The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-25
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House Proceed in.s.

| mendtown Electric Railway Company.
House Proceed in.s.
Prayer was offered in the House by
Rev. George Cooper, pastor OF the First
Baptist church.
Mr.. Pitcher moved that the bills char
tering the Richmond and Washington
Airline railroad be committed to the
Finance Committee, with instructions
that they be considered last night in
executive session.
Mr. Saunders thought there should be
no instructions as the matter was one OF
great Importance and if any one desired
to be heard, he should be allowed j
hearing.
The States interests involved were too
great, he SAID, to be thus disposed of.
Messrs. Pollock and Lewis took the same
view as did Mr.. Saunders. Mr.. McAllis-
ter endorsed the views of Mr. Pitcher and
moved as 4 substitute that the commit
tee be instructed to report by tomorrow
at II o'clock. Mr.. Saunders suggested
Tuesday, and his amendment being ac-
copied, the committee was instructed to
report not later than u o'clock on the
latter day.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
There was some debate on Senate bill
No !, to provide for the holding of a
constitutional convention. Mr.. Gravely
jected to certain features Of the bill and
desired it passed by, that he might have
more time to look into it. MfSSis Card
well and Anderson took part in the debate
with Mr.. Gravely, zand it was finally
agreed to pass by for the day.
EPPS BILL BEATEN.
When Mr. Epps' bill to regulate the
hours of labor of conductors and motor
men on street railways was reached. Mr..
Madison sought to have it passed by,
which the House lnfuscd to do.
Mr.. Jennings OF Lynchburg. and Mr..
Duke. of Charlottesville, opposed the
measure and asked in the event of its
passage, that their cities be exempted
from the operations of the law.
Messrs. Price, of Bristol; FTeatherston,
of Campbell: Buntin, of Danvile: Bowles.
of Salem. and other members made SINH
lar requests as to their several cities and
counties.
Mr.. Madison wanted all his cities and
counties exempted.
Mr.. Folkes then took the floor and
spoke eloquently in favor of the measure.
Mr.. Duke spoke against the bill and was
followed by Mr.. Jennings. who read let
tiers from employees of his city. who did
not want the bill passed
Mr.. Epps spoke earnestly for the pas
sage of his bill.
Mr.. Buntin withdrew his request as to
DdnFllle ana Sllu tlc would Sb.tpOEl lIle
bill.
Mr.. Bland spoke in favor of the bill
and thought it most important one to
the laborinS people of the cities and
counties containing electric roads.
Mr. Madison, of Newport News, spoke
against the bill and thought its effect
would be to stir up strife between the
employer and the employees.
Mr.. Folkes replied warmly to Mr.. Mad
ison, and Mr.. Leech called the pending
question.
The amendments were adopted and the
bill was defeated by a vote OF SO to %.
After disposing of the calendar the
House adjourned. There will be no af-
ternoon session.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. Buntin-To increase the number
of contributing members to military
companies.
BY same-To repeal chapter GIL Of the
Acts of '97-'s.
The following bills were offered:
BY Mr.. Madison-For the relief OF R.
NJ Garrett
BY same-For the relief Of r. D. Hicks.
BY same-For the relief of r. A. Wood
ward.
By same-For the relief of John w.
Hicks.
CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PACED
BY same-For the relief OF B. j. Mau-
pin.
By Mr.. Parks-To amend section 1851 of
the Code.
BY AR. Priddy-For the relief of R. C.
st. John.
By Mr.. Foll1es-To provide for assist
ant clerks at the penitentiary.
By Mr. Cardwell-For the relief of Ed
ward Via.
Z BY Mr.. Ayers-For the relief of John
ChildreSs.
BY Mr.. Ware-For the relief of Jake
BY Mr.. clarke-For the relief lof John
Wright
BY Mr.. settle-For the relief Of Ham
ilton Clatterbuck
BY Mr.. Tuck-For the relief of G. W.
Hughes.
BY same-For the relief of Sarah ].
Loftess.
BY nIr, overby-For the relief of Mr..
E. A. Walton.
BY Dir. tPOllock-To amend the law in
relau ton to voting by ballot.
BY Mr. Price-To amend section S524
of the Code.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
By2Mr.s Bland--To authorize purchase by
United States Government OF certain real
estate in the city of Portsmouth.
s By Mr.. SWllliams-Tos authorize Board of
Supervisors of Orange county to pay
treasurer for disbursing school funds.
81 BY Mr.. EWell--Tos provide vacation for
penitentiary guards.
BY MIR. .Stoner-To amend the charter
aofS the town Of Buchanan.
nd.