Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-10

ity of his Democracy, and as a recogni-
ton of his ability. He is chairman of
the committee on finance, the most i'm
portant committee, perhaps, appointed
by the Speaker. He was chairman of
the Senatorial caucus, and he was as
signed over his protest to the commit
tee on privileges and elections. He was
also selected as one of the two Demo-
cratic members of the subcommittee
on the Taylor county contested seat
case. He is prominent in the Masonic
order, and is well and favorably known
throughout the State. Personally he
is courteous and accommodating, and
one of the best friends of the news
papermen on the floor of the House.
There was an amusing incident in the
House Wednesday afternoon which was
enjoyed by members on both sides. The
Speaker called Mr.. Ash to the chair and
retired from the hall. During his abb
sence Mr.. Davis, of Harrison, attempted
to offer an amendment to the valued
policy insurance bill. Friends of the
measure moved the previous question
and the demand was sustained. Mr..
Davis raised the point of order that the
previous question could only cut off de-
bate and could not prevent the offering
of amendments. Acting Speaker Ash
decided the point of order well taken.
Mr.. Davis amendment was defeated.
Mr.. Mckinney then relieved Mr.. Ash
in the chair. The previous question
was again demanded while Mr.. Davis
was on the floor endeavoring to secure
recognition to offer another amend
ment. MIR. Davis again made his point
of order and the chair oyerruled it.
do l understand the Chair to re-
verse itself?" said Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Mckinney did not comprehend
his meaning, and an explanation was
necessary.
Il don't know what any other Speak
er may have ruled" he said, but that
is my decision"
Mr.. Davis started to protest that the
position of Speaker was a continuous
office. 1t was a nice legal point, but
he did not push it.
The committee on humane institu-
lions reported adversely on the Ben
rens bill to appropriate $4,000 to the
West Virginia Humane Society, for the
purpose of extending its work. Upon
the motion of Mr.. Stephens, the bill
was taken up out of its regular order
and passed to its second reading, after
a stubborn fight.
The address on woman suffrage by
the Rev. Anna Shaw developed the fact
that several members are favorable to
placing the ballot in the hands of the
fair sex. One of these is Mr.. Hunt, OF
kanawha, who is OuSp0ken in his ad-
vocacy of the movement. Mrs. Shaw
delivered an admirable address, and
was listened to with appreciative at
tention. 1t is hardly likely, however,
that she made any converts to her Pet
theory that women should be on the
police forces, although her argument
was very plausible.
The Judiciary committee of the
House deserves all credit for the ex-
peditious manner with which it has
acted upon the bills committed to it.
1t has reported back more bills than all
the other committees combined.
Bernie Mcclure and Lloyd E. Smith,
of Parkersburg, are here to advocate
the passage of the bill limiting the liza
biIity Of hotel keepers. which was in
troduced by Harry Mcclure. D. G. Nor
gan, of Wheeling, is lobbying against
the valued policy bill. F'idelius Reister
and ]. P. Adams have returned home.
H. V. ARKLE.