The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-10
SIMPSONS LOCKS
STILL UNSHORN
Senator Morton Efforts For
New Hanover Futile
The APP0RTIONMENT BILL
The Senate Passed the Measure After
Much Debate.
Bill INCREASING JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
Senate VIII Take Up The Matter Monday, Bill
Allowing Railroads to Consolidate Was
Defeated Long Banking Bill Has
Passed tancthv ceeeion
Passed. Lengthy Session.

Tassed. Lengthy Session.
Although Saturday the Senate was in
session nearly four hours yesterday and
much of the time was consumed in de-
bate over the bill apportioning members
OF the House TO the various counties The
bill finally passed just as it has been
printed in this paper However Senator
Morton made q gallant fight for his coun-
ty and the sympathy of the Senators was
with New Hanover If their votes went
otherwise. Senator Foushee tried to in
crease Durham's representation but in
vain. Senators Gudger and Morrison in
jected some spicy remarks into the de
bate. As stated, the only changes the
bill makes is that GastCn, Union and
Beaufort gain and Chatham. Granville
and New Hanover lose.
Another matter which occasioncd dis
ou.siCn was Senator Mortons bill confer
ring rights TO consolidate on railroads.
This bin. though defeated, proves inter-
cstng reading.
The bill increasing the judicial district
TO sixteen was passed By the House
and taken up in the Senate, but after
discussion the Senate adjourned without
reaching a vote.
Senator Longs bin providing a State
banking system whereby the State banks
can issue money when the national tax
is repealed. passed.
Senator Broughton introduced a bill au-
thorzng the State to build warehouse
in which TO store the public documents.
THE DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate convened at IL o'clock with
Lieut.. Gov Turner in the chair Prayer
was offered by Rev. NJ. NJ. Mcfarland, of
the Methodist church. Senator Broughton
was added 10 the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds Leave of alb
sonce was granted Senators Travis and
Burroughs for saturday and Mcintyre in
definitely.
PETITIONS PRESENTED
Mr. Brcushton: From the North Caro-
lima Conference of NJ. f. Church South
Mr. Henderson: From certain citizens Of
CabarrGs county against the appointment
@. justices of The Peace in that county
Mr. webb; From ministers OF Shelby
for me bill fer j strictsr observance OF the
Sabbath day.
ELL INTRODUCED.
by Mr.. Ward: TO permit teachers grad
uating from the State Normal school to
teach in public school without standing
cNamircticn.
By MIR. Morrison: TO establish schools
and electric light plant in the town CT
Rockingham.
By Mr. Foushee: To amend the road
law OF Durham county
By Mr.. Foushee TO mend the charter
Of the city of Durham.
BY MIR. Gudger: TO prohibit the sale and
manufacture liouor in Madison county.
BY Mr.. Lindsey: To incorporate the
SILVER scho house, in Rcckinham coun.
~.
by Mr Glenn. To amend chapter 90.
Laws o. 1895
81 Mr.. Dula: For the relief OF r. T.
Watts Of Wilkes county.
ny Mr.. Henderson: To amend section
s. chapter 2S5. Laws of 1891.
~ Mr.. Smith: To appoint justices of the
roace in Johnston.
By Mr.. McAnister: To extend the pow
ers Of the cons table of Mt Peasants
township in Cabarrus county.
BY Mr Broughton: TO authorize the
Governor and council of State TO purchase
site and build warehouse.
BY MIR. 8roughton: To incorporate the
Trust Company Of North Carolina.
BY Mr.. woodard; 70 provide an Of
fetal hay and grain inspector in Wilson
county
BY Mr.. yann To amend the act relat-
ing 10 The board of health
BY Mr.. Thomas: To incorporate Fair
View church. in Alamance county
ny Air. Henderson: For the relief of
Mrs. Caudle, of Rowan
Ry Mir. Vann:For police regulation at
Mass Head.
WRiGHTSVILLE AND ONSLOW co.
House PHI: To incorporate the wrights-
vile and onslow Navigation Company.
Senator Warren said the bill was intro
drcad BY Mr. THOMPSON and since IL was
in his own district he would like to have
it deferred. so he could examine the effect
az The amendment by the committee. Sen
GtOr Morton said the amendment only
rave the company exclusive rights after
iacy had made channel Of foar feet but
upor REQUEST the bill was referred
FIGHT OVER APP0RTIoNMENT.
Ssnate Bile To apportion representa-
tlVos TO the counties was taken UP
Senator Morten sent an amendment to
substitute New Hanover for Sampson
county. He thought he was asking only
chst was far and iust The COMMITTEES
iook the last census returns. hut New
Hanover contained the largest city in the
state and the best port on the South At
lantie coast and for 50 years has had two
representatives. He did not claim that