The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-01-30
Would Bar Railroad Lawyers.

Would Bar Railroad LAWYERS.
Representative Fortner has intro
duced a bill in the aouse which would
bar railroad lawyers from holding
seats in the general assembly.
Representative James has bill
which would prohibit a higher rate
Of interest than seven per cent. On
farm loans.
The Laney bill providing that only
30 per cent. of the text books in the
public schools shall be changed every
five years has passed the senate and
been sent to the house.
Segregation on Street Cars.
Bills requiring separate compart-
ments for the races on street cars
and trolley cars have been introduc-
ed in the house, and will be pushed.
Moving Pictures For Schools
The senate committee on education
has made favorable report on Sen
ator verners bill providing for NOV
ing pictures in public schools.
Textile School Bill.
The same committee has also made
favorable report on Representative
Haynesworth's bill providing for the
establishment of industrial schools in
counties containing 1000 mil popula-
ton or over. This bill has already
passed the house, and provides State
appropriation of $4,000 yearly for
such schools after they are establish
ed tMr. Haynesworth made an argu-
rent before the senate educational
{ committee in the interest Of his bill,
arguing that it was an opening wedge
for better facilities for people desir-
/ ing to learn the textile business to
get an education.
Votes to go to Charleston.
/ The senate on Wednesday accepted
an invitation from the mayor Of
! Charleston, in behalf OF the medical
col,ege. the Citadel and chamber of
commerce, to visit Charleston some
time during the session, the date to
be fixed.
Addresses Before Legislature.
Congressman Lever, chairman of
the agricultural committee OF the ma
tional house Of representatives;
President Riggs, of Clemson, and
government experts made addresses
in tee hall of the house on Tuesday
afternoon advocating an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for cattle tick eradi-
cation, Congressman Lever saying
that it was the policy of the Federal
government to supplement such ap-
prorriation With a like amount. The
president of Clemson urged that
Clemson could not spare the money
fcr the work, though it was willing
to continue to cooperate.
On Wednesday afternoon Congress
man James F. Byrnes, of Aiken. and
Mr.. J. E. Pennypacker, of Washing
ton, secrtary of the Joint committee,
addressed the general assembly on
the subject of good roads.
For Able Bodied COnTicts to Gangs.
/ The senate on Wednesday night
passed the Carlisle bill providing for
the return from the penitentiary OF
able bodied convicts to the chain
gangs of the various counties from
which they we're sentenced. The bill !
now goes to the house.
1t may be noted that Governor !
Blease, using his power Of commuta-
ton, has recently returned great |
many convicts to the gangs of the
counties whicl have asked for them, |
Newberry included.
For Sale of State Farms.
The McLaurin bill providing for
the sale of the State farms, other I
than the Lexington reformatory, was
discussed at length in the senate on /:
Wednesday night. Debate was finally
adjourned until after third reading !
bills today
The senate on Wednesday night