The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-02

git,in. Mr. Gravely spoke in favor Of
his reso1E tion, claiming that certain rail-
roads Of the State paid taxes on only
fourth Of their property. The reso-.
luton was adopted.
81 Mr. whitehead, of Norfo llS5cit y.s Offer:
ed a resolution, authorizin lon y. +.
Cromwell, OF Norfolk county, to draw the
full salary for the session. The resolu-.
ton was referred.
The hour Of 1 o'clock having arrived,
the House went into the co:lsidera ton
of the special order, which was the Parks
employers liability bill.
Mr. McRae. OF Petersburg, offered the
following amendment to the bill
This act shall not apply to the case
Of an officer or agent Of a rallroad o. ]. VINO
Is injured by the incompetency Of an
employe, whom he controls and may dis
charge. -.
Mr.. McAllister, of Bath, was then reccS-
nized and spoke in opposition TO the
measure
IS Afr. McAllister noticed briefly the points
advanced on Wednesday by MI : Melton
of Louisa, who spoke in favor of the bill.
He then discussed the measure at some
length, undertaking to establish that there
was no necessity for its passage
He said his people did not ask this
legislation and he did not wish to see
the employees put in a position to Destroy
the railroads of the State.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick Of Nelson, spoke briefly
in favor of the bill. and was literally
Eapplauded by the House.
Hon. S. L. Kelley, of Richmond City,
followed Mr. Fitzpatrick in an able ard
eloquent argument in advocacy OF the
measure.
Mr.. Kelley pointed out the extreme dan
gers to which railroad employees We're
subjected, and contended that it was
but fair and right. that when Injured by the
negligence or Incompetence of a fellow
servant, they should he permitted to re-
cover against the company
f He called attention to the fact, that the
opponents Of the measure were Wiling 10
admit that the principle involved was
right: but that the Parks bill did not go
far enough Mr.. Kelley said that If the
principle was a just one. the Parks bill was
right and Just. as far as 1t went II e
then produced a resolution from con-
yention of railroad employees, asking TOT
the passage of the bill.
Mr.. Kelley closed his speech with a
beautiful peroration appealing 10 the
House to listen to the voice of the unpro--
tected employees and pass the bill IN ITS
original form. Mr.. Kelley was several
times Interrupted by applause
At this jlncture, Mr.. Price, of Washing
ton county, offered q substitute for the
Parks bill, and the House ordered It to
be printed.
Hon. Edmond HUBBARD of Buckingham,
was then recognized. and delivered a
vigorous speech against the passage, OF
the bill.
Mr.. Hubbard did not think there was
any general demand for its passage, nor
was he able to discover the necessity.
He thought some of the utterances OF
tho friends of the measure had been eA-
IRENE and violent,
Mr. Hubbard said the bill was undem-
ocratic, in that it tended towards pater-
nalism. he contended also that 1t was
against public policy and would bank
rupt every railroad in the State ana
paralyze the energies of trade
At the conclusion of Mr.. Hubard's re-
marks. Captain Parks, the pa ron Of the
bill, was recognized. in order that ne might
have the floor when the matter comes up
ut O'Clock to-day. He will close the
debate, and the vote will be taken at
o'clock There is practically no doubt
about the bill passing the House by a
safe majority.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Hume-Authorizing the helrS &c
law of Louisa Snowden to pay certain
taxes.
BY Mr. Hume-For the relief OF .1>retal
Chemical Company. validating its char
ter.
By Mr.. sticlsley-To provide for arii-
fetal limbs for Confederate soldiers.
Bv Mr.. King-For the relief of Mrs.
Sarah V. Michael.
By Mr. Jennings-To extend the bould-
aries of the city Of Dynchburs.
BY Mr. Goad-To amend section i1ui oi
the Code in relation to right OF appeal
to court.
By Mr.. Goad-To amend section ZIG u
tha Code in relation to unlawful entry G.
detainer.
By Mr.. Cron1well-To amend section SIS
of the Code with reference to vefiicatio;
Of records.
BY Mr. Horsley-For the rclef 'i
Samuel r. Hubbard, of ApponattoN-
Ry Mr.. Gent-To repeal the act pro
,,;d;n, for Transportation Of convicts t.
the. penitentiary, and re-enact the section
providing for sherffs of counties and Gil
les to conduct conv:cts TO the p"nltential
nv AIr. Parks-To authorize and refulr
the commissioners Of the sinking fund Q
| Virginia, to invest and compound the on
yidends received from the CONFERENCE.-The
| holdings in the R.. +. q T. K r.. as
| Sinking fund, to pay the public debt:
By Mr. Robinson-For the relief OF MIS-
| n r. Hicks, widow Of a Confederate sol
| PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
BY Mr.. Thomas n. Jones-To provld
| for working the public roads Of the count
! Of Isle Of Wight.
BY Mr.. Eu1e-To authorize the ONO an
| Big Sandy Coal Company to change 1t
name.
By Mr. Barclay-To protect woode
bridges in the county of RockbridSe fror
| fire, from steam engines passing owe
| them.
BY Mr.. J. NJ. whitehead-To provide
| Snec;al fence law for the county of Lex
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize and empower the Stat
! Board of Fisheries to employ 4 surveyo
| or surveyors, and making an appropria
ton for compensation of the same.
| To amend and re-enact an act entlue
| an act to amend and re-enact section
| of an act entitled an act to amend and re
| enact section 8, chapter 74S. Of the acts 9
1893 and 1894. in relation to time OF asses
sing for taxation Of oysters, Shells, &c
| approved March 4th, 1888.
For the relief of c. L. Kennedy, eS
sheriff of Stafford county. Va.