The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-16

WIlcu-ll Slltil Ue tllC SSltillulAS
said, in addressing his motion, that too
many important measures were rushed
through, and that even if the main ques-
ton of the last campaign were the cleo
ton of q United States Senator, that had
been done, and now the members should
get down to work and do something for
the benefit Of their constituents. and not
rush through another land -grabbers bill.
This motion was voted down, and be-
fore the question was put as to its en-
grossment, Mr.. Early stated that he
would vote for the bill; that 1t was
proper measure. and that he came here
to do other things than;to vote for United
States Senator.
It's debate was indulged in. ana Mr..
Ryan stated that political graves caused
him TO fear. and he hoped the House
would adopt the measure. At present the
country merchant had all the best of it.
nnds he thought they should be required
to pay a local license tax.
IAN amendment was offered by Mr..
Southall. modifying the operation of the
bill to some extent. and further debate
was had, and finally: the bill was passed
by until o'clock to-day, for further
discussion. 4. -
DR.. Priddy introduced bill amending
the act regulating the transportation OF
bodies dead OF infectious diseases, provid-
ing that the bodies OF those who died or
measles. diptheria. scarlet fever. or "
.phoid fever may be transported II wrap
ped in a sheet thoroughly saturated with
a strong solution Of bi-chloride of mercury
in the proportions of one ounce of bi-chlo-
ride Of mercury to one gallon of water,
and inclosed in an air-tight coffin. herme-
5ttcally sealed and inclosed in a tight wood
en-. box OF material not less than ore men
in thickness.
PRINTING COURT RECORDS.
Two bills we're introduced by Mr. Pat
terson, providing for the preparation OF
certain record of the Clerk of the Court OF
Appeals, what to be printed ana now
and. how copies shall he distributed, etc
The object of the bill is to fix the 1eeS
OF clerks of Court of Appeals, ana 70
give the appellant in a case IN tf'e Soule
of Appeals he right to nave .the issy.u
of his case printed by contract ullder
suitable restrictions. instead of being COM
5nelled. as is now the case, to have inc
swork done through the clerks.
OTHER BILLS INTRODUCED. 5
nv Mr. John Whitehead-For the relief
of persons who paid the collateral inher'--5
lance tax 10 S. Brown Alien. late Auol.ors
5oeE Public Accounts, Of Virginia. or 70 MS
n gents or attorneys :.
Isy Mr.. lNIcClung-To require rallroaus
to provide and keep toilet rooms ZOE iaoies
In all depots. eoc,tong
eco of1the code: in relation to compound
nv sa1ne-For the relief of George w
Davis, Confederate soldier. ss -
Nv Mr.. w illiams-For the relief OF j..
Al. Sy1nan, "a Confederate soldier.
by Mr.. Leecl,-For the relief OF f t'5i7. !.
sShafer. u Confederate soldier
By Mr.. Dupuy-For the relief OF MIS-
dow n n {!OnteO-#
crate soldier. :, =
13v5NIr Akers-For the relief of Joseph
i 81. Hardy, "a Confederate soldier.
e7sI3y Mr.. :yYillard-.To amend an act to
5inc0rporate, the Metropolitan Western
Railroad Of Virginia. This bill requires
that the company shall begin constitute
ton of the road not later than the ,Irst8
day of January 1902. and coHple.eu t:! no
later than March l. 1905. -. i. go.
By Mr. Little-To amend section ooo2 OF
the. Code. so as to provide that a house
sholder maySwaiye the exemption mace ~
Z his favor by said section;
z ONsTHEz CALENDAR. 81
BY Mr.. yellford-To: allow A. s Nit
ell and IA. Somers to- build pler5fln
4Rappahannock river..5s near WheatonS
Wharf, in Lancaster county
BY same-To allow r.. w. lie Wis, q. -
5Tull; r. L. Bass and Up. Saunders 70
build a pier or piers I'd
river. near Wheaton " harf, IN Ian
easter county.
By same-To allow Canebourn Brothers
Is build a pier in Kappa hammock clver,S
5uears " heaton Wharf, in Lancaster coun-s
~. So
By Mr.. 3Ayers-To empower the trus-
tees Of Clintwood z Primitive Bap t'
church to sell and convey q lot OF; Inc.
BY same-To authorize and empower
the Board of Supervisors Of Dickinson O.
county to appoint "a commissioner stak :.
ana state the accounts Of county OF
ficfalsl with the county,
SCI BY Mr.. NIcAl!ist er-,To authorize me =
low Moor Iron Compa ny % gina. ], 70 .
construct and use n railwaysto to cross me
county roads on Jacksonss river and Patt 81
creek in Allegheny county.
By Mr. AIadison-To Eaut horizes ana per-
nit M.sEAj Finch to erect Wharyes OF OF
piers, and to construct bulkheads 81 IN
Z James river along the water fronts OF
her lands owned by. her sin the city Of OF
Newport NeWs.
SENATE BILLS PASsEsD,: -
H 70 ,ithorizss The Board Of. SUPERVISE
sofaNortolks cosnty to acquire by pure sss
:nr condcnna.i Zion. land q in the Gil Of
.Porfsnouth - to be used for the Sc!erk's5s
5omsSso Norfolk CountyeC Court