The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-09

and the RESOLUTION Ndf 49, ~" N''''
muuicatcd 10 the senate ny NJ nay.
Tho senate having failed 10 agree 20 the
resolution of Mr.. Hay IN regard 10 criminal
exnenses that gentleman offered the follow
Ing resolution
Resnived. That a committee Of three DO
hptfiniel ~ examine into the criminal 81
nan.os IN the Common wealth, and 10 report
tn this House by bill or otherwise; that they
have mower 20 send for persons and papers
ana 10 ait during the recess OF the General
Assembly.
Mr. Hav said It was very important to
get all the information possible IN regard 10
this matter. lie did not think the bill re-
ported from the senate committee LOT
Courts Of Justice would accomplish the OBJ
lect desired, and IL was necessary that the
tio,,se sbould iose no lime 20 look into this
matter for themselves. lie did not mean
any discourtesy whatever 20 the Senate By
this action.
Mr.. samuel +. Coleman vigorously adNO-
Gated the resolution. lie did not think the
senate bin would cut down the annual ex-
penses.
Mr.. Flood thought the senate bills would
not amount 10 a ipcayune in lessening the
expense in criminal cases. lie was IN favor
N the House taking immediate action 10
gather information from which they might
recommend SOME practical legislation.
Mr letcher opposed the resolution on the
ground that 10 would be discourteous tothe
senate until 10 can bc ascertained what ef-
feet the Legislation they have recommended
NAV have in reducing the criminal eXpen-
ses.
The resolution was adopted.
SALE or CIGARETTES TO MINORS.
The bin introduced by Mr. Cabcll TO pun
ieh merchants for selling cigarettes 10 MI
uOrs came up on MS second reading.
Tile bin was amended on motion oisMr'
Gibson 90 insert eighteen years for twenty
one. md subsequently on motion Of Mr.
Jones. of King and Queen, this was changed
% sixteen years.
Mr.. Cardwell proposed am amendment.
which was adopted. 90 prevent the sale oil
pistols 10 the boys included in this act.
Mr.. Hacker offered another amendment,
which was also adopted, 90 include dirk.
and hOwie.kniyes.
An amendment proposed by Mr. fletcher
10 include to1acco in any form was al-u
adopted.
Nessrs. Hay and Flood vigorously opposed
the bill. They were Of opinion that such q
law would ho a failure. The matter could
only bee regulated by parents.
Nr. Chambers. father, made an earnest
plea for the adoption Of the bill
Mr.. Gibson said what The Legislature is
trying 10 accomplish is a reformation badly
needed.
Mr.. Cardwen. while advocating the pas
sage Of the bill. exhibited q lengthy petition
sent % Mr.. Cabell. the patron Of the meas.
ure. by a number Of college professors ana
parents, asking the passage OF the Dill.
Mr.. RYAN said he had mo- desire 20 oppose
the bill. but he made the point that the pro
Ia. az ..4I IH d
/ large bOv could buy the things prohibited
to the small b0y. and present them 70 the
latter Mr. Ryan further stated II iathcl
sends his boy to purchase tobacco, the mer
chant will Doe liable 10 fine.
The bill was ordered 70 It's third reading.
HOUSE ROUTINE.
Bills introduced and referred; by NJ
Downing: To authorize the Auditor Of Public
Accounts to compromise and settle Wit
| Alexander WalcOtt or his heirs, certain
tareE alleged 10 be due tho state
By Mr. Woods 10 authorize the board o
supervisors of Roanoke county 10 refund Ger
/ tain taxes enormously collected from q. "
/ Hewlett
By Mr. Cabell Amend and reensct section
/ 1913 OF the Code Of Virginia, chapter -, q
provide for tne appointment Of visitors OF Tn
/ Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute.
By Mr. Kendrlck: an act 10 incorporate tn
southern Manufacturing and improvement
b. Mf. Thomas Davis To relieve Mrs.
/ Martha Mimms. Of Chesterfield county, %
taxes improperly paid by her.
To incorporate the Abingdon Railway Com
! pany.
10 incorporate the city OF Danville.
by Mr.. -nepperson. 10 amend and reenac
/ sociiOu / of an act entitled an act approve
/ March 25, 1872. declaring certain streams 81
/ Charlotte county 10 be highway IS, rs amend
Ell by certain acts approved ofas late dat
. - 1878.
By Mr.. Dsbney: Authorizing the Board q
sinking Fund Commissioners 20 emplo
counsel in certain cakcs.
Fiy Sir. Booth: 10 amend and rc-enact sec
lions 1850 and 1890 Of the Code OF Virgins
ard 90 repeal - 'tious 1891. lTOe and 10
thereof. in relation 10 pay patients In the va
rl0us asvlums Of the state.
senate bills passed: To provide FOR th
opening altering. changing and working IN
public roads in the county " kappahannoci
/ To- incorporate the old Folks Home OF III
First African Baptist Chursn, Richmond, W.
10 almond and re-enact an act approve
February. 1890. entitled an act 10 amend an
re-enact section Az. chapter 70. of The Coz
OF Virginia, relating 90 the manner iu Whic
taxes FOR the year 1891, and every NTH yea
thereafter, shall be extended.
To amend ana Ic-tuact section 10 or an nc
entitled an act % incorporate the Virgin
and Csrolins HsilrOsd Company, In force Eel
ruary %, 1882, 4s amended by act approve
March Is 1856 and further amended ~ an &c
approved February -, l7ss.
To require the payment n fees on ceftai
chartcft.
The resolution changing the hour Of Oh
assembling of the House from noon TO III 4
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