The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-26
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dictionary legislation, nor is 1T a step
backward inSthe line of sound and
progressive policy.
The bill was passed without a dissent
Ing vote.
NEGRO REFORMATORY. "
senator Lyle offered duplicate of the
carIweIl act, in relation to the Negro
I,eformatory He did so in order to faci-
litute the passage of the measure. BY
presenting it in the Senate to-day 1t can
i. considered by the committee to-mor-
row. which would not be the case II une
Senate should wait upon the House Dill.
When the bill to amend section 3l92 OF
the Code so as to prevent applicants 1or
license to practice law going ,lnto oti Is s
States for examination and using ohe
earttfic,tes issued lby such boards in order
IA nractice their profession in this state
came IN. Mr.. Barksdale opposed II. re
took occasion to say thai he thought me
examination III Virginia too harsn. a.
rick Henry, Daniel Webster ana It'll ~
{ CLAY would probably have been q li i1'3
to pass this examination.
The bill was passed. e
BILLS OFFERED
BY Senator Waiker-To regulate the
taking of oysters in the POTOMAC river
above line drawn from Matthias Poln.'
in King George county. Va. to the NOUN
of Pope.s creek in Charles City county,
Maryland.
Bv Senator James-To extend the time
in which the securities of c. H. English.
late treasurer of Henry county, may set
tie with the Auditor of Public Accounts.
under provisions of an act approved
March 81, 1898.
BY Senator Munford-To amend the
charter of Protestant Episcopal Church
Home SO as to enlarge its powers. The
bill authorizes the Home to take by gilt
or REQUEST, property of every description.
By8 Senator Tyler-Amending the char
ter of Newport News so as to prevent ap-
preparation by the city council of sum
greater than $500 except by two-thlrds
vote.
BY Senator Stecle-For the relief Of
Charles Richardson from the payment Of
certain fines.
By7 Senator Opie-For the relief Of r. r.
Lynn. a Confederate soldier. of Rock
bridge county.
By sarne-For the relief Of Charles s..
snider, late deputy sheriff of Smyth
county. -
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize the Council of Salem to
issue bonds
To validate sewer assessments made by
the Council Of Salem
To amend the charter Of the town Of
Salem.
To amend sections II and 10 Of the char
ter of the town of Salem.
To amend the act creating Northslde
District, in Henrico county.
To amend the act regulating the trap
ping of muskrats in AccomacH county.
Defining the duty and prescribing the
liability Of those operating railroads as
to overhead bridges, etc.
To require railroad companies to pro-
passengers.
To incorporate the Chidren's Home So
ciety of Virginia.
To incorporate the Newport News and
Richmond Telephone Company.
Granting to Mary T. Armstrong the
right to erect a wharf.
To amend act granting to N. C.. Arm
strong the right to erect a wharf.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To amend section 1882 of the Code, in
relation to practice of law.
To amend section 1892 of the Code. In
relation to the county surveyor and super
intendent of the poor in Tazewell county.
To amend act as to conditional par
dons.
WATKINS BILL DEFEATED.
There was a lengthy debate over Sena-
their discretion to inflict a new punish
ment for criminal assault or attempted
criminal assault Senators sWickham.
Clayton, Tyler and Sands spoke against
the measure, and Senators Watkins. Nc
Ilwaine and Morris advocated the adop-
ton of the act. The bill was defeated by
vote Of 3 ayes to % noes
TO AUDIT ACCOUNTS.
Senator Carter Glass introduced 4 bill
to provide for the examination of the bank
accounts, ETC., of certain public offices and
for the correction thereof.
This measure is designed to provide
for the appointment of travelling auditors
who shall examine the accounts Of all
officials who handle moneys belonging to
the Commonwealth.
House Proceedings.
The proceedings in the House were
opened with prayer by Rev. E. A. Calisch.
The session was long drawn out, on
account of two debates. which consumed
more than an hour, and the long calendar
to be disposed of. Mr.. Galleher's bill to
increase the pay Of election officers in the
County Of Prince William. and that OF
Mr. FollSes, compelling telephone, tele-
graph and electric light companies to
place their lines underground, caused the
trouble.
When the bill offered by Mr.. Folkes. of
Richmond city, requiring, telephone, tele-
graph and electric light companies to
place their wires under ground was reach
ed it caused some debate. The, question
was upon motion to dismiss the bill,
Mr.. Folkes and Mr.. Hubbard, of Buck
ngllam, argued against the motion; and
Mt WhiteCMead.s OF Norfolk. spoke in
favor of it. Mr.. Hunley, Of Mathews,
contended that the bill should be dismiss
c1. The motion 70 dismiss was carried.
During the debate something was said
about countrynlen blowing out gas when
they came to the city.
Mr. Hunley said that If he survived
the flow OF gas in the House OF Dele
gates, he did not apprehend any danger
Gus consequences from it elsewhere.
Mr. Folkes said he was satisfied no one
would succeed in blowing out the gas
from Norfolk. and the joke was on MI.
Whitehead, Of that city.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. John Whitehead and Mr.. Lyons
To incorporate the Norfolk and Berkley
Bridge Company.
BY Mr.. Todd-To amend an act In rela t-
ion to licenses to be paid by persons Keep
ing livery stables
%, Mr. gJnh,, JVhjfahea d-TO provide s1Or