The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

CoLUM1A. Feb. 10.-Tbe Jim Grow
car bill was passed by the house of rep
resensatives to day after pretty inter-
es,ing debate. 10 which the negro prob
lem played an important part. 1t
was passed. too, over an uofavorable
report Of the committee. The bill goes
further than was expected, providing
for separate second as we'll as 6rst class
coaches. Exceptions were. however.
made 10 favor of through vestlbuled
trains and nurses.
Mr. Robiosou's bill relating TO the
restoration of stolen goods or the pay
meot Of the value thereof by the party
convicted of larceny was considered
fully. 1t was shown to be a radical
aud dangerous bill aud it was accord
ingly killed without much ado.
The most Interesting feature Of the
day was the acrobatic exhibition Of the
house in regard to taking 81 a day 90
the occasion Of the trip to Charleston.
Mr.. Cusbman moved that the members
forego their 81 per diem 90 this occa-
sion. The rol! was demanded on mo-
ton to table and the house refused to
table it by large majority 10 few
moments the opportunity was given FOR
the members to vote directly on the
motion viva voce. It was Knocked out
almost una uimously, only two noes be-
Jog heard.
The 5ouse then accepeed the invita-
ton to visit Charleston on the 18th and
also accepted the invitation to visit
Clemson college on the 22d.
The following is the text of ,be
separate coach bill as it was ordered to
the third reading.
Section |. That all railroads or rail-
road companies engaged 10 this State
as common carriers of passengers for
hire shall furnish separate apartments
in 6rst aud second class coaches for she
accom- uodatiou of white and colored
passengers provided. equal accom-
modatioos shall be supplied to all per.
sous without distinction of race, color
or previous condition, in such coaches.
Sec.12--.-Ehas any first or second
class coach of such carrier Of passeu-
gers may be divided into apartments by
a substantial partition, 10 lieu of sepa.
rate coaches.
Sec. 8. That should any railroad or
railroad company, it's agents or en-
ployes violate the provisions Of this
act. such railroad company shall be
liable to penalty of not more than
$500 nor less than $500 for each viola.
tioo, to be collected by suit of any cit
izeu Of this State. and the penalty
shall be equally divided between the
party bringing suit and the State of
South Caroline.
Sec 4 That the provisions of this
act shall not apply to uurses on trains,
or to relief trains in cases of accidents
nor to through vestibuled trains
Sec. 5. That the provisions Of this
act shall not 60 into effect uusil July l,
1897.
The appropriation bill was submitted,
and made special order. TIE follow
ing are the most important items Of
the appropriation bill /:
Militia, S 10000 90
Attorney General, litigation
fluid. 2,500.DO
S G. College. 25.0OO.oO
Winthrop. 10000 90
Citadel, 100000
Colored State College. 100000
Current expenses Hospital for
Insane, 100000. 90
Deaf, Dumb aud Blind. 18 ,450. 90
Catawba Indians. 10000
Claims. 1000 90
Supervisors Registration. $4,000 90
Public prioting, 10000 90
Public lights, 1000 90
Pensions, 10O,0O0.U0
Phosphate Com mission, 100000
State Agricultural aud Mechan-
ical Society. 100000
1t will be noted that 20 provision has
been made for Winthrop dormi:ory.
THE SENATE
The senate passed a number of
second aud third reading bills,
killed several others, the compul-
sorry education bill being one of them,
and after Flushing the calendar still
found time to accept the invitations to
visit Charleston on the 18th and Clcm-
500 college on the 22od inst.
Mr.. Moses bill to provide that all
suits arising between citizens of this
State and foregn corporations snall BE-
tried in State courts and not transferred
to the United States courts, elected
some discussion when it came up for
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