The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
Il. X. BRUNER.
j. s. CUNNINGHAM
TIE BOARD HAD CHAIRS.

A law suit is wonderfully quiet and
decent way Of settling things whatever
people may say about the fuss and feath-
ers of lawyers. Yesterday for instance,
when it had been agreed that the courts
should settle as between the old and
the new, the doors We're unlocked and
there was no trouble and fun and buster.
The new members of the Board did not
meet in the Agricultural Department
office but they were allowed to meet N
the ante-room to the Museum just be-
hind where there were plenty of chairs
for the members and a table for the sec
rotary and everything ran along
smoothly and quietly enough.
The first thing the Board did was tC
pass the resolution, as above. resembling
the action of the previous day. Mr.. j.
G. L. Harris and J. c. Ray were again
present TO make quorum that this ac-
ton might be effective. This was done
under tie agreement of the previous
night that the old members would waive
their right to ten days notice and let
the case be heard at once.
RECORDS TO BE PRESERVED.
Mr.. Ramsey having ben reinstated as
secretary to the board. Mr.. Coffeld in
troducedi the following resolution which
was adopted:
Resolved, that the secretary, Mr..
Ramsey! be requested to preserve the
minutes Of this meeting and OF the meet
ing held on March 9th and 10th until the
suit in court is decided. and then to
return them to this Board, or its repre-
sentativeS."
Though Mr.. Ramsey was reinstatcd,
he was not requested to appear and act
for the Board yesterday and Mr. Il. X.
Bruner acted on the preceding day.
MEMBERS GET THEIR pAv
After the door of the treasury had
been once more unbarred both the old
and new members of the Board were
given vouchers duly signed by Secretary
Ramsey and approved by j. G. l.. Har-
ris and so got their mileage and per diem
for this session of the Board The VA
rious employees of the Board will also
be able to draw their salaries now as
heretofore.
TO KEEP DOWN EXPENSES.
In order that the new members might
be assured that the funds of the depart
ment would not be improperly or ex-
trayagantly expended since the prohihi
ton was removed from the Treasurer
the following was signed by Mr.. Harris
as attorney for the minority members,
and given in keeping to President Gun
nngham:
Dear Sirs: As a part of the adjust
ment for a speedy hearing of the matter
in controversy between the majority and
mi Of ha Of A oyri
culture, it is understood and agreed that
the authorities in possession will incur
no expense, except such as is necessary
to cover daily expenditures until a final
decision of the action now pending foi
the settlement Of all matters in dispute
concerning the title of the Commission
ers. And ! will approve all accounts
before they are paid.
j. G. l.. HARRIS,
For Minority Members.
April %, 1899.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING.
Some discussion arose as to when the
Board should hold its next meeting. \
number of officers and employees, such
as clerks, inspectors, and chemists, are
to be elected and though it cannot be done
until the supreme court passes vi ny
case agreed but it is desired that II
shall be done as soon after as practica
BILE
A motion prevailed to adjourn subject
to the call of President Cunningham.
A motion prevailed to adjourn sub
ject to the call of President Cunningham
then was reconsidered but was finally re
adopted. 1t is expected that the mex
meeting will be called for about tn,
middle of May During the discussion
Mr.. Coftield caused some merriment by
remarking if they were trying to escap,
those who wanted jobs it was futile. II
you are trying to ease them off, he said
'it is no earthly use; there Is n brigad,
here now, there will be division here
them
HUNTING A CHEMIST
The only action of the Board lookin:
to the conduct of its affairs apart from
the controversy was to instruct the sec
rotary to correspond with parties il
order to secure State chemist. Thi
was done because it is the time of yea
when that class of men are being EN-
ployed and if the matter was deferre,