The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-31

public interest demanded ought to be
passed and that was all that the oppo-
ne1ts of the report asked, and did say
that it seemed to me that to do less
would place us in the attitude Of saying
| the public be damned. I disclaim any
thought or purpose of applying it in an
offensive sense to either House. But I
want to say further that it was such Lam
{, suage as ought not to have been used on
this floor and | apologize to the House
for it. I make this explanation not be-
cause of any complaint that has reached
my ears but do so because I believe it
is right and because a proper regard for
the dignity of this body demands it. [
trust that here and elsewhere shall al
ways have discernment to see my error
and manlinesS enough to acknowledge
it,
MIR M'ALLISTER,S BILL.
Some discussion was caused over a bill
offered by Mr.. McAllister to amend and
re-enact section 1888 of the Code of Vir-
ginia, so as to authorize the signing of
bills of exceptions, either in term or in
vacation.
of the bill and explained that it provided
that sixty days be made the time in
which the bills should be signed. Mr.
Parks offered an amendment making it
thirty days. The amendment was adopt
ed and the bill was passed
lse Dill OIL MI. bldild, allowing the clerks
of courts to close their offices on legal
holidays. was opposed by Messrs. New
house. Ryan, Gent and Price.
1t was ably advocated by Mr. Bland,
who undertook to answer the arguments
advanced against his bill. He said it was
class legislation to compel the clerks to
keep their Offices open on HOLIDAYS and
that if the bill was defeated he would i'm
mediately reintroduce the measure and
make it apply only to the city of Ports
mouth and the county of Norfolk.
Mr.. Saunders opposed the bill and
thought the clerks offices stlculd be kept
open on all days. II the people of Mr.
BANDS section wanted the bill to apply
to them, the Speaker thous mt they should
have it, but it should not be passed to
the entire State. 1t was finally dismissed
on motion of the patron, Mr.. Bland.
Mr.. Pollock OF Pulaski, presided very
ably in the House for a while to-day.
CONVENTION MEASURES
When the calendar had been disposed
of MIR. Parks moved to discharge the Com
nlittee on Privileges and Elections from
the further consideration Of bills relating
to the Constitutional Convention, and that
all such bills be made "a special and con-
tinuing order for l O'Clock to-day
and each succeeding day until they shall
be disposed of. The motion was unani-
mously agreed to, and the House ordered
$50 copies each of all the bills introduced
in the House on this subject.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr. I,ettls-tOf lue ,. NJ.
Allen heirs.
by Mr.. wllliams-For the relief Of Jas.
S. Johnson.
BY Mr.. AnderSon-A petition from the
lakewood Memorial ASSOCIATION asking
an appropriation for the care OF ConIeu-
crate graves.
BY MIR. Featherston-F'o the relief Of
Ruth IL. Goruon.
BY Mr.. Lewis-To prevent members of
the Legislature from becoming candi-
dates for offices within the gitt OF the
Legislature.
the Code.
BY Mr.. Hume (by requesD-To repeal
an act providing for the appointment OF
special prosecuting attorneys for the city
and county of Alexandria.
By Mr.. Williams-For the relief OF
Ezekiel Lamb.
BY same-For the relief of ]. P. Rich
ards.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
By NIr Cowan-To incorporate the Rad
ford Water Power Company.
BY Mr. Cromwell-To authorize the
board of supervisors of the county of
avenue, road or sidewalk within the lin
it's of any piece or plot of land that has,
or may hereafter be plotted and lald OH
into lots, streets, avenues, roads and
sidewalks, by plot thereof, duly recorded
in the clerks Office of the County Court
OF said county, and to levy tax TOT the
purpose of making such improvements
against the lots AUDITING on the streets,
avenues, roads and sidewalks to be so
improved.
BY Mr. Newhouse-To amend and re-en-
act an act entitled ''IAn act to incorporate
the Fredericksburg and Rappahannock
Railway Company, approved February
18th, 1885,
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To regulate the building of bridges in
the county of Frederick.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend and re-enact section $3.50 OF
the Code of Virginia, so as to authorize
the signing of bills of exceptions, either
in term or in vacation.
To incorporate the Portsmouth Dime
Savings Bank.
To authorize the paymaster and cash
Ter of the Lowmoor Iron Company of
Virginia to carry concealed weapons.
To amend and re-enact sections and
10 of an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia. approved January Is. 1900, en-
titled an act to incorporate the New XIV
en- Holston and Western Railroad Com
pany.
To authorize ana empower the School
Board Of Big Stone Gap School District,
in Wise county, to issue additional bonds
to complete the erection of a building for
a graded school.
For the relief of S. B. Shenll and D. c.
Burracker, late deputy treasurers of A.
". Mckim, treasurer of Page county.
To authorize the Richmond, Fredercks-
burg and Potomac Railroad Company to
convey certain land situated in Stafford
county to the Board of Supervisors of
Stafford county for a public highway.
To amend and re-enact section 525 of the !
Code of Virginia, in relation TO nhe col |
lection OF the fees of the Commissioner of |
the Revenue.
To incorporate the Independent Order |
Of True Reformers of Westmoreland |
county, Virginia
To permit Selverius C. Hall to erect |
wharf on Mesonso creek, Accomac coun- |
ty, Virginia
To amend and re-enact section OF an |
act entitled an act for working and keep |
ing III order the public roads of Meckien-
burg county. and to provide for the levy !
Of taxes for that purpose. approved March |!
9Th 1850