The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-21

year as at present, instead of $500 as
provided in the bill.
Mr. Swift moved that the sum be fixed
at S1.500. Both amendments were
promptly rejected.
There was an increase Of 500 for TIE
messenger in the auditors office, and
Mr.. Lane moved to strike this out
A good deal of debate followed, and
Messrs. Peyton, Fuller and others defend
ed the increase. Mr.. Martin Williams did
not see the reason for increasing an
officers salary simply because he had per-
formed his duties faithfully. The amend
ment was lost. Gs
Two More Guards.
the penitentiary. and they are all given
an increase of So per month.
Mr.. Lane offered great many amend
ments. striking out all Increases of
salaries. but he succeeded in getting few
of them through.
He offered one to strike out the 500
increase to the salary of the assistant
clerk to the State Corporation, and 1t
was rejected, ayes. II; noes. 40.
Provision is made for additional help
at the library and Capitol and for those
who are to operate the new, light and
heat plant. "a.
u,
of Portsmouth, in great shape. The
former was trying to cut down the
salaries of the elevator conductors and
Mr. Bland said the gentleman was will
ing to vote large sums to go up his way,
but did not desire to see money spent
elsewhere.
Mr. Churchman replied amid laughter
II viii! say to the gentleman from Ports
mouth, that the money he speaks Of goes
n nD Of No ,,e,t;
The amendment was lost
Mr.. Withers moved to amend the bill
by increasing the salaries of the Su-
preme Court judges from $4,000 to $500
per year.
The amendment was opposed by Mr..
Petit and advocated by Messrs Lee and
Wtthers. Mr.. Cation spoke for the amend
ment, but before he had concluded his
remarks, the chair at 2:3O o'clock was
vacated until 4 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
The chair was resumed at 4 o'clock.
Speaker w. D. Cardwcll presiding, and
consideration of The printed calendar
was taken up and great many bills
disposed of.
There was n good deal of discussion
over the Sale-Holt congressional reap
pointment bill, 1t having been advocated
by Messrs Barrett and Bland. Mr.. Gre
cory wished the measure passed ty, ow-
Ing to the absence OF Mr.. Withers, but
upon roll call, 1t was passed, ayes, g.;
noes, A.
Offered and Referred.
Ey Ne Booker r,ok: Joint resolution requesting
G paxe 70 cen,s
mile ~ all Transportation companies In
sengers. = -
By n NJ Cation TO au,herze the school boards
bonds for the purpose OF erecting school
By Mr. c uric, Amending sS.s Of the Code,
BY Mr. sa3s ' To essS.R ana s,asa sms
-. normal n9 school At Newport News. ''''''''
he ver FsssFy eoan E g so State e sh Fs
BY pr, snead; TO incorporate town Of vlr-
BY MIR: Booker; no amend section $3.50 Of the
CODE 3T relative h5 70 the ,1 fees Of Justices.
the fees Of noarles,
by Mr, Peyton: An act to set aside and an
XIstsrs sSe re 1s red pe saaa q
II sSd qmns e. tho faculty
ssoWlsnd + EuaanS and Julian NJ s salrs;;
legged ground that They had been engaged s t.
In lhazins, and g restore ~ said chrlstnn.
NJ said Institute, ~,
BY Mr. Powers: Amending section 2tGi OF tho
H. Code. as e the reeordation OF contracts,
for the. appropriation OF 5000 for the treat
ment OF persqis having synptoms OF hydro.
etc., to pay for such treatment.
| by MI Roberts: Amending section geo OF the
Code as to chancery pleadlnss; answers
! BY fudge. .Gwnthmey: To provide for working
| roads in The state and imposing a cense
tax on vehicles. tl u,
by Mr., James a Glenn; TO prevent the over
| crowding o. railroad and street cars In Tie
State OF Virginia.
| BY Mr., James ". Bernard To amend and re-
| enact an act, approved December 10. 1908.
| entitled An act to proyidoEfor the, working
| and Keeping N repair " tho public roads
ny Mr. W Y OLD. II; no an,end, I he charter
Of the city OF Nnrfols. This bin covers 81
pagcs OF typewr!tten matter,
4 by Mr., r. ~ Bvrd: Permitting tile introduc-
i Lipn OF teftain oNl,lence IN antions brought