Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-03
WITH THE GOVERNOR
~ MANASSAS and Sale Of Stock Bills
Pass The House.
SPEAKER CARDWELLS RESIGNATION.
WIN an Elaborate Silver Ser
"ee-Nr. Ryan Elected m his Sue.
ccssor-A Very Busy Day.

e"'y all the morning hour Of the
~ was taken up In discussing the
suosutntS for the Senate bill
nns husband and wife competent wit
$500 Tor or against each other. The
e"''e OIL only applied to civil cases.
me substitute extended the provisions
:" criminal cases. Messrs. Jones. Morris.
nay, ana Walton spoke in favor OF the
SUBSTITUTE. and Mcssrs Berry, Echols,
ana Little against II.
Inc substitute was adopted
On motion OF MIR. Stubbs the Maryland
committee were invited TO seats on the
moor aud the chair was vacated for FIVE
minutes, In order that the visitors might
be introduced.
APPROPRIATION BILL.
AZ l2l5 the Senate took up the Gene
raj appropriation bill.
when the item appropriating 500 TO
The Medical College OF Virginia tan in
crease Of 5000 was read Mr. Hay
moved TO amend by reducing the amount
TO 5000
Mr' Barnes CT. h objected. lie said
me college was State property: that
the professors had lately equipped in
connection with 1t a splendid hospital,
and were taking care of the INDECENT
sick.
MIR. Mushbach supported the amend
ment. lie said he had a letter from one
of the most eminent physicians In the
country, saying that there was no pro-
vision in the bill for the treatment Of in
disent sick. or the education OF poor
students, and that the practical effect
vas 10 give this $500 for the b"ueht OF
about "A dozen Richmond physicians.
Mr.. Barnes asked the name OF the au-
thor OF the letter.
Mr.. Mushbach said he did know that
he was at liberty 10 give it, but nnally
aid so. naming DR. Hunter Mcclure.
Mr.. Flood advocated the amendment
and Mr.. Stubs fought for IT,
MT. IoVenstein said the proposed APP
preparation was To take care of the
States property. MIR. Hurt supported the
amendment.
The amendment was rejected-ayes, 10;
noes. p.
REVEALED THE HIDDEN HAND.
MIR. Hurt moved 10 amend by prOVid-
INK that -four nfths OF the amount be
expended in boarding INDECENT persons
and asked the Senator from Nanse-
monde If he would accept it.
MIR. Barnes. mo sir: that still further
reveals the hidden hand
Mr. Hurt: What does the Senator
mean by the hidden hand"
Mr. Barnes: "Oh. you know"
hr Hurt: I have given the Senator a
chance 10 explain. If he means to offer
me an indignity. l hurl II back upon
mis- brow with all the scorn l can com
mand."
MIR Hurt then went on to agsart tbat
he offered the amendment To- 900. tutn'
and that n was on the l.r 81 !. Eisia-
ton he had tried 10 secure llis session.
Mr. Barnes ! will explain hereafter.
Mr. Wickham moved To substitute
- g.. tYfl
Hurt accepted the substitute, but II was
voted down.
MIR Barnes subsequently, explained that
the Senator from Pittsylvan4u seemed
To think that In his remarks he intended
to reflect upon him. Nothing was tur-
ther from his intention. and he felt sure
that every senator would know that ne
had no. such intention.
Mr. Hurt said he had never heard an
utterance that gave him more genuine
pleasure, for he loved the Senator from
Nansemand. He was deeply grieyed mat
even "A temporary misunderstanding hdd
occurred.
The appropriation bill, with Few
amendments. was passed.
THE CLERKS OFFICE.
The committee appointed 10 examine
the Office Of the Clerk of the Senate re-
ported to-day that they found every
thing in good order. with n complete file
of the journals and other documents
dieton lis n most competent ana faith
full officer" and they bear cheerful
testimony to his ability and fidelity in
the discharge Of his duties" The report
Is signed 10y Messrs. Green, Wells. and
Morris.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Mr. Sands introduced and secured the
passage Of bill 20 provide for the
removal OF the several offices of the
Capitol and the books and documents
tha a |
TO provide suitable furniture and addi-
tional offices therefor. The bill makes
an appropriation, not exceeding 10000.
tor the PURPOSES named in the title, and
provides for the following employees:
An elevator conductor. at $40 per month.
a practical fireman, at $50 per month:
one policeman. So per month. and a
Temporary clerk, at $15 per month, to as
slst In the removal of the books and
documents. At the request Of the city
Council the Secretary Of the Common
wealth Is empowered to appoint an as
sistant librarian who shall be citizen
OF Richmond. TO be paid by the city.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To change the name of the Young Mems
Christian Association of Norfolk and
Portsmouth TO the Young Mems Chris
tian Association OF Norfolk; To validate
and confirm an ordinance OF the town
of Berkeley as to- taxes omitted 10 be
assessed In the mode prescrlb ID by its
charter; 20 legalize certain local assess
rnents in the city of Bristol. to provide
for working roads In Isle Of Wight
county: for the relief Of Charles +. Fin
ney, James T. Weaver, Walter r. Broad
water James y. Anderson William j.
Barnes John c. Justice. Samuel j. Davis.
Solomon Warner. and SOuthy Lee Will
liams. oyster inspectors Of Accomac; TO
authorize the county OF Rockingham to
guarantee 9 per cent interest on bonds
of the Virginia Central and Western
Railroad Company.
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLOT.
Mr.. Little. from the Committee on
Privileges and Elections. reported the
Walton bill, grating the Australian-bal-
lot system In the Anderson Mccormick
law. and II was taken up for immediate
consideration.
air. Jones. OF Highland moved that
the FIVE counties in his district be eX-
lie was opposed to such legislation as
this on the heel OF the session. lie
wanted TO say that the elections in his
district were absolutely honest
Messsrs Hay. Stubs. and Walton adj
vocated the bill az a general one, and
opposed any amendment or exemption.
Mr. Echols. Tor himself and others. Of
fered an amendment exemptIng number
OF counties
Mr.. jackson GopulisD moved to ex-
empt the counties OF his district
Mr. Mushbach said he thought this
ought 10 be separate amendment.
MIR. WALTON SURPRISED.
Mr.. Walton expressed surprise that the
senator from Sussex should ask that
hts district should be exempted, when
hts party had clamored for such a law
SIR. Jackson replled that Of the two
evils he would take the less.
Mr.. Flood spoke at some length in ad-
vocacy Of the bill. He said its object
was 10 purify the ballot and do away
with the evil OF purchasing votes that
had crept into the politics OF the State
Mr. Flood yielded the floor for the
reading OF the joint resolution Of the
House appointing a committee to take
into consideration the Governors special
message relative 10 the visit OF the
Maryland committee. etc
Later the Echols amendment was de-
featcd-ayes, II. noes. Sand carried
DOWN the Jones amendment
Mr.. Echcls moved TO reconsider, and
took the floor 10 speak TO his motion.
but the hour Of O'Clock having arrived,
the chair was vacated until +. NJ
House of Delegates.
The House convened at II O'Clock yes
terday and continued IN session. with ex-
ceptlOn OF short recesses for dinner and
supper, Until late hour last night
large lobby was present and the floor
was crowded with ladies. There was
much confusion on the floor, and the
Speaker was kept busy using his gayel