Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-04-02
RESUME OF ACTIVITIES IN RALEIGH
BILLS PASSED OF LOCAL INTEREST

ne llISl was 1Of Cne departments to
construe the law prohibiting employ
ees using state-owned cars in a SEN
sible manner, Mr.. Brummit declared
no set laws for the use of the cars
could be laid down and that those
in the departments could construe for
themselves when by their use the
state was being served. The other ru-
ling affected the collections to be
made by Insurance Commissioner
Wade, whom the Legislature deprived
Of considerable of his powers. Mr..
Brummit said the insurance depart
ment would no longer collect any
monies classed as general revenue of
the State, but would collect certain
fees charged for insurance compan-
les and fire protection which were
for operation of the laws which the
department enforces. Mr.. Wade, how
ever will have to make a daily ac-
counting to the State Treasurer.
The investigation of the inside af-
fairs of the Tobacco Cooperative AS
sociati0D proceeded but nothing much
was made public. 1t is not expected
.tnere will be anything for several
weeks and until after the Investigate
ing committee has made its reports.
1t is believed however that some bad
doings are being uncovered by the
committee.
George Ross Pou is still having
tough luck with his prisoners at the
STATE Prison. Two jail breaks were
added recently to the three that have
already taken place this year Two
men escaped this week, one was kill
ed by a guard and the other is at
the point of death.
The governor has appointed Hoyle
Sink of Lexinton as mis- pardon at
torney.
BY MR.. GREER
(Our correspondent, owing to the
congestion of the records, has this
week furnished only the doings of
our representative, and promises a
more complete local service for the
next issue.-The Publishers)
An act for the construction and main
tenance of the public roads of Ash
. and Watauga Counties.
Introduced by Messrs Bowie, Greer
and Senator Brown. Authorize the
commissioners of Watauga County
to issue either bonds or notes to the
amount of $4,000 for the purpose of
constructing these roads: A public
road from point on the Watauga
and Ash ecounty line at or near Gap
Greek church where the improved
road from Bowie, via Hopkins cross
IS the Watauga County line, to a
point at or near A. G. Millers store
on the Boone Trail Highway no. 60,
said road to be constructed by H. A.
Green, J. E. Luther and Alonzo Mil
ler herein designated as special COM
missioners for this purpose. County
Commissioners of Watauga authoriZ-
ed to deposit $4,000 from the pro-
ceeds of the sale of notes or bonds
to said special commission for the
purpose outlined. Isaac Church, Thos
Miller and J. w. Green named special
commissioners to construct the pub
lie highway from the Watauga coun-
ty line from a point near Cranberry
Church, via Eliza Phillips place up
Meadow Creek so as to intersect with
the Boone Trail near Charlie Wat
sons place. County Commissioners to
appropriate $4,000 for this purpose.
Cost of constructing this connecting
link with Ashe county to be adjusted
by the authorities of that county by
the issue of bonds or notes.
An act to fix the license taxes fo,
fishing in Watauga County.
Unlawful for any person above
the age of sixteen years to fish with
hook or line, rod or reel without hav.
ing first paid a license tax of one
dollar. Fee for non-residd dnts, two
dollars. License fee to be collected
by an inspector or warden selected
by the State Fisheries Commissioner
and placed to the credit of the coun
| ty general fund. The Clerk of the
Superior Court may issue license ane
receive compensation from the Fish
cries Commissioner for his service:
in this connection. Reports to bt
made at the end of each month. Nee
essary license blanks to be furnished
by the Clerk of the Superior Cour
and game wardens by the said Fish
cries Commissioner.
CARD OF THANKS