Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-07-13

increase, on the ground that the state
does not want TO content itself with
cheap judges"
Mr.. Alexander OF DeRalb offered an
amendment. providing that after the
terms of the incumbents Of the judge
ships on the court or appeals have ex-
pired the salaries shall be fixed at
$4,000.
Speaking In favor OF the amendment.
Mr. Alexander argued that under the
constitution the legislature cannot le-
galfy affect either 90 increase or dimin-
ish the salaries Of the states. Judges in
the court OF appeals as,well as In the
supreme court while osefjudges are in
commission.
Neither I nor the gentleman from
Monroe, nor any other member OF this
house who practices before these courts,
should, in his capacity as representative
OF the people. have the issue presented
70 him 10 either offend or favor" an
swered Mr.. Alexander. TO a challenge
by Mr.. Persons OF Monroe demanding
explanation Of the charge that there
was an element OF cajolery IN the issue.
Mr.. Alexander further declared him
self against the persuasive and argu-
mentative preamble set forth by the
bill.
Mr.. Alexander asserted that any SUI
perior court Judge in Georgia receiving
81, 900 is getting an unlawful salary.
Mr.. WahIwender Of Muscogee: isn't
IL true that you have been appointed
to represent the state as special counsel
In the Western and Atlantic railroad
legislation
Mr.. Alexander: Tt is"
Mr. wohIwender: Would you mind
telling us what your fee is in that
case?'
cent of what gain
Mr.. Wahiwender: What is that to
be-"
Mr.. Alexander: That is very un-
certain question"
Mr.. Wahlwender: Us It not true that
II win be $4,000 or thereabouts?'
Mr.. Alexander: IT certainly would be
glad to assume that figure to be COR
rect"
Mr.. wohnwender: How long viii it
take your
About five years"
"Au the timer ~
Pretty well. I expect to have other
things to do
Continuing Mr.. Alexander said that the
questions Just hurled at him had nothing
whatever to do with his contention.
Mr.. Anderson OF Chatham challenged
Mr.. Alexandef's statement that 5000 sal
aries paid judges are unlawful.
Mr.. Alexander quoted the state consti-
tution-''that the general assembly shall
have no power TO pass any special law
in any case where provision has been
made by an existing general law The
general law Of Georgia Is that the judges
OF the superior court shall have salary
of 5000, which shall not be increased
during their term OF ONCE"
Mr.. Anderson: Il had supposed that
the great defender OF the constitution was
temporarily absentlg daughter, the
house catching the reference TO Mr.. Hall
OF Bibb.)
MT. Alexander: HE Is. am taking
his place. We've got to have somebody
10 defend the constitution" i(Laughter)
Mr.. Davis OF Dougherty spoke In. favor
OF the bill The judiciary IS the bulwark
OF our state he said, and ought TO be
adequately pad" @
Mr.. Porter OF Floyd differing with his
colleague. Mr.. Wright. opposed the other
measures not consistent with his amend
ment making the salaries 5000.
Mr.. vinson OF Baldwin called the pre-
vsous question. The Sean was sustained.
Mr.. Brown of Carroll. vice chairman
OF the general judiciary committee, yield
ed five minutes Of his time to Mr.. Sim
mons OF Bulioch. wha>made a strong per-
sonaI argument for the bill; ten minutes
70 Mr.. Persons of Monroe. who assailed
the arguments offered by Mr.. Alexander
OF DeKaIb and Mr. Heard of Dooly.
Mr.. Brown of Carroll concluded the
privileged argument for his COMMITTEES
in favor of the bill. He answered the
question raised by Mr.. Sheppard of Mon
roe, who quoted a paragraph from the
constitution, by saying that the para
oranh road was in the constitution of
IST7' and as now amended reads differ
entity and not in antagonism TO the right
OF the legislature to increase the judges
salareis.
A number OF new bills were introduced
in the house OF representatives fmme-
diately after Il convened Friday morning
Nv Mr.. Faircloth Of JohusOu-Io amend the
laws Incorporating the town Of Wnghtsvils =.
Rv Mr. McEireath OF Fulton-Ao regulate the
itinerant vending OF medicines
Bv Mr. MeFireath Of Fulton-ro authorize
the state Librarian to reprint Georgia reports
BY Mr. Lord. OF washington-ro re-enaet sec
,ion lzss OF H., code 70 provide for the popu-
lar election OF county school emmissiners.
Nv Mr. Alley Of white-To provide compen-
sation for Ordinaries for handling pension pay
~ Mr.. Alexander OF FultonLro provide for
A new code Of laws In lieu Of the code OF 1898.
system OF public schools In Dallas.
BY Mr. White OF Screyen-Io establish
hoard OF control OF the Georgia penitentiary 10
discharge the duties Of the pension commits
Also to prohibit the sale of tobacco in any
form 20 minors.
By Messrs Sheppard and Griffin OF sumter
To amend section 1858 OF the code OF 1855.
By Mr.. McMichael N Butts-TO provide Tor
the payment TO Mrs. Lucinda James the pen
sion due her deceased husband.
BY Mr. SfOvall OF Elbert-A resolution 20 I've
eoncurred in by the senate TO invite Dr. J. W.
Mccormack TO address the general assembly, and
the public during the last week In July or
the first IN August.
BIZ Afr Reavss Of McDufffy-rO prohibit the
purchase Of lead. iron, brass or other metals
from min0-S.
By Mr.. Huic OF Ciayton-To place the near
beer tax In the common school fund.
By Mr. Bell Of Cherokee-TO repeal the acl
creating the board Of roads and revenues in
CherC kee county.
Aiso-A bin to establish city court IN Can
ton.
BY Messrs. Evans and Ellis OF Bibb-To reglI-
late the salaries of stenographers in cities hav-
ing between p, 900 and $500 In the taking OF
evidence.
BY Messrs. Kirby. and Couch OF Coweta-Reso-
luton 10 provide for the payment TO Mrs. Sarah
RiEny Of 4 pension for 1908.
~ Mr.. Hendrix Of nft-Resolution TO pay \
pension 20 J. r. McNeal for the year 1903.
By Mr.. Gastley OF Habersbam-ro submit the
ouaaffon ~ local taxa tim school DurpO Sps