The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-22


titling Of the case the trial OF the issues
OF fact involved by a jury. and provides
further, that during the pcndency OF the
trial. the railroad company shall give bond
and make "A report every three months OF
the freights charged or received, pending
such appeals. further. provides that no
court shall grant an Injunction during the
pcndency Of such appeal. restraining inc
cnforcei cnt OF any det erminaion OF the
commissioners fixing rates or fares VIM
out requiring a sufficient bond, ana when
an yof its conditions are broken, provi-
sion is made for suing upon, and enforcing
the game. The Commonwealth at
torney OF county or corporation wherein
the suit was originally referred by the
commission shall prosecute the suit IN MS
court on behalf Of the state.
TO MAKE EXAMINATIONS.
Section S. gives the commission power
10 investigate the books and papers oi an
such companies doing business IN TINS
State. and to examine all officers agents
and employees Of such companies in oroer
TO procure the necessary information 10
make just and reasonable rates OF freight
and passenger tariffs.
Section 2. provides that contracts be-
tween such comp9nies doing business In
this state as to freight and passenger
rates shall be submitted TO the commis-
soners for inspection and correction, and
that said commissioners may make such
rules as 20 said contracts. as may be
deemed necessary and proper.
Section 10, provides that If any such
company Is guilty Of the violation Of the
7, 'cs and regulations provided by the
commission and full and ample recon-
pensc for any wrong or injury done TO
any person. is not made within thirty
DAYS from time Of notice 10 such COM
pany IL shall incur a penalty OF not loss
that 800 nor more than 5000. TO be re-
covered by action, instituted by the Al
torney-Gencral or Commonwealth At
torney, in the county or corporation
wherein the violation occurs.
Section H. provides for th. right Of ac-
tion in case any such of the above named
companies innic.s any wrong or injury
upon any person. Such action 10 be
brought I'm the court of the county or
corporation where the same was done, or
where the plaintn resides ana to be
brought within two years after the COM
mission Of such wrong or injury.
Section r. provides that the rules Of
evidence shall be the same as In civil ac-
tion. that the fines recovered shall be
paid into the state Treasury.
Section 13. defines the term such COM
panics" as meaning AZ corporations.
companies or individuals, owning or ope-
rating any railroads. steamboat canal.
express. telephone or telegraph com
panies.
Section H. provides for the issuing Of
duplicate freight receipts TO shippers.
Section Is. provides that the commits
sioners shall make annual reports TO the
Governor Of which 500 copies shall be
printed.
TO SUMMON WITNESSES.
Section IT, provides that the commits
sion shall have power TO issue subpoenas
for witnesses. prescribes the pay of wit
nessos. ana cir mileage cents per
mile. all such expenses 10 be ordered paid
by the Governor when properly presented
and proven Gives the CO mmission power
TO attach with esfes refusing TO obey its
subpcenas Such 81 bpooT as Offices. etc,
TO be rived by the sherihs Of the state.
Section L.. provides penalties upon any
officer, aren't or employe os such company
who ncelects 10 furnish reports, required
by commissioners. Under this act the
fine not to be less than 800 nor n ore
than 5000 for each Offence.
Section IS provides that the commits
slOners shall prefer all charges for viola
iion of this act against any such corpora
tion. and i'm writing. and shall present the
facts connected Herewith TO the AttOr-
ney-Cereial.
Section 10. gives the commission power
10 compel the erection of stations or
station houses. or other matters ncces-
sary for the security and accommoda-
tion Of the public. and penalties for the
refusal of any such company 10 comply
with such orders.
Section 90 provides that any such COM
pany shall not abandon any station or de-
pot when diminishing the accommodation
10 the public, except by the consent Of the
majority of the commission.
Section q. provides for the erection of
passenger and freight depOts with the
approval OF the commission.
Section -. gives the commission power
to require separate accommodations for
white and colored people.
Section 23 requires all common carriers
to afford reasonable and proper facilities
for the Interchange Of traffic between
their lines and the penalties for the vic
lation of rules ana regulations made by
the commissioners looking To- that end
SPECIAL RATES.
Section e. makes proper provision for
the carrying of property of United States.
state and municipal governments. char
table purposes. and free carriage of dcs-
titute and homeless persons. Tha issue
OF mileage. excursion ana Communication
passenger tickets. reduced rates to- minis
tcrs INDECENT people, disabled soldiers. and
a,ivss such companies power 90 carry
their own officers or employees free. also
90 exchange passes or tickets with other
companies officers or employees
Section 25. requires the commission 10
MAKE just and reasonable rates for the
transportation Of packages 10y any express
company. and provides penalties for the
violation of same also similar provisions
for telephone and telegraph companies.
Section .6. provides that AN summons.
etc. issued by the commission or any
one OF them shall be directed 10 the
sheriff. sergeant or constable I'm his city
or county. and executed by him in his
baiiwick. and provides penalty for the
failure Of any person duly summoned TO
appear and testify
Section -, provides that all the ex-
p.uses OF Che commission unless other
wise provided. shall Doe paid 10y the Au-
ditor oi Public Accounts. upon prcscnta-
tiou of iteuiz.d Vouchcrs therefor proven
hy the chairman OF The commission such
expense not 10 exceed $1,000 annually
Section ~. makes the fiscal year. in
which AN reports shall be made by any
company governed by this act, end the
Goth day Of June.
Section % provides that the commits
sionars may investigate the causes Of any
accident on the railroad when they deem
it necessary.
Section 90. provides that when there is