The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-17
lf ,&s II ia< s < {7 M t4lt 2 DEAD MEMBER IS EULOGIZED
 --s ResoluIlynsen en Death of
 MT. Powell DULL DAY IN THE HOUSE Fight Was Made on the Gaming
 Bill. Because ef the Poor street Car service Representative Pitts suggests That Capitol Be Moved Back
 to Tuscaloosa.

hcA0O ANOkn thC GuAOkNt1 uPon tnc life of the late Representative N. B. Powell. of Bullock county. which were spoken in deep reverence. the House spent a listless two hours and half yesterday in legislation. No bills were passed that provoked discussion to speak of and about the only warmth of the day came with the calling of the Tarrant gambling bill which strikes with such sternness at patrons of these joints that further considera- ton thereof was put ofr until today.
 The fight on the gaming bill will wage around the section which makes a felony punishable by Imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years--not alone of those who take part in the game but even those whc at any time may be caught visiting the places. It Is generally predicted that this feature of the measure may be temporized to secure the very aim of the bill itself. It is prevalent be- lief in certain quarters of the House that making a felony of visiting gam ing places will prevent convictions un- der the act
 Resolutions profuse in reverence fer the memory of the late Mir. Powell oi Bullock, who died Friday. were intro duced by Mr. Rainer, his colleague, and on them numerous members spoke eio. Quently and feelingly. It was recall ed that the deceased was not strong in physique but this did not impair his usefulness nor affect the soundness of his judgment on all questions be- fore the House. His memory and as- sociation in legislative and convention halls were recalled with glowing praise for the man. His amiabie and gentle nature, calm and fixed resolve in pub. lie and private life. were the subjects of laudatory comment. And at the end of the memorialS which came al the conclusion of the afternoon session the House adopted by a steandine vote the Rainer resolutions.
 There was but little discussion on the bill of Speaker Carmichael to in. crease the contingent fund Of the Gov. ernor from $5,000 to $10.0o0. Mir. Bloch of Wilcox. inquired of the Speaker il he knew what amount the Governor had donated to the Law and Order Leagues of the State He made thii question afterwards the subject of . Conner for statement of his dona tions from the fund to Anti-Saloor Leagues or Law and Order Leagues The bill was finally passed.
 Tuscaloosa Wants Capitol
 While the Senate was hearing the ti tie of a bill read to move the Capito to Birmingham, the House listened tt the reading of resolution offered bl Mr. Pitts, sofSe Dallas. which suggested the removal of the Capitol back t, Tuscaloosa or guarantee that thc street car service in Montgomery ts D Capitol Hill be improved. The reso lutions read as follows:
 Whereas in the opinion of this Leg islatnre, after an experience of foul sessions within two years and ss months, that the schedules and service of the street car system of Montgom. cry could hardly be worse; and where as a properly regulated system anC service would be of gruat convenience and saving to the members of thii Legislature and the State officers. ant
 "Whereas a quick and convenient schedule and service would not bank rupt the system, and whereas 1t Is mol probable or possible for /Federad in Junction to interfere. therefore be Il resolved.
 That it is the sense of the House that unless the Mayor and Council oi Montgomery and the citizens thereof secure a better service and schedule oi the street cars of this city the Cap. Ito1 ought to be moved back to Tusca- loosa on the historic Black Warrior where the oaks are green, the womer are beautiful. the men brave and eli mate cool"
 It is believed generally that tho commission government bill will be called In the House today. This is recognized as a measure sure to bring on a stif fight. It was taken from the adverse calendar last week ant its author, Mir UrQuhart, is determin- ed, he says, to follow up this victory with majority vote on the passage oi the bill.
 Also, there will be likely consider. ed today the Carmichael bill, appro. priating $250 this year and $500 every year hereafter. to solicitors, out of the county treasuries. for aid in. enforcing the prohibition laws of the State. Thii and other temperance bills. though they create a yawn on certain side of the House, may start little dis. cussion--especiaIly the gaming bil which would put a man In strings fl he visits a gambling place for What ever purpose.
 Among the prohibitions bills passed yesterday was the Fuller measure tc allow licensed physicians retailing drugs the same rights to prescribe ar. cohol for medical purposes as regu- larly licensed pharmacists.
 Morning SessiOn.
 There were several new bills intro. duced, among them one by Mir. Haley of Jefferson. to provide for extra cler- acal help for county treasurers.
 MT. John introduced bill to pro- vide protection of members of the Les