The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-10

ment adding 5000 a year to the two per
cent. Senator Lamb wanted the tag to
be for counties. cities and towns one
half Of the State tax Senator Woodland
spoke at length and urged that all pos
sible revenue be made from the liquor
traffic. He stated that he had been for
neither the London bill or the Watts
bill, but that if he had 1t in his power
he would utterly destroy every Vestige
of the manufacture and sale, but as the
head of the monster had not been stricken
off he was in favor OF getting all the
revenue possible for the State.
Returning to section ga, Senator Bur-
ton urged that his town of Reidsville be
exempted, after having lost his amend
ment providing that the act do not ap-
ply when the law provided a different
disposition Of the funds from liquor
license for graded schools. He urged
that it would cripple the schools Of
Reidsville and invoked the aid Of the
Senators SO that he might not go home
to report legislation that hurt the
Reidsville school. which since 1887, had
fourished and was the pride of his peo-
pie.
Senator Blow said that the act of 1901
had already repealed any special feature
of the Reidsville school. Senator Justice
called attention to the fact that the new
law would really give the Reidsville
school more money, this also being
stated by Senators Webb and Brown.
Senator Henderson had started 70 eX-
plain but Senator Webb finished the
explanation and Senator Henderson,
seating himself, said he thanked Senator
Webb for i~nterrupting him and for
finishing his explanation. 0aughter.)
Senator Burton said he would like to in
terrupt both (more laughter), and then
when the Senate voted down his amend
ments, said he would like to interrupt
all the Senators.
Just as Senator Burton closed there
was another humorous episode. Senator
Burton said that Chairman Glenn was
too quick in decisions. mate Glenn
said that he had to be, as some members
were too slow. Senator Travis said that
Senator Burton certainly was slow, as
he was still a bachelor. and Senator
Webb interjected, soto voce, IT'S not
his fault"
Section 66 was passed, but in section
81, after some verbal changes, Senator
Baldwin succeeded in having the Mer-
chants Tax reduced five cents on each
division, the tax schedule being lett as
follows for dealers in all kinds of mer-
chandise not specifically taxed:
"On the fifty thousand dollars or less,
35 cents on each one thousand dollars
or fractional part thereof. On the ex-
cess over fifty thousand dollars to seven
ty-five thousand dollars, % cents on
each one thousand dollars or fractional
mart thereof On the oYcacc OV6r seven.
ty-five thousand dollars to one hundred
and twenty-five thousand dollars, TWEEN
ty cents on each one thousand dol
lars or fractional part thereof. On the
excess over one hundred and twenty
five thousand dollars. Is cents on each
one thousand dollars or fractional part
thereof"
At the end Of the section the require
ment that for each return made the party
sending it should enclose fifteen cents
as a fee for the services of the clerk Of
the board of county commissioners was
stricken out and the payment is TO be
made by the county.
In section 6S, concerning insurance
companies, Senator Burton
to have the license exempted of fraternal
insurance orders. but this was lost. IL
section ~, senator bdlOWlu wanted To
increase the tax on emigrant agents to
5000, but this failed. With these all the
sections of schedules A and b were con-
cluded and schedule G. was taken up.
On section Is, the privilege tax on rail
roads there was a sharp contest. Sena-
tor Henderson urged that it and section
79 were Unnecessary as section so of the
Machinery Act covered the ground and
fhncn nnnHioto6 with it IIn oho 11nnonI
any good reason why these should be
in the law, and said hat the returns
given to the Corporation Commission
would be duplicated in the Auditors Of
fee.
Senator Justice replied and said that
he had not alone one good reason. out
many, and urged that the railroads be
made to pay taxes which they should
pay. He said that Senator Henderson
was always to be found concerned on
the side Of the railroads.
To this Senator Henderson replied, de-
claring he had no interest of any kind
in the railroads. had never been en-
ployed by them, never was an attorney
for them and that he only argued fer
what he believed was right and just. He
said he RESENTED being singled out in this
way by Senator Justice.
Senator Justice replied, disclaimine
any personal reflection, saying thai
thought the position he stated concerning
Senator Henderson was so, still he sup
posed it was a position con~scientiously
taken. He had answered Senator Hen
derson's challege concerning reasons, but
meant no personal reflections and ha:
only the kindliest feeling for the Sena-
tor from Rowan.
The motions of Senator Henderson tt
strike out sections IS and 70 concerning
the privilege tax on railroads were los
and the committee rose. After passins
on a few more bills the Senate adjourne.
till 8 o'clock at night.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DAY.
The Senate met at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning, Lieutenant-Governor Turner
presiding.
A petition was presented by Senator
Marshall from citizens of Surry concern.
ing the stock law.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were read the frs
time, referred to committees or place,
Oh the calendar: