The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-23

of personal privilege, disclaimed hav-
ing intended to embarrass the presid-
ing officer when. just before adjourn
ment for the dinner recess. when the
vote on eleoting the commissioner of
prohibition by the people was lost by
q tie vots, he suggested that under
the Constitution the presiding officer
might cast the deciding vote.
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson. reply
ing. said the chair thought the sena-
tor from Amherst was feeling in an
really up to little pleasantly when
he raised the point of order. The
Lieutenant Governor added that he
never hesitated about stating any,
whore and under any circumstances
how he stood on any public question.
Senator Goodrich wanted to take up
the matter of penalties, but Senator
Mapp suggested that thsy get through
with the minor changes first and later
on take up this important feature Of
the bill. He stated that the lawyers
on the committee had checked up all
the provisions with reference to pen
aities. SO that they might DO consid-
cred without loss Of time and with
the information that would enable the
Senators to act intelligently.
Ethics Among Doctors.
Senator Andrews, of Roanoke, re-
newed his effort to eliminate section
"1a," regulating the issuance OF pre-
scriptions by physicians. the words
'or who is not in good standing in
his profession" The Roanoke Sena-
tor thought the effect OF this language
would be to exclude capable physi-
clans who, because or having contract
practice. were regarded by their fell
low-physicians as unethical. Senator
Mapp sympathizcd with the view OF
Senator Andrews. but thought the
amendment an unwise one. as did also
Senator Adams. The amendment was
lost. the vote standing: Ayes, O; noes,
10.
Liquor For Nervous Practice.
Senator Wendenburg offered an
amendment to strike out of section
"13" the provision that physicians
shall not prescribe ardent spirits for
any person whom he knows OF has
reason to believe Is In the habit OF
drinking to intoxication. He declared
that 1t was necessary in hospitals
where persons were treated for alco-
holic and nervous troubles to use ar
dent spirits at the beginning Of the
treatment. He referred to hospital
near Richmond representing an in
vestment OF over 100000 which would
be very seriously affected. II. indeed.
It did not have to close It's doors.
Senator Mapp said the end sought
by Senator Wendenburg was prob
ably all right. but that there was
danger unless this right was carefully
safeguarded. With the understanding
that Senator WeHdenburs would re-
cast his amendment SO as to allow
the prescription OF ardent spirits for
patients in hospitals and for other
persons who are sick in bed. but not
to persons who feign sickness to get
q drink, the section was passed by
and the amendment viii probably be
adopted.
Fight On Quart Clause.
Senator Strobe offered an amend
ment the design OF which Is to pro-
hibit the shipment into Virginia Of
liquor in any quantities unless the
shall decide that such shipment Is
contrary to the constitution, and In
that event to retain the provisions in
the act, permitting the quart shipment.
The amendment proposes to strike out
In section "39" the words. Except as
follows and insert the foilowins.
On and after November !, 1915,
provided that II such prohibition shall
be declared unconstitutional BY the
supreme court OF App6diS VI VA-
ginia or the Supreme Court OF the
United States then and thereafter no
person nor Arm, and no corporation
other than corporations authorized by
the laws of this State to engage In
the transportation OF merchandise, as
common carriers. shall bring into this
State for use in this Etate from any
point without this state, or trans
port from one point to another In
this State or from any point in this
State to any point without this State
any ardent spirits, and no common
carrier shall, except ~ hereinafter
provided. bring into this state from
any point without this State. or trans
port from one point 10 another within
the state any ardent Spirits except az
follows:
The Senator from Amherst said he
came to the Senate with m open mind
on this question. but that the study Of
the subject ana the discussion on this
bill Afd led him to the conclusion that
EfherA was no sound reason why the
Legislature should disappoint the
voters OF Virginia or on the Other hand
temporise with the bevArA9o liquor