The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-01

proposed to repeal the prohibition law
of Ashe county.
Senator Wellborn declared that this
was because prohibition in Ashn was j.,
failure. He said that he was awakened
at his home at nights by drunken crow is
passing, and that in the campaign his
speeches had been broken up by these
drunken crowds. He told of many fights
and of people being killed and of a
generally terrible condition of affairs In
Ashe
Senator Spruill again spoke, ard told
of the effect a secret order fine had on
him when he was gay lark and went
into the lodge room. He believed that
fines would cure many drunkards
A roll-call vote was had and the bill
failed to pass by vote of 2S to G. Those
voting in favor of it were: Senators
Griffith, Norris, Spruill. Thayer, WeEb
and Wellborn. A number who voted
against the bill said they did SO be-
cause the law already covered the case
In discussing the resolution of Sena-
tor Glenn providing for committee 10
examine into the insane asylums and
visit them. if necessary, Senator Glenn
disclaimed any intention of saying there
were any serious or grave charges made,
but only some little things which ought
to be looked into. That there was no
word of scandal that he had heard. nor
of bad management. He said that In
order to make report it might be
necessary to visit the institutions. for
some on the committee might not know
Of their magnitude. Without the right
to visit these institutions he could not
sec of what value the committee could
be.
Senator Browns amendment to made
the committee consist of three prevailed
as did also the amendment OF Senator
Norris providing for a similar commit
tee for the Deaf, Dunmb and Blind Asy-
lums These committees are TO visit
the institutions if they deem it necessary
Senator Beasley introduced a bill to
provide for a Historical Commission to
be appointed by the Governor 1t is to
consist of five commissioners to serve
without pay, but $500 is to be allowed for
expenses in collecting historical data.
sENATE-TWENTY- SECOND DAY.
The Senate was called to order at
eleven O'Clock, Lieutenant Governor Tur-
ner presiding and Rev. NJ NJ. Mcfarland
led in prayer.
The reading of the journal of Friday
was dispensed with on motion of Sena-
tor Reinhardt, of Lincoln.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were presented
yesterday:
Senator Milton: Two petiti ,ns for a
dispensary for Albenarle and for reduc-
tion of taxes.
Senator Durham: From ladies for the
prohibition of liquor traffic within two
miles of Philadelphia church in CASTOR
county.
Senator Norris From citizens of Oak
Grove township, Wake county, against n
change of the county line through that
township.
Senator McBryde: Four petitions from
Robson county for the London bill.
Senator Spence: From Moore county
for the London bill.
Senator Durham: From CASTOR county
for law prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of liquor in CASTOR county and
for the London bill.
BILLS FROM THE HOUSE.
message from the House brought
the following bills which were acted on:
H. B. 10, S. B. 322 Hooker: To author
ize the commissioners of the town OF
Washington to issue bonds to pay exist
ing Indebtedness. To Counties, Cities and
Towns.
H. B. 3S4, S. B. 323. Thompson: To
amend the charter Of the town of Jack
sonville, Cnslow county To Counties,
Cities and Towns.
II. B. 467, S. B. 283: To amend stock
law in certain counties upon concurrence
in amendment by House of Representa-
tives. Amendment concurred in and bill
is ordered enrolled.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
s. B. 224. Hicks, of Granville: For the
relief Of S. F. Spencer, a Confederate
soldier of Granville county. To Pensions.
s. B. 925. Norris, of Wake: To amend
section GOT of The Code authorizing the
removal of causes from mayors as from
justices of the peace To Judiciary.
S. B. 326. White. of Franklin: To
amend section 1877 of The Code, relative
to taxing prosecutors with costs. To
judiciary
S. B. 327 Beasley, of Union: To es-
tablish a Historical Commission. To Ed
ucation.
BILLS ON THIRD READING.
II. B. 110, S. B. 210. Lucas = To allow the
Board of Commissioners of Hyde county
to levy special tax. Roll call. Passed
final reading by 80 to 0 Ordered enroll
ed
S. B. 245. McMullan To enable the
town of Elizabeth City to issue bonds
to the amount of $4,000. Roll call.
Passed third reading by 30 to 0. Or
dered sent to House without engrossment
H. B. 301, S. B. 267. Mason: To au-
thorize the commissioners of Carteret
county to levy special tax. Roll call.
Passed final reading b. 90 to 0. Order
ed enrolled.
S. B. 273 Glenn. of Gulford: To al
low the city of Greensboro to issue bonds
to the amount of s25O,0OO Roll call.
Passed third reading by 80 to 0. Ordered
sent to the House without engrossmenr
S. B. 274. Glenn, of Guilford, by re-
quest: To amend the charter of the