The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-04
Observation-Disclosures,
Z Legislative
z eBrevitieS

In the house Wednesday the john
resolution providing for biennial ses-
sions was finally passed by barely the
constitutional number Of votes requir-
ed. There was a hard fight, and at
one time it looked very much as if the
resolution by which the question of
biennial sessions is to be submitted to
the people would be defeated simply
because of the absence of members. 1t
all turned out well in the end, how
ever, and the resolution, which has al
ready passed the senate, has now
gone through it's three successful read
ings in the house by the constitutional
requirement of SO votes, and the reso.
luton has been ordered to be ratified.
1t provides for biennial sessions, after
1906, and the people will haye the op-
portunity Of voting upon the question
at the next general election. The bill
which exempts the stock Of building
and loan associations from taxation
was recommitted. The remainder OF
the day was spent in the discussion OF
the scholarship bill for Clemson Col.
lege, which was passed at the night
session-the first to be held since the
assembly began.
Notwithstanding the senate had put
Itself on record against the proposed
establishment of a state fertilizer fac
ory, Senator Warren introduced Wed
nesday morning resolution, some
what different in terms, from the first
introduced by him, which would carry
out the same idea He asked for its
immediate consideration. Senate:
Manning, of Sumter, pointed out that
this was identically the same resolu.
tion that had been previously rejected.
He suggested that it go on the calen'
dar. This was done and the "bill,"
which mas already been twice defeated
in the senate is again on the calendar.
An unfavorable report was submitted
on the bill to require railroads to
transport judges and court officers free
of charge. The unfsvorable report
was adopted and the bill was rejected.
The feature of Thursdays session of
the senate was the presentation of
the handsome oil painting of Arthur
Middleton, a South Carolina signer of
the Declaration of independence, and
the progenitor of the well known fami-
ly which bears his name. John lizard
Middleton, of Baltimore, Nd, de.
scendant of the illustrious Carolinian,
presented the portrait to the state Of
South Carolina. Ex- Governor John G..
Sheppard, on behalf of Governor Hey
ward, made the presentation speech.
He showed that it would be an inspira
ton to the youth of the state to view
the portraits of distinguished citizens
and to reflect upon Their character
and services. He said that he had Wis"
tied the capitals of the various states
in this country and was impressed
with the fact that South Carolina had
not shown proper appreciation OF the
services of her patriotic sons. He re"
ferred to the portraits OF Hampton
Gary, Butler and Gordon, which were
already in the senate chamber, and
spoke of the inspiration these por"
traits ought to give. He made appro'
pirate remarks as to the constitutional
learning and services Of Calhoun
whose portrait was bac kof the pre:i'
dents chair, and he said it would be
peculiarly appropriate that the por'
trait of another distinguished son ot
South Carolina, representing diffs'.
ent epoch, should be received and
given a prominent place among the
portraits now in the senate chamber.
In the house Thursday the entire
session was devoted to the considera'
ton of the bill which sought to create
the new judicial circuits. The entire
day was spent in argument. The Dill
was submitted to vote and failed To
receive the required majority to ad-
nit its passage to a third reading.
Mr.. Herbert's bill, which provides Tor
scholarships at Clemson College, was
given it's final reading.
There is standing committee of the
assembly charged with Investigating
affairs, especially financial, OF the var
ious state colleges. This committee
furnishes valuable and important infor-
nation to the people Of the state as
to the condition and expenditures OF
the various state colleges. This special
report has been filed with the general
assembly and will be of general inter-
est and g. source of much general In
formation.