The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-18

has been introduced. On motion OF
>-,.,on >, was decided to con-
slider Mr. Hicks counter bridge bill
and those Incorporating the Norfolk
and Berkeley Ferry Company and the
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkeley Tunnel
Company together, as it was determined
that they We're kindred measures.
Mr.. w. L. Williams spoke for the ferry
bill at some length. He was followed by
Mr. r j. Wool in opposition. Mr. II. l..
Page spoke for the tunnel bill, and eX-
Mayor C. Brooks Johnston spoke for
bridge bill No. !. Ex-senator Jeffries
made Il strong speech against both bridge
bills, and incidentally for the tunnel bill
Mr.. Smith. of the shipbuildins firm
of Smith & Mccoy, explained how the
building of n bridge as proposed Wouln
destroy his business. and he urged ;hat
neither of the bills DC reported.
Nh. ]. f. Cole. a lawyer OF Norfolk,
spoke against the bridge bills. and showed
how the building OF either bridge would
iniure his property. When the speeches
were concluded it was determined to hold
another meeting tomorrow at ~ o CLOCK,
when further arguments VIII be heard.
1t is likely that all the bills will so over
until after the recess.
The House Committee on Roads is
continuous session yesterday and last
night save when the House was in ses-
sion. At the session last l-SS-E<. the bill in
troduced by Mr.. Kelley. Incorporating
the Citizens Rapid Transit Company,
and which was recommitted YESTERDAY,
was fayorably reported with some amend
mants suggested by the committee. The
bill confirming the primary elections held
in certain counties, subscribing stock TO
the MI. Rogers and Eastern Railroad
COMPANY, was also reported. Inc senate
committee on Courts of Justice Will meet
at 10 o'clock this morning to consider the
same bill.
The Finance Committee OF the house
met yesterday and took up the Dill re-
funding to farewell Elicit and others
81 800 alleged to have been etrolleouS'S
l1alu as a charter fee.
The bill was referred to MeSsrs- tolkes
and Clarke. with instructions to lay 'he
matter before the Acknowledgement an"
secure his opinion as to whether the
charter fee should be refunded or ho!,
An effort was made to get up the piiAs
appropriating money for Virginia en-
hibit to the st. Louis ENposlt1oli' pu' -
was laid over for the present
Everything indicates that but lew iesis-
lators OF the many branches no" sums
here will be in the city by the emo oi sii7
week The convention and the LeSlsia-
ture will both adjourn on FRIDAY tic
committees of the latter BODY are pul'i!'s
off all important measures uiilii az, .
HOLIDAYS and one by one the members
are leaving for their homes. IL IS pre-
dicted that no business will be TRANSACTED
by either body on Friday.
The House Committee on Courts Oh ous-
x-Taysns
on the following bills:
TO amend section 3419 of the Cou7 III
relation to the appointment OF trustees
Rao,,irin- notaries to append 10 ac-
acknowledgements taken by them the GATE
an which the commission OF SAID ho'afies
will expire. ,,,oas-,c,te
made to deeds by notarles ~ WHICH sueit
,ot.rias have acted as trustees.
~" o,,1eny the law in relation TO eNemp-
,;a,,s ,rhis is the bill introduced IN the
senate by Senator Stands
Mr. 7. D. Perkins, of Grayson. presi-
don't OF the Mount Rogers ana Ids .ein
I,ailroad Company, amendMents 10 "iose
charter are now pending oeioie e
a.;s1,+ure is in the city lobbying 1or
80 ,,,ea srres. a great many citizens
Fron both Grayson and Floyd couiities
NO ,ero 10 oppose and favor the DIS.
The fight is getting TO be a spirited one.
Among the prominent people IN me clsy
1ast. night were: EX-Congressmiln Johh ,.
lTs;se ~ Now York: ex-senator D. T.
BAILEY, OF Bristol; Judge s. II Letcher,
of Lexington: Hon. W. w Baugh' OF
s,i,,,r,,- l.ieuienant- Governor-elect Joseph
%. Willard. OF Fairfax; Captain 7. L.
yawter OF the Miller School; General
scott :shipp, OF Lexington; Hon. Fem
broke Petit. of FluVaniia. ana OK Mayor
u ID. Yancey, of Lynchburg.
Senator ]. c. Byars, OF Bristol, is deep
~ interested in the subject of the Tor
rens system OF land registration. and
homes to see the present Legislature take