The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-20

furnished some money and prescribed nm IL
Illustrated code of morals. IL was claimad bv
the advocates OF the bill that blooded animals
could not be sustained without pools. making
books and Dettlhg. hs men the members ,of
the General Assembly should lerislate for
men and not for animals.
Mr. Bendheim. of Alexandria. then took
the floor and spoke against the bill. He had
not yet completed his argument when the
hour for the special order arrived.
Before this was taken mp. Mr.. Munford Sc
cured unanimous consent % take Senate bill
1863. entitled An act for the retirement Of
bonds held by schools and colleges and the
issuing OF registered certificates therefor. and
providing for the payment Of Interest thereon
The bill is a companion measure Of the State
Debt bill. and preserves the endowment Of
the colleges and similar institutions In this
State. Among these institutions is the Ran
dolph-Macon WOman's Institute. at Lynch
burg. which holds bonds to tho amount Of
$4,000. The bill was advocated by Messrs.
Munford and Cardwell. while Dir. Gibson op-
posed the above mentioned item on the
ground that the institution was a private one.
Mr.. Shackelford offered as an amendment
that the bonds held by churches be placed on
the same footing 40 those held by the colleges.
Mr.. Gibson moved TO postpone the bill
until the following day. but the motion was
lost. Mr.. ShackelfOrd's amendment was lost
and the bill was passed.
THE PHARMACY BILL.
The Pharmacy bill then came up as a spe-
cial order. and on 1t Mr.. Mcllwaine. OF Peters
burg. called for the pending question, which
was rejected by the House. DR.. NJ. Is.
Spencer. of Lee. then obtained the floor. and
in q fowery speech argued against the pas
sage Of the bill.
He said that the Kent Railroad bill and
other bills introduced in the House had been
denounced upon the floor as being monstrOs-
ities-but OF all the mOnstrOus bills that had
been introduced, the Pharmacy bill was tho
most monstrOus. and that should he fail 10
raise his voice III opposition 70 it. he felt that
he would be doing an injustice 10 himself and
to his constituency IN the rural districts Of
Southwestern Virginia.
Or. j. W. Baker. Of Louisa. also spoke
against the measure, which he said If passed
would injure the country physician. The
bill was finally rejected, with Go against II
votes.
TIP KENT BILL.
The Direct Tax bill. another special order,
was passed 10y until next Monday. ald at I.
VI. the Kent Railroad Commission bill was
again taken up.
Mr.. Kent took the floor and resumed his
remarks concerning the measure, which were
on Wednesday interrupted 10y q motion to
adjourn. lie explained the manner IN WhleIi
the commissioner were 10 be elected ana
stated that their duty was 10 regulate the
conduct OF common carriers. IheIe may o
differences az opinion with reference 10 tue
mode Of appointing these commissioners.
said the sneaker. but / think the experience
Of every member of this General Assembly
will tell hin that the provisions lot inc ap,,
pointment OF tho commissioners. as supplleu
by the bill. are superior 70 any otner DF
which we could get a good set of commission
ers. In this connection ! desire 10 say tnat
believe that the whole efficacy OF the Dll,
whether it prove a curse or a blessing. dc
ponds in "a great measure upon the character
of the men chilled upon 10 execute thls law.
Mr.. K~entexpiained that the commissioners
we're intended 90 he a court OF chancery-a
high court OF arbitratiOn-a tribunal repre-
senting not only the State. but also the inter
ests OF the common carriers IN Virginia. Ma
tions either settle their difficulties BY arbitra-
ton. or the stronger power preFals' Dut
when citizens or citizens and corporations
have misunderstanding II is necessary
10 submit the disputed question 10
some dislnterested power. whose decision
shall be final and conclusive. The courts Oh
Justice constitute these powers.
The speaker said that while the common
carriers controlled n vast amount OF wealth
and p wer. they were practically unner no
restraint except their 81 discretion Inc
state however. represented still larger inter
ests. and for the sake of justice her welfare
should he subserved.
Mr.. Kent pointed ont that the changes
made by the commissioners IN the schedules
do not 90 into effect at once, and no attempt
IS 10 be made 20 take advantage or do MUS
tee 10 the railroad companies. When the
schedules were changed these changes were
TO be forwarded in writing 70 the railroad
COMPANIES, who then could appea! TO the
courts for redress. and the case could be de
cided by the court before the changed 5cled-
ules went lrtOehect.
Another duty OF the railroad commission
was to be the inspection of the roads, to ascer-
tain whether they are safe, whether they need
repairs. additions 70 the rolling stock. changes
IN the stations. etc. Ine railroad companies
shall be notified IN writing If SUCH changes
are deemed necessary. and they have o. be
made within "a reasonable time. No company,
however. can he required. according % the
decisions of the courts. T. add 10 their rolling
stock when their financial condition does not
admit Of any additional expense. lie com
mission shall also inquire into the tram SEIZED
ules and connections with other roads or
functions 10 prevent unnecessary delay Oh
passenger traffic. Whenever the courts were
Appealed TO-. Mr.. Kent said. tho railroad com
pAnles wereat an advantage over the people.
for they were much better prepared to defend
themselves.
The hour Of $50 p. VI. having arrived the
chair YVES vacated until 130P. NJ, aud the
Kent bill went over until to-day.