The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-11
Enlargement of Capitol
Opposed.
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cases, and that two years ago the SEN
ate voted against the bill. and he saw
then and now. If the bill goes
through. Mr.. Burton declared some
bill will be introduced to pay ex-
Treasurer Worth $4,000. the amount
of Martins defalcation- The state
ment that no other bills will be
passed and that this will be the enl
.CG the matter is no indication that II
bill viii not be introduced in the next
legislature for the relief of Mr. Worth.
and If the Republicans ever get con-
troll of the legislature they will be sure
to do it. The $4,000 should be paid
as well as any smaller amount
Mr.. Ellington. of Wake. favored the
bill and stated that it had no preced-
ent. Mr.. Lacy was not at fault and
the conditions justify his claim.
There We're several dissenting voices
opposed to the bill on its second read
ing. but it passed its third reading
With only three voices against it.
At $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the Senate attended the ceremony at
the laying of the corner stone of the
new Agricultural Building at the A. &
NJ. College.
SENATE-SIXTH DAY.
The Senate was called to order al
IL o'clock. and feryent prayer was
offered by Rev. w. G. Tyree. pastor Of
the First Baptist Church. He prayed
that divine guidance might be given
the legislators, and that whatever
should be done at this session might
be for the good of the people and be
conformed to the word of God.
The reading of the journal on mo-
ton was dispensed with. and the. re-
ports of the standing and select COM
mittees called for. Several bills in
troduced yesterday were reported upon
favorably by the various committees.
The following message from the
Governor was received together with
the various reports mentioned;
ITO the Honorable The General AS
sembly:
Il transmit herewith the report of
the committee appointed by the last
General Assembly on the proposed
enlargement of the capitol. The COM
nitee was charged with the duty of
ascertaining the feasibility and cost of
an enlargement OF the capitol and has
performed the duty assigned to it.
They find that it is feasible and as
certain the cost. | am opposed to the
enlargement of the capitol. Any add-
tionaI buildings needed can be con-
structed on other lots at less cost and
at the same time preserve the beauti-
full and historic building which our
fathers erected.
State Library.
THE report of the Librarian is
herewith transmitted. This report |
shows g most gratifying increase in
the number of volumes in the Library |
and of the use being made of them. |
The needs of the Library are pointed |
out i'm the report of the Librarian aIi !
/ commend them to your generous /
consideration. The salaries paid the |
Librarian and his assistant are made |
quate and should be increased. Their |
labors are constant and most valuable I
and ought TO be appreciated.
Historical Commission.
Il transmit herewith report of the |
Historical Commission. This commits |
sion is doing excellent work in the I
gathering and publishing of historical |
data. They have made a most excel
lent beginning and I recommend the |
continuance of the appropriation made
two years ago.
audubon society.
"'Ehe work of this society during the /
past two years has been most val |
uabbe. Under its management the
game in the State is increasing and |
non-game birds are being protected in |
such fashion that the State will soon |
he filed with them. There has been
little friction in the enforcement of the |
law and much To my surprise the law /
has met with almost universal appro- |
Val.
North Carolina Institution for the Edu-
cation OF the Deaf. Dumb
and Blind.
II transmit also the report of the
officers of the institution for the Edu
cation of the Deaf. Dumb and Blind |
of Raleigh and the Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb at Morganton. Both !
of these institutions have done their !
best work during the past two years.
The numbers in attendance have in |
creased but they have lived within
the appropriation made by the last
General Assembly. These institutions
have attracted attention throughout
the country and many visitors come to
them from long distances TO learn their
methods. The instruction of the deaf, |
dumb and blind in this State is of
the very best and ought to be source !
Of pride 10 us. These institutions
merit your most favorable considera
ton and | recommend compliance with |
the requests made by the Boards Of
Directors of them"
Petitions
The citizens of Pitt county petitioned |
that the Legislature pass a law re- |
curing all churches. school houses, !
stores and other buildings in Pitt coun |
~ To be stocked, so as to prevent hogs, |
dogs and other animals from going |
under them and spreading disease.
The citizens OF NORTHAMPTON county |
petitioned the legislature to pass a bill |
allowing northampton county to tax
dogs in that county the taxes to be |
used by the county for educational
purposes.
Both petitions were referred to the |
commitaee on agriculture.
Introduction of Bills.
BY Mason. of CASTOR S. b. 55 70 /
81 Woods Cnedc |