The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-01-31

nal bill and substitute TO the commit
tee for furt her report.
senator Mitchell favored a re-refer-
ence. Concerning the bill, he wanted
To say frankly that he did not think a
6 per cent bill would be- Of any benefit
to his constituents. nor 10 the mass Of
people whom this bill is designed To
benefit. He thought il would make il
difficult, if not impracticable. for the
farming classes To get money: for or
dinariiy they did not have good secur-
ity To oEcr. and in the absence of the
best security the rate of interest was
higher than where the security was
good.
Senator White, of Alexander, con-
tlnued to oppose re-reference. lie
thought Senator Cooks amendment,
which had been adopted, put the bill in
proper shape to be voted on.
Senator Franck thought enough time
had been lost in filibustering. He was
opposed to re-reference and wanted TO
pass the bill to-day,
The amendment of Senator Starbuck
was voted down.
The per cent bill. as amended by
Senator Cook, was then put on its third
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to-
The Senators voting against the bill
were Messrs. Abel and Sigmon.
The Senate then adjourned till this
morning at II O'Clock.
HOUSE.
JANUARY 24TH-14TH DAY.
The House was called to order at II
a. m., and was opened with prayer by
Rev. X. p. Troy, of Weldon, who made
special prayer for the recovery of a
member of the House who was sick.
This member was Mr.. Campbell, of
Cherokee.
After the reading of the journal had
continued for some time, on motion of
Mr.. Turner, the further reading was
dispensed with.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
By Mr.. French, of New Hanover,
memorial in relation to- the establish
ment of a juvenile refOrmatOry. Re-
ferred to committee on public institu-
tiOnS.
By Mr.. Alexander of Tyrrell, reso-
luton that only those members who
are adjudged to be the true repre-
sentatives of the people in this assem-
bly, shall receive mileage and per diem
and that no mileage and per diem shall
be paid to those contestants or con-
testees who are not adjudged entitled
to their seats in this house.
A petition of j. II. Person as to his
house from Wayne was received and
referred to committee on privileges
and elections.
By Mr.. Cox by request, petitions of
j. E. Person, Benz. II. Person, J. NJ.
contestants. To committee on privi-
leges and elections.
Mr.. PEBBLES, by request, petition of
citizens from Potecasi, orthampton
county, on the subject of temperance.
STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTED
House bill 10, to repeal school law of
New Hanover. Unfavorably.
Mr.. Crawford, from committee
on propositions and grievances, SO,
house bill, to provide for the working
of convicts on the public roads of
Mcdowell county. Recommends its
passage.
Mr.. Bryan from committe on
judiciary, p, house bill. Recommends
the passage of substitute.
Mr.. Turner, from committee on
Federal Relations, Il, house bill in re-
gard to election of United States Sena-
tors. Recommends its passage.
Mr.. Stephens, 53, house bill to
protect persons holding first class tick
cts on railroads and steamboats,
Recommended favorabiy.
Mr.. Williams c. Craven, from
committee on county government, 8
house bill to abolish county govern
government. Amended and re-referred
to the committee on election law and
county government.
RESOLUTIONS AND BILLS INTRODUCED
House resolution 2sS, by Mr.. Lusk, OF
Buncombe, to pay Edwards & Brough.
ton $50 for binding 100 copies of the
laws of 1898; to the committee or
finance.
House resolution 2S9, by Mr.. Turner
resolution that the House meet at Ga
m. and adjourn at p. M; referred t(
the calendar.
29O, house bill, by Mr.. Smith, of Stan.
ly (by request), bill to confer upOl
the Atlantic and Danville Railway
company certain privileges, and to sub.
ject them to certain rules and restric
tions: referred to committee on rail
roads and railroad commissioners.
29l, house bill, by Mr.. Peters, O
Stokes, a bill to amend section l, chap
ter 44S, of the laws of 1898. This sec
tion is part of the law affecting th'
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail
road.
292, house bill, by Mr.. johnson, fO
the repeal of chapter l26 of the public
laws Of 1898; to the committee on G.
towns and townships.
293, house bill, by Mr.. Peace Of Vanc
| (by requestj, an act to amend section
| Is, chapter 294, laws of 1898; to the ju
dietary committee.
295, house bill, by Mr.. Phillips o
Randolph, bill to authorize the treas
urer of Randolph county to pay schOO
claim to George H. FOust; to commit
tee on commerce.
House bill 296, by Mr.. Bagwell, bill
to equalize taxation. Referred to com
mittee on finance.
House bill 297, by Mr.. Abbott, Q
PamlicO, an act to encourage the stud
of civil government in the common
schools of North Caroline. Referre
to committee on education.
300, house bill, by Mr.. Baker, to re
peal chapter 526, acts of 1898. Referre
to committee on judiciary.
301, house bill, by Mr.. Baker, act
abolish days of grace. Referred to CON
mittee on finance.
3O4 house bill, by Mr.. Williams {
Craven, To limit the punishment {
larceny in certain cases. judiciary.
Mr.. French asked for leave of al
sence for Mr.. McClammy.
Il TaaVo Of absence was also granted
Messrs. Cambell, Etheridge and Curr
on account of sickness.
Mr.. French asked for suspension
rules that report of committee on rul'
might be taken up. Mr.. PEBBLES oil
jected, and the report of committee G
rules was made the special order Il
tomorrow morning.
CONTESTED ELECT :.
RI Mr.. Ewart, chairman of the cOmmi
z tee on privileges and elections, repor
ed in the case of Crews against Ly(
: from Granville, recommending Il
s seating of Mr.. Crews as the lawful