The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-02-12

the State. This bill will doubtless
pass, iu which case the annual levy for
the fiscal year will be only 4 1-2 mills.
If the bill does not pass the levy will
be about 5 IA mills.
There have been two income tax bills
introduced, but both are still 10 the
hands of the committees. Il is not
likely that either Of them will get
through, as there will be no necessity
for such tax, though the levy be at
the figures given above.
Mr.. L. S. Counor's bill to abolish the
privilege tax cn fertilizers, which the
farmers have been paying heretofore,
and the proceeds Of which are devoted
to Clemson college. has been partially
discussed. 1t now provides that tax
of 1-2 of l per cent. on the actual
market value of every ton of fertilizers
sold, to BE- paid by the manufacturer,
the proceeds to 60 to the maintenance
of the agricultural station, and the
making Of the analyses. If the bill
passes, Clemson will have to be pro-
vided for BY direct appropriation from
the treasury.
One of the radical and rather dan
gerous measures to pass the lower house
was the bill to allow the State treasurer
to loan out the State sinking fund,
which is pledged as security fer the
State bonds.
There are at the opening of the fifth
weeks work some 10 or more bills and
Joint resolutions awaiting second read
iug on the calendar of the house.
The committee still has the bill pro-
vidiug for the redistrictiDg of the State
into judicial circuits under considera-
ton. The majority Of the members of
the committee favor the bill. 1t will
be reported early this week and will
likely be acted 90 With the least possi-
bic delay 1t is question whether the
bill will pass the house or not.
So far, very little has been said
about the dispensary business. ln the
senate, bill has been Introduced by
Senator NJ May6eld relating to the metro
poiitan police act, and in both
houses the bill has been introduced
and referred tothe proper committees
providing for the abolition of the pro-
fit feature anG the sale Of liquor as
beverage.
But that has been all, so far To day,
Governor Evans will tracsmit to the
general assembly his promised special
message dealing with the dispensary
BUSINESS III all its phases. The mes
sage is quite lengthy one, but will be
read with general interest.
A great deal is being said about the
fixing Of day fer the final adjourn
ment Of the body. The members who
are mindful of public sentiment realize
that the session should not continue
indefinitely. There seems to be no pro
liability Of a steering committee in the
house and the members are at sea.
when they try to set the time for the
final adjournment. There is now pend
ing a resolution in the house to shut of
the introduction Of new bills and the
sauate has passed resolution fixing the
20lh as the day of 6pal adjournment
This resolution, the house has shown
a disipclinasioa 20 pass upon, SO fsr.
The report Of the committee appoint
ed to lock into The question of dual Of
Zee holdiag by members Of the house
has perhaps created more talk than
resulting from last weeks
session. The msjoritg Of the commit
tee are after Niesscs. Castor aud Dun
cau, ard there is much speculation as
70 bow the matter will he finally dis
posed CT. The same condition Of affairs
exists as applying to certain members
CT tae senate ard saauy are curious to
see whe,her that body will take the
matter u2 or uot.-Tbe State.