The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-28
THE FREE BRIDGE
BILL WAS PASSED.
Short Sessions of the Senate
and House.
MAY NOW ERECT THE ARCH
! Act to Allow On, 10 Jefferson Davis is Passed
Many Local Measures We're
Adopted-The Days
Proceedings.
MAY NOW ERECT THE ARCH
There was little Of general interett in
either the Senate or House session yester-

There was little Of general interest IN
either the Senate or House session yester-
day.
Both bodies passed a great NUMBER Of
local bills and others were placed on the
calendars or referred upon being intro
duced- There were numerous visitors at
the Capitol. among them being Judge
James Keith, of the Court of Appea Is,
snd many ladies.
The House passed a Senate bill con-
iirrning the action of the City Council OF
Richmond allowing the construction OF
q memorial arch TO Jefferson Davis al
Twelfth and Broad Streets.
The Senate adjourned at o'clock Inc
House session lasted but little longer
both bodies having adjourned to meet at
poon to-day.
Senate Session.
The Senate convened at noon, Mr..
Wickham, president pro tenn, in the chair
Prayer was offered by the Rev. George
Cooper. ID. D.
The jamestown Ter-Ccntenary bill. pass
ed by the House with amendment. was
received back from the House and on
motion OF Mr.. McIlWninc the amendment
was concurred in without division This
passes the bill TO the Governor for his sig
mature. The amendment provides that
there is to be a State commission to be
appointed by the Governor, and that Nor
folk forfeits the exclusive charter granted
unless the 100000 capital is fully SUBJ
scribcd by January ]. 1904.
A number of bills were reported from
committees and went to the calendar.
A bill, which had already passed this
House, preceding for the incorporation of
the town Of Paramount in the county Of
Ienrico, was passed by the Senate with
out amendment This act provides for
mayor to serve four years, and a council
of FIVE to serveItwo years, both without
salary. The Council may levy a tax for
municipal purposes not exceeding so cents
nn the sloo. T. Walker Jeter is to be the
mayor until July l. 1905, and S. A. Alley.
Jos. l.. Gregory, Joel T. Tucker, W. l.
delaney and w. II. Burkcrt are to be
members of the Council until July LIST,
1904.
The bill amending the charter Of the
Richmond and Tidewater Railroad Com
pany, after some discussion In which Mr..
Eeeze1l and Mr. McIlwaine pointed out
that branch lines permitted might parallel
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad went to the Committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills were passed:
To incorporate the town of Paramount
To provide for working roads in Hen
rico county.
To repeal act creating Paramount Dis
trict. in Henrico county.
To amend charter of the Southwest
Virginia Improvement Company.
To empower School Board Of Clarke to
borrow money.
In relation to Virginia volunteers car
rying the flag of the State.
To amend section 300 of Code in rela-
ton to damages from violation Of a sta
tute.
Tor the relief of Charlotte Mulhollcn.
For the relief of George /. Barton and
c. w. Dennis.
To amend charter OF city Of Lynch
burg.
Authorizing Prince Edward county to
issue bonds.
To amend charter Charlotte county rail-
way company.
To authorize Buckingham county TO
Construct bridge.
To authorize town of Columbus to inn
pose certain tax.
BILLS PRESENTED.
The following bills were presented:
BY Mr.. Moon: To amend the Code in
relation 20 the listing of dogs for taxa
ton.
BY Mr. Lyle: For relief of Charles
Minor Caldwell.
By Mr.. Stands. To incorporate town
Of Windsor. in Isle of Wight county.
The Senate adjourned after 4 session
Of fifty minutes.
House Proceedings.
The House was called to order at neon
by Speaker Ryan. and prayer was offered
by Rev. =. Il. Price.
The reading OF the journal of the prev
gous days proceedings was disposed with,
and the clerk reported a. number OF bills
from the Senate, which were placed on
the calendar or referred to proper com
Tittees The bill offered by Mr.. Toney
TO incorporate the Manchester and Rich
anond Free Bridge Company was passed
Trith some slight amendments
There was some discussion over Mr-
Nottingham.s bill creating the office of
Fish Commissioner. 1t was advocated by
Mr. Mathews. and Mr.. Hunley asked that
1t be passed by for the day. This was
agreed to,
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr. Cumming: Amending the act
authorizing the Board of Supervisors Of
Elizabeth City county to impose tax
on liquor dealers.
BY Mr.. Sire: To make valid a beauest
hr A. H. Wilson to Mulenburs Evangelt-
cal Lutheran Church. of fIarrisonburS.
BY Mr.. Bowman: To amend the Code
sn relation 10 kidnapping and to make
punishment in the penitentiary for ten
To eighteen years or death.
BY Mr.. Cumming: To amend and re-
ENACT the Code-sections 2GlG and 2sSo-
providing for the codification CT the gen.
feral statutes.
BY Mr.. Turpln: For the relief of c.
u. Straus.
BY Mr.. Owens: To incorporate the
Elizabeth River Railway Co.
BY Mr. Sebrell: Providing FOR the cree
Hon OF fences in counties.
BY Mr.. Wallace (by request: To pro-
vide for the purchase OF $500 acres Of
land by the State.
BILLS PASSED.
To legalize the subscription by the vot-
hrs of Henry county of $4,000 TO the cap
ttal stock of the Mount Rogers and East
srn Railroad Company.
To incorporate the Manchester and
Richmond Free Bridge Company, and
granting certain powers to said COM
pany, and the City Councils of the cities
pf Richmond and Manchester for public
purposes.
To amend and re-enact section 1851 of
khe Code OF Virginia, in relation to the
Eees OF the sheriff, sergeant. coroner.