The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-07

Soldiers Home being absent on a tour
OF inspection of public institutions
Chairman Opie did not call that body
TO meet yesterday Capt Opie said he
would have to await the return Of the
absentees before fixing 4 date for the
meeting.
"A movement is on foot TO hold a meet
ing of the State Democratic Committee
some time during this month for the pur-
pose Of calling State convention TO
send delegates to the National conven-
ton and to take some action in regard
10 the proposed Constitutional Conven-
ton. The Democratic leaders hope the
convention will be held in April.
ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY.
The Senate Committee on Finance yes
terday had under consideration The
Parks bill. amending the law in rela-
ton TO the assessment of property for
taxation. This act. which has passed the
House, reaches 81 ound, rents and stocks
OF incorporated companies. Capt. Iatks
was on hand to advocate a favorable re-
port On his bill. Senators Glass. Morris.
James and others pointed out objections
to the provision as to the taxation of
stocks. They contended that under this
act there would be double taxation.
A company incorporated in Virginia
would have to pay taxes on its capital
stock and the shares Of stock would be
listed for taxation. Companies chartcr-
ed outside OF the State and doing busi-
ness In Virginia would pay no taxes on
its capital and only the shares of stock
would be subject to taxation
Mr.. Dibrcll. president of the Board of
Trade Of Danville. made "A brief talk
against the provision In the act refer
red to. lie told how this double taxa
ton would keep manufacturing enter
prises out of Virginia and it would Sc
,iously affect Danv.lle which is on the
border of North Carolina
TO BE PERFECTED.
Senator Morris offered an amendment
10 exempt from taxation the stocks of
domestic companies chartered in Vir-
Sinia and whose capital stock is taxed.
The bill was then referred TO a sub-com-
unittee. consisting of Senators Morris,
Jeffries and Glass to be perfected.
The House Committee on Roads held
meeting yesterday. After the con-
sideration of some uncontested measures.
the committee took up the bill offered by
Messrs. Whitehead and Lyons, of Nor
folk Jointly. to charter the Norfolk and
the erection and maintenance of Il bridge
over the east branch of Elizabeth river
from Norfolk to Berkeley. MIR. White,
head. representing himself. his colleague
and the proposed incorporators.-made 4
strong speech. showing the necessity for
the bridge and asking for a favorable
report by the committee. Mayor c.
brooks johnson spoke in favor of the
bill. and Mr. Wool, of Portsmouth, OPP
posed 1t. The committee will further
consider the matter this morning
at 10 O'Clock.
OTHER COMMITTEES
The Committee on General Laws. of
tile House. was in session yesterday.
A favorable report WAS ordered on bill
offered by Mr.. Nottingham, of Northarnp-
ton. to allow Dr. a. Brockenhoroush. OF
Northampton, to practice medicine with
out standing the examination before the
State Medical Board. The committee
then took up bill, of which Mr.. Not
tingham Is also the author. to prevent
the malicious killing of horses ard mules,
and TO provide punishment therefor. The
patron OF the bill explained that it was
a common occurrence in his section for
negroes. when enraSed with their en-
ployes TO kill their horses. The COM
1nittee passed the bill by for further con-
sideration. Many other uncontested
measures were taken up and disposed Of
by the committee
The Committee on Counties. Cities and
Towns held a meeting yesterday. Mr.
. Cardwell appeared before the committee
and argued in favor of his bill to regulate
the killing of game In Virginia and TO
afford. uniform protection therefor.
The bill will be further considered this
afternoon at a:S0 by a special COM
Inittee.
The Senate.
The Senate proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. r.. p. Kerr.
There was much larger attendance
of members than on yesterday. Ahou,
four-tifths of the Senators were In their
seats. More than the usual number OF
spectators We're present, many having
come expecting TO hear Senator Banks
dale address the Senate in behalf of his
Pure Election Bill, but were disappointed
as the bill was not reached
BILLS OFFERED.
b. Senator lie Cato-to provide fol
the appointment of game wardcns in the
counties of -Accomac and Northampton
BY Senator Mann-Tc incorporate the
Brunswick and Lunenburg Railroac
Company.
BY senator Morris-To charge the In
terests of remaindermen and tenants tr
IeSers1oH W1th54taAeS.s leNieS anu assess.
mcnts charged against tenants for. life.
BY Senator lie Cato--io amend an acl
entitled az act 10 protect wild water fow
and ether game In the counties of Acco
mac and Northampton.
by senator Maynard-To authorize tn,
consolidation of tie Port Norfolk iaec
trio hallway Company. the Portsmouth
and smathfeld Railroad Company, ant
rl,e Portsmouth. Pigs Point and Sewpor
News Railway. Ferry and Hotel Com
panys into the Norfolk. Portsmouth ant
! Newport News Railway Company.
BY tho san.s-Tot empower the ahov
Companies to acquire leaseho!d on othe
estate ia the Norfolk county terrics.ss