The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-15
LIABILITY BILL
WAS REJECTED.
Senate Committee Refused 10
Favorab1y Report the sadler
Measure.
WILL SPEAK FOR JAMESTOWN
--
Hon. Harry St. Geo. Tucker and
Others Before Finance Com
mittec Tonight.
WILL SPEAK FOR JAMESTOWN

At a session held last night, the Senate
Committee on Finance. reported tho
House bill npproprlating 100000. for
primary schools. The vote on tho
Thomas bill. which called for ain appro-
priation Of 100000 was tie and this
bill will probably never come out OF the
committee. Mr.. Thomas will inquire OF
the auditor as to the funds ut the dis
posal OF the State. and II sufficient money
, Is In sight, Will make Il fight on the
floor OF the Senate for the 100000 APP
preparation. The Finance Committee
also heard representatives OF Laurel Re-
formatory In the interest OF an appro-
priation OF $4,000 for improvements ut
that institution, but took no action. MIR.
Ashton Starke made the principal
speech. A half dozen Laurel boys
were brought down to be shown to the
committee. Among the advocates OF
the appropriation present were. Messrs.
George G. Jefferson, James Caske. John
S. HARDWOOD. T.. a. Catlin, s. L. Kelley.
Charles Hutzler o. j. Sands, George
Il. Davis and others.
After a long and lively session in the
afternoon, the Committee for Courts OF
Justice reported adversely the Sadler bill
removing the $4,000 limit In suits for dam.
ages resulting from accidents causing
death. The vote was five TO four, the
chairman not voting. A sharp fight
will be made on the floor. Mr.. Strobe,
OF Amherst, offered an amendment In
the committee that created an even split
on the vote. This amendment is looked
upon with favor by many members. and
from present appearances will likely be
eventually adopted, 1t leaves the pres-
ent law as II stands except in cases where
the pecuniary LOGS. resulting from death
is over $4,000. in which <I.ses the pres
else pecuniary loss as ascertained Is to-
constitute the limi, for the amount OF
damages allowed. Where the killing was
wilfui the amendment lets the bars down
entirely and fixes absolutely no limit to
the damages that may be allowed by the
Jury. The Sadler bill in It's original shape
was vigorously fought by railroad and
other interests. The chief speaker on
this side was Mr.. William b. Mcilwaine.
MIR. C. v. Meredith spoke in favor OF
the bill. $50
Among the other Senate committees
which met were Fish and Game. which
had nothing OF striking Importance before
II; Privileges and Elections. which made
an adverse repor; on the Thomas primary
bill; Roads and Internal Navigation.
which reported fayorabIy the House bill
enforcing the Jim Crow law now in oper-
alton In Richmond street cars In all
sections of the State: and County, Cities
and Towns. which gave further consd-
Grafton to the Consolidation bill. drawn
by Colonel George Wayne Anderson. This
bill has been aHeHded to such an extent
that 1t has had TO be reprinted. Agrse-
ment has been reached now, IL Is said.
on every point except the time for hold
ing the special elections provided for
IN the measure. As originally planned
the election was to be held not less than
forty nor more than sixty days after
the date of notice. Efforts are being made
to have this changed TO seven months,
SO as to allow everybody who chooses
to qualify himself to vote. An early
agreement upon this point also Is ex-
Dected and the bill as amended will then
be passd in both houses without OPPOSE
ton.
Hon. Harry st. George Tucker, presi-
dent Of the jamestown Exposition Com
pany. is in the city and is the guest OF
Lieutenant Governor j. Taylor Ellyson.
No. 10 East Franklin Street. Mr.. Tucker
is here to appear before Joint meeting
OF the Finance Committees OF the two
houses OF the General Assembly In the
hall OF the House of Delegates tonight
to discuss the jamestown Exposition
measures, along with other gentlemen OF
prominence. Thessubject Is not only OF
great public interest. but the chief speak
err is platform orator of such rare force
and ability that there is every assurance
OF a large attendance of members and
visitors.
Any who may desire to come viii be
entirely welcome.
The bill to which Mr.. Tucker will di- |
rect his especial attention is that appro-
priating 100000 for State buildings. en-
.ertainments. &C., at the proposed Ter
Centenary. The committees will take no
action tonight. but will consider the
matter later in separate executive ses-
sions.
The special joint committee to inquire
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