The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-08
THE GENERAL ASSEMB bly,
TALK ABOUT PAY FOR THE
SCHOOL TEACHERS.


public schools Of the state without requir-
ing on average attendance Of pupils, came
up a. a special order. and The question re-
CURED on the motion 20 reconsider The vote
by which the bin was rejected. when on It's
third reading a few days ago.
Mr.. Stubbs said the object in calling the
bin up was In order that amendments might
be made that would make the bin acccpia-
bic. In the first section 1t was proposed 10
provide that the average attendance OF
pupils should be not less than 10. Another
amendment stipulated that the bill should
not 20 into effect until July Ut, -. The
matter was postponed until to-day at one
O'Clock
RAILROAD CHARGES.
Mr.. Harrison offered a resolution direct
ing the Railroad Commissioner 10 procure
from the Chesapeake and Ohio. the Rich
mond and Danyillc, the Atlantic coast
Line. the shenandoah Valley, the Norfolk
and Western railroads statements Of their
charges for freight. Mr. Harrison SAID me-
thought this information would Dc useful ~
the consideration Of any railroad measures
before the senate. The resolution was
adopted.
SCHOOL or MINIS.
Mr.. Johnson introduced q resolution re-
oucstinu the Committee on Public lnstiiu-
lions q inquire into the oXpedlency OF es-
tablishing a school 81 mines at BlacksDufe
College.
Ill SENATOR'S.
Mr.. Turner offered the following: Re
4 g.. I..
Ileaton our most profound and heartfelt
sympathy and confidence in this hour OF his
atFliction. and we wish him God speed in his
restoration 20 health and strength.
MFR. Jones suggested that the names Of
Neesrs. John l.. Hurt and George W. las
Low he included in the resolution. as hoin ol
these gentlemen were at home sick.
MIR. Turner very checrfuiiy accepted the
amendment. and the resolution was unan-
mOusly adopted.
Mr Heat0n had hcm0rrhage night be-
fore last. but IS not dangerously III.
Another indispOsed senator is Mr. Rawlings,
who has the influenza.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Mr.. Blackstone called up out Of It's order
senate bin amending the Code M relation 10
the manner Of bringing suits 90 attack fraud
ulent c0nyeyanccs. and on his motion 10
for Monday next at / o'clock. This bill only
involves the legal question as TO whether
such suits can be brought IN vacation as
well rs in term time.
POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
In the House of Delegates Mr.. Clements
Of Petersburg. offered bin, which was re-
ferred. ~ organize and maintain fire and
police departments in cities and towns on
nou-partisan basis
The hill read that on on before the first
day Of July. 1890, the council Of each cry
and town In this Commonwealth. In which
there is "a. fire or police department, shall
select from the qualified voters of such city
or town three iit and competent persons
who shall hold no other Office whatever.
whether municipal. State or FEDERAL ana
shall not. during their term of service, on
Tor "A period Of one year thereafter. Dee cligi-
bic 10 any Office or place within the gift of
such council. who shall constitute board
Of fire and police commissioners for such
city or town. whose duty 10 shall
be 10 select from applicants for posi-
tOns I'm such departments. after iair ana
proper examination of such applicants had
for The purpose. the person in their iudg-
ment best fitted for each position applied
for, without reference to the political opin-
ion Of such applicants. and the person so
selected LOT any INNItIIU UN SUM N'tiA'
shall bee nominated 90 such council for APP
pOintment thereto, but such council shall
have authority 10 reject any such nominee
aud call upon said board 90 nominate for
the position another person 90 be selected
rs provided by this section.
The commissioners are TO consist or TWO
adherents of the same political party and
all three 10 hold Office for terms OfsiN years,
10 be elected at each alternate TWO years.
Members of the department are 70 serve six
wears. except that One-third of the priNaics
are To be elected each two years. The
board is 10 be paid all necessary expenses
incurred by them. or so much day for each
day they meet. The act is 20 Dee in force
from it, passage and all acts general on
special IN conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
CHARTER LEGISLATION.
The report of the Committee ON Courts Of
Justice. referred 60 before in reference to
new legislation on charters which courts
can give. came mp on the adoption Of the
accompanying resolution. "that 10 was M
cxpedient to legislate further ON the sub
iect."
The cause OF the report was the bill re-
icfrcd 90 the committee offered Dy Mr.. Glib
son, which amends the Code so as to read.
lit shall not be lawful for the General As
vision for which is made in this section, un-
less application shall have been first made
10 such circuit or corporation court.
MIR. Gibson moved lO strike ont "ineNpe-
dent" and insert "cNpedieut.' lie argued
the necessity OF such legislation so a. 90
keep these Joint stock companies nom az
plying to the Legislature for charters grant
ing them every conceivable privilege. but
forcing the companies to go % the courts
and get a charter under the general law.
Mr.. llay replied in a general argument.
II was proper 10 give these companies "a
hearing when they come knocking at rle
door. instead of being smnmarily ordered
away and told Ia go % the courts.
The amendment was further opposed bN
Messrs. Mason. of King George, aud Woods.
MIR. Gibson said that seeing that mo- one
else wanted 10 talk, ho would continue
arguing the matter, which he did, with
Nigor, for some time.
The debate was kept up 10y Mr.. kent. Mr..
Cochran, and Mr.. Flood The amendment
was agreed to. striking ont "ineXpedicut'
and inserting "eNpcdient" The report as
amended, was adopted. The bill, being EN-
crossed was passed.
REPORT ON FISHERIES.
A communication from The Governor
transmitting the report Of the Board of
NNiuluA00A'h'AN va A''N''f W. ''N''
SENATE ROUTINE.
Presented and referred. By Mr.. Echols
Petition OF X. NJ. Simpson. Mrs. Alice >h0n-
walter, widow. Mrs. Mary Jane firebaugh.
widow, and several other citizens Of Au-
gusta county protesting against the incol-
poration OF the town of New Hope in said
county. The petitioners are residents OF
New Hope and they think the taxes Of citi-
zenship would be- too burlensome 10 bear.
By Mr.. Turner: 10 amend the act o. give
greater uniformity 10 the charters of the
Great Bridge. Lumber and Canal Company
granted by North Carolina aud Virginia.
and 10 repeal certain provisions therein.
Bv Mr.. sands: Amending the Code Ia re-
gard 10 the punishment OF attempts 10 COM
init offences. 49, Mr.. SmOot: 70 empower
the principal OF the >urry Female Institute
Of Surry 20 grant diplomas % pupils enti-
tied thereto in the various departments oi
said institute. and, also, % grant diplomas
tO full graduates Of said institute. BY Mr..
Stubbs. 10 amend the Code in regard 10 eN-
captions Of hOueeho,ders. By Mr. Moore
TO incorporate the Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway Company of Virginia. By
Mr.. Gordon: TO incorporate the Virginia
safe Deposit and Fidelity Company. by
Mr.. Moore. 10 incorporate the Washington