The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-13

running in primaries and gerennl elec-
lions mot to spend money, and the com-
mttee recommended that II donot pass.
$.g On Rmotion OF Mr.. Lee, Of Fairfax, tho
bill providing for the annexation OF
property adjacent to cities and towns
was made d special and continuing order
for, 1880 p. NJ. on Thursday. and Mr.
Lee offered his bill providing for pop
Bulnr elections instead of Circuit Court
Jurisdiction as substitute. and they will
pe,9 considered together. !.
Interesting BILLS reported from the FL;
nance Committee were:
To prohibit the sale OF Intoxicating
liquors on Sunday. Nql IS
TO prohibit the sale or giving away of
LIQUORS to certain students and miners.
To reimburse persons whose licenses are
lost BY local option elections.
n, FIGHT ON JORDAN BILL.
When the Jordan oyster bill was rcl chs
ed on the calendar. Mr.. Withers, of Nam
sem md, took his place near the Speake IS
stand, and proceeded to deliver an able
and eloquent argument against the pc s.
sage Of the meas ure. Mr.. Nitkers stared
out by giving a brief history Of oyster
Legislation IN the State. and coming 10 tie
Jordan bill, he declared tim t this me sue
MAS not only a vicious piece OF !cg--a-
ton, but was In direct conflict with the
best interests Of the ..-op.e of the Sta e.
He had no harsh words for the patron,
who he believed was honestsin his Efforts
tut ..erc lie cont tended that the me n Der
from Frederick had the wror 6 idea aFT 70.
what was best fol, the people on this: sub
ject. He commended thnti II the dep g Cd
ground within the Baylor survey we've
allowed to rest, 1t would replete It eli
In given time. and he asserted ttat It
was sought here by covert means t.
t1,r n ha ha re
mercial vutures" to come, In a. d feast
upon the public lands Of the State a! d
grow rich beyond the widest dream nj
the eXFeEse of the people OF Tldew a.er
and of the entire Commonwealth. He
declared 1t was not ''barren ground that
was soughtEln the Jordan bill. for tas! ell
ground" lay without the Baylor survey
sufficient for all purposes. Here Mr.. Jcr-
dan Interrupted the speaker, and tie to-.
mer oducel a map OF the Rarp han
mock River, de.igEcd to show that all the
barren land there had been taken up. n
Quite controversy took place hsra
tc:ween Mcssrs. Witters, Jordan a q
Stubs, and the first named finally o.
cceded with his speech. He launched Into
strong appeal to the House not to bre K
the Baylor survey. which had been est y
lishcd after long years Of strugg.e, end
he declared incidentally tnat the commit
tee named to do the breaking 8World&b
8c7l!ed upon at times to protect their own
lives In prosecuting their mission. 81
Messrs Withers. stubbs Greon ard Jor-
dan became Involved at a brief coll quv.
ard the former proceeded when IT was
over to score the aber3 from Trelerlsk
In a gentee manner for seeking 10 q
something which he commended the peop'e
Of the State did not want.
Fl said his people wanted to foster a q
encourage the planting Of oysters as
much a s. any people, but .hcy did not pc
lieve this WIS tho proper WAY 10 DO It.
TIE peroration OF Mr., Withers was
brilliant one, and when. with uPllttea
halds, ho declared. You shall not snatch
from D the poor people Their Inherent
rights without tho solemn protest OF
tfeir representatives" he was loudly
cheercd. Mr., Withers was warmly con-
graduated.
Mr.. Howlo, Of Isle Of Wright, spo,e
amid great applause. He declared that
what Mi. 10: dan did not know about
g, sters would FIJI many columes.i lie
sad Mr. Jordan was proceeding on an
Imaginary theory. which he seemed TO
think would make every school mouse
| inHthe State O university. and every r1g
ratt. a boulevard. lie appealed to the
I, water, and declared that tie money
power stood ready to come In and grab
up every foot of land inside the sur
| vey.
When Mr., Howle had concluded his
remarks, the House adjourned.
Mr.. Stubs will ol,pase the speech to-
day.
| The following BILLS were fr rid and no erraa;
| by Mr.. Stewart Thy requcsD; a b,il 70 pro-
| vide fir reupportioning the stat, mt con-
by Mr. Bonz;To provide CIR distributing the
acts OF the General smby.
| py Mr. Sterrett: To amend sect n 25o7 of me
| Code In relation to the lsl Of writings recorAtu
| TO be posted BY clerks /. :, !. I. IL,
~ Mr. Charles Smith: no prob bit, tbs use
] of pound nets, fykes, traps; etc., on the ocean
| Side Of Acconlac and Northnmp IN countio
4 Ry Mr. Boaz: TO require he state = ard OF
| Medical Examiners to Lles;nt papsrs Q. ap-
\ 3f't''N BILLS PASSED.
4 House bill to provide for lists Of all pers y !
| who have paid their state poll "a es, and f1r
posing The same, and for PROVIDE conpen-l
Senate iii 70 provide proper exits for thea
tres, public halls, etc.
Charters Granted,
Tho following charters were sl,anted
| By tie .Sta G Corporation Commission yes
NPeope els IJrited Erothsriood Tralern!s
Il r,,aS tluo hes DrcSlQent.