Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-26


pressed his feelings and estimate Of tho
late member in beautiful terms. Then
Mr. Mayo, OF Westmoreland. from the
Republican side Of the House, delivered
aeulosy full Of kindness, and speaking
OF DIR. Keen as q heightened, brave, and
warm-hearted man. Mr.. Harris (coi-
ored), made the closing speech, saying
that in the last conversations he had
with DIR. Keen the latter had made an
offer to do him and his race 4 service.
His speech was very graceful, and was
feelipgly.delivered tribute TO the de-
ceased gentleman.
The report was adopted.
SENATE BILLS REPORTED.
To amend and re-enact section 90 Of
chspter 81 Of the Code Of 1873, relating
to beggars and Migrants; to provide
for the completion Of the Southwestern
LuDatic Asylum, and sppropriating
money therefor; to amend section Of
chapter 24l Of the Acts Of Assembly Of
1876 and 1877, in relation to the bass
of municipal taxation TO amend and re-
enact section Of an act approved Jan
uary 3, 1884, entitled an act TO provide
for new charter for the city Of Roa-
noke.
HOUSE BILLS REPORTED.
To amend and re-enact section Of
chapter 81 Of the Code Of Virginia. in
relation to public health; to authorize
the Board OF Supervisors Of Frederick
county TO order special election upon
the question Of building house in 0pe-
quon magisterial district for the pur-
pose Of holding magisterial courts.
LEAVE or ABSENCE.
Leave Of absence was granted, in
definitely, TO Mr.. Hilton on account Of
sickness.
BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Mathews: Bill to create a
lien on certain real estate.
by Mr.. Roberts: Bill to allow John
W. Richardson, treasurer of Smyth
county, further time to levy and collect
CcItdiH taA tShcNcs
BY Mr.. 0glesby Bill to incorpo-
rate the Glade Mountain Manganese
Company.
BY MIR. Munford Bill to amend Sec
ton Ii Of the act entitled an act to pro.
vide for the assessment Of taxes on per-
sons, property, and income, &c.
BY Mr.. Munford A bill to re-
peal an act approved March 7, lsSi,
entitled an se. to make additional pro-
vision for paying the debt Of Patrick
county on account Of certain bonds is
sued to the Danville and New River
Railroad Company.
BY Mr.. Carter Bill to amend aud
reenact certain sections Of the Code, in
relation to conycts.
BY Mr.. Leftwich: Bill to authorize
the Board OF Supervisors Of Campbell
county to contract for keeping the roads
and bridges of said county in repair,
and to assess taxes therefor.
BY Mr. Fulkerson, of Washington
Bill to provide for the sale OF lands re-
turned delinquent since 1884.
by Mr.. Tavenner: Bill to punish
the grantor in a deed of trust on per-
sonal property for unlawfully disposing
OF said property.
BY Mr.. Hay Bill to authorize the
county of Madison to subscribe to the
stock of the Madison Courthouse AMI
Orange Railroad Company on certain
conditions.
SENATE BILL PASSED.
To prescribe rule of evidence IN
certain cases.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend and re.enact an act APP
proved March Il, 1871, entitled an act
to incorporate the town Of Luray, in the
county Of Page, and acts amendatOry
tbersos. approved respectively April 81,
1874, March q, 1879, March |, 1854,
and March 4. 1884.
To incorporate the Madiscn-Court-
house and Gordonsyille Telephone Conn
pany.
FINCH vs.. JONES.
The further consideration OF the case
of Finch rs. Jones wa deferred until
to- day.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS BILL.
On motion Of Nr. Munford. House
bill proposing the appointment Of a
Board of three railroad commissioners
was made the special and continuing
order for Tuesday next to-day week.
UNCUT-COUPON BILL PASSED.
Senate bill requiring the production
of the bond as the best evidence Of the
genuineness of the coupon, &c, was
passed, on motion Of Mr.. A Fulker-
son.
Messrs. Waddill and Martin (Repub-
lcans) argued in favor Of reconsdera.
ton, but unsuccessfully.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Dunlop, which was agreed TO
Resoired, That out OF respect TO the
memory of the late DR.. I. W. Keen
this House do now adjourn.