The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-05

&euntee
TUESDAY, March 4, 1884.
IN NJ. Hurt in the chair. Prayer by Rev.
III. BOyns.
y ~. Newberry introduced resolution
a s.ncilng that copy OF the Joint resolu-
~ requesting General Malone TO resign
N seai In the Senate be forwarded 10 the
p-ssieent Of the Senate.
n will come up for consideration to-day.
\ House bill 10 authorize the Richmond
/ al Alieghany Railroad Company to issue
srferred stock was. otffnotion OF Mr.sAt-
/ Srson, placed on the calendar.
EIcHMoND Police BOARD.
Mr.. Atkinson introduced bin to amend
4 ~ charter Of the city of Richmond so as
rcompel witnesses to testify when sum-
poned before the Police Board to give
,ndence. Referred.
INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Atkinson called up bis bill providing
Ast in cases where the judges OF elections
N arrested they may, at their discretion,
s,her close the polls and make out their
r;nrnS or swear in new set OF judges.
The bdl wa ordered 10 be engrosSed.
Mr. Atkinson moved that the rules be
.u.pended 70 place the bin on its passage.
Agreed to-
aYEs-Messrs. Atkinson. Barhdm, Bliss, Cal
4 h,an. Christian. CrtnHp!er, Diggs, kdmunds,
pgrf KcCEell, koiaer. Loyenstein, Lybrsok, NJ
4 Crrmlck, NcvborTy, Norton, Rogers, Thurman,
T,tra0. Turner, Iwynan, and Nlcshan-27.
NoEs.- Messrs. Bailey. Grim, AcDondid, and
'auil-f.
4 Co,i,ionists in italics.
The bill was read, by request Of Mr..
Turner, as follows:
4 BIZ to Prevent Interference in Eiec-
& lions.
81 Where's at the last election held for
Nmembers Of Congress the judges of cleo
rnon were intimidated, hindered, and de-
q syed in the proper conduct OF said cleo
= ion by arrest on the part OF the officials OF
j tbs United States Government: therefore,
u order to insure a proper and fair cleo
ton to al the people OF the Commonwealth,
/. Be L enacted by the General ASSEMBLY
\ Of TirQiRia, That whenever the judges OF
.Iectlous shall be arrested and taken into
custody they shall either close the polls,
snyaSS the votes, and make their returns,
OF the Judges so arrested shall have power
and authority 70 swear in Judges OF cleo
poa. so many as may be arrested or sum-
roned as witnesses. from the by-standers,
who shall discharge the duties imposed
spon Judges of election by law.
. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
The bin was passed
4 AYTS.-Messrs. Atkinson, Callahan, Christian,
Digs. Edhuuds, FianaTy, Glasgow, Beaton, Hurt,
4 keeLel koinsT, Loyensteln' Lybrook. Mccormick,
4 Newoerry, Thurman, TO1dtS, Iwyman, and
Mickzm-iQ.
NoTS-vessrs. Bailey, Barha,n, Bliss, Crump-
4 ~ 6liaes, Grim, Norton, Pe1oel, Rogers, and
Coatronists In italics.
Mr. Barham would have voted for the
tiil but could not endorse the preamble.
THE VOLUNTEER MILITIA.
The Senate bill making an appropria-
ton-between $500 and $4,000 per an
1um-!Or this purpose was passed:
AYES -Nessrs. Atkinson, Bailey, Barham
bery, Bis. Callahan, Christian, CrumPler,
Digs thnarv. Gaines; Glasgow, Grim, Low
nsein' Mccormick, Mcdonald. Newberry. Pow
Ill Rogers, ToWncs. Turner, fwyman, and Wick
NOgS.-Messrs. Edmunds, Fletcher, Hea ION, Kee-
Dell. homer. aLd Thurman-S.
lTbe following paper was circulated in
connection with this bill. 1t assumed that
ihe Legislature would appropriate about
F4yfVuU l'tA
E,TiNATE oF MAINTAINING AND EQUIPPING
TuE VOLUNTEER MILITIA. MADE BY CAPTAIN
C. JONES, BY ORDER FIIzHUGH LEE, BRIcA-
pIER-GESERAL.
Cost % uniform volunteer company and mann
IN the same for five years the estimate Is made
r five years because the Informs will be worn
g In that time and lt will be necessary 10 renew
15m). The estimate is based on fifty men 10 a
mpdDy. Cost TO uniform one man, as follows
fess coat and ...................".s22 90
lilguc coat 90
lfess 75
Aiigue caD..s.-.. ............. 20
gyercoais iaTmy cOndemuedJ....... 3 IS
hAapssck .........-............ 90
nloNes ten l 90
Cost to uniform one man..............s8s 25
Cost TO uniform company, 81 ,9l2.50.
Anory rent al $500 per aInum. -; Ell 600 90
Sfonery, postage, roll and roster book,
nmpany order books, orders and ne
tassary blanks at fl2 per snnum go 90
~ aDnum. ............................ rs 90
t'Tairs 10 uniforms AT $50 per snDuln.. $50 90
AMMUNITION Tor target-practice, 500
rounds per year, at sl9................ s5 90
lre AID lights per year az S24.......... 120 90
VariermastcT stores, including furnt-
iure for armOTy. desk, stools. tents,
aOye and blanket. $50 90
60 Of parade per year, &50........... $50 90
Cost per company for FIVE years. :. .s4,1l2 SO
form, and equip for "a one year 1922 so
===
Cot 10 maintain, &C., 81 companies
n sS22.5O per company per year. S46,SS2 80
( ost Of inspections required by bill
inspector will have to visit57 COM
panies; 10 viii require 90 days TO
make the tOurl-this includes travel
nnR expenses. pay, and board. d....... 600 90
fsum2ted transportation of troops,
year .............,................ 1000 90
'osi of Necessary blanks for reports
required by the regulations, print
.,,a 8oc 90
Cost 20 maintain the volunteer or
go CARNATIONS for one year.........S40,0S2 90
ibis estimate makes no allowances for brigade,
segimentsl. aud battalion headquarters.I
I ne amount asked for by bill at per
otht isestlmated 70 equal. ..Fl6,OOO 90
tdimated Expenses Per Year. 10 be Met By Ar-
prfdtton Asked For.
o account arnory rent, 81 compa-
eeupanies al sI2.................... sI 6s4 90
lsales at ti5.................. s56 90
Fattice, 81 companies at sl9....... 1885 90
Eeount fire and lights, 81 compa-
s1 ..........s...'...'.'.''' l'9oo w
account cost Of Inspections. 60p 90
account blanks for reports, sta
.@aefy, and postage...".... ...... 500 90
account transportation, pay, and
t-aHernS. .......................'''. l,VoO w
4
Total expenditures. .... sI7,ss2 90 |
. y 10000 Is appropriated the volunteers win |
4He 70 raise the sum OF e33,0S2.O0 70 maintain |
organization al proper standard OF dlscl-
ne and equipment In addition 10 the appropris- |
Sao.;, This estimate Of expense is actual inc |
Lalngent expense attending volunteer COM
mpans.
l nl value Of arms and equipments re-
*ei'ed by the state since 1871 1........ u $4,000
ahe oi arms and equipments on hand
|General's report. $1,000
alee Of stores lost 10 the State in thir-
s su 1eafs for want OF inspections aud ooo
DovVU
eaoer the new bill JUST passed by the United
stenate The Stale vii receive per year arms