The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-24
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By the Senate of Virginia, fve snal ne
elected by the House Of Delegates OF
Virginia, and five shall be appointed oy
the Governor, IS hereby constituted
which shall meet az the Capitoi IN the
city OF Richmond at such time as may
be designated by the Governor OF VIZ
ginia, who shall. from the civil contin-
gent fund, provide for the necessary
light. fuel and stationery. The said COM
mission shall proceed 10 consider ana
formulate such amendments TO the con-
stitution as in its judgment may ne
necessary and proper ana the interests
and welfare of the Commonwealth re-
quire. The said commission shalI eject
from its number a chairman, ana shall
have authority 10 employ secretary al
a cost of not exceeding five hundred dol
lars. 1t may adopt such rules for the
due order of its business as TO II may
seem proper. including provisions ior
such subcommittee as may be deemed
advisable.
2 Each member Of said commission
during his term Of service, shall receive
81 per DAY. provided the pay OF each
member shall not exceed $3.50.
g. When the work of the commission
shall have been completed II shah ne
with the Governor of the commonwealth
a copy Of It's report and the amendments
submitted: and it shall be the duty oil tne
Governor 10 lay said report and amend
ments, with a special message relating
thereto. before the General Assembly oil
Virginia at it's next session.
T. II a vacancy should occur on said
commission among the number elected
by the Senate of Virginia such vacant%
shall be filed by the appointment OF the
Lieutenant Governor OF the Common
wealth. II a vacancy should occur on
SAID commission among the number
elected by the House Of Delegates Of Nir-
glnia such vacancy shall be filled by the
appointment Of the Speaker of the House
Of Delegates OF Virginia. II vacancy
should occur on said commission among
the number appointed by the Governor
such vacancy shall be filed by the ap
polntment of the Governor of this Com
mOnwealth.
g. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
OLD POINT COLLEGE.
Mr.. Barnes offered a bill providing for
the incorporation Of Old Point Comfort
College. The corporatOrs are John Il
Van der Wee. John Griffin. James Honcl
John G. Rlddell and Michael Sullivan. The
corporation u tilDuHfltu ~ '"t""A''Ai US
College In Elizabeth Citp county or else
where in the State Of Virginia. and may
confer such degrees as is deemed proper
Other bills offered were these:
BY Mr.. Flanagan (No. 55D: For the re-
lief OF H. W. Williams.
By Mr. Jeffries (No. 559: To allow tho
citizens Of Culpeper TO vote on the ques'
ton Of subscribing 10 the capital stock
h. IL 4 "a
that county, and 10 make subscription
should a majority Of the votes be cast in
favor Of so doing
By Mr.. Keezel no. so: For the relief
of George W. Williams. "A disabled Con-
tolerate soldier Of Rockingham county.
BY Mr.. Letcher (No. 500: For the relief
Of Samuel Locket. disabled Confederate
soldier.
Bp Mr. Withers 90. $3.50: To incorpo-
rate the House Rock Wheel Club. Of
Danville.
BY Mr. Munford no. 500: To authorize
the Governor 10 appoint Il board OF COM
mssioners for the promotion Of uniform
ity Of legislation in the United States.
EXECUTIVE EXPENDITURES.
Mr. St Clair. chairman Of the Com
mttee on Executive Expenditures re-
ported saying that it found that OF the
$4,000 appropriated for the fiscal years
Of 1896 and 1897, $3.7I3O remained in the
treasury.
Senator John L. Mason recently elect
ed circuit judge. rendered his resignation
but no action was taken concerning it.
HOUSE BILLS passed.
To amend act for protection OF laboring
men as 10 exemptions.
m f.F Inn. rflaV Of
Gloucester county 10 levy a special tax.
To amend Section 2i65 Of Code in rela-
ton 20 contracts. &c.
To amend section 5I3 Of Code as TO
appeals.
In relation to fees Of Commissioned OF
the Revenue for Norfolk city.
To incorporate the Accomac Tribe, /.
O. r. NJ.
To amend charter Of Athletic Associa-
ton OF University Of Virginia.
For the protection of game in Roanoke
county.
To amend charter Of Metropolitan
Western railroad.
To authorize commonwealth Attorney
OF Bristol TO collect taxes due by Bristol
Land Company.
To amend Section 2OSS of Code defining
a lawful fence for Accouac county.
To enlarge the powers Of the Southern
Electric Company
To incorporate the Southern Branch
Drawbridge Company
To incorporate town Of Buchanan.
To prescribe the mode in which clerks
shall keep a record Of all taxes.
To amend Section 2oSG. TO provide TOT
lcvying a tax on fishing devices, &c.
To amend charter Newport News.
Directing to whom notes, &C. shall be
taxed.
To amend Section 0G Of Code. In refer
ence TO the collection of taxes.