The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27

That there is to be no lobbying
within the chamber of the House of
Delegates was emphasized yesterday
when Mr.. Musgrave Of Southampton,
Arose to question of personal privi-
lege and Indignantly expressed him
self as being under the impression
that there was some lobbying" going
on within the chamber.
THE rules Of this House. as ] UNI
derstand thom." said MIR Musgrave,
prohibit the presence Of lobbyists on
thc floor Of the chamber during the
sessions Of the body, ! am convinced
that there are now persons on this
floor whose right l question, and
hope the Speaker viii see that the
rules are not dlsregarded
THE rules provide that only mem
bers. State officials and other desig-
nated persons are permitted on the
floor said Speaker Houston II the
gentleman knows OF any breach of
the rrrles the chair will be pleased to
see that the sergeant-at-arms per-
forms his duty"
The neck of every member was
GRAINED toward Mr. Musgrave, who,
standing in his place, bore an express
stpu. Of profound Indignation,
Mr.. swift Replies.
g Suddenly Mr., Swift, or Fredericks~
burg. arose
IF the gentlemen refers TO the gem
tleman sitting next me" he shouted,
. Il will say that he is here at my invi-
tation He Is connected with the
State government, and, | judge, has a
right to be here"
Doorkeeper Newhouse walked rap
itfly to the forum. and announced that
he had perfect confidence in every
member Of the House, and was under
:, them
knowing the rules, would endeavor TO
break them"
The massive figure then stalked
back Ia the door, while the subdued
interest among the members con
tinueH
with the explanation OF the gentle
man from fredericksburg, / with
draw my remark said Mr.. MusgraVe
Then the wheels Of legislation con
r-rrrtJ1t 70 E-rfuJt, 7rrrt forai tttt4s galore
were PASSED and others were sent to
tAeir tn nd reading.
Mr. Walton, Of Hanover stated
things going in the early hour ny IN
Producing a hill granting the super
v44arS of Hanover County the right 10
appropriate tho sum Of as much az
Slaa toward the maintenance ~ dis
trict fairs. and as much as $500 to-
. ward a cuuntrtfatr
he tnDFrl from AEdAFNN'E 'T''+N' 'tN
wished to contribute his mite toward
encouraging various communities 10
f94a interest In the development OF
their sections.
Mr. Gordon, Of Louisa arose to ask
thal the appropriation Hill hn reported
not later than Tuesday morning. lie
was Informed that the bin had already
been reported from the committee
and 81 motion was then made that il be
made tho special or1cr for 1890
o'clock Tuesday morning This time
was fixed
" 60 Charter Change Biil.
Mr.. Price. Of Richmond asked that
In No. 5l9, pertaining 10 charter
changes OF the city OF Richmond, CON
corning the right OF city Council to
establish maEisterial courts at the va
rious police stations he taken up 50
that It might he disposed Of and sent
to the Senate where IL could be acted
upon by that body-in conjunction with
several additional changes measures
1t was shown that the bill viii come
up Ia regular order tomorrow morn
ing.
A companion bill from the City
Council Of Richmond fixing the terms
Of fire commissioners at four years
and the election Of one commissioner
every year, was passed.
House bill. No 435, of which Mr.,
3cattie. Of Henrico. is patron, which
gives the supervisors of the county the
right to- dispose of the poorhouse and
farm in that county, was passed
This bin reflects the splendid condi-
ton Of Henrico County.
When a community wishes TO dis
pose Of it's pporhouse.' commented
Mr. Beattie, lit looks pretty good for
the thrift OF the people, don't II ?"
Everyone agreed that IT. did .---
We can dispose Of the property for
something like $4,000" said Mr.,
Reatt5e The property is so valu-
able that what il costs as 10 maintain
IL would more than pay the board of
our Few unfortunates at some board
ing house or other institution. There
is hardly a dozen paupers in the entire
county"
Davis Discusses Dog law.
Some opposition against the pro-
posed dog law" arose IN the person
of Mr.. Davis, Of Norfolk County.
The venerable u G. Lowry. OF Bed
fcrd. patron % the measure insisted
hat the law would prove OF inestlm-
bile value 10 the people in the rural
districts
The biz requires the keeping up
Of dogs over s,H months Of age. be-
tween the hours Of sundouu and 8
A. NJ This is designed for the pur-
pose Of protecting not only game, but
sheep az well
t7ecr7y enormously opposed u
motion offered by Mr.. Davis that bill