The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-07

| On motion or Mr.. a. X. HOODS, OF
| Prince George. leave OF absence for one
| day was granted 10 Mr. J. +. Smith. OF
| Mecklenburg.
! RICHMOND TRACTION COMPANY.
A lively discussion ensued when Senate
bill NO. 81 came up on It's passage, pro-
vidlng for the ealarging OF the powers
OF the Richmond Traction Company.
DIR. Winston OF Hanover asked that the
bin be passed by or recommiited in order
that he might be given an opportunity
20 look Into the bill in order 10 ascertain
| how its provisions would effect his county.
Colonel Barley. OF Alexandra offered
the following amendment TO the bill:
But tho said corporation shall have no
right 10 condemn the property OF any
railroad or work Of internal Improvement
and said corporation may not with its
track or tracks at the same level cross
tho track or tracks Of any railroad
generally operated by steam except within
the corporate limits Of the cities Of
Richmond and Manchester but shall
elevate its track or tracks above or de-
dcpress the same below the track or
tracks OF said railroads generally opcr-
ated by steam. where crossed enough
10 insure safe clearance for the trains
and operatives of any such railroad, as
well as Of the said corporation. or OF
any corporation or person using the tracks
Of the corporation hereby authorized.
Mr.. Willard, of Fairfax moved that the
bill be recommitted in order that It might
be perfected. This motion was opposed
by Messrs. J. l.. Anderson and William
j. Reddy, of this city, but the motion
nnaliy prevailed by a vote OF 81 TO a.
Another lengthy discussion ensued when
the calendar was taken up where II had
been left off the previous day. The de-
bate WAS then, over the motion made by
Mr.. Saunders. OF Franklin. 10 reconsider
the vote by which House bill No. SO had
been passed. defining and prescribing the
effect as evidence of deeds conveying pro-
perty heretofore or hereafter sold under
deeds Of trust or mortgages or under any
judicial proceedings.
The motion 20 reconsider had been
made merely 10 make the passage Of the
bill absolutely certain.
As soon as the matter came up yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Anderson made an
earnest speech in favor OF reconsideration,
IN order 10 defeat the bill, while Captain
Parks. OF Page and Mr.. Saunders. Of
Franklin. urged that tho bill be made
law.
The motion to reconsider the vote was
finally lost
CREATING Colonies.
Another oratorical display was made
when House bill No. %. providing for all
increase Of the Governors staff, came up
on its passage.
Mr. Saunders. OF Franklin. moved 10 re-
consider the vote. by which the bin had
been ordered TO its engrossment and third
reading. in order to offer an amendment.
Colonel Barley. Of Alexandra. who
championed the measure. explained that
the object OF the bill was 30 increase the
number Of staff officers from seven 10
eighteen When asked whether the staff
officers would be any expense 20 the
state, Colonel Barley stated that during
Governor OFerralIs administration only
on one or two occasions had the STAFF
officers been ordered out. and their eX-
perses were then paid from the contin-
gent fund This admission induced MT.
Saunders. Of Franklin, to offer the fol-
lowing amendment:
provided that no expense arising under
and by reason Of the passage Of this act,
and in connection with the appointments
made hereunder. shall be paid out Of any
State funds"
Mr.. Pitcher OF Fauquier. opposed the
amendment and asked that the Dill be
passed. lie stated that Governor Tyler
had already received one hundred and
fWF0lN-nNt
in various sections Of the state VINO de-
sired 10 serve him as colonies.
AIR. Minter. Of Bedford. thought that
inasmuch as nojtaries public paid s. each
for their commissions, il might be adj
visable 10 make commissions OF colonies
a source Of revenue.
Mr. r. ID. Jennings. OF LYnchoufg' spoke
against the adoption of the amendment
He said the state had now new Gov
ernor. a Democratic Governor farmer
Governor and an economical Governor
and il would. therefore. be direct al
front 70 him 10 place such extra safe
guards around the contingent iund'
NOT DANGEROUS.
Mr.. Cooke. of Norfolk Favored 1he
amendment. and q similar view was taken
IN, Mr.. Switzer. Of Rockingham VINO also
asked that the number OF stan officers DC
not limited by the bill
Mr.. Duke. Of Albemarle wanted 10 see
the number Of colonels Increased 10 thil
t,.-six and thought such action would be
a. NC thing i'm view Of the fact that
twice during the past five years war
with foreign Powers had been threat
ened. .,...
Mr.. Pitcher. OF Fauquier, caled atteh-
ton "a the fact that the staff officers OF
INC Governor We're not line officers ahd'
therefore could not take part IN any var.
The foreigners know very well MT. III
cher said. that colonies elected ny INC
LEGISLATURE were not dangerous.
The motion TO reconsider the No'e py
which the bill had been sent 10 us en-
qrossment was then carried anu MI
Saunders amendment adopted. -.
Tha hin was then again ordered 10 us
engrossment and third reading ana 'i'e
House adjourned at O'CLOCK.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR
Two following bills were introduced
and under suspension Of the rules placed
on the calendar. 4,o,As 81
PRINCE George-To authorize the several
district school boards Of The county OF
prince George 20 expend any part OF
surnlus district school funds for pay OF
teachers. ,
,,ouse Bill, No. 10, by Mr.. Maupln
of Uenrico 49, Amending and re-enacting
section ]. 2. 3. 4. and IL of chapter Js'
acts OF assembly 1885, approved teb-
ruary 70. J s96. 10 legalize primary elections
in Henrico county
House Bill, No. III. by MT Cooke, oil
Norfolk-To amend and re-enact section
five of an act. entitled an act 10 ex-
tend the boundaries OF the city OF Nor
folk. approved February 2. 1890.
House Pill No ll2. by Mr.. Booker. Of
Nansemond-To repeal an act entitled an
act TO provide for working and keeping
in repair the roads and bridges IN Nanse-
mOnd county.
House Bill. No. lis. by Speaker Ryan
TO incorporate the trustees Of Lovetts-
VILE Council, No. /, Jr. o. L. a. NJ, OF
Lovettsyille. Va.