The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-21
legislative Doings.

Legislative Doings.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 15.-The
introduction of prohibition bills IN
both houses Of the general assembly
and the arrangement for the inaugu-
Iration of Gov. Martin F. Ansel, which
will occur at 1 p. M, Jan. 20, are
perhaps the most interesting matters
considered during the week, after
the permanent organization OF both
branches.
AS usual, large number of new
bills have been introduced In each
| house, but as yet these have had very
little consideration.
The question of the kind Of water
that is to be drunk by the mem
bers caused probably more debate
than any other subject yet brought
up.
Senator Carlisle, Of Spartanburg,
of course, thought that owing to the
well known good qualities of Glenn
Springs water the sergeant-at-arms
should be instructed to purchase
supply of it, while Senator Weston
regarded Columbia water" as good
as the best, which could be had at
very little cost. Senator Sullivan, OF
Anderson, suggested that the health
giving qualities of "Williamston wa
ter" and that a liberal supply could
be had without cost. The same sub
iect was given much consideration IN
the house, Representative Olin Saw
yer rising to question OF personal
privilege to speak on 1t.
Columbia water was good enough
and that brand" was officially
adopted.
For the Office of chief justice to
succeed the Hon. Y. J. Pope, resign
ed. the race seems to have narrowed
down to Associate Justices Jones and
Gary. The race for associate justice
promises to be interesting. Names OF
Circuit Justices Richard C.. Watts and
Id. e. Hydrick are mentioned often.
eat for this place. Others spoken OF
are: C, M. Efird, Lexington; George
Johnstone, Newberry; w. st. Julien
Jervey, Charleston; ex-Gov. John G.
Sheppard, Edgefeld; Gov. M. F. An
sel. T. P. Cothran, Greenville; ]. P.
Carey. Pickens; Circuit Judges Gage
and Memminger.
It is not yet known when the elec-
tions will take place.
In the Senate.
Tt required but one hour for the
business of the senate on THURSDAY,
including the reading Of the COVER
nor's message, the passage of several
Resolutions and the Introduction OF a
number of bills.
Senator Weston offered a resolu-
ton providing for an appropriation
| of $500 to erect memorial III
Blanford church, at Petersburg, Va,
to commemorate the memory OF
South Carolinians who fell there. 1t
also provides for commission. The
memorial was signed by Mrs. ROBERT
D. Wright, Of Newberry, president OF
the South Carolina U. D. c.; Mrs: E.
C. Dreher, Mrs Sarah H. Smyth, Mrs.
S. P. Brooks and F. M. Farr.
Regarding the time for the electlon
of a United States senator to sue
ceed the Hon. Frank B. Gary, whose
term expires March 4, next, resolu-
tion to fix the time was referred 10
the judiciary committee. 1t is likely
that Jan. 26 will be the date.
On Saturday the senate held a very
brief session, but refused to adjourn
until Wednesday, as the house agreed
to do, and will convene Monday
morning at the usual time.
The senate committee on finance
made a favorable report, with
amendments, on the bill providing
for increased salaries for State OIL
GERS. The amendments provide:
Governor, $4,000; comptroller gen
eral, $4,000; assistant clerk to comp
troller general, $1,250; superlntend..
ent of education, s2,25O; ASSISTANT
adjutant general, $1,25O; attorney
general, $2,250.
Senator Otis, of Cherokee, offered
the prohibition bill in the senate,
while the measure in the house is
being fathered by Richards, M. l..
Smith. and G.. A. Smith. These gen.
} tlemen are regarded as the leaders
for this measure.
In the House.
On Saturday the governor sent to
the assembly three special messages
conveying the designations OF Chle1
, Justice Y. J. Pope, l.. A. Sease as
trustee of Clemson College, and
> Arthur Kibler as trustee Of the State
: Colored College at Orangeburg-
After a brief session Saturday
t morning the house adjourned until
? Wednesday noon.
Besides the introduction of a num-
: ber of new bills little. else was ac'
r complished in the house.
Legislative Notes.
John R. Harrison, of Greenwood
is mentioned as a candidate for di'
! rector of the penitentiary.
+ Senator Wharton has been addec
to the committee on railroads and In