The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-11

other :op destroyers He gave his endorsement to the bill which has been prepared, and appealed to the legisla- tors to enact the much-needed legisla- ton at tris session. & John and BuIger Diner. At the conclusion of the address
 MT. John of Jefferson, with the prefa- tory remark that he realized that no business could be done at the joint ses- sion, offered a resolution as follows. Resolved, by the Legislature of Alabama, that the thanks of the Leg islature are hereby given pr. T. 5, Palmer for his very edifying and in- structive lecture on the preservation of birds.
 That we appreciate the thoughtful ness of our Representatives in Com gross, in inviting the distinguished gentleman to visit our State and it's Legislature.
 That copy hereof be sent to our Senators and Representatives in Con- gress by the Clerk of the House" When Colonel John moved the adop- ton of the resolution, notwithstanding g his advance remarks that the resolu- tion was hardly in the line of busi- ness, an objection was interpased by Representtive Bulger of Taliapoosa,
 who raised the point of order that the | resolution was not in orier, at the | joint session.
 This resolution is not business !" responded the gentleman from Jeffer- | son with suave manner. "As l stated 1 in presenting 1t. It is just couI- tesy to the gentleman who has just spoken. and to our Representatives Tn they invite a man of this character to come to Alabama and address us upon such a subject.
 But I suppose, If the gentleman (Bulger) Is such a stickler for ordcr as to insist upon it, we can wait ard introduce this resolution in separate assembly, and pass 1t through each House by itself. but 1t would b" bet ter, 1t seems to me, to pass tue reso- lution now, while we are all togerh- err"
 "I am not a sticker for order" re- sponded Mir. Bulger, but I would hate to see this House deport so far from
 good order and so far forget itself as to adopt this resolution at this time, in this way and in this attitude" Tt seems to me-" ruled Speak er Martin, that the point of order is Motion Is withdrawn. "Inasmuch as the gentleman's con- science seems to be hurting him." came
 solon, q will withdraw the resc-u- tion."
 The resolution was thereupon return
 ed to Col. John. and the incident was
 closed.
 It was 11:15 o'clock. when Doorkeep- CT Hasson announced. in stentonian tones, the Senate of Alabama" and Lieutenant Governor Gray, followed by the members of the Upper House. appeared at the door and marched up the center aisle toward the Speakers s desk. while the Representatives rose
 at the sound of the Speakers gavel as
 a mark of honor for their colleagues of the northern chamber.
 The Lieutenant-G took a sear | at the right side of the Speaker. and rapped the joint assemblage to ordor | Without further preliminary than an announcement of the purpose of the joint session and the calling of the rolls of the two houses to insure q quorum. Speaker Martin. in accordance with the Constitution, began the open ing of the returns of the county
 boards of the November election for
 the various State officers. Votes Are Counted. These returns were tabulated bv the
 clerical force as they were read. the
 total vote for the Democratic and RO-
 publican candidates in each case. being as follows.
 For Governor.