The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-07

The reading of the calendar proceeded
quietly and without interruption until No.
234 was reached. That bill provides for
the appropriation of $4,000 to the support
of the Confederate Widows Home.
Mr.. Davis, of Petersburg, opposed the
immediate passage of the bill on the
grounds that it had not had the
thorough consideration it should have had.
He was favorable to the passage of such
a bill, but preferred a report from the
Finance Committee before the House
|. should take action.
Mr.. Whitehead did not object to send
ing the bill to the committee, but said
if that committee did not report in
a reasonable time he would move to dis
charge the committee, and bring the bill
up again on the floor and insist upon it's
passage.
Mr.. Grayely said if the bill went
to the Finance Committee it would never
be reported back. He objected to its go
ing to committee and asked for a roll
call
Mr.. Green favored the passage Of the
bill.
Mr.. Christian also favored the imme-
date passage of the BILL
Mr.. Cation wished the bill referred to
committee. He had as much respect and
1--we for the Confederate widows as any
man, but thought the bill should be con-
S1Oered IN commute
Mr.. Hunley opposed reference to a COM
mittee. and wanted it acted upon at once.
Mr. Kelley spoke for a few minutes in
favor of immediate action.
Mr.. Sipe saw the unpopularity of those
who opposed immediate consideration by
the enthusiasm that prevailed on the floor
among visitors as well as members. but
he thought a committee should consider
the measure. He did not oppose anything
| favorable to the passage of the bill, but
desired its reference.
Mr.. Rice said il patriotism and love
for women had been as great in war
times as now the battle of Gettysburg
| would simply have been a SNOWFALL
battle He felt that the ladies had con-
fidence in the Finance Committee and
he hoped the bill would be sent to that
committee.
Mr. Whitehead moved the pending ques-
ton, and the bill was referred.
CLAY WARD BILL
The Wallace bill providing for the adj
iustment Of conditions in Clay and Lee
Wards Of Richmond, making it lawful for
the members of the City Council to re-
tain their plans in Council until their sue.
cessors have been elected. with a slight
amendment, came back from the Senate
and was passed. This bill also provides
Board Commissioners and becomes a law
now upon the approval of the Governor
The Finance Committee reported
the bill No. III. to amend an act making
it unlawful Cor insurance companies not
Incorporated ny the laws Of Virginia. but
Illegally admitted to do business therein,
to place insurance on property in this
state in offices outside Of the State in
violation of the tax laws Of the State of
Virginia and prescribing penalties for
violation
Mr. Lassiter offered a resolution re-
quiring the public printer and the clerk
to have all bills to be considered printed
and on the desks Of members before the
meeting hour in order that members may
familiarize themselves with such meas
sures.
The resolution created a lot of discus
sion, and many minor amendments We're
suggested.
Half an hour was consumed in this talk,
and the result was that the House de-
cided not to consider any bill unit 1t.
had been printed and given to each mem
Der with sufficient time to digest.
HOUSE BILLSzPASSED.
S To repeal CHAPTER Ss3 Of Acts of Assem-
bly, Of session OF s1sa7-'9S. In relation to.