STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
On motion by Mr. LOCKRIDGE, the bill [H. R. 136] for the relief of the State Board of Agriculture was read the third time.
Mr. LOCKRIDGE explained a mortgage on the ground for $60,000 is overdue and the holders are awaiting this legislation, and if sold under the hammer it is believed the trust deed held by the State for $25,000 would be cut out. This bill appropriates $4,000 a year for interest on the new loan.
Mr. HEFRON questioned the propriety of this bill. It is time to call a halt upon this institution.
Mr. COMSTOCK would vote for this bill on account of the reasonableness of the demand.
The bill passed--yeas, 31; nays, 13.
