The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-01-23

Senator Mayfield introduced resp
luton, which was adopted. directing
the sergeant-at-arns to provide new
furniture for the senate committee
rooms, that now in use being worn
and delapidated.
On motion of Senator Crydon the
report OF the attorney general as to-
the trusts was referred to the jud!ci--
ary committee with power 10 report
by bill or otherwise.
Senator Raysor of Orangeburg IN
troduced a bill providing for compul-
sorry education. The bill requires par
cnts or guardians to send their chill
dren between s and IA years Of age to
a public or private school at least
eight weeks in each year. unless pre-
vented by illness or proficiency, sucn
excuses to be passed upon by the town.
ship school trustees. Violations Of this
provision are made punishable by a
fine of not less than S. nor more than
$40, or by imprisonment not less than
FIVE days nor more than 20 days, the
cases to be tried by magistrates. Fines
so collected are to be turned into the
county school fund. The bill was re-
ferred to the committee on education.
Senator Applet introduced bill to
further regulate the traffic in cotton
seed. Referred to the committee on
agriculture.
Senator Graydon introduced bill
to amend the act creating Abbevllle
school district in regard to the election
Of trustees. Referred to the commit
tee on education.
Senator Mayfeld introduced bill to
regulate the division OF dispensary
profits between the town OF Bamberg
and the county. Placed on the calen-
dar without reference.
Senator CRUDE introduced six bills
looking to amending the constitution
so as to provide for biennial sessions
OF the general assembly. His plan is
to have the legislature to meet every
two years and to have representatives
elected for four years and senator's Tor
six years. His scheme provides for ex-
ira sessions to be called by the COVER
nor il occasion should arise and en-
powers the governor to I'LL vacancies
on the supreme and circuit aourt
benches. The bills were referred to
the judiciary committee.
When the house oresolution calling
for a joint session at IL o'clock on
Friday for the purpose OF electins
judges Of the first, escond, third, fourh,
sixth and eighth circuits was called mp
Senator Gruber moved to amend by
making the hour 1O:30 instead of IL
o'clock. This was agreed to without
discussion.
The governors message. which was
read Tuesday, was referred to appro-
pirate committees.
Leave of absence was granted Sem
ator Stackhouse Of Marion, who Is de-
tanned at home by sickness.
The senate adjourned at 1875.
Third Day-The senate held another
brief session. No business OF special
Importance was transacted beyond
killing a number of bills that had been
brought over from last year.
The governors message relating to
the stolen bonds Of the old State bank
was received and read. The message
was sent to the senate on Wednesday,
at the same time it was sent to the
house, but the senate had adjourned
when Secretary Aull got to the senate
chamber with it.
The following bills were introhrdlu
The following new bills were intro
duced:
BY Senator Raysor-To amend 81
ton 2316 OF the revised statutes. ke
same being a part Of the Lord Camp
bell act
BY Senator Mayfeld-To regulate
the deposit and withdrawal OF State
funds.
By Senator Raysor-To authorize
school district No. CT in Orangeburg
to issue bonds to build new school
house.
By Senator Graydon-To regulate
the drawing of jurors for the circuit
court.
BY Senator Herndon-To amend the
act allowing the establishment OF dis
pensaries in Pickens and Oconee.
A memorial in regard to completing
and caring for the Confederate rolls
was referred TO the committee on MIL
itary affairs.
BY Senator Raysor-To allow school
Districts to issue bonds for the purpose
Of building school houses.
Big Surrender In Batangas.
Washington, Special-The War De