The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-12
Thanks of Senate Extend
ed to Ex-Lieut. Gov.
SPIRITED DISCUSSION
Over the Bill Authorizing An ApprOpri-
alton of 81, 900 For the Purpose
of Erecting Memorial On the
States Site at Appo-
mattox.
mattox.

matIOx.
Interest in the Legislature yesterday
was heightened by the great patriotic,
enthusiasm which permated the city's
and being contagious was
caught by both House and Senate, and
with the exception of a few minutes
during which there was a lively dis
cussion in the latter body. the session
was without unusual note. save at the
afternoon session of the Senate. when
Lieutenant Governor Francis ID. Win
ston was inducted into his office.
This scene was pathetic 1t was
transacted Immediately after the more
memorable event of the day-the in
auguration-and there was a tremor
of pathos in the voice of Lieutenant
overnor Turner as he surrendered the
gravel. the emblem of authority TO
the new President.
Before its adjournment yesterday
morning President Turner announced
that the Senate would convene again
in the afternoon directly after the i'm
auguration to induct Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor-elect Winston into office. At $50
the Senate was called TO order by
President Turner. and he announced
the object of the session. When ln-
PRODUCING Lieutenant Governor VIM
ston. the speaker said:
Senators: / am grateful for the
uniform courtesy YOU have shown me
as your presiding officer. In obedi-
ence to the Constitution and the man-
dates of the people. / surrender this
emblem Of authority (presenting the
gaveD to Lieutenant Governor Fran
els d. Winston
In gracious and graceful speech
D,oS rnSnOn6P6
| said that he would. to the best of his
ability, execute faithfully the duties OF
his office.
A Joint resolution from the House
was received, authorizing that COM
mittee of eight be appointed, consist
ing of five Representatives and three
Senators to wait upon His Excellency.
Governor Glenn, and notify him that
the General Assembly is in session.
and is ready to receive any communi-
cation he may desire to submit.
President Winston appointed Sena-
tors T. w. Mason. of Northampton
county Turner of CataWba, and w.
ArendelI. of Carteret to represent tne
Senate on the Committee.
Senator Aaron. Of Wayne, in fitting
speech. welcomed the new and re-
turned thanks to the retiring presi-
dent for his earnest efforts and kindly
considerations during his official SER
vice. which had endeared him to a
host of people.
Senator Webb. of Buncombe, said
that Senator Aaron voiced the Senti-
ment of the Senate, and that he too.
| in behalf of the Senate, desired 10
express his sincere appreciation anU
| thanks for the kindness exhibited 70
! all the members of the Senate by the
retiring Lieutenant Governor, and ne
declared there was not man III
North Carolina who could has held
, this position so ably and we'll as ex-
Lieutenant Governor Turner, nor was
there one who could have presided
over the Senate more satisfactorily,
nor is there a man in North Carolina
more esteemed than he.
Senator Odell. of CabarruS. offered
a resolution conveying the thanks sf
the Senate to its retiring Presidenf
for the courtesy. ability. fidelity and
impartiality with which he ruled over
the Senate. President Winston put the
motion, and announced that it carried
unanimously, fifty Senators having
voted Aye
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Turner. his
voice trembling with emotion. said
that he was profoundly grateful for
the words spoken and the resolution.
assuring the Senator'S that in his fu-
ture course in life he would remem-
ber them ali as his personal friends.
The Senate then adjourned untl
this morning at eleven o'clock.
SENATE-SEVENTH DAY.
The Senate was called to order by
Governor Turner, and prayer was Of
fered by Rev DR.. M. NJ. Marshall of
Christ Church
The reading Of the journal was dis
pensed with and the reports of COM
nrittees called for.
Introduction of Bills.
BY Thomas of Halifax, S. b. CO: TO
amend chapter Sc, Public Laws of
1893 in regard to the working of roads
and highways of Halifax county. Cal
endar.
BY Toms of Henderson, S. b. 65:
For the protection of growers Of gen
sing.
BY Kicks of Nash, S. b. ca: TO APP
point a j. p. for Nash county. Mr..
Ricks explained that this was to place
a j. F. in a town where no j. T.. was
in four miles calling Calendar.
BY Everitt of Rockingham, S. B. GS.
10 protect quail in Richmond county.
Calendar.
Senators Wards Webb and Vann
weer added to the committee on Pub
lication of New Laws.
The following names were added to
other committees; On Roads. Miller;
Enrolled Bills. Boyles; Penal Institutes,
Boyles: Election, Wright; Railroads,
Long Of Jredell, Wright of Asheyiile;
Cities. Counties and Towns, Bryan.
second and Third Headings.
To provide for the erection Of u me-
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