The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27

MT. James L. Christian WIS euooeAtosS.A
for Mr.. J. II. Topham, of Williamsburg,
the latter having removed from the CITY
WAS ADOPTED.
On motion of Mr.. Cumming, chairman
Of the subcommittee, the resolution APP
pointing those named in the list was
adopted, and consideration of the appro-
priation bill was resumed The list. with
the exception of the change Noted above,
is identical with that already printed
Mr. Cabell moved to strike out 5000
and insert 1.2OO as the salary Of clerk
to the Railroad Commissioner. It was re-
jected, and tho member from Danvllle
moved to strike out $1,000 and insert $500
or SO much thereof as should be neces-
sary for the contingent expenses Of the
Office. He read from the report of the
Railroad Commissioner aid rid'culed some
of the items of expenses therein. The
amendment was rejected.
Pending the further cons deratton Of the
bill. tho chair at z. NJ. was vacated
until 4 O'Clock.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
For the relief of Charles Minor Caldwell.
To incorporate the Powhatan Develop
ment Company
TO incorporate the Norfolk and Berkeley
Bridge Company.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To require all companies or corporations,
person or persons operating electric rail-
roads or railways in the city of 4&lexan-
dria and from the city of Alexandria 70
any point in the county of Alexandria to
provide tie cars for white and col
ored passengers.
To provide a new charter for the town
of Covington in the county of Allegheny,
and to repeal all other acts with reference
thereto.
Afternoon Session,
The afternoon session Of the House
was called to order at O'Clock, ana
considera ton of the appropriation bills
was resumed. Mr.. Cabell moved to
strike out $3.50 and insert 5000 for re-
pairs at the Governors Mansion The
amendment was advocated by N1essrs.
Cabell and Cardwell, and opposed by
N1essrs. Folkes and Steanes- It was
adopted-ayes, 80; noes, II
Mr.. F'olkes moved to strike out the
entire section, but the motion was lost
Mr.. Woodward moved to strike out $500
and insert s5cG for salaries to the jail
physicians of8Richmond and Norfolk. and
it was opposed by Mr.. Cabell and advo-
Gated by Messrs. Whitehead and Chris
tan.
Mr.. 5Fo!kes also advocated the amend
ment, and had read at the desk a letter
from Judge S. Is. Witt asking that the
change pc mace i ne diae11uiiSiiL sss'o
lost.
Mr.. Kelley offered an amendment ap-s
propriating 900 for the Laure! Reforma-
tory Such a hill had already been re-
ported by the Finance Committee The
amendment was adopted.
AFTER PENSIONERS
Mr.. Churchman moved to strike out
s3oo,09o and insert s15o,ooO for pensioners.
but it was quickly rejected with loud
chorus OF noes. =
MI. Davis moved to strike out s2,29
as the salary FOR the superintendent OF
the Central State Hospital and Iinsert
s.. 5On He moved to increase all the hos
pital superin.endents $3.50 The amend
ment was; opposed by 8lessrs. Cabell and
Heermans and advocated .bT Alessrs.,
Davis and Lassiter. The amendment was
lost.
Mr.. Cabeli moved to strike out the
appropria ton of 5000 to the Medical
College OF Virginia, and made a strong
fight for his amendment. f1e contendea
that the n II eyg should go to the pubiic
schools OF the State. The amendment
was oppose ny Messrs. Cation and Wal
lace. Mr. eSebrell also strongly favored
the amendment.
# The amendment was ESQ advocated
sby AR SIpe and Mr.. Gardner. anu Ms-
Folkes made strong speech IN OPPOSE
on.
The pending question was ordered. am NJ,
On roll cal the amendment was lost
ayes. %; res. IS.