The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-09

that district, DuL ne was TulGU out OIL
order on the ground that his amen >
1aent would create "a rev district Wh. ~
was in conflict with the resolution under
viii CHI the committee had framed the
bill.
Mr.. SouthaIl moved to amend by giving
Norfolk city two instead of three dele
gates. He made a strong speech, in
hich he contended that based on popl-
latIon, Norfolk city was not entitled to
the increase and he would never vote for
it unless other sections were also given
additional delegates. He said Norfolk
county was entitled to more representa-
ton than Norfolk city.
Mr.. Whitehead, Of Norfolk made
strong appeal for the report Of the COM
mittee, and said his city had increased in
population to a sufficient extent to war
rant the additional delegate.
Mr.. Embrey followed Mr.. Whitehead,
and spoke very ably in favor of the COM
mittee'S report.
Mr.. Southall spoke again in favor OF
his amendment and it was lost by vote
Of 40 to 50.
CROMWELL WANTED ANOTHER,
Mr.. CromA ell offered an amendment
that Norfolk county have three instead
of two delegates. Mr.. Embrey spoke
against the amendment. Mr.. McAllister
followed Mr.. Embrey, and said the bill
brought in had already given Norfolk
county more than she was entitled to-
when compared with other sections that
had increased in population.
Mr. Southall said it Norfolk city was to
be given three delegates Norfolk county
should have three, for the county had ST.
900 Inhabitants when the city had only
AZ con.
He was opposed to the inequality of
the bill and could not support it.
~
ing out all the additional delegates, but
he was ruled out of order.
Mr. Emhrey spoke again, and said it
was unusual for Mr.. Southall to take such
an active part in matters so far removed
from his section. and his purpose was to
secure additional delegates for his own
community.
MI. McRae spoke very ably in behalf of
the recommendations of the committee,
and explained how the result had been
reacced after the most careful delibera-
ton upon the subject.
Mr. Willard moved to strike out all the
additional delegates, and he was ruled out
of order by the Chair (AIr. Ryan. The
member from FairfaN appealed for the
decision, and a long discussion followed.
Mr.. Saunders next spoke and contend
ed that the instructions of the House On
this question amounted to nothing 81
that it was clearly within the province
of the body TO amend the bill; III the line
indicated by Mr.. Willard.
Messrs Pitcher, McRae and Car0wen
interrupted the speaker with Questions,
but he continued his speech, contending
for the parliamentary rights oe the
House to amend. ~
SUPPORTED THE CHAIR
Mr. Cardweu spoke in support of the
opposite view and held that Mr.. Will
lard'S amendment was out of order. Mr.
Pitcher said the people who we're fight
ing for Mr.. Wizards anna 1d'ne1t V ere
in favor OF a senatorial basis. ana having
been whipped out. We're ,iy;nS har,! Ills
was denied by his opponents. who said
they were contendins for the rights of the
House.
Mr.. southall spoke for Mr. Wizards
amendment.
Mr.. McRae supported tie Chair and
said lie House had instructed the con-
nittee by resolution on this specific mat
ter, and that he was sure the amendment
was out of order.
Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn, but
the House refused by a vote of SO to 4o
Mr.. Hubbard characterized the ruling Of
the Chair as undemocratic, and asked
that the House reverse it by supporting
Mr.. Wizards appeal from its decision
The Chair was sustained by vote Of
IS to 81, and the House adjourned
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
TO authorize the Board Of Supervisors
of Frederick county to reimburse the
sheriff of said county for money paid
out by him for supplies furnished the
county Jail.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize the Board of Supervisors
of the county of Hanover, il: their dis
erection, to pay the jailer of said county
annually such an amount as may be nee
essary to cover the costs of fuel for
heating the county jail.
For the relief of Harry Howard, of
Newport News, Virginia.
To prohibit the sale of all kinds of ci-
der in the county of Essex, except ap-
pie cider, without a license, and prescribe
d penalty therefor.
To create retired list of Virginia Vol
unteers and to amend and re-enact sec
ton l of an act approved March 3d. 1892.
entitled act to place on the retired list
members Of Virginia Volunteers who have
served ten years.
For the relief Of J. Thompson Morton.
For the relief of A. Q. Arvin.
Making it fine to put less than 1856
pounds Of flour in barrel in this State,
and to cause the correct number of
pounds of flour contained in each bar
rel shipped into the State to be plainly
stamped on one head.
TO prevent eNpectoratins on the floors
and aisles of churches and other places
of public worship, and to provide the
penalty therefor.
To validate all cOnveyanceS of land in
this State heretofore made under powers
of attorney executed by a married woman
Jointly with her husband.
To prohibit the catching of fish in the
eastern branch of the Elizabeth river
with pound nets, bike nets or other de-
vices than gill nets and hook and line.
To give consent by the State of Vir-
GINA to acquisition by the United States
of such lands as may be needed for the
establishment OF a National Forest Re-
serve in the said State
TO amend and re-enact section p of an
act entitled an act to provide for working
and keeping in repair the public roads
and bridges of the county Of Washington,
and to authorize the Board of Supervisors
to borrow money by the issue OF bonds,
ana to build bridges and macadamize the
roads in said county. and to authorize
the qualified voters Of said county to vote
on the question, approved March 18th,
1900
To change the name Of the Black Noun
tain Coal and Coke Company to that of
the Ilyva Coal and Coke Company.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act for the protection of game in Floyd
county. approved March It'll, 1894
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