The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-13

one race should ally themselves with an
inferior race to dominate and oppress
their brothers OF the same race.
Mr.. owen, of Sampson opposed the
bill.
Judge Graham told the story of United
States revenue officers killing q respec-
table negro in his county. The Federal
court dismissed the case. permitting the
outrage to so unplmished
Mr. Bivens said he was glad TO sup
port the bill.
Mr. Curtis. | had the misfortune to sit
on a jury in Federal court in the case
of man from Madison 1t looked mighty
queer TO me to see the Federal solicitor
defending the man | always thought il
was the business of a solicitor TO prose-
cute.
warm political debate ensued between
Mr. Curtis and Mr.. Ebbs. The latter final
ly rose to point Of order that Mr.. Curtis
was not speaking TO the bill, and the
point was sustained.
Mir. Curtis said he was very glad to
stop. He was always willing to stop
when a man cried enough. daughter
and applause).
Mr.. Winston then called the previous
question and q ll-call vote was taken.
There were 70 ayes and Il noes. strictly
party vote Tho only Populst present
Mr. owen, of Sampson voted with the
Republicans.
THE FERTILIZER BILL.
At II o'clock. the special order OF the
day. Mr.. McLean's bill for the better en-
ployment of convicts. was taken up. This
measure empowers the States Prison TO
I be ma f1 r.
tire of fertilizers for agricultural pur-
poses. and provides that the commission
and Board of Agriculture shall prescribe
formulas and grades of fertilizers to be
made and give names to the same
For the purpose of raising fund for the
immediate needs of the Board of Direc-
tors in esta blishing the fertilizer plants,
the State Treasurer is authorized to is
sue bonds payable ten years after Janu-
airy lst. 1901.
Mr.. Mclean spoke in behalf Of his Dill
with much power and deep feeling im-
pressing all who heard him with the sin
cerity OF his purpose. He said in part:
Two years ago it was my pleasure to in
troduce bin that | thought then one Of
the most important bills to come before
the Legislature, to create the county OF
Scotland. have become more patriotic
since then. and now introduce a bill for
the whole people OF the State There has
been a great deal said about the zone
galluseJ" men. This bill will give
these men \ chance to vote for the good
OF the poor men Of the State.
was glad to see at the A. and Nj. Col
leee that the state was teaching young
men along textile lines. We went
to The blacksmith shops I was
clad 10 see the boys being taught to
Weld the hammer. We ought not to have
IN send North for men. instead of having
our own men. ! am willing 70 be taxed
for teaching them all these things, and
am clad that North Carolina has at
last val,ed IN to the needs OF the State.
Thon we went TO the Agricultural De
nartment Of the College, and the Horticu-
,ural nenartment There we saw how
they were learning all ABOUT the insects
tbat destroy the fruit. ] rejoice that the
state is spending money TO teach our
boys things like that.
The bill ought 10 PASS on account OF the
amount Of money that has been spent
lberctofore in business against the farm
ers of The state. The amount Of money
sncnt to buy farms in competition with
he work YOU farmers are engaged IN was
$64 900. oon
IN addition to thathwe have spent $4,000
- roat farms. total of $4,000 spent in
or,,,,.ittop 70 these one gallused fellows
Won arc All so anxious to help.
II Tbcv saw: You'll bankrupt the state.
W. hava /, companies manufacturing fer
,ns.ar IN The State, and il must be a
aroftoh,e ,,o,t business Not only that. but We
SnDe ,Vl''p men from The States Of Virginia,
- -, and other States combined in the
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