The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

measure with that end in view.
but suggest that We move very eau
tiously. secure all the information posi-
BILE and consider well the interest OF the
State protected by this Office IS well as
all others. so that this House may be in
diligently informed before the pruning
knife is applied"
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr. Thomas Il. Murphy. Of tins city. Of
fered a Joint resolution requesting the
Auditor OF Public Accounts TO furnish 10
the General Assembly a condensed state
ment OF ali the money due the State from
every source.
II was agreed 10.
JUDGES SALARIES
Mr. Winhorne OF ROckbridge, offered
the following resolution:
BE II resolved bv the House or Dele-
gates Ghe Senate concurring). That the
Auditor of Public Accounts be. and he
Is hereby, requested 10 ascertain ana re-
port, as soon as practicable. 10 such com
mittees OF the General Assembly. IS may
require such information. the salaries
now paid by the various counties and
cities OF the Commonwealth. TO county
court and corporation court Judges, anu
10 Commonwealth Attorneys.
Mr. James Lewis Anderson. OF this
city. suggested that the scope Of the feso-
luton be made broader. 50 as 10 include
all officers.
Mr. Winborne replied that he had not
done 50, because ne lfdifh q bithhfi
scope might cause too much delay IN Sc
curing the information.
The resolution was then agreed 10.
on motion OF Mr.. Bland. Of Portsmouth.
leave of absence for three days was
granted to Mr.. W. G. Darlington, or
Charlotte.
Mr. Buford. OF Brunswick. was also
granted leave OF absence for three days.
DISCUSSING BILLS.
The House then took up the three Sen
ate bills reported and placed on the cal
endat during the nCIning hour. and Sen
ate Bill No. o. concerning the purchase
of delinquent lands. was first taken Up.
Mr. Cooke of Norfolk. explained the
purport OF the bill. which vas 10 nave
notice given 10 the present owners OF the
land sold for delinquent taxes, before this
land could be taken from him. lie pointed
out that such a provision was emlnently
wise. just, and proper.
Mr. r. r. Hicks. of Roanoke, stated
that the measure was Of especial import
ance TO the city of Roanoke. where a
great many Of lots of land had been pur-
chased during the boom period and which
afterwards had to be sold for delinquent
taxes.
poned until Monday and be printed.
MIR Digs OF King William. gave no
tice that he desired 10 offer an amend
ment to the bill. to provide that notice be
served on any person Interested IN such
property and living in this state.
Mr. Cooke stated that. II the bill was
not passed at once. an Injunction pend
ing In Roanoke might be desired today
whereby "A good many poor people might
lose their properly.
After a good deal OF discussion the
motion TO postpone the bill until Monday
was adopted by a vote Of 81 to II. and II
was made the special order for that day
at 1880 +. NJ.
on motion Of Mr.. Digs. Senate Bin NO
q. which Is merely a companion bill OF
No. %. was also passed by until Monday
at 1890 =. NJ
FIRST BILL PASSED.
on motion Of Mr. James Mann, or NOT
toway, Senate Eli No. ~ providing Tor
the protection Of game and song birds IN
Amelia and Ncttoway counties, was pass
ed. under suspension OF the rules:
Mr.. @. G.. Gallahcr, OF Prince william,
introduced joint resolution. providing 20
change the constitution so as 10 abolish
the spring elections, so that the officers
now elected at that time may be chosen
at the fan elections. which take place on
Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in
November
The resolution was agreed TO.
SENATOR DANIEL THANKS.
Colonel Johr Bell Bigger here read a
telegram which Captain J. c. Feather
ston. OF Campbell. had received from
United States Senator j. w. Daniel. from
Washington.
Il pray you, present my heartfelt graf