The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
SIX HUNDRED FEET
 OF TOILET ROOMS Capitol Extension Plans Have
 Caused SquabbIe COMMISSION DISSATISFIED Members Were outvoted By the Su- preme Court ani Things Are
 Somewhat Strained as
 Result.
COMMISSION DISSATISFIED

Result.
 Montgomery, July 6.--(Special.) There is nothing like satisfaction with the action for the extension of the capitol on yes terday. Those accepted contemplate two story wings, which are not pelasing to the members of the commission. The fact is, not a single member of the new cap- itol commission was in favor or the plans adopted and thereby hangs tale. The commission, for the nonce, was controlled by the supreme court, which outvoted 1t to 5.
 The law by which the money for the improvement of the capitol was set apart stipulated that in the matter of the rooms for the supreme court that body would become voting members or the commits sion. The plans all contemplated gen. eral scheme of improvement with two wings, one of which is to be for the use of the supreme court. This gave the court the right to vote on the general sit uation to get at their own case, and
  ton of the general idea of improvement. presenting the rather unique situation of body of men not members of the com mission absolutely controlling the body.
 All Against 1t.
 It is well established today that there was not one of the five members of the capitol commission proper who voted for the adoption of two-story plans. These members are the governor who is the president, secretary of state, attorney general, auditor and treasurer They all wanted to accept the three-story plans, which would give less ground space but more floor room The supreme court, how ever, did not like this. preferring to have the plans which promised the arrange ments best suited to their tastes to those desired by the members of the commis- ion. The plans accepted viii place the library and court room on the ground floor with judges on the second, along with the clerks and other officers. One feature of 1t is that G. square feet are given to toilet rooms, 100 feet to each jus tice.
 Gives More Room.
 The three-story plans make the court room on the first floor. the library and court officers on the second and the jus tices on the third. It is much more con- tracted and gives more room as A whole, allowing the whole three floors, however. in the south wing to be built at once Tor the use of the court. The main build. Ing Is three stories and the members of the commission think that it will give the best results in the way of symmetry and general architectural beauty.
 It Is generally believed that in the end the three-story idea will prevail as the contract stipulates that before the con tract Tor the construction is let the com mission may revise and alter as if sees ht using such arrangement as It sees proper.
 The Situation. To fully understand the situation it must be remembered that while only the south wing is to be built now. the plans submitted were to apply to the whole scheme, which contemplated a wing on the north side just like that at the south. The south wing Is to be the quar- ters or the supreme court and that body had the right to say what it should he according to the act but 1t Is now point cd out that 1t was never thought that the supreme court, with two more mem
 
 and dictate the whole plan of rebuilding remodeling and extension. This two-storv plan will also put the north wing, when built, so closed to the Confederate monu- ment that kick may be expected of those who were Instrumental in having 1t erected. It is said, however, that if would be possible to move the monument from It's present position to a point in the front of the main building at a cost of not over 5000.
 Things Strained.
 Things are strained about the capitol to- day, as the consequence of the result of the meeting and members of the capitol commission do not hesitate to speak out in disapproval of the decision reached.
 An amusing incident Is reported of the meeting of the commission on yester- day. After the selection of the Lockwood plans for the first prize. for which, 1t is said. not single member of the com mission voted. the president said:
 Well l suppose there will be no ob- jection to the second honors going to MT Smith," Smith was the final second choice. Yes there is," spoke up Auditor Thomas L. Sowell.
 "All right" responded the President. What have you to object to?"
 "I still want to vote for MT. Lock- wood as the second man in the list, as he, IS In my opinion, had the plans that fall In that ratio in my estimation" With a laugh the vote was taken and the vote of the popular auditor was recorded.
 Reports on cuIlman County. Assistant State Examiner w. F. Will kerson has returned from Cullman county. where he made an inspection of the books of the county, and he has only kind words for the county and the people whom he regards as among the most progress sive of the state. He found all the books in good shape save one small error. and gave expression of approval for the work done.
 These officers are reported upon: R. I. Burke, judge of probate; 6. L. Fuller, ex- probate judge: O. S. Roden. ex-clerlS of the circuit court; Asa Fuller, circuit clerk; A. H. ORear. sheriff E. F. Mat thews tax assessor John F. Fowler, tax assessor; D. V. Smith, superintendent ed- ucation; T. c. King. ex-superintendent of education.
 New Corporations. The following new corporations have been reported to the secretary of state:
 Stotz Lumber company, Louisville, ap. pointment of G. F. Mertins and P H Stern of Montgomery as Alabama agents. Eagle Hat and Millinery company, Bir- mingham, capital $15.000; incorporators 1. A. Kronenberg and others.
 Miss D. E. Love and s. M. Blake have been appointed notaries public at Bir- mingham.
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