The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10
Especial to The Messenger }

Raleigh, n. c., February S.-The
Governor Winston presiding. Prayer
was made by Rev. NJ. NJ. Marshall, of
Christ Episcopal church.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were pre-
sented:
Stringfeld, from the inmates Of the
Soldiers Home, 90 in number, deny
ing charges of A. c.. Smith.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
The following new bills were intro
duced:
BY Senator Grady-To amend pub
lie laws of 1903 decreasing the salary
of Brigadier Generals.
BY Senator Grady-To amend pub
lie laws 1898 to increase the rank of
Ouartermaster Generals, etc.
BY Senator Ellington-To relieve
w, H. Worth, State Treasurer for loss
sustained by certain banks.
BY Senator Webb-To incorporate
the Asheville and Northern railway.
BY Senator Mason, of Northampton,
a Joint resolution that the rate of tax
alton should be reduced.
BY Senator FOushee-To amend
public laws Of 1901 relative to elec-
tons.
BY Senator Webb-TO authorize and
direct the issue of State bonds to
equip asylum for the insane and va
riOus educational institutions with
necessary buildings and permanent
improvements to an amount not to eX-
ceed s5O0.O0O. Mr.. Webb said it was
unusual for a bill to be discussed at
the same time it was introduced. but
he spoke to prevent the creation of
sentiment against it, as there was al
ways prejudice against the issuance
Of bonds as there is imaginary dam
ger. The only way in which North
Carolina can provide the necessary
permanent Improvement for their in
stitutions is by bond issue. He said
in the present resolution, considering
the condition of the States finances is
a bond issue. There cannot be pro-
visions made for the various schools.
insane asylums. and institutions for
the deaf dumb and blind, also re-
formatory is asked for the criminal
cations for admission at all these in
stitutions but there is not room for
them and the State is not caring prop
erly for them as it should and it is Il
scandal on the people of North Caro-
lima that the State is not caring for
her insane. 1t is necessary that ap-
propriations be increased and there is
no way to do it except by bond issue.
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revenue receipts will not be as large
as under the old act. The bond issue
provides for the cutting off of unpop-
ular taxes. the merchants tax, the tax
on dentists and physicians. oculists
and others. He said his idea was 10
make the bill popular.
Mr. Mason, of Northampton. asked
that the rate of taxation should be
lowered, being oppressive. Both res
olutions were referred to the commit
tee on finance
Senator Ward offered a resolution
10 pay the stenographer in the en-
crossing clerks office $500 per day.
BY Senator Sca1es-To incorporate
the Southern Real Estate Company.
BY Senator Scales-To restore the
charter of the town of Gibsonville,
also petitions asking for the passage
of the Ward bill.
FINAL READING.
The following bills passed their
final reading:
To authorize the city of Durham TO
issue school bonds.
To authorize the board of aldermen
of the town of Waynesville to submit
to it's voters a contract for electric
lights
To amend laws 1899 relative to the
public roads of Forsythe county.
To amend the charter of the town
of Concord.
To cause railway companies to. de-
liver freight to consignees with rea-
sonable promptness. 1t makes 1t un-
lawful for any transportation COM
(Capfip,od on Fifth papao