The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-08
EXTRA SESSION IS BEGIN
 WI7I4A FLOOD IF BILLS.

-~Hf WAAAC ehS eetcA0 W~c e-~~~>- ''-.~-- |S The credentials of William Garner, of Dale, elected a member of the House to succeed Representative Stea- gall. resigned, were read and Mir. Garner took the oath of office. administered by the Speaker.
 On motion of MT. Bulger. of Talla- poosa. the proclamation of the Cover nor. calling the extra session, was read.
 MT. Williams of Barbour introduced a resolution that the House proceed to the election of lan Assistant Clerk. an Ehgrossing Clerk, and Enrolling Clerk, and an Assistant Doorkeeper. The res- oiution was adopted under suspension of the rules.
 Mir. Pitts of Perry moved that 5000 copies of the proclamation of the Gov ernor be printed. MT. Long of Butler suggested that 1t be included in the rules. The Pitts motion, however, pre- vailed. The minor officers of the regular ses- sion with one exception were again chosen for the extra session. These officers are: w. F. Herbert, Assistant Clerk: F. A. Gamble. Engrossing Clerk; W. L. Martin, Enrolling Clerk; T. w. DeYampert, Assistant Doorkeepef. MT. Martin. a son of the late Speaker Mar tin. succeeds John Denson. who was unable to serve during the special ses- sion.
 The officers elected were conducted to the Speakers desk by the doorkeep- CT and sworn in.
 Mir. Haley introduced joint resoiu- tion providing for the appointment of committee of three members from the House and two members from the Senate to notify the Governor that the Legislature had convened and awaited his message. .
 On suspension of the rules the reso- luton was adopted. The Speaker ap- pointed on the Committee for the House, Messrs. Haley, Powell of Cov- ingtSn and Scale.
 On motion of Mir. John the commit tees of the regular session were made the committees of the present and the old rules hold until new rules are adopted if new rules are deemed nec- essary. The motion provided that the Speaker should decide what committees required clerks and until that is done. all committee clerks are dropped from the service.
 The first fire of the statutory prohi- bition fight was heard whom Represen- tative Henley introduced resolution to the effect that the people of the State demand prohibition and that the Legislature should isciude a prohibit tion act in its work. The resolution was referred to the committee on Rules.
 Print Railroad BilIs.
 On motion of Mir. Tunstail, it was or dered that 800 copies of each bill on subjects mentioned in the Governors proclamation be printed ,e
 A second gun was fired when a com munication to the Speaker from the I.s- dies Prohtbtttap League. of cullnan. asking for State prohibition, was re- ferred to the Committee on Temper ance.
 The GoYernors. message was .thea.. read. and received the closest attention. The members were furnished with copies and followed the reading. At the conclusion of the reading an effort was made to adjourn, but it was finally decided to call the roll of counties for the intro ,ction Of new bills.
 Mr. Bloch raised the point that bills could not be introduced save bills men toned in the Governors proclamation. The Speaker ruled that new bills could be introduced, but would require a two- thirds vote for passage.
 Some Railroad Measures.
 Many of the administration recom- mendations were introduced inmedi- atelv.
 MT. Hugston introduced a measure to make railroad corporations and other common carriers liable in damages to passengers or persons. desiring to be- come passengers or persons. desiring to become essengers, for refusing to carry such persons between points in this State at which regular stops are made. to take on and let off pas sengers at the rate or fare which has been or may be hereafter prescribed by statute. or the rate which has been or may be established by the Railroad Commission: to authorize to recover such damages and prescribe the period within which such actions may be brought, and the procedure. The bill went to the Committee on Common Carriers.
 Mir. Smith, of Lee, has bill to amend the act regulating common carriers adopted at the regular session, in line with the Governors message. while Mir. Maner wants a provision for the inspection of the books of agents or officials of common carriers. and Mir. Rice has a measure in reference to the duties of the Attorney General and the Railroad Commission. All of these measures were referred to the Com mittee on Commerce and Common Car riers. of which Mir. Long, of Butler, Is Chairman. This Committee will meet at 10 o'clock this morning at the Chair mans desk.
 MT. Haley has introduced a bill to establis the organization of a govern. ing body for cities of more than 35,000 This is also in the call.
 After the close of the call of counties an adjournment was taken until Il o'clock today.