Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-23
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
BARKSDALE EDUCATIONAL HILL
Is RECoMMITTED.
Deficit Of 1925, 900 in States Revenues
Hearing in Judge Campbelps
Case Postponed.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January 23.-The house
Of delegates last night recommitted the
Barksdale election bill after a fight which
lasted for an hour. The vote was AZ to 80
In favor OF recommittal, which was asked
by the chairman. 1t is confidently believed
that the bill will be slightly amended In one
or two particulars and will be passed.
A communication was received In the SEN
ate yesterday from Auditor Marye regard
ing the revenues and expenditures Of the
state under the new constitution. From
the face Of the figures submitted by the off,
Ger there is deficit of $3.50 Delegate
William II. Boaz, chairman Of the house
finance committee. expressed the opinion
that the state would have ample revenues
to meet all obligations. care for the free
public schools, provide for the expenses Of
government Qnciudfng interest on the public
debit, pay pensions (the sum of $500, OOO
and protect all state institutions Of every
character. They see no cause for alarm,
and declare that there Is not the slightest
necessity for a proposed increase Of 8 cents
on tho 500 worth of property. The new
constitution fixed the rate at 10 cents less
than under the old constitution.
Among the measures which received IA
vorable consideration at the hands Of the
Senate finance committee yesterday was
the proposition providing for a statue OF
Gen. Robert E. Lee in Statuary Hall,
Washington, D. c.
prolonged debate on the bill offered by
Senator McIlwaine prohibiting kissing the
Holy Bible in the administration of oaths
by officials of the state. The matter was
explained as being in the Interest Of the
public health. but as the custom Is one of
the traditions Of the state the senate could
not see its way clear to depart. The bill
was rejected by vote of II to 10.
The investigation into the conduct OF
Judge Clarence J. Campbell Of Amherst,
c. II. Crawford developed some new facts
yesterday witness testified that he and
Judge Campbell took drinks In a place in
which the proprietor had no license to sell
liquor. and colored man who formerly
worked for Judge Campbell testified that
he paid two visits to drug store" on
Sunday and secured bottles and q jug OF
liquor. though the dealer had no license to
sell whisky.
A man named Bowen related what pur-
ported to be conversation which he over
heard between the members Of the jury
which tried Judge Campbell in which a
juryman said that I'VE have promised to
clear Judge Campbell
John L. Lee. Lynchburg lawyer. was the
first witness in the investigation today. He
told Of the action of Judge Campbell in
connection with reports OF commissioners.
censuring them for allowing a paid attor-
ney to advise them In the matter for which
they were appointed.
Major Conrad. counsel for Campbell, re-
called the shooting and killing OF Campbelrs
father twelve years ago by the witness. A
year later Judge Campbell had voluntarily
approached him and extended his hand say
ing ne did not blame him Qeel for his
course. ,..-~..<
Asked II he. had not been requested by
Judge Campbell to represent him. Mr., Lee
declined to answer It 70 known. however.