The news & observer., 1901-03-10

Mr. Smith gave notice that he would
oppose section 10, assessment at value
which would be realized from cash sale,
as such property is unusually scfd, but
not by forced sale.
A new provision Mr.. Gattis sald. Oc-
Cured in section IS, requiring the tax
listers and assessors to take tho oath
before entering upon the duties of theil
office, instead of afterwards.
The committee arose, after the adop-
tion OF section 20. and reported TO the
House.
THE OMNIBUS BILL.
Mr.. Benbow offered TO amend the On-
nibus Bill for justices of 1.-THE peace so
that Yadkin county be stricken odt He
said that the gentleman from Iredell
had introduced bill for the better gov
ernment of Yadkin county, and the COM
mttee had reported it unfavorably. The
gentleman had introduced another bill.
to appoint certain justices of the peace
in Yadkin county. The people in Yadkin
did not want these men magistrates.
and they ought not to be included in the
bill.
Mr. Watts explained that he had not
pressed his bill for better government
of Yadkin; that he had written to the
chairman OF the Democratic executive
committee in Yadkn that it was the pol
icy of this Legislature not to interfere
in local government. The chairman OF
the executive committed. however, had
asked for the appointment OF these JUS
tees of the peace, because Democrats
could not get justice before the Repub-
lican magistrates there. He would press
this bill for the appointment OF these JUS
tices.
Mr. Mason spoke for the amendment
of Mr.. Benbow. in spirit of fairness.
Mr. Watts said there was precedent for
this; that two years ago the Legislature
stepped in TO regulate the government
of Forsyth. He thought the Democrats
in Yadkin were entitled TO some consid-
GRAFTON.
MIR. Thompson spoke for local sef-gov-
ernment as a Democratic principle He
said that the Legislature of 1890 had not
interfered in The matter of Forsyth coun-
ty, refusing to pass bills 70 that effect,
until the news came that a white man
had been sent to the roads chained TO
negro Yadkin was n white county, not
so Forsyth
Mr. Wilson favored the amendment.
Judge Graham spoke OF the principle of
local self government II the people
wanted Republican magistrates. we
should not try to force our views upon
them He paid a fine tribute TO Mr..
Benbows consistent and gentlemanly be-
havior on the floor of the House, saying
that while he had stood with his party
on party measures, he had won the re-
spect of the House on all occasions. His
work in committees had been most faith
full
This sentiment was applauded. The
amendment was adopted
Mr. Owen, of Sampson. sent forward
an amendment to strike out Sampson
Judge Allen opposed this amendment
Oh the ground that the NEGROES in Samp-
son held the balance of power. He was
willing to make the amendment that the
magistrates should hold office for only
two years.
Mr. Owen accepted this.
A BREEZE RAISED,
Mr.. Duncan claimed that he had been
badly treated: that he had not known
CT the meeting of the committee when
this bill was recommended favorably. He
said that the forcible measures of the
Democrats in Sampson made him say that
he would always be something else be-
sides a Democrat so long as they acted
as they did.
Judge Allen said that a great many
people there felt the same way, and that
was why there was need of some Demo
cratic magistrates. daughter and APP
plause.)
Mr.. Stewart warmly refuted the state
ments of Mr.. Duncan about the Demo
Gratis of Sampson,
MIR. Duncan said that a man who would
steal ballots and registration books would
be liable TO steal any thing else, and he
did not wish such man to try cases.
Cries We're raised: Name your man. )"
Mr.. Duncan did not name him, however
Mr.. Stewart had already submitted the
amendment suggested by Judge Allen.
He said that now, since the gentleman
had made party matter of it, he with
drew the amendment.
Judge Graham, in spirit of peace, sug
gested that the House pass the amend
ment
Mr.. Craig regretted that the amend
ment was withdrawn. on account of Mr..
Owen. who had spoken in such fair
spirit.
Mr. Duncan's amendment was voted
down
Judge Alien lnen Sdlu tnil, III ucltI
ence to the wishes of Mr.. owen, who
had not, as had Mr.. Duncan misrepre-
sented some of the people OF Sampson
county he would offer the amendment once
more
Mr.. Duncan warmly informed Judge
Allen that he misrepresented no one.
Judge Aliens amendment was then
passed
Mr.. Blythe amended 10 strike on: Hen
derson. Passed. Stokes was also stricken
out
Several amendments as to names were
adopted. and the bill. as amended. passed
! its second and third reading.
Leave of absence was obtained for
Messrs. Nicholson. Daniel. OF Warren,
i Parker, and Morphew.
THE COURT BILL.
Some slight amendments to the Court
Bill made by the Senate were concurred
in by the House.
The bill for the care of the dangerous
insane was made the special order for
Monday at II o'clock
! On motion of Mr.. Gattis rules we're
suspended and the House took recess un-
til 4:30.
THE JOURNAL.
Speaker Moore called the House to or
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