The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-25
HIS SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE
The Legislature Adopts Resolutions
of Coincidence on Death or Queen VIC
toria and Orders Flag on Capitol HALF
Tax Bnl-Anti-C Cigarette Bill Referr-
ed to Judiciary Committee-Petitfon
for Compulsory Education.
SENATE.
Especial to the Messenger.)

49, kAAAt
il they could have been present yester-|
day they would nave voted for Sim
mons for senator, and it was so record
led.
Cyrus B.. Watson and EX-SENATOR
James Parker were invited to seats on
THE floor.
Senator Long introduced a resolution
lof respect at the death of Queen Victo-
ria, and to place the flag on the capi-
ltol for three days at half-staff.
Bills were introduced as follows: By
Senator Henderson, to allow alimony
lin case of divorce, a vinculo matrimonii;
to amend the chapter of Elizabethtown;
by Senator Lindsay, to enforce the col
Election of rents; by Senat Foushee,
ito amend the charter of the Methodist
lorphanage; by Senator Foushee, to
regulate the probate of deeds by COR
Iporations; by Senator Miller, to protect
1.-THE lumber industry; by SENATE Ward,
to regulate the issue of injunctions for
trespass on timber lands; by Senator
Foushee, to incorporate the Durham
Light and Power Company; by Sena-
tor Mcneil. to incorporate the Fayette-
willie Savings and Trust Company.
The senate resolution to place the flag
on the capitol at half-statf was adopt
led. A resolution expressing
for the English people and best wishes
to King Edward vas also adopted.
The senate bill to impose a graduated
tax on charters for corporations passed.
The senat bill to incorporate the
Bank of Red Springs passed.
The anti-cigarette bill was referred
to the judiciary committee, OF motion
of enator Vann.
Senator Brown, the introducer, a
he was willing, since a legal question
Twas involved, but said he did not pro-
pose to let it sleep.
The senate bill to incorporate the
durham Traction Company passed; as
did senate bill for relief j. B. AIRING
ton, late sheriff of Nash.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Speaker Moore convened house at 10
O'Clock.
Petitions were presented as follows:
by Mr.. Baldwin, from Junior Order OF
American Mechanics, for compulsory
school laws; by Mr.. Whitaker, OF Gull
ford, from alumni in regard to appro-
Ipriation to university of North Carroll
ina.
A resolution, by Mr.. Connor, of SYM
|pathy of the people of North Carolina
with the people of England on the
death of Queen Victoria, was introduce
Jed.
Mr.. Common said the death of this
good woman had evoked the sympathy
lof the entire world; that there was
nothing in resolutions endorsing n
Epolicy of England, but it was simply an
expression of sorrow and coincidence for
the family of this most excellent wo-
man.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, Of Gates,
the resolution was adopted unanimous
lily, by a rising vote.
The resolution is as Ollows
Resolved by the house of representa-
ItiveS of the general assembly of North
ICarolina, the senate concurring; that
the sympathy of the people of North
lCarolina is with the family of her late
majesty and with the people of the
british empire, in their sorrow at the
death of the great and good Queen Vic
ltoria; that people of this state extend
ito his majesty, Edward VII, their good
Wishes. They hope for him a long and
HAPPY reign and they hope that during
his reign the ties of friendship long ex-
listing between the people Of this re-
public and of the mother country may
Ibe multiplied and strengthened; and
THAT peace, happiness n prosperity
may eve bless the great empire over
which it is his high destiny to reign.
That a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to his majesty's plenipo-
ltentiary at Washington"
Bills were introduced as follows: By
IMr. Nichols, to appoint cotton weigh
Iers in towns of Pitt. county; by Mr..
Mclean, for relief of the clerk of Scot
land county; to allow Scotland to issue
bonds for a Jail and a court house; by
property seized under attachment; by
lMr. Parker, to allow the commissioner
Iof Halifax to issue bonds; by Mr.. Da-
Wis, to establish graded schools in Hen.
Iderson; by Mr.. Winston, to incorporate
1.-THE Carolina Art Company.
Bills passed their fina reading as
follows: To amend section 1874 Of the
code, relating to appeals in peace war
rant cases; to incorporate the Bank OF
Mt. Olive; to establish graded schools
lat Rocky Mount; to incorporate Rob
leson County Loan and Trust Company;
Ito incorporate Hilton Railroad and
Logging Company; to give deputy reg.
listers right to cancel mortgages on pay
Iment; to appoint additional justices OF
the peace in Halifax; to incorporate
IWinterville high school, Pitt county;
Ito abolish the office of standard. keeper
lof Northampton and Warren counties
Noon having arrived, the special or.
der being joint session Of the senate anC
the house for election of a United State.
IScHdlOT, the annOunC-
led the approach of the senate.
The senate and house being in join
lsession. Lieutenant Governor Turner
presiding. the report of the action o,
1.-THE house and the senate Tuesday was
read. Tellers on the part of the senate
ANNOUNCED f. NJ. Simmons duly elect
led United states senator
The president appointed Senator
Glenn m Representatives Winston
land Jones to wait on Mr.. Simmons and
inform him Of his election and ask hi.
presence.
The house was rowded with people
when h committee returned, and Mr.
simmons was escorted to the speaker
stand to signify his acceptance Of thu
honor He said the general assembly
had conferred On him the greatest hon.
Ior that could be conferred on one of heI
sons: and it was a great privilege t<
have this opportunity to give his sol
lemn pledge OF idelty- He said: 81