The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
PROPOSED CUT IN SALARIES.


bill.
Mr.. T. D. Jennings. OF Lynchburg, also
objected to the bill. the PROVISIONS
OF which he thought would not be en-
forced. lie went fishing about once or
twice a year for his health. but he had
never yet been able TO catch a fsh digger
than five inches.
Mr.. :. 5. Thomas. OF Clarke and war
rem. said he went fishing about once
year but he was not IN the haoit Oh
carrying tape line with him.
The representatives OF Bucklnshan'
Henry. Scott and other counties also oo-
jected to the bill. and it was hnally pass
ed by. on motion of SIR. Pilcher.
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. Maupin. OF Henrico offered JOINT
resolution proposing the following amend
ments 10 the constitution:
There shall be elected by the qualified
voters Of the county. one sheriff. one al
torney for the Commonwealth. who shall
also be the Commonwealth Attorney
for the Circuit Court: one county clerk
who shall also be the clerk Of the Circuit
Court. except I'm counties containing l5'Vo
Inhabitants. there may be a separate
clerk for the Circuit Court. one county
treasurer. and there shall be appointed IN
manner 10 be provided by law so many
Commissioners OF the Revenue "a may De
provided by law; one superintendent OF
the poor, and four county SUPERVISORS
and there shall also be appointed IN the
manner provided for in article 5. one SUI
perintendent of schools. All regular cleo
tons for county officers shall be held on
Tuesday after the first Monday In Novem-
Der. and all officers elected or appointed
under the provisions. shall enter upon the
duties of their offices. on the first day OF
L. Ill n nd
shall hold their respective offices for the
term Of four years, except those Of Coun-
ty and Circuit Court clerks and Commits
sioner OF the Revenue who shall hold Off
ces for six years.
TO IMPROVE THE PENITENTIARY.
The following petition from the Pres
byterian ministers In this city was pre-
scented and referred to the Committee on
Asyums and Prisons:
The Presbyterian ministers OF the city
of Richmond and vicinity respectfully
represent TO the Senate and House or
Delegates Of Virginia that from SOM
acquaintance with the facts in the case,
there is i'm their opinion an urgent neces-
city for immediate. and radical change
in the accommodations provided for con-
victs committed to the psnitentiary OF
this State: and petition your honorable
bodies to enquire as to the practcabllty
of such new buildings or change OF con-
struction. as will remedy evils which We
believe 10 be great. and prevent the pro-
pogaton OF crime and the farther ue-
praving character. We are led to this
action by no sentimental view as TO pet
tering the condition Of conyicts, but by
profound conviction that the present.
prlson with its crowded rooms and itf
% rfr,,ffa
and young. as we'll as its inhumanity
and miserable uncleanliness is unworthy
OF our civilization and almost univesal-
w precludes all hope Of that reform
which IS an essential feature Of penal
laws and of the pententiary sys-
TEN, and breeds the worst evils, sending
many OF the convicts at the close OF their
terms out into the world. and our own
State. more deeply depraved and more
dangerous TO the peace and welfare OF
the land than when they entered.
Respectfully submitted.
JAMES y. SMITH.
JERE WITHERSPOON,
JAS. y. COOK.
WIN S. CAMPBELL,
c. NJ. CHUMBLEY.
MOSES ID. HOGE.
ROBERT 7. KERR,
CHAS. r. HYDE.
]. CALVIN STEWART.
CHAS. y. VAN HOUTEN,
d. X. WALTHALL.
Richmond. Va. Dec. Il. 1897.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
The following bills were introduced
and. under supervision Of the rules, placed
on the calendar:
House bill No. 40. by Mr.. Boaz. Of Al
benarle-To authorize the registration
books of the city Of Charlottesville TO be
nurged. prior TO the special vote 10 be
taken in said city on the 18th Of January
1898
House bill No. i3. by Mr.. Pendleton-
To amend and re-enact Section IL OF an
act entitled an act TO provide for the
working ond keeping in repairs the pub
lie roads I'm the county OF Louisa. approved
February %. 1892.
House bill No. a. by Mr.. Anderson, Of
this city-To incorporate the Christian
Womans City Mission Of the city OF Rich
mond. Va.
House bill No IS. by Mr.. chaplin. OF
Greene sville-To protect game and birds
in the counties of Greenesyille and Sus-
sex. and 10 prohibit the sale OF part
ridges and to prescribe a penalty for the
violation Of this act
House bill No f6. by Mr. Maupin. Of
Henrico-To amend and re-enact Section
of an act. entitled an act 10 authorize
the Board of Supervisors Of Henrico
county 10 adopt sanitary rules and regu-
lations for that portion of said county
lying within three-quarters of a mile OF
the corporate limits OF the city Of Rich
mond. approved February 20, 1896.
BILLS PASSED.
The following Senate bills were read
third time and passed:
Senate bill No. SOTO incorporate the
Danville Mutual Aid and Beneficial So
ciety.
senate bill No. 6a-To amend Section
, l. Chapter s. Of an act. entitled an act TO
| incorporate the city OF Danvile. approved
February Il. 1890
The following House bills were also
passed:
No. 1s-House engrossed bill. forbidding
the employment OF children under four
teen years OF age in disreputable concert
halls, &c
No. 19-House engrossed bill 10 prevent
the adulteration of candy.
No 4-House bill 10 protect game and
| birds In the county of King William. and
10 prescribe a penalty for violation Of this
! act.
TO BE ENGROSSED.
The following bills were ordered 10 be
! engrossed:
! No. 25-House bill to amend and re-en-
act section - Of an act entitled an act
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