The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-17
In THE STATE SENATE
The THREE HOSPITAL Bills AN
MEET 4 SAD FATE.
Mr.. Mushbach Adopts the Role of state.-
man, Soldier and Lawyer All at tho
Same Time-sub,iituto Adopted.

ihtec' vi nance VII" 49, ''iiltt udd-
ton that they do not pass We're killed
and buried yesterday They came up as
a part OF the special order FOR ! o'clock,
and the action on the first one settled
the fate OF them all
The first bill entitled, "A bill Tor the
relief of the durable sick poor of the
State, and to make an appropriation for
that purpose" was in the interest Of the
Virginia Hospital" connected with the
College Of Physicians and surgeons of
this city.
| Senator Hurt took the Moor IN interest
OF this bill, and, calling attention TO the
fact that the bill was handicapped by the
| adverse repor, ~ the Committee on FL
nance, asked to make amendments to the
| bill, which would meet all objections.
| The first amendment provided that the APP
preparation Of $1,000 in tie bill should be
| reduced 10 5000.
The second provided that not more than
so Of the appropriation should so TO any
| one senatorial district, ana mat me prop
erty should be decided 10 the common
| wealth before any part OF the approprla-
ton was paid These amendments were
adopted. and Senator Hurt made strong
appeal for the bill
Senator Morris replied and made n good
speech, in an endeavor TO show that the
University was the proper ana the more
favored spot for n hospital. lie stated
among other things. that Thomas Jelef-
son, in 1880. recommended the establish
ment Of such an Institution.
Mir. Mushbach. the patron OF me Dill,
apologiZed for his want Of knowledge OF
the discussion of the bin before the COM
mittee on account OF his absence from
the Senate. and said he had been trying
to give a correct imitation OF a states
man. II soldier and q lawyer at one ana
the same time and that his detention was
largely due to the third battle OF Ma
nassas and a chancer suit. lie opposed
the amendment to the bill reducing the
appropriation 10 the absurd amount OF
so for each senatorial district, when one
patient might consume the whole amount.
lie made q strong speech In favor Of the
Virginia Hospital and the appropriation
Of $4,000 named in the bill. He advocated
$4,000 or nothing. and asked for a re-
consideration OF the amendment which
was agreed TO-
The question then came mp on the re-
port of the Finance Committee, and their
report that it do not pass was sustained
by vote Of q TO s. The other two bills.
one in behalf Of the University and the
other Of the Medical College of Virginia,
were disposed of i'm the same way with
out dissent.
Or Thomas ". Barnes. a warm friend
OF the Medical College bill. was prepared
To- advocate it. but the death knel Of all
was sounded IN the defeat of the first.
The ves' virgin - D~b.
The special order, the substitute offer
oil l.ra tH.r HtnIrf
Virginia debt resolution. was called up.
The substitute eliminates the suit fea-
ture and reduces the matter 10 an all
justment through a conference Of COM
missioners. The substitute was adopted
by a vote Of 50 to @.
Hi - Introduced.
BY Senator Harrison: To authorize the
city Of Winchester TO increase its bonded
debt
BY Senator lie Cato: To appropriate
500 TO pay counsel fees in certain
boundary question.
by Senator St Clair: To amend the
charter OF Graham.
BY special subcommittee OF the Finance
Committee. To provide for the equaliza-
ton OF assessment for taxation of lands
and personal property.
BY Senator lie Cato: For keeping I'm
order the roads of Accomac county.
BY Senator Little: Amending the char
ter Of the Fredericksburg and Winches-
ter railroad,
BY Senator VI. II. Barnes: To provide
for correcting Of assessment OF certain
lands of j. H. Sands. in the county OF
Surry.
by Senator Buchanan: To increase the
Southern Development Company.
Z ID
the Code in relation 10 the appoint
ment of surveyors and superintendent
of the poor.
BY Senator Watson: To incorporate
the town Of Crewe, in Nottoway coun-
~.
by Fish and Game Committee: To de-
fine by straight lines the low water mark
of Fox Island
by Senator Wells: To incorporate Shoe
maker College, in Scott county
BY Senator Watson: To authorize the
supervisors Of Nottoway county TO in
crease the salary OF the county Judge.
BY Senator NJ. H. Barnes. To make
1t lawful to adopt marks OF designation
Tor saw logs, piles. hewn timber, etc.
Jud Minor tIec ed
At l2;D the joint ORDER the election
OF judge OF the Court Of Law and
Equity for the city Of Richmond was
taken up, and in the absence of the
senator's from Richmond and Henrlco. Mr..
Little nominated Judge T.. &. Minor.
Judge Minor having received all the
votes cast was declared elected
BIZ Passed.
The following Senate bills were passed.
TO incorporate the town Of Saltville. in
smythe and Washington counties.
To amend the Code in relation 10 |
oysters, the registration OF tongers. taxes |
10 be paid on implements for taking |
oysters. etc.
To encourage immigration into the /
Commonwealth of Virginia and 10 pro- |
note sales Of land within the Common
wealth to immigrants.
The bill provides for the organization
Of any ten persons IN a county INTO an
immigration society, which shall be a
'opy po'ilic and be relieved Of the license
a. the TAX Tor rccorGatiOn. and the tax
-or power or attorney and notary
Inc inject Is cooperative for nt,rpose
u regulating price Of land Offered FOR
'aie aud To naiso the means In advcrffse
ma send agents abroad
10 amend the Code making dogs listed
or taxation the subject OF pefit larceny
Ihd trespass The bill PROVIDE mai
'antinS d05s shall be the subject of oetit
aIceny whether tagged or not.
10 amend the charter OF the Cardweu
Machine Company.
To give the assent Of tho s,.,o -
hsinia 10 the provisions OF an act az
'ohsress To apply a portion Of the nro-
eeus or the public lands 10 the moro
omplete endowment and sunnort 30
ne colleges for the benefit ~ ,e,rio,,-
uEe ana the mechanical arts ona-tbt,d