The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-25

cOQliying lne 81 laws, among the various
standing committees of the House. and
that the said committees be authorized
to sit in vacation. and be paid only ex-
penses as other House expenses are paid.
Mr.. Cumming spoke briefly for his res
olution, and was engaged in a running
debate with Mr.. Whitehead and other
members. He declared that there was
no slate" In his resolution, and he ear
nestly pleaded for his idea to be adopted
by the House.
MR.. EDWARDS PLAN.
Nr. Edwards offered a Joint resolution
similar to that Of Mr.. Cumming, ex-
schedule embracing the assignments of
tie various articles to appropriate stand
ing committees Of the two bodies. The
IA iron made a strong speech for his reso-
luton. which assignes the corporate
article of the Constitution to the commit
tees on roads, and It became evident that
this was not popular. No pay was pro-
vided by the resolution.
Mr. Hunley offered a substitute pro-
viding for todnt committee to be named
ty the presiding officers of the two bodies,
which joint committee shall apportion the
work among the various standing COM
r,littees.
The House at this point agreed to a
Senate joint resolution postponing indefi-
iilcIy% me eIcctlOn Judges AOI lIie CUES
of Radford and Bristol
Nomina tons being in order for judge
of the County Courts OF Cumberland and
Pc whatan, Mr.. Armstrong named Mr.. W.
NJ, Smith, of Cumberland. and he was
chosen on roll call without opposition.
When the election of the judge had been
disposed Of Mr.. Hunley, Of Mathews.
took the floor and made a strong speech
for his resolution.
MANY QUESTIONS ASKED.
Mr.. Hurley, like all others who had
favored any action on the subject, met
with storm of questions from those in
with characteristic ability. Mr. Cum
ley engaged in a brief colloquy on the
subject, Mr. Edwards also taking a hand
in the discussion.
Mr. Cumming modified his resolution
SO as to eliminate the feature providing
for the payment of expenses of the va
rious committees.
The previous question was ordered and
it REQUIRED first upon the adoption of
the substitute offered by Mr. Hunley.
1t was rejected in whirI and that %
Mr.. Edwards was reported by the clerk
and likewise disposed Of.
The resolution Of Mr.. Cumming was
ieJccteu-iANeS. u, nays. So
PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Toney: To authorize the School
Board to borrow money.
BY Mr.. c. G. Baker (by reqnest': 70
authrize the Board of Fisheries to ex-
anime certain oyster lands in No'-hunl-
bcrland county, to find if they are Ear
rem and depleted.
BY Mr.. Lewis: To amend section 9: CT
the Code of 1887.
BY Mr.. Powers: For the profession Ct
farmers in Caroline county.
TAKE NO ACTION.
Applause greeted the announcement
of the vote. and Mr.. Fulton offered an
other resolution similar to those reject
cd. and this went the way Of all the
rest, and again it was for about the fifth
time demonstrated that the House was
to take no action on the sub
iect The calendar was then called.
and on motion of Mr.. Boaz the bill in
relation to the per diem and mileage OF
officers and members of the General As
sembly was taken up out of its order
and passed.
The House at O'Clock took a recess
until 4 P NJ. when the calendar will be
further considered
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session of the House
Speaker Ryan, and the clerk proceeded
to call the calendar.
Much time was taken up with the
discussion Of Senate bill No. l to- amend
the Code in relation to- fishing with pound
nets in the waters Of eastern side of
the Chesapeake Bay.
Mr. Charles T. Bland earnestly OPP
posed the bin, and it was advocated by
Messrs. Whitehead and Davis.
The bill was finally passed. On motion
of Mr.. Biscoe the House decided to meet
at 10 o'clock instead of at nooa to-day.
Mr. Wallace made an unsuccessful at
tempt to have his anti-bribery bills TAX
en- UP out of their order, objection icing
made On the ground that Mr.. Sebrell
who was absent. desired to offer some
amendments
Mr.. Wallace grew rather warm in his
reply, and declared that an attempt was
being made to defeat him in his fight
to bring guilty parties to justice. After
colloquy between Mr.. Wallace and
Mr. Duke. the House at Sis P. NJ. ad-
jcurned until 10 o'clock to-day.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To authorize and empower the Coun-
Gil cf the town of Luray, Va. to ap-
proprate certain money to construct a
bridge across the Hawks Bill Creek,
in said town.
To give the consent of the Common
wealth of Virginia to the acquisition of
real estate in the city of Fredericksburg
for site fer the Mercer monument
and authorizing the city to grant and
condemn land therefor.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act to amend and re-enact section
2nS3 of the Code ef 1857. in relation to
fishing with pound nets in the waters
of the eastern side Of Chesapeake Bay,
approved March 2s 1902.
To amend and re-enact section 1883 of
the Code OF 1ss7 in reference to who
liable to serve as jurors.
To authorize the Board of Supervisors
OF Fairfax county te' lease to the Ma
tional Bank of Fairfax the old clerks
Office building on the public square in
the town of Fairfax.
com WORK OF CHI DREN