The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-29

The Senate convened at noon. with Lieu
tonant-Goyernor Tyler in the CHAIR fisyei
was offered by Rev. DR.. Wright. Sen"'oi
Parrish presented bill to allow the super
yisors Of Chesterfield county to raise money
to pay FOR the new county jail, build Of'Dse''
etc., which, under supension OF the ruieS'
was passed -
Senator Mushbach presented Tor sena1Ioi
Washington bill amending the ACT II l.l 80,
ton % terraplns, which, under SU9to"
OF the rules, was passed
PETITIONS AND BILLS.
The FOLLOWING nations aud bills were pre-
sented and referred. BY senator Musnun.i
for Senator Washington A petition OF c't'-
zens OF Lancaster county prohibiting the siiie
Of liquor within certain distances oi &C, -
places BY same for Senator " lsIl.k.o4
Petition of citizens OF Lancaster relative 10
a-stars ~ senator Arthur. To refund 70
ID ". Parker 500 license tax. ty senator
TYLER. 4 biu TO incorporate the newport
news Creosoting Company By Senator law
less. 10 amend the Code IN reference 20 We ne
construction of railroads. by same ~
amend he Code in relation to the occupation
of streets N cities and towns by incorporated
companies.
Senate bills: TO authorize the authorizes
of West Virginia to take possession OF ceI'
original records and 20 copy others 20
amend the Code in relation 10 luntlng on
onother's land. 70 prevent gambling. bet
ting. pool selling. &c. on horse racing base
When Senator Waltons bill in reference to
empowering Justices Of the peace 70 XII DSh-
gerous dogs came up 1t was very sehelany
discussed. Tie measure was hna..Y hid
on the the table.
FEMALE PHYSICIANS.
49, o'olooLr rha dog law was being de-
bated. and the special order was postponed
ten minutes. At l:lO the special order was
taken up and Senator Watson offered an
amendment 20 exclude the Centra Asylum
from the operations Of the bill. ms amend
ment waslO-t.
Senator Harrison then moved that the word
shall be stricken out and the word may
be inserted
Senator Lovenstein stated that the law now
provided tor the appointment or iema.e doc
tors and opposed the amendment. senator
Bla kstone thought the amendment was or
no value. as the present law 10 elect was the
same as the new law would be with this
amendment.
Senator " atson said in substance that if
the amendment Is made the DIX Will 10
killed Ia "A State travelling rs slow as N
GINA does it is not surprising that this meas
ure meets opposition. lie spoke or the great
good which had resulted IN the twenty asy-
lums in this country which this Jaw s Low
exercised. lie combated the idea OF Dr.
Parker that women lacked courage OF Ieso.u-
ton. quoting Joan OF Arc aud Mary stuart
as instances OF the perfect display or sucn
traits The Senator went over tho enL.e
gr ind and made magnificent speech
upon which 10 was warmly congratulated cy
the senators on the floor
Senator TYLER said as one OF the majority
of the committee which reported adversely.
he desired TO giye his reasons. lie thought
LII 4 I.lf Iur Ul
give the boards of visitors the discretion. aud
this question is now that OF compuls.on IN
their appointment OF female doctors. lie
stated that the number OF emale physicians
in this country was extremely limited. ana
that if the mandatory law was passed the
board of visitors would be compelled 70 take
one, even If only two should pres
ent themselves, and even II the
board knew them 10 be incompetent. lie
said If this law passes we must 90 out OF the
State for female doctors OF whose htness we
have no knowledge. and | am not IN favor OF
making our insane asylums school or the
education of female physicians. 10 Is untor-
tunate that the opponents OF tbs bill have
been seemingly put into the position OF OPP
posing the study OF medicine by women.
This he assured the Senate was not lbs posi-
ton. The Senator made mastery speech;
and covered every possible point which could
be offered m support or the measure.
Senator Echos stated that he simply de-
sired 10 have his position understood. he
said his desire had been 10 take no active
part a. ainst the bill but voted as his Judg
ment dictated. which was IN opposition 10
the bill as it stood, believing that tie COM
pulsory feature was dangerous. lie stated
that he had been informed thai some OF the
boards of visitors of the institutions were not
convinced that the present law a.
lowed them 70 make such ap-
pointments and that tue present bill
4 ] - 10 - fr,.r,
as 70 their right in the premises. he paid a
graceful tribute 10 the sincerity and zeal OF
Delegate hOiner. tie patron of tie Dill say
ing that he knew the oele-ate would accord
10 him the same honesty %. purpose when ne
imposed IN the representative from Augusta,
aud even though differing from hln, no cues
ton had ever arisen III his mind as 90 his COLI
league sincerity.
Senator Peters SAID he desired % give his
reasons for bis vote. which shall lie against !
this BILL lie indtTsed TIE arguments Oh sen
at0r TYLER and on behalf Of the bachelors Il |
the Senate indicated then of the Charge of |
malice iu voting aea.n-t the hiii; i'is speech /
was replete with wittci5ms. and elected con- |
slderahleapplgus
motion to adjourn was defeated. and the |
question came up or the passge Ot the uill.
Senator Scott stated that he was willing !
for the bin 70 come TO vote without enter |
ing ms earnest protest against the defeat OF !
the measure. He leauuiuly recalled tge !
tender ministries Of tho women during tho /
stern and trying times Of battle. and paid
graceful tribute 10 their courage and deyl- !
ton IN the hospitals Ot the south during tho /
period OF war. and 30. MI President he said. /
the soft footsteps OK Minerva may tread /
thosehalls OF suffering which 81 mailed loot |
steps az Mars dare no. enter be Senator /
argued earnestly tor the bill. and made o I
splendid plea or us passage. Tie defended 4
every position taken by us friends and urged !
the adoption OF the measure.
At the close OF Senator SCOTS remarks |
Senator HARRISON moved % ad iourn until /
TODAY. as there are several other senators I
who desire To be- heard on the sub ect
Tho bill will come up et 1 o'clock to-day.
House OF delegates.
Speaker Cardwel opened the session Of /
the House at the usual hour Yesterday. Rev. /
Or. +. \ Caisch. OF Synag cue Beth Ahaba. 1