of the House Lieutenant Cover nor Cunningham crossed the hall and prosided at the organization of the mock session He accepted the chair In pleasing and happy speech.
 Mir Hoffman of Mobile. immediately arose to a question of personal prlVl- leees Criticism, he said. had been made of him because he had spoken so long that members of the House did not know where he stood.
 T move that the gentleman be given leave to print his remark" said MT. Wood. of Macon.
 ..The chair holds that the motion is ont of order" said Lieutenant Governor Cunningham. The chair holds that gas is cheaper than ink"
 For permanent presiding officer, MT. Hoffman nominated MT. Kelly of Choc- taw.
 Mir Bankhead of Walker, said that without desparaging the claims of the gentleman from Choctaw, he desired to place in nomination the gentleman from Franklin, the Hon. Joseph Jones. who had in the closing days astonished the House with his eloquence.
 The contest was warm and exciting. so close was it that the presiding officer could not tell who had won the honor and both gentlemen were escorted to the shair.
 With two speakers the jokers had full opportunity for the display of their wit and laughter reigned.
 Secretary. of State J. Thomas Hefin and Chancellor R. B. Kelly in answer to