The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20

character. whose private AMI pun, lie
l. an oDen book TO be read o. all men.
+ nom nate a man whose fai: fame ras
never been soiled. or dimmed by the
breath Of scandal. or Of defamation.
+ nominate "A man-whO has vindicated
the wisdom OF his first election, by the
splendid services which he has rendered
10 the State during his ncumbency.
I nominate Thomas 5. Martin for the
position OF Senator i'm Congress, from the
State Of Virginia.
The nom nation was seconded by MT.
Duke. Of Albemarle. The vote disclosed
not a single vote i'm opposition 70 MI
Martin The total vote was V.
DELEGATE POWELL EXPLAINS.
Delegate Powell. when mis- name was
reached. said that h. desired To make
n statement. and later. when permission
va given. said that three-fourths OF the
people of his county sent him here to Vote
FOR Governor Tyler but Senator Martin
having been nominated by the Democratic
caucus. and he himself being a Democrat,
he felt II his duty to vote for Senator
Nfsrtin His vote was recorded for the
Junior Senator
Tho House adjourned at 1:ij p NJ.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced and
referred:
nv Mr.. Pollock-To amend section 10 OF
an act 10 provide for a method OF Young
by ballot.
Nv Mr.. Bland-To regulate the employ
mont of children IN manufacturing estao-
Iishments and TO give the Labor commas
sioner power 10 enforce same
By Mr.. Fmbrey-To enable the city OF
Fredericksburg to enforce the conecuoh
OF delinquent taxes and ievies due.
Nv Mr. Little-For the relief OF W. L.
Kendei, a Confederate soldier.
BY Mr.. Patteson-To change the name
OF the Title and Trust Company to South
ern Trust Company.
BY Mr. Jennings-For the relief OF Mrs.
clay MAYS, widow Of Confederate sol
dier.
BY Mr.. Jones. OF Henrico-Amending
section 1914 Of the Code giving the town
OF Barton Heights the authority TO regu-
late bv ordinance the burial Of dead
bodies In adjoining cemeteries.
By Mr.. Prlddy: To authorize the sup
erintendents of the state Hospitals for
the Insane 20 grant Burroughs TO In
mates thereof.
On THE tALENbAk.
The following bills were placed on the
calendar:
No e2.-To repeal an act entitled an
act providing for the working, opening
and keeping in repair the roads in the
counties OF Brunswick. NOttoway and
Amelia. and Tor the building and keeping
in repair the bridges in said Counties
approved March 3. 1896. so far as 1t APP
II f.tlr al nj no
Office Of superintendent Of roads and
bridges for the said county Of brunswick,
created by said act.
No C3-To authorize the voters Of the
several districts Of Lee county to vote
upon the fence law.
No. 64.-To permit George +. Parramore
TO build a bridge across Kings creek IN
the county OF Northampton.
No 6J.-To prevent the obstruction Of
streams and to promote the drainage OF
dams In the county Of Bedford.
No GC.-To authorize the city council
of Fredericksburg to issue its coupon or
registered bonds for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning an electric plant for lighting the
city.
No. G7-To authorize the council Of the
city Of Fredericksburg to apporton the
expense Of street and other local inn
pr0voments between the city treasury
and the city real estate benefited there
By.
No. $50 change the name Of New
port News creek. located in the city Of
Newport News. and to call the same
Newport river.
No 6a-For the issue Of $500 Of bonds
for the establishment and equipment OF
proper school buildings Tor the city of
Newport News.
No. 1o.-TC. incorporate Newport News
Lodge, h. +. o. e.. No. 49,
No. Ito create Paramount district
I'm Fairdled magisterial district in the
county Of Henrico. to provide for the
establishment of a board Of Improvement
commissioners. TO empower them to make
a special levy on the property of said
fairount district and to disburse same
and road tax on levy made by the super
visOrs Of HenricO county on the property
Of said Fairmount district. TO prescribe
the method whereby said funds shall
come within their control. and to author
iZc and direct the use of said funds for
lights. sewerage and other improvements
Of public nature.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend ana re-enact section s21 OF
the Code IN relation 10 demurrers.
Making the injury TO or destruction OF
fences or cattle-stops along the line OF
railroads a mlsdemeanor, and prescribing
the penalty therefor.
Regulating the appointment Of assess
ors OF lands and lots i'm the city of
Newport News. and providing for com
pensa ton OF same.
Regulating appointment of assessor of
lands and lots in the county of Warwisk,
and providing compensation for same.
To empower the board Of supervisors of
the county OF Isle OF Wight TO build iron
bridges in the said county.
To empower the board Of supervisors
OF the county OF Isle of Wight To sell
and convey ard make title to the Poor
House Farm. IN said county.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act I'm relation to the records OF Alex
andria county. approved March 3. 1873
Authorizing the Council of the town of
Hampton TO issue bonds TO the amount
OF $4,000
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To amend and re-cnact section 90 Of an
act approved March }. 1895. entitled an
act 10 Incorporate the Mutual Benefit In
surance Association of Virginia, so as to
change the location Of the principal office
OF the Association.
To amend the charter OF the Leesburg
and Point Of Rocks Turnpike Company
and to confirm Its title 20 certain read