The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-07

Tee 10 investigate particularly the e.
y penses Of the Agriculture Department
geological survey, etc and to be give
n authority 10 examine witnesses. sens
II for persons and papers, and to ascertain
S if there are any superfuous officials.
:, Mr.. Hileman said the purpose Of tn
K resolution was to save the House grea
e deal Of time in the investigation o
various expenses, etc.
: The resolution was unanimousl,
! adopted.
2 The bill to make the new county OIL
Scotland occupied a good portion oil
the time. 1t finally passed its second
: reading.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3IsT.
SENATE.-Usual opening.
The bill to regulate charges in tobac-
co warehouses was discussed at length.
Very strong and logical arguments were
made against it by some of the abIest
Senators, Populists, Republicans and
Democrats. The bill passed its second
and third readings The text is in part
as follows
Section l. That the charges and ex
penses Of handling and selling leaf to-
| bacco upon the floor of tobacco ware
houses in the State shall not exceed the
following schedule of prices For auc-
ton fees, Is cents on all piles of 100
pounds or less. and rs cents on all niles
over 100 pounds; for weighing and
handling, 10 cents per pile for all piles
OF less than 100 pounds for all piles
over 100 pounds at the rate of ten cents
per 100 pounds.
For commissions on the gross sale,
OF leaf tobacco in said warehouses, not
to to exceed q per cent.
1t is further provided that all Leaf to-
becco sold upon the floor of any ware
house in the State shall first be weighed
by some reliable person who shall have
|lrst made oath to properly discharge
his duties.
The proprietor of warehouses are re-
CURED to give sellers bills of all sales ,
plainly stating proceeds and all charges !;
A penalty of $40 is made for each >
'lolation of this bill, which is to take ;,
fleet Oct. LIST, 1895, if it becomes law. >
HoUsE.-The public printing matter =
vas discussed at length.
Mr.. Young said that the idea of the II
owest bidder business originated with Il
Democrat, and was rushed tbronsb or
efore they could stop it. There is no N
eed to hurry about this n after. the .,
are considering 1t and will k
n sure do what is best for the interests h,
North Carolina. Mr.. Lusk "Haye h,
e got public printer I" Young III
Yes" LusK: "What is he getting ~ m
Dung 'NOthing." Lusk II am on .;
'sed to that" Hileman :"Are Won in
vor OF letting the printing to the
west bldder?" Young II will cross -,
at bridge when / get to it," Lusk
on are at the bridge now" Young ]
it is for the best interests of North
rollna, am in favor of the lowest
tder. This seems reflection on the :,
there seems to be SOME
ng behind the curtain. appeal to :.
not to let the Democrats frighten m,
NO q A'oiO' IL you VIII leave 1t to 49,.
committee, they will not run us in
OLE" iF
MOI
THE REPUBLICAN sCRAPPERs. "1r
lr. Hlleman care the committee Can
King On the bill to let the printing "He
he lowest bidder?" Mr.. Youoo pet,
icy are considering what is best to abo,
MI. Hlleman How long will it coul
the eommlttee?' Mr.. Young: Il 1457
k 1t Will take them about week" Oau
keathly: Didn't the committee "and
urn to see whether this resolution % g,
ID come up?" Young "No, sir. and
adjourned to let practical printers the
before them" Hileman "Don't wan
know that the statute puts the dren.
ng OF the public printing in the to Gu
Is OF the committee?" Young 'e,n
'Ject to the ratification of the Honse a,d ,
Senate" Hileman "Wbere is roon<
2? Young Il haven't got it in want
Hlleman: "Have you got it tlems
han r