The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-25
MfNI mus PISSED.
I he House Disposcs of Large Number.
Several New Bills.

Rev. Or. Nelson. of the Woman's Col
loge offered prayer in the House Of
Delegates yesterday. Mr.. Saunders Of
Franklin. offered a resolution, calling
upon the Auditor Of Public ACCOUNTS
FOR Information as TO the cost OF
transportation of convicts 10 the peni-
Tertiary how much has been paid dur
ing the past year 20 sherins, to eerseants
OF cities, and to extra guards per diem.
ana also on mileage
Mr.. Saunders stated the Committee on
Reduction OF Criminal Expenses had rec
commended the passage Of the bin which
since had become law, and which rovided
thai the Superintendent of the Peniteu-
tlary should send Tor the convicts. I'm
that manner. the sum Of $1,000 or 5000
would be annually saved TO the State.
Notwithstanding tts iact. an onort was
being made 10 have this law repealed. ana
In order 10 have the members OF the
House thoroughly understand the situa-
ton, he had offered the resolution. The
resolution was agreed 10.
Senate bill No. l4, Incorporating the
Pacific Company. which had been passed
by The Senate over the veto OF INC Gov
ernor. was. on motion OF Nr.
Saunders. referred 20 The Committee for
Courts Of Justice. 10 consider the con-
sutuuonal question involved.
MIR. Einstein. of Montgomery. intro
duced t"o important measures. one Of
which repeals the law creating the State
Board Of Agriculture. whie me other
ccnfers all the property held
at present by that body 10
the Eoard of Control OF the aericul-
turAi station al iuo Virginia Ag4i.ul-
tu.al and hechari.c| College. Black.
buns. Which att,r beard IS TO 90 he NorD
"a the iolm.r lice OF charge TO tao
state.
When the Cole aid CRAIG election bin.
came zap on taD a.tudar t.ey we've
passed by A motion. made by Mr. Har-
rison, OF Lynchbug, 40 make them q
special ana cont nous order for TO-DAY
nj ] H. NJ. was lost
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
The following bllls were introduced and
referred TO the proper committees:
by Mr.. Einstein. Of Montgomery: To
amend an act TO incorporate the town
Of Hiacksburg.
By air. Stovan. OF Halifax: 10 re
qulrc all slccping-car companies TO raise
their upper herths and keep them raised
while passing through Virginia.
BY AIR. Gillian OF Dinwiddie: To
amend certain sections of the Code in
relation 10 how real estate. so set apart
held after death Of householder.
by Mr.. Einsicin, OF Montgomery: To
repeal the chapter OF the Code provid-
ins f9r state Board OF Agriculture. and
transferring all the books papers. min
erals specimens. duties. ard everything
pertaining 10 the board TO the Beard Of
Control Of the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College. AZ Blacksburg.
by Mr.. Stgar. of Middlcsex: A pcti-
ton OF Wright-Latane Camp Of Confed-
crate veterans, praying for an amend
ment 10 me pension laws 50 as to permit
disabled soldiers TO prove their disability
in court.
BY Mr.. Randolph Harrison. of Lynch
burg: To direct the Auditor TO issue
his warrant Tor SIS In favor OF ". W. n.
Harris ir uarront Tor services rendered
by him Z. tie Commcnwcaith.
~ MI Turin. O, Bedford: To estab.
llsh a chain-eang In Bedford county.
BY Mr.. Banks, OF Carroll: For the
relief of Z. L. Franklin. late treasurer
OF Carroll county.
BY Mr.. Hathaway, Of Lancaster, 70