The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-29

, To prescribe the rules or evidence upoh
 applications of Confederate soldiers or sailors. resident ciuzens of Ala
 bama, and their widows for pensions
 under the pension laws of Alabama
 as to proving the fact of service in
 fhe Confederate Army. OF in the State
 Troops of Alabama and that they did
 not desert, and to provide for
 special session of the State and Coun-
 ty Board of Examiners during tho
 year of 1907 for the examination of
 applicants. and to repeal all laws
 and parts or laws in conflict with
 this act.
 Section i. Be 1t enacted by the Legislature of Alabama. that upon the application of any Confederate soldier or sailor, resident citizen of Ala bama. to any county board of ex- aminers for pension under the pension laws of Alabama. the fact of his hav- ing served in the Confederate Army or in the State troops of Alabama. may be proven by the affidavit of two re- liable persons who are acquainted with the facts or in the event such affidavits cannot be procured upon affidavits to that fact: such fact may be proven by any other evidence that will reason ably satisfy said board of such ser vice. and that upon the application Of the widow of any soldier or sailor or the widow of any Alabama soldier or sailor who served in the State in the war between the States the fact Of her deceased husband having served as alleged and of his not deserting may be proven by the affidavit of two re- liable witnesses who are acquainted with the facts, or if such witnesses cannot be found upon affidavit to that fact 1t may be proven by any evidence that will satisfy the board of the truth of such facts.
 Sec. 2. That whenever the proof Of A-- A. NA Aa q. At...a, 1NwaD a than the affidavit of two reliable wit nesses, as now provided by law, the board shall cause such evidence to be reduced to writing and subscribed anG sworn to by the witness offering the evidence. q
 Sec g.. That 1t snail be the duty of the county board of examiners to hold a special session in their respective counties on the first Monday in septem- Der 1907, for the purpose of examining such applications as may then be placed before them. That said session snail be conducted in all respects as now provided by law for the regular annual session, but shall not be for longer lime than for one week; that at said special session said board shall give three weeks notice by publication Tn some newspaper published in their respective counties once a week TOT three consecutive weeks.
 Hs T the State Board of Examiners to hold a special session on the first Monday in october, 1907, for the purpose or passing upon such applications as may at that time be filed with the said board, provided that the said speclaA session shall not extend for longer time than for one week. and All pen efoners placed upon the roll at this aessfon shall receive their pensions as other pensioners from the 1st day or october 19C7 and regularly thereaiter;
 Sec B. That the said board shaii hold all. other sessions as IS now pro-
 See. s. That all laws and parts of lava in conflict with this act be ana fhe same are hereby repealed.
 Approved August A.. 1907
 Frank ". Julian
 Secretary of State.
 No 7aa1 AN ACT (H B. 25. tro define corrupt solicitation of Legs
 lators and provide adequate punish
 ment therefor and the means to ef-
 fectuaIly enforce this Act.
 Section. T. Be It enac.eu g ,are son who for, or without a fee or re- ward of any kind. gift, gratuity, or thing of value, or the promise or nope thereof corruptly solicits, persuades or influences. or attempts to influence any Senator or Representative. in the Legis- iature of this State, to cast ms 1 NVte. either in the committee, or In eitner House of the Legislature, or to speah, or work for, or against any pending measure, or one about to be tntroouceo into either House of the Legislature or to abstain from speaking or voting bn any measure. or to absent himselI from any committee meeting or any session, or part of session or eitner House while any measure is being con sidered. or voted on, is guilty of "a Saionv. and must on conviction, pc fined not less than five hundred dollars end he imprisoned in the penitentary for not less than one nor more than two years.
 Sec 2. It shall be unlawful for any State or county official at any time during his term of office to accept or receive. directly or indirectly, any fee, honey, office, appointment, employ ment, reward or thing of value or or personal advantage, or the promise thereof. to lobby for or against any measure pending before the Legislature. br to give or withhold his influence to secure the pas , or defect or any kuch measure, and any person guilty ee tha violation of any of the provisions bf this section shall be guilty of mis- aemeanor and shall be fined In sum not exceeding five hundred dollars Provided, that 1t shall not be unlawful Tor any county or municipal officer 70 hccept from the county or municipality reimbursement for expenses incurred In attending any sitting of the Legis- Iature as to proposed Legislation at- lecting such county or municipality.
 Approved August IA, 1907
 official
 Frank N Julian