The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-01

senator Lovensten. chairman of the commit
zee IL ne considered tho report of his com
mi,tee yindicaton Of Mr.. Massey.
senator Lovenstein answered that having
uraWn both reports he was constrained 10 say
that no did not consider It a vindicaton-in
lact, IL was altogether not so.
senator Dunn spoke in favor OF MIR. Massey
ana claimed that his return from Alabama
was not as Superintendent OF luohc ihstruc,
ton but simply as member OF the oValu o,
visitors of Blacksburg College. he cialineu
that the report did not make proper aiscrimi-
nation between the services OF MI Massey as
superintendent and as member OF the col,
lege boards He thought that the report did
indicate Mr. Massey, but did not so far
enough lie charged that it was poor taste
in Senator Flood to make the charges.
Senator Flood replied that II senator Dunn
considered II poor taste for senator 70 pro-
test against the wrong expenditure OF the
States money he thought the senator had
peculiar taste and sense of right. Mr.. Mas
sew had seen fit 20 rush into the public print
OF Yesterday. and with amisstatement OF facts
sought to delude the people.
Senator Tyler stated that he dld not CON
slider the report a vindication, nor yet did he
feel that the report was as cOndemnatOry IA
Senator Flood stated as tho closing paragraph
stated that Mr Massey acted IN consonance
with his Interpretation of the law.
Senat rs Flood and Lovenstein dsclaimed
this to be the idea of the report az least in re-
spect 20 the Alabama trip. Upon vote the
report was unanimously agreed 10.
Senator Hurt called up the House bill in
cooperating the Orinoco Club OF Danyille,
and the bill was passed.
DISCHARGED EMpLOYFs.
The bill was called up in relation to dis;
CHARGED employees. Senator Wickham moved
70 amend 1t by adding the word persons
Senator Mushbach claimed that this would
include all domestic help and be an imposi-
ton upon every housekeeper and wife III the
State.
Senator Parrish stated that he was upon
the floor 10 represent the working people and
the labOring man, and urged that the bill be
passed in its present form. The senator
spoke strongly IN It's favor, and the bill was
passed.
Senator Mcdonald offered q resolution pro
vding that TWO senators and three mem oers
of the House be placed upon the Building
Committee for the new library. The resolu-
ton went over until to-day.
BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills were passed:
70 define lawful fence for Warwick
county. To remove from the corporation
court of Roanoke ali causes now pending 10
the circuit court of that district. 10 allow
the voters of Nelson county 10 vote on n
fence law. To incorporate the Brdgewater
and Forge Granite Company go,
At 800 p. NJ. the chair was vacated until
43O o'clock.
The Afternoon Session.
The Senate convened at 43O p. NJ. A reso-
hutton was adopted TO appoint Senator Black
stone ON the Committee of Boundary Between
Maryland and Virginia. "
The conference committees report on the
came laws wa taken up and was opposed by
Senator Harrison pom a roll call the report
was laid upon the table.
The bill to further regulate and controI
common carriers doing business In this State
and further defining the duties OF the railroad
Commissioner IN relation thereto, commonly
known As the Mason bill, VII ch Is substl-
tute for the Kent hallroau Dl'l' WAS S0N' O'0'
Senators Stubbs. Blackstone. Tyler and
Flood Oh requested that the bill be referred
- the Committee on Roads. All dlsclaimed
the intent or desire TO retard the passage Oh
the bin and claimed that they would vote ior
the bill but thought for the DenenI Qt tue
senators il should be examined by the ROADS
Committee. There was no opposition offered
TO the bill itself. and It Will be reported from
the committee to-day.
BILLS PASSED.
House bills. To incorporate the Northern
Neck Agricultural Association. 10 moor
porate tile Hamilton Institute IN the county
of Washington. TO allow the treasurer OF
the town of Abingdon further time 10 collect
certain tax tickets Authorizing the Wa
verify district school trustees of Sussex TO sell
land. c-To dedicate and convey right
and title Of the State TO certain lots IN Bed
ford Citv.-To authorize the council IN the
town of Shenandoah TO borrow money. / or
the working of roads in GTayscn county.
TO incorporate the Southwest Mining. De-
velop,nent and Construction Company.
For the relief of John Is. Frazier OF Pulaski
countv.--Io amend an act incorporating
fine Blacksburg Railroad Company. -Ap-
nointing trustees for the town Of ork. IN
that county.-In relation 70 working the
nuhlic roads OF Campbell county.--Io au-
tborize the Supervisors of Pulaski county TO
borrow money for the working OF the public
roads To incorporate the Battles Point
Wharf COMPANY, in HenricO county. 10
INCORPORATE the Lynchburg, keysville and
Atlantic Railroad Company, 10 protect
cartridges and quail IN King George. Stafford,
Northumberland. Spotsylvanla, Caroline anu
Northumberland cOuntles.--Io place on tie
retired list members of the Virginia yolun-
feers who have served ten years.
Senate bills 70 allow the voters OF Locust
Dale township in Madison county to vote on
"A fence aw.--To provide Tor q fire proof
library building and tor the accommodation
of the Supreme Court and certain state OH
GERS within the Capitol Square at cost not
over 100000.
The Senate then adjourned until y o'clock
to-day.