The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-22

Especial Correspondents The Virginian)
Richmond, VA. Dec. y, 1897.
There was lively debate in the House
over Senator MIynnrd's hill in rclation
to fertilizers. Mr. Eland, Of Portsmouth,
advocated its passage The measure
was passed with some slight amend
ments, which will he concurred In by
the Senate tomorrow
One of the most interesting contests
Governor Tyler will have to settle will
he the one over the position OF quaran-
tine officer at Norfolk. il is said there
are no less ihln seven applicants, all Of
whom have strong backing. Governor
Tyler Will make this appOintmcn. soon
after he takes charge OF his Office.
Senator Withers introduced three COM
pin,On bill, which he offered a the last
session and which We're defeated. The
first one OF these IS designed TO cstaD-
lish.a railroad commission of three mem
be;S, who shall have very broad powers.
The second measure makes the COM
mission court of record, ana The third
makes the commission Il board to an
praise railroad and steamboat, property
for taxation.
Quite n debate occurred in the Senate
owe. II motion made by Mr.. Hoykin to
take up out of its order and have passed
the hill in relation 10 the balance OF
the direct tax fund. II developed that
the measure made provision TO pay the
direct tax commissioners an additional
per cent commission. Senator MuSh-
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gra bling scheme. which charge Senator
Roylcln holly denied Senator Nell
wainc opposed the hll and the motion
10 take 1t up was vegwhelmingly de-
fnatcd.
Senator Mason got through his resolu-
tiOn providing for a Joint special com
mitter 10 report a plan looking 10 iha
reduction Of criminal EXPENSES, but Sen
ntor Opic failed TO get vote on MS
measure repeating all laws in relation
TO the salaries of county judges. MIR.
Opc'p idea WAS that as the salaries Of
judges could not be reduced during their
terms, of office the Legislature should
have a clear deck upon which 10 work
after the Christmas holidays. Senator
Mlnford supported Mr.. Opic, claiming
that the Democratic party was COM
mittcd 10 cutting down cXpcns"S, and
the only possible plan was for the state
to pay the salaries of judges and 10 put
the Other c. !minnl expenses on the coun-
ties. After January ] the SallTic3 OF
Judges could not be touched FOR six
years ii may be that the Senate will
be able to pass this bill tomorrow
The Senate In executive session con
ilr,ncd the appointments of all the re.
naming school supcr!ntcndents. Sena-
toy Bland Massic Withdrew his objcc-
ton to Mr.. Scott, Of Amherst and Mr..
Fi.Zya rick, of Wilson. and each namin c
was. unanimously confirmed.
Delegate Winston offered resolution
which was passed, providing for joint
committee 10 report rs 10 the eXpe-
dieucy Of removing Houdcn's statue
of Washington from the rotunda of the
Capitol TO the Library building. j: is
claimed that the statue is in danger Of
being destroyed by fire whrre II now Is
The two houses elected all Of the
Judges nSm:nated by the caucus last
night. The only Judges now To be
elected are Judge Turnhull, of HTuns-
wick, and Ingram Of Manchester
Judge Turnbuil will be elected io-mor-
row. provided the committee that is
Investigating linn is ready 20 report.
The House gave permission for the
printing Of Mr.. R!and's good roads
bill, or Mr.. Rcddy's employers liza bill
ties bill and Of the papers IN the cleo
Mr.. Parker, OF Southampton, offered
in the House resolution providing
that the Speaker appoint a committee
of five, whose duty ii shall be TO as
certain and report 10 the House as soon
as possible the amount received by
every officer elected by the Legislature.
except the Judge: and by the Attorney
General. In addition To the salary paid
these officers in the way of commits
SIons. fees or from any other source by
virtue of his Office. The RESOLUTION Was
agreed 10.
Mr.. Mann, Of Nottoway. offered the
Following resolutions, which were
agreed to:
Resolved. That the clerk of The
House of Delegates be and he is here
by directed 10 issue certificate to Mrs.
y. IL. Ncblctt. widow of DR.. y. II. Neb-
lett, late Delegate from the county of
Lunenburg. for $332, balance of salary
as Delegate at the present session of
the General Assembly.
Resolved, That the chairman of The,
committee appointed to accompany the