Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-01-17

but finally decided against it Il ought
to be increased if the State was able.
AS it was he opposed the bill Gambler
Rep. believed Aycocl was going to
make one of the foremost Governors
North Carolina ever had cloud ap-
pluse), but tint there were so mryy
calls on the State that he thought it
had better be deferred and the money
given schools or charitable institu-
tons The Democrats abu ed Cover
nor Russell all over the State then
praise him for this and adopt his sue-
gestion. This is wrong. If the State
could afford it. Gambler said he would
support the bill. Alexander said his
objection to the bill was that the sal
airy was net made high enough. Moth
ing is more Objectionable to NORTH
Carolina than an official living mig
gardly even if he is compelled 70. with
this magnificent and expensive man
sion and the enterta. ming required
Alexander thought S.. 900 would b.
hardly sufficient. The Safe cannot
command talent unless ii pays for !.
The Supreme Court judges do net get
enough
Dulla'S molten to refer TO the judi
ciary committee was los and the h:H
ing named Senators voted in the nega-
tive: Buchanan, Gambler, Crisp, Mar
shall. Michael, Miller Of Caldwell, Pin
nix. Robson, Stikeleather, Republic
cans, and Lindsay, Scott and Thomas,
Democrats. AycCck was excused from
voting. A number Of bills of minor
Importance were introduced and prop
erly referred, after which the eSnate
adjourned.
Fourth Day-The Senate voted to
appropriate S. 900 to Ventilate the
Senate Chamber The debate was
lively during the session, taking a
wide range It was a day more like a
political meeting than a session OF the
State Senate. A number of private
bills were introduced.
Fifth day.-Lieutenant Governor
Reynolds called the Senate to order at
noon and Rev DR.. Eugene Daniel, of
he Presbyterian church, offered prayer
On motion of Senator Justice, the
Senate took a recess until l o'clock, so
that the State electors could meet in
the chamber. The Senate reconvened
1T 11:&0 The journal was read and
approved.
The Senate recOnVened at $50 p. M.
The bill increasing the Governors SAL
airy to 81. 900 was ratified.
HOUSE.
First Day.-At y o'clock Chief Clerk
Nixon called the House to order and
announced that prayer would be offer |
ed by Rev. Dr.. BagWell, who prayed
that the men met here engaged in the
important matter OF making laws
would be guided by divine influences;
that they would be governed by pa
triOtism and broad interests: that they
might know no North, South, East or
West, but the best interests OF all the
people: that their walk on the streets
and conduct in Raleigh may be an ex
ample for good.
Hon H. G. ConnOr was called to pre- |
side and the roll of members was Or
dered, they being sworn ia by tens, by |
Justice Clark, OF the Supreme Court.
Speaker Pro Tenn. Conner announc- |
ed that a majority of the members be- |
ing present, the House would proceed |
to organize by the election Of a Speak |
er.
Winston, of BERTHE, nominated Wal |
ter f. Moore of Jackson county, for |
Speaker. paying a splendid tribute to |
his character and attachments. Craig, |
Of Buncombe. and stubbs. OF Martin, !
made short and glowing seconding |
speeches.
Blythe. Rep. of Henderson. nomi- |
mated Isaac EbbS of Madison, and Ben |
bow. Rep, Of Yadkin, seconded the I
nomination.
The vote was Moore SO, Ebbs q.
Speaker Common announced that |
Walter E. Moore. having received a |
majority of the votes, was duly elected
Speaker Gattis and Craig were ap-
pointed to notify 1ur. Moore and they
conducted him to the chair. Speaker
Moore made very brief address OF &C |
cepLance The organization of the
House was completed by the election
Of Brevard Nixon, Of Mecklenburg, as
chief clerk.
The following officers were then
elected: \. w. Wilson, Of Wake, read |
ing clerk: Frank Bennett, OF Arson,
door-keeper: Y. V. Hamell, OF Yancey, |
assistant dOOr-keepeT: II. B. FOnvllie, |
CT Duplin. engrossing clerk.
On motion OF Rein4~rdt. Of Lincoln, |
the members who had left their certi- |
ficates at home were called and allow |
ed to take the oath of office.
Winston offered a joint resolution
providing for joint committee of five
to provide arrangements for the inau-
guration the Governor.
At this point message was received |
from the Senate am ouncing that it
was duly organized. Also a resolution |
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