The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-12

giving it q new dress. and not least i'm
portant to have a heating plant in a
separate building in the rear Of the
Library building, for the purpose or
henting not only the Capitol, but the
Library building and the Governors
mansion.
Mr.. keezell spoke at some length III
explanation and advocacy of MS ans.
During u part of this discussion. Senator
Walker presided, in a temporary absence
Of the LeutenantGovernor.
Senator Shackeford offered an amend
mont to Mr.. Anderson's resolutions to the
effect that the Senate chamber should
ret be moved.
Senator W,ckham followed Mr. Shack
eIford in most convincing speech
He Offered an amendment to Senator
Keezell's resolution. accepting the SEN
eral plan of the Senator trom Rocking
ham, not allowing the removal of the
Senate chamber. but Increasing the ap
preparation from $4,000 TO 100000 and in
GLIDING refurnshing as we'll as repairing
Capitol He opposed, as did Mr.. heezell.
the erection of the steps.
Alr. Wickham was asked by Senator
Keezel what was the situation OF the
original plans.
Senator Wicknam replied that motion
vas now before the Commission to re-
Cpl1SlUSr OCiS Hal ptlilo anu liAGAS ''e1S
no doubt that they would be unanimous
II rejected. Mr. Anderson. another mem
Der of the Commission. agreed with him.
at was a mistake ever TO adopt those
plans" said MI. Wiclhaln.
Then, said Mr.. KeezeIi, "the commits
sion is at sea, and comes to the Senate
for advice"
THAT is just what the situation is,
replied Mr.. Wicl1haIn. eve do not know
where we are at.
PLEADED FOR THE STEPS.
Mr.. Anderson spoke again and made
as his chief plea the erection OF son
Leading to the portico. He was willing
II accept the improvements suggested by
the Senators from Rockingham and Han
ever. provided the steps were erected
But both Senators objected to the
steps and what they deemed the inevi-
table result if erected.
MI. Barksdale insisted that the appro-
rriation include in it's purpose the refur-
risning of the Capitol.
Mr.. Barksdale called the pending ques-
ton This discussion had lasted from
1880 to els.
The amendment offered by Senator
Shackelford was adopted.
The clerk reported now the resolution
of Senator keezell ard the amend
,nent of Senator Wickla1n. This amend
ment was then the pending question. it
was adopted.
When Senator keezell's was next read.
Mr.. Anderson moved that the preamble
of the resolutions be stricken out. The
motion was lost
The substitute Of Senator heezen as
amended by Senator Wickham was adopt
ed by recorded vote OF Il to $.
The vote upon request OF Mi. Andei-
con 1cac recorded as follows:
Ayes-NIessrs. Barksdale. Bruce, Byars.
Cromwell Dinwidde Donohoe. Ford.
Garrett, Gold, Harvey, Neezell. Lupton.
Massie, Op'e, Stands. st. Clair, Tyler,
Walker, Wallace and Wickham-21.
Nces-Messrs. Bryant. Chapman, Clay
tor, Lyle, McIwaine. Sears and Shackel-
ford-S.
Mr.. Anderson presented the following.
which was greed to:
Resolved That all bills and resolutions,
when reported by committees Of the SEN
ate. shall lie over until the next day, in
order that they may be placed upon the
printed calendar before being acted upon
by the Senate.
Adjournment followed at ESQ.
House Proceedings.
The House was called to order at noon
by Speaker Ryan. Prayer was offered
by Rev Cary z. Morgan OF the Christian
Church
On motion of Mr. Owens. the reading
of tha Journal of the last days proceed
irgs was dispensed with. and a number
OF bills were reported. among them being
,,ne for the election of Commissioners Of
Revenue by the people. and another. the
Ca bell child labor BILL
The Special Committee Of Private and
Local Legislation reported that the OBJ
iccts of the bills amending the charter Of
fhe Sweet Briar Institute and incorpora-
Ing the Chamber of Commerce of New
,:ort News. could be reached through
court proceedings.
They will therefore not be further con-
s;dered by the Legislature.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Authorizing any person employed under
and by virtue of an Act of Congress Of
the United States. relating to the sur
yeys Of the geological survey of the
5Trnited States to enter upOn the lands