The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-14

ing conferees on the part of the House:
MesSrs. tiuniey, Whitehead of Norfolk,
and Kelley.
Mr.. Jennings made a strong fight to
have the Finance Committee discouraged
from the further consideration OF a Dill
for the relief of Mrs Gordon, Of Camp
bell county, but the House declined to
discharge the committee.
Mr. Ryan introduced a joint resolution,
which was passed, calling on the Virginia
representatives in Congress to support
bill now pending before that body, pro-
vidng for the establishment of schools
of mircs in States where they do not now
exist
PRIMARY BILL KILLED.
When the Folkes party primary bill
vas called on tbs calendar. Mr.. Boaz
moved that it be dismissed. and Mr.
Fokes took the floor and made an able
speech III favor OF Its passage.
He said the recommendation of the COM
nlittee that it was ''neXpedient to con-
slider the bill at the extra session was
most remarkable one, and asked those OF
his colleagues who believed in the great
principle involved in his measure to SO
on record in its favor.
He contended that u vast majority of
the Democratic voters of the State de-
manded a fairer method of selecting their
nominees for State Offices and cited other
States where such 4 law had worked to
the entire satisfaction OF the masses.
Mr. Boaz insisted upon his motion and
raised all manner Of objection 20 the de-
tails of the measure. He ana the patron
engaged in a brief running cebate. and
Mr.. Whitehead, OF Norfolk, was recos-
nizcd TO speak against the blu. Tie mem
Der from Norfolk said the passage OF the
measure would cause great c:'nfu<i ion ana
would tend TO bring cut The Republican
aote when the delegates to the convention
were elected and thereby endanSer the
success of the Democratic nominees.
Mr.. Powell, of Brunswick, made
strong speech for the bill. He said he was
tired of rings and 'cliuues in the State
aud believed the people demanded that
tfe;r voice should be heard in the selec-
ton of their nominees for State
offices He said the Democrats were grow
ing weary of having Il :ew 'r.ngSterS
shove men on them who were not their
choice, and he appealed to the House to
pass the measure.
The motion of Nj. Hoaz prevailed, the
House refusing to give Mr. FOXES u re-
corded vote for which he asked.
NEW DIVORCE LAW.
Mr. Saunders BILL to establish divorce
law uniform with those in othe" States,
caused some discussion.
The patron made a strong speech lor
the Dill, ana -It- u e!ti Hr'NSo tiioI -
be passed by until tomorrow.
He did not press his motion, however
| and spoke at length against its passage
| He said there was need for uniformity
| of laws on this subject, and that Virginia
| had the best laws on that line now.
Mr.. Saunders. replying, SAID that the
religious and legal people We're behind the
| measure and he hopd it would pass. Mr..
| MrAllLster offered some slight amendment,
! which WIGS opposed by Mr.. Anderson in
| a. strong speech. Mr.. AcRae, chairman
| of the Committee on Courts of Justice,
| spoke for the BILL and it was passed,
! without amendment.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
| For the protection of sheep-owners il
/ Madison District, York county, Va.
To empower ulra Council of the town
| OF Rocky Mount to contribute from the
| revenues of the town to the support and
maintenance of n graded school in Rocky
| Mount Schc oil District.
In regard to thu Collector of Delinquent
| Personal Taxes in the city of Norfolk.
To amend and re-enact section 4174 OF
| the Code of Virginia, to punish crimes
| of convicts committed while in custody
Of an officer or when confined in the pen
| itentiary or any jail
To allow the County Court CT Albemarle
county to make corrections of clerical
| errors III oSSeSSoTS uODhS LOT ISuV.
To authorize and empower the Board
Of Supervisors of the county Of Isle OF
Wight in their discretion to contribute
out of the county levy of the said county
a sum- not to exceed $500, to be used
and nployed in building an armory IL
said county.
TO make owners orr keepers Of bulls
! IN Grayson county liable for injuries done
by said animals beyond the limits OF The
tll,a=
/ TO amend and re-enaot section 10 of ar
act, approved March 6. 1899. entitled az
act TO provide for the making. building
/ and keeping in repair the public roads
and bridges of Grayson county
Relieving the Florence Crtttenden Hcnt
of taxes enormously assessed.
/ To transfer to the Board OF Roa:t Com
miSsiorers of Stoncwall ana Galllsoott
/ Ayapsst,erl,,l Districts OF Frederick county
the States interest in the North Freder
. ick turnpike.