Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-21
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the sureties Of w. r. W. Garnett, late
Treasurer of Caroline county.
BY Mr.. b. w. l.. Blanton; For the re-
lief Of X. II. Winde and w. j. Webb.
BY Mr. Folkes: To amend and re-enact
section rs OF chapter 244 of an act APP
proved March 6. 1890. imposing a tax on
peddlers of coal and wood in the city
OF Richmond. This is an exact copy Of
the bill introduced at the last session with
this object i'm view.
BY Mr.. Winborne: To amend and re-
enact section 1893 Of the Code as amended
and re-enacted by an act to amend and
re-enact section 1893 Of the Code, en-
titled Mayor and Council their powers
duties, and jurisdiction, appeals allowed
to county courts. approved March 3, 1894.
BY Mr.. Blakemore: To incorporate the
Virginia and West Virginia railroad.
BY Mr.. Mnter: For the relief Of John
G.. Fields, directing Auditor TO place his
name on the pension list.
BY Mr.. Jordan. of Frederick: To en-
power Sam. Pifer late Treasurer Of Fred
erick county, and his deputies, to collect
certain uncolected tax tickets in their
hands and not returned delinquent.
BY the same: To amend and re-enact
an act entitled an act TO eradicate the
San Jose, or pernicious scale, disease
affecting fruit trees. and TO prevent its
spread, approved March s. 1896.
BY Mr.. Kizer. of Norfolk: To amend
and re-enact section 1853 and 176O Of the
act approved March 9, 1879, entitled an
act TO incorporate the Virginia Pharma-
ceutical Association, and TO regulate the
practice of pharmacy, and to guard the
sale of poisons in the State of Virginia.
The amendment provides that nothing
in the act shall be construed to prevent
any veterinary surgeon, who is gradu-
ate Of a reputable veterinary college,
university. or similar institution. from
practicing his profession and compound
ing. dispensing, and selling drugs and
chemicals, which are TO be used solely
in the practice of the veterinary art upon
horses and other dumb animals. Nor
shall such veterinary surgeon be required
to obtain a certificate as a registered
pharmacist or as registered assistant
pharmacist in order to conduct his bust
ness.
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL.
When the Reddy employers liability
bill came up, Mr.. Saunders completed his
argument in favor Of that measure. He
cited a number Of cases and decisions to
bear him out in the position he took, and
made a splendid argument. In con-
GLIDING he said that he knew that he was
called crank and was referred TO by
those representing corporations as that
Anarchist Saunders" but, said he, that
has lost its sting since one year ago we
all enlisted in the cause of Anarchy under
that peerless leader. William Jennings
Bryan" This remark was greeted with
immense applause.
Mr.. Pitcher next spoke in opposition to
the bill. He reviewed in a few BRIEF
words the arguments made by Mr..
Reddy. Mr.. Saunders, and Captain Parks.
The former gentleman was too charitable
for all practical purposes, he said. MT.
Saunders had endeavored to lead LIS
hearers away from the actual facts, ana
Captain Parks had made a splendid stump
speech, but had steered shy of the bill.
Mr.. Pitcher then made an argument OF
about thirty minutes in opposition to the
measure.
Mr.. Withrow was heartily in favor OF the
measure He personally represented two
corporations-the Low-Moor Iron COM
pany and the Long-Dale Iron Company.
Neither Of these corporations had been
sued within the last ten years Tor IN
iuries received by, or the death of any
employee. The corporations had always
looked after the hands" when they were
hurt. Mr.. Withrow said he could speak
of the need Of such a law from his ex-
perience as a workman, for he had been
q laborer, and been placed under the IN
structions of a boss, and knew what II
meant. Mr.. Withrow's remarks elected
hearty applause both from the galleries
and the floor of the House. The discus
sion was closed for the day at 3 O'Clock.
The House concurred in the Senate
resolution, providing that the election OF
a Judge for the County Court OF Bruins
wick be proceeded with to-day.
The Senate resolution in regard TO al
lowing the special Committee Oh Re
trenchment and Reform to employ clerk
and stenographcr was passed by, IN or
der that It might be ascertained what
these services would cost the state.
The House then adjourned.