The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-11
DISCUSSING THE BILL.
4 vOrE WILL BE TAKEN IN TINE
HoUyE ON SExr zUEsD<r.
a Number Of Amendments offered to the
Richmond & DanvilIc Biii-Mr. Piicher
Advocates the MEASURE.

day. No clergyman being present. u
regular business was at once proceede
with.
A petition was presented from Henriet'
ii. Dangerfield. and others. asking &c
female aunrage. The petition asks fe
the amendment OF article 3. section -
the Constitution OF the State so as
read as follows:
Every citizen Of the United States
twcnty-onc years old, who can read an
write the English language. who shall
have been resident OF this State tweiv
months, and OF the county, city, o
town In which such citizen shall one
90 vote, three months preceding any eiec
ton shall be entitled 10 vote for mem
hcrs OF the General Assembly and al
officers elected by the people
Dr. Priddy, of Charlotte. introduced
a resolution, which was agreed TO- re-
quesfIng the Auditor of Public Accounts
10 furnish the House with the following
Information: The aggregate amount pald
out of the Treasury for the maintenance
OF lunatlcs I'm jails of the state during
the year of 1895 The whole number or
Junafics maintained I'm the jails during
the period aforesaid. and the number be-
ing so maintained on the LIST OF January,
1884 and I'm what counties or corporations.
The amount so paid out during the said
period III each county or corporation.
Leave OF absence for three days was
granted to Major Baker r. Lee. Of Eliza
beth City county.
Mr.. Fenfress, OF Portsmouth, introduced
a Joint resolution providing that there
shall be erected In the yard Of or upon
every school house In this State
flag stan. on which the flag OF
the United States and Of the state
OF Virginia shall be hoisted every
morning, except Sundays, and from
which lowered every afternoon by the
scholars Of the school. acting under the
superintendence OF and rules established
by the principal thereof. The Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction and the
Board OF Education are urged 10 endeavor
20 secure the cooperation Of the United
States Gyernment and Of the city, coun-
". and district school boards OF the
State. and 10 establish such rules as will
result in carrying this object
into effect.
The Boundary Line.
Speaker Cardweli presented a report, as
chairman of the special joint committee
appointed during the last session Of the
Legislature. 10 consider the question as
10 the Virginia Maryland boundary line,
with a similar committee of the Mary
land Legislature. The report is very
yoluminous one, and sets forth in detail
the proceedings Of the various meetings
held summer before last, and it is ac-
by a bill providing for
culling law. agreed upon at the time. by
both committees.
Petitions against the passage Of the
Alillar socal-option bill were received
from the Central WOmans Christian
Union and number of resi-
Tents of Falls Church. Fairfax county.
Mr.. Slemp's bill, allowing Mr.. William
ireen, OF Lee county, 10 sell the products
# his still at his dwelling house. came
- again for discussion, the question be-
ng the reconsideration OF the vote by
which the House had declined to order
he bill TO its third reading and engross-
nent.
Mr.. Bendheim, who was prompted by
he i'll luck that had befalen Mr.. Slemp, |
nd desired TO come TO his rescue, made |
n able and clear statement Of the merits |
4 the case. lie was followed by Judge |
>icol, who opposed the measure. Mr.. |
Jason was speaking i'm favor of the |
rider arrived. and the bill again went |
yer, after the motion TO reconsider had |
cen carried by vote Of 80 TO SO.
Richmond and Dnnviiie Bill.
The Richmond and Danville railroad |
II was again discussed for an hour. Mr.. |
owning presented n resolution providing |
at at :45 l.. NJ. the discussion be ended |
"a a vote taken on the amendment. |
MS motion brought forth number of |
Capt. Patteson offered an amendment |
hitting the issue of the capital stock of |
e company at $40, 600
MIR. Nicol offered as an amendment that |
e issuing of stock be limited to Sl5,oO0- |
Mr.. Withers submitted three amend
ents prohibiting the company from |
aking private rebates to individuals,
ON making determinations against To-
ilities. and compelling the company to
AXE reasonable and fair rates with con-
scting lines.
Mr.. Ryan said that in view of the
imerous amendments introduced by
nerent members, he hoped MIR. Down
g's resolution would not stand. as IL
ouid cut on the debate on these amend
ents.
MIR. Nicol offered as an amendment to
e resolution that the vote be taken
! Tuesday next at 1880 j. NJ
MIR. Logan moved 10 recommit the bill,
It subsequently Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Downing accepted Mr. Nlcors
nendment. and the resolution, as amend J
/. was agreed to.
Mr.. Sumpter offered resolution pro- |
ding that the debate be limited TO ten
inutes for each member, and that no
ember be allowed To speak more than
zee on any pending question.
Mr.. Downing wanted TO have this rule
~ TO apply TO the amendments, and not
the discussion OF the bill
MIR. Nicol then offered as an amend
INT that each member be allowed fifteen
nutes. The resolution, as modified, was
reed 10.
After brief statement by Mr.. Pate
n. the chair recognized Mr.. Pitcher.
fauquier, and the latter made a very
lie, clear. and pointed statement IN
pport OF the bill. paying his respects 10
e members who had spoken in OPPOSE
N TO the measure
Mr.. withsrs Speaks.
hr. Nithers followed with a splendid
dress. In which he held out what he
nsidered the Objectionable features OF
? bill. Ills argument was very bright
d commanded the undivided attention
the House. In speaking of the duties
railroad companies. Mr.. Withers said:
A railroad is created by law to fulfil
public purpose. that OF a!fording i'm {
wed transportation on equal terms to 1
persons whom II can serve. Whatever
necessary for the honest and impartial
charge Of that one function Il has
hi TO do. Ii can make such charges |
VIII Yield II "A profit on the investment !
It's capital. but II must distribute the !
den OF Its charges evenly among all J
patrons In proportion 70 the service !
dcrcd. II is deslgncd 10 nxer.cnlne The | q