The news & observer., 1901-03-13

mcnts we're adopted inserting names in
different counties.
Senator Pinnix asked a reconsideration
of the amendment appointing magistrates
for Iadldn. This prevailed and the Yad-
kin list was stricken out by vote of
s TO 9. The bill then passed third read
ing.
REVENUE BILL RESUMED.
The Senate went into Committee of the
Whole on the revenue bill, Senator Glenn
in the Chair. again yesterday and the
following sections were adopted
Section 60 Lightning rod agents $20
for each county
Section 81. Hotels charging less than
81 day on each room % cents; hotels
charging 50 Il day or more 30 cents per
room.
Section 81. on cotton congresses $50.
Section 63. on billiard and pool tables in
saloons $50 kept for public use else
where $40.
SLOT MACHINES KNOCKED OUT.
Section 81, gift enterprises, prize pho
tographs, slot machines. On gift enter
prises as an inducement to purchase $40;
on dealer in prize photographs 500 in
each county: on each slot machine where
The return is uncertain, but may be of
greater value $40; on each slot machine
where returns is sometimes nothing
$500.
Senator Broughton opposed licensing
these machines. they were gambling de-
vics and ought not to be legalized or
countenanced by the State Legislature.
Senator Woodard held the same view,
he did not believe in taxing thing that
was legally wrong Senator Ward favored
the bill. Senator Morrison said If a
criminal statute prohibited the machines
then there ought 10 be nothing in the
revenue bill about them. This bill seem
ed any way to be TO prohibit certain
things instead of 10 raise revenue.
Senator Webb agreed with Senators
Broughton and Woodard that if these ma
chimes were so demoralizing then they
ought to be prohibited by criminal law.
1t was wrong to license gambling You
might as we'll say there shall be no gamb-
ling and at the same time tax and Ii
eense gambling halls.
Senator Webb offered an amendment
prohibiting slot machines, and this was
adopted. ayes % to noes II. Senator
Broughton moved to strike out nearly
equal in the returns of the machines,
an amendment to strike out the part
stating that the license should not re-
l;eve from the penalty Of the law. This
was lost Senator Morrlsons amendment
to strike out tax of $10O on itinerant deal
er in prize photographs, lost. The sec
ton as amended adopted.
SECTIONS ADOPTED.
This section as adopted reads as fol-
lows: On any gift enterprise, or any
person or establishment Offering any ar
ticle for sale, and proposing to present
purchasers with any gift or prize as an
inducement to purchase. 800 on every
itinerant dealer in prize photographs, or
prizes of any kind. 500 in each county in
which the business is conducted; on each
machine where the return is certain TO be
of a value equal to the amount deposited,
but may be of a greater value, $40. 1t
shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons to operate or conduct a slot ma
chine when the returns is certain and
sometimes nothing.
The taxes in this section shall be paid
to the sheriff or tax collector OF the
county. but shall not be construed as Civ
ing license or relieving such persons or
establishments from any penalties incur
red bv violation of the law. Each slot
machine taxed under this section shall
have the sheriff's license conspicuously
posted upon it, Provided, that this sec
tion shall not apply TO merchant, per-
son. firm or corporation, who offers to
present to purchasers or customers
gift of certain value or who makes or
allows q rebate on a sale, as an induce
mcnt to purchase.
Section Co. on slot machines with fix
cd rturns. $3.50 annually. was adopted.
Section &c, on skating Kinks. merry go
rounds. etc, $50 in each county, was
adopted.
Section Z. on stock brokers in towns Of
less than 5000 inhabitants $25. in towns
OF between 5000 and 10000 $50. and over
900 s75 for each places Of business
Adopted.
BANK TAX REDUCED.
Section S. Every state bank. savings
bank. banking association or private
banker SEQ for every 81 900 as capital
Senator Lindsey said banks were taxed
heavier than any other business, he
thought this too great. and he moved TO
make the tax 81. This was carried.
Section g. Taxing agents of packing
houses SIUU per county. tAIOptN"'
Section TO- On breweries $500; on all
agencies for mailing. etc, Of beer, ale,
mott liquors $50. Adopted.
Section H. Taxing each oil tank eX-
oeeding 800 gallons capacity $50. Senator
Morton moved to strike out the section
Senator Ward said it looked right hard
to tax the poor Standard Oil Company, the
state probably ought to pension TINS
monopoly which is so consideratc OF the
teople. The idea of not taxing it was
absurd
Senator Sugg sent an amendment rais-
ing the tax to sl0O tank. Senator Ay-
cock said that this was a Just lax and
would not raise the price OF oil Senator
Webb was opposed TO discrimination
either against the Standard Oil Company
or any other concern. Senator Marshall |
said:
Il and the Senator from New Hanover |
stand together and / hope this section |
viii be stricken out. The cheapest oil |
/ can buy. and buy lots Of oil, Is from
The Standard Oil Company
Did you buy from any other concern
asked Senator Lindsey.
II don't know as / do. replied Senator |
Marshall and ne proceeded TO praise the