The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Mr.. MURPHY'S BILL FAULTY.
The Whipping Posi- Measure is Sent
Back 10 the Committee.
WORK OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Col. Stubs Pension Measure IL Recon- :
mit,cd-Mr. Rcddy submits Pfoposi-
tion for Asccriaining the Sentiment
ofyotcrs Regarding 4. Senator

Aner a brief discussion yesterday the
Murphy whipping post bill was recon-
,niifcd 90 The House Committee for Courts
~ Justice along with substitute oheieu
by Mr.. Parks.
n WINS shown 10 the satisfaction OF
Mr.. Murphy that his bill was detective
IN some respects. and he was wiiling for
II 10 60 back TO the committee IN ofder
that II might be perfected.
The action taken was neither VIC
tory for nor against the measure. as
there was practically no opposition to re-
committal
But Mitlc OF public interest was done
IN the Senate and the session OF that
body lasted only an hour.
The Senat- Routine.
Prayer was offered in the Senate by
Rcv Dr Nandcrslicc.
An invitation was received from Col.
C. J.. Bigger. ccmmandant OF the Soldiers
Home. to attend the memorial services
80 be held lt thc Home next Wednesday.
tho occasion being the anniversary Of the
birth Of General Lee on Mr.. McIlwaine's
motion the invitation was accepted.
Mr. Flanagan rose 10 a question Of
personal privilege and said IL was proper
that ne should correct an error in the
lie Suour- Blanton contested election case
before the HoJse committee Friday. The
Senator said the report represented him
as not charging fraud in the election.
The contrary was true for ne did make
charges of fraud at two precincts
Under e. suspension Of the rules House
bills in relation TO enlarging the water
works Of Norfolk and providing for
working ana keeping in order the pub
lie roaGs and bridges in Fairfax county,
were called mp and passed
Tho lie cato bill 10 create a Board OF
FISHERIES was favorably reported from
the Committee ON Fish and Game
THE PHARMACY LAW
There was considerable debate over the
bill 10 permit +. Cary Wills 10 register
as a pharmacist without passing the eX-
animation required by law. II seems that
Mr. Wills practiccd pharmacy before the
law creating the State Board Of Phar-
macy was passed and he had a right 10
register I'm 1856 but did not avail himself
OF the opportunity. having temporarily
retired from the drug business.
Mr. Morris explained the case Of Mr.
wills saying he was a young man Of
fine character and i'm every respect quail
fed 20 do the work Of a pharmacist as
letters from the most eminent doctors in
=
Mr.. Keczell opposed the bill and had
read a letter from the President OF the
State Board Of Pharmacy ohjecting TO Mr.
Wills being allowed 10 register without
being examined. As long as We have
this law on the statute books. Mr.. Kee-
zell thought. 10 should be made TO apply
10 all alike
Mr. Barksdale supported the bill. and
during his speech remarked that he be-
leVed as many persons We're being pois-
oned now as before the Board of Phar-
macy was created.
Mr. Opie argued that the law should
be IcIealed or there should be no discrim-
ination in favor Of any one.
The bill was passed by a vote OF Il
10 10.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr. Keezon CNo. 2lO: To amend
and re-enact section 655 of the Code in
relation TO making deeds 10 purchasers
for land sold as delinquent for taxes.
BY Mr. Letchcr CNo. NO: TO authorize
the county court of Botetourt county to
correct the assessment of certain land OF
VI. NJ. Cash In the county of Botetourt
BY Mr. Fairfax (No. 2lO: To amend and
Te-enact section 1908 of the Code relating
to how terms Of confinement. or amount
of fine Of persons convicted of felony are
accused shall plead guilty the court shall
ascertain the punishment and give sen
tence accordingly
BY Mr.. Letcher CNo 2lD: To authorize
the county school board of Highland ccun-
~ 10 compensate school trustees.
BY Mr. Sands no 22D Extending the
authority Of the sergeant of the town Of
Barton Heights. placed on the calendarD
Br Mr.. Barksdale no. 1927 To prohibit
combinations among Insurance companies
10 increase rates. This IS the same bill
as the one now pending in the HOUSE,
General Wharton patron.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To provide for working roads in Page
county.
Limiting time in which warrants drawn
by supervisors. &c
I'm relation 10 action OF assumnsit.
To provide a lawful fence for Essex
county.
To provide for keeping roads in repair
in Richmond county.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize the board Of supervisors
Of Tazewell TO Increase pay of overseers
OF the Door
To permit r. T. Adams and Geo w.
Taylo- 20 erect a wharf.
70 validate Judgments and DEGREES OF
courts.