The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
THE SENATE.
Judge Mann Withdraws Motion
to DISCHARGE Committee.

fOr the Snlfu SUCCESSIVE uHy lHc syn
ate spent valuable time discussing the
question of how time could be saved.
strong disposition to take up the uncon-
tested matter and get 1t off the calendar
provoked some opposition from certain
members who declare that this virtual
~ side-tracked the contested business,
which was usually that of greatest Inn
pcrtance. Six or seven Senators spoke,
and a call for the pending question was
necessary. The Senate then agreed to
a resolution offered by Judge Phlegar, OF
Montgomery, prescribing the order OF
the day. dispensing first of Senate and
House bills on their third reading and
then taking UP uncontested bills on their
second reading.
BY vote of 20 to II the Senate, after
n humorous discussion that disposed of
nearly half-hour more. of the valuable
time, refused to agree to an amendment
to the Sims hunting bill. offered by Mr..
Thomas. of Lynchburg. permitting the
killing OF bull-bats. The memorial of the
State Legislature to Congress in regard
to rivers and harbors was passed by. The
Sadler joint resolution. requesting the
Library Board TO make an exhibit of
books. portraits and manuscripts at the
jamestown Exposition, was unanimously
adopted and reported to the House of
Delegates. joint resolution from the
House calling on the Virginia represent
tatives in Congress to endeavor to Sc
cure the passage of an act making the
initial carrier of Interstate commerce liza
lie for loss or damage to goods. was re-
ceived and concurred In.
Shortly before o'clock Judge Mann,
of Nottoway, as forecast last week. arose
to move that the Committee on Firlnce
and Banks be discharged from further
consideration of the bill amending the
laws relating to saloons, distlleries and
nd
he had no desire to reflect upon the
committee. which he recognized to be
one OF the hardest worked and one OF
the most efficient In the Senate. Fear
Ing, however, that the committee, bur-
dened with other matters. would be un-
able to reach the whiskey5 bill, the Not
toway Senator asked now that. 1t lie dis
charged.
Upon q statement from Mr.. Wickhnm.
chairman of the Finance Committee.
that, hard worked as 1t was. the commit
tee had arranged for an executive hear
Ing on the amendments for last night,
Judge Mann Withdrew his motion.
Communications from the House of
| Delegates began to come In rapid success
son Joint resolution relating to an
investigation by the Board of Fisheries
| or the causes for the diminution In the
supply of edible fish In the waters OF
| the Commonwealth was referred TO the
committee on Fish and Game. The Sem
ate promptly, upon motion of Judge
| PfLegar, concurred in the House reaolu-
| tons calling for a board of inquiry to
look Into the affairs of the Virginia Poly
| technic Institute and report to the next
| General Assembly
! After some discussion, similar action
was taken on the House joint resolution,
calling for an investigation of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
| About 2:2O p. NJ the Senate adjourned
until ll:3O O'Clock to-dSy.
Bills Passed.
To amend section 2010 OF the Code OF yir
sinia, providing when and how to nunt
unable to furnish ball bond. to work in chain.
gangs, or In the State convict road force.
70 authorize the court in which he Is tried,
| to sentence certain prisoners to hard labor.
Of the authorities OF Augusta county
~ 10 amend amend the Gharter OF the town OF Bar
70 provide for the organization and govern
ment OF Incorporated communities which shall
amend stss Of the e0e code relatng TO in.
! functions. -
TO amend a45s OF the Code, relating to I'D.
/ pcals. -
TO amend an act. approved March 81. 1895.
rclating 70 the awarding OF injunctions.
/ ASSOCIATIONS, orders or societies.
| To create a bureau of audit and to provide
for the appointment OF a secretary OF the
/ same.
| 10 amend section SIS of Code, relating to tho
compensation OF superviscTs.
To amend first factlon OF an act authorizing
1 To amcnd section li70 OF the Code OF Virginia.
For the creation OF tuberculosis commits
sion
TO amend section 1911 OF the IA tf yir-i
sinla.
To provide for the consolidation or annexation