The news & observer., 1901-03-13
THE NIoHr SESSION.
Sevenue Fill Passed Second Reading Work
of the Committee.


The Senate then went into Committee
Glenn in the Chair.
Section 81 taxing livery stables 90
cents for each horse or mule every six
months, was adopted.
Section 30, tax on manufacturer and
seller OF sewing m chimes adopted.
Section Sc, a tax of $40 for each county
on feather renovators. Adopted
Section 81, imposing a tax Of $40 for
each county on speddlers on foot. $50 on
peddlers using vehicles, or itinerant sales
man selling on the street or in tempor-
ary house 800 in each county. The Coun-
ty Commissioners have power to make
exemptions. Senator Morrison wanted
the itinerant salesman part stricken out.
Senator Aycock said this was to catch
these demoralizers of trade who drop
in a town about cotton picking time and
stay about so or 60 days and get the trade
that ought to go TO the merchants VINO
stay all the time and keep up the town.
senator Foushec thought this fine Sec
ion. Morrisons amendment WAS iosi
md The section was adopted.
Section IS. taxing mercantile agencies
5000 Chairman Glenn announced, This
section is adopted unanimously (Sena~
tor Morrison failed to vote against this
section, saying that section might not be
constitutionaD.
Section 80, imposing tax OF $50 on
companies of gypsics or strolling hands
2r persons living in wagons or tents trad
.ng horses, etc Senator Morrison said
his was no joke and for the appearance
4. ,.N1tr
$4,000.
Senator Ward showed that not even the
ak on Peg Leg Williams was unconsiltu-
tional If the intention of the Leglsla-
ure appears clearly in the act to be pro-
hibitory then it would be unconstitutional
Each section is taken in connection with
the entire bill. Morrison's amendment
vas lost. ayes Is noes 20 The section
was adopted.
At 10 O'Clock the committee rose and
hartman Glenn reported progress.
Senator Morrison moved to adjourn un-
il 10 in the morning. This was defeated.
A motion was then made TO place the
revenue bill on it's second reading.
The bill then passed its second reading.
ayes %, noes 10, as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative: Messrs.
Alexander, Arlington, Aycock, Broughton,
Brown, Gambler, Glenn, Gudger, James.
London. Long. Mcintyre, Miller of Pamli-
co, Scott. Smith. Stikeleather, Stringfield.
Travis, Vann, Ward. Warren, Webb and
Wood.
Those voting in the negative: Messrs.
case. saying the man, James Cone, had
Leak. Lindsay. Marshall. McAllister, Me-
Intcsh. Mcneil. Michael. Morrison Nor
ton. Pinnix, Robeson, Sugg, Thomas and
Woodland.
The following explained their votes:
Senator Leak said he was not willing 10
,ote until its examination was completed;
Senator Lindsey was not prepared to go
IN record on the bill until he had heard
it all discussed; Senator Morrison be-
cause the debate had not been concluded
and the time had been insufficient; Sena-
tor Morton objected because of the limi-
tation on debate and the unexplained
provisions; Senator Webb voted for it to
save time; Senator Wood to prevent de-
lay, and Senator Woodland against it be-
cause of shortened debate.
BILLS ACTED UPON.
Senate Bill. For the relief of certain
citizens OF Wilkes county. Senator String
deld had a letter read saying that the
subject for relief was now indicted there
,or bigamy Senator Dula explained the
case. saying the man, James Cone, had
much influence and many friends and the
circumstances were most unfortunate.
and he thought the State should validate
the marriage. The bill was tabled.
House Bill To require the board OF
directors Of the States Prison and the
board of the Central Hospital TO construct
sewer. Passed second reading and. went
over until tomorrow on objection
PASSED THIRD READING.
Senate Bill: To amend chapter S25,
Laws 1897.
Senate Bill To supplement- an act to
amcnd chapter sol, Private Laws of 1929.
chapter 10. Laws 1891, chapter 16i, Laws
1898. chapter 1,5 Laws 1895.
House Bill: To amend the charter O..
the Charlotte Electric Power Company
House Bill: To amend the charter OF
Charlotte and establish Recorders g
court in said city.
House BILL Concerning certain funds
in the hands of the treasurer of Louis
burg
House Bill: To amend chapter sol,
Laws SO, chapter 164 Laws 'e2, and cnap-
ter il, Pri ate Laws lSSs.
House Bill. To amend chapter Ill,
Public Laws 1899.
Senate Bill: To supplement an act TO
supplement and amend an act to regulate
the sale of liquor in Richmond county
House Bill: To amend and consolidate
the Union county dlspensary law
House Bill To extend the corporate
limits of the town of Roanoke Rapids.
The conference committee on the Alex
andcr road law bill reported substitute
fer the amendments in controversy which
was adopted and the bill ordered cnrolieo
for ratification.
Senate Bill: To amend section S732 Of
the Code.
Senator Morrison moved to adjourn un-
ill 10 o'clock Tuesday. Senator London
moved to substitute o'clock This was
lost. Senator London then offered aaoih-
or substitute 10 adjourn till $3.50 and de-
handed a roll call. The Senate then a=s-
IN 10 Il