Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-02

net TO incorporate the JACKSON OTpnau
Asylum OF Norfolk to incorporate the
Jefferson Fishing, Sporting, and Yacht
Club {; to incorporate the Virginia Print
ing and Lithographing Company to
require the county judge of Greenville
to submit the question of con-
tinuing or repeating the fence law to the
qualified voters of Bellfeld magisterial
district, in said county, upon certain
to provide for the more eff
cient collection OF road fines in the
of Fluvanna TO amend the char
ter of the city of Stanton ; to work and
keep in order the public roads in Pitt
sylvania county; to amend the charter
of the town of Waynesboro' to allow the
voters in Carrollton precinct Isle of
Wight county, to vote on the adoption
of the no-fence law.
STATIONERY.
Mr.. Dupuy, of Prince Edward, offer
ed resolution asking that the Superln-
tendent of Public Printing shall furnish
to each member OF the House II pad OF
letter-paper and two packages Of enve-
lopes with " House of Delegates print
ed on each.
The resolution was first adopted, sub
reconsidered, and rejected.
BANK DEPOSIT OF BIDDLEBERGERs.
A bill offered by Mr.. Cardwell, pre-
scribing III what banks the money OF the
State may be kept, provides that any
bank of circulation as well as OF discount
and deposit, doing business in Virginia,
upon depositing at least $4,000, face
value. of the Riddleberger bonds with
the State Treasurer as security, shall he
deemed a depository OF public money,
and the Treasurer is authorized to de
post in such bank the market value OF
the bonds of the State thus deposited
with him, but in no case and at no time
TO have on deposit in said bank an
amount in excess of 20 per cent. of the
face value Of the bonds held as security.
The bill also provides that until suffi-
cient number OF banks in the State COM
ply with the provisions of this act to af-
ford sufficient repositories for the public
money the same shall be deposited and
secured as now provided by law.
The object of the law is to create a
demand for the Riddleberger bonds,
thereby inducing the funding of the
States obligations into such bonds and
at the same time affording the banks de-
string to receive the States money on
deposit convenient security to offer the
State for such money, while the State
will thereby hold better security for
her money than the usual personal obi
cations.
The banks making a deposit OF bonds
under the provisions of the act will he
drawing interest on the bonds, and at
the same time realize interest on the
loans and discounts made with the
money of the State.
BEET-sUGAR MANUFACTORY.
Mr.. Dupuy, of Prince Edward, offered
a resolution asking that congressman be
asked to vote for and urge the appropria-
tioE of 500, 900 TO erect the necessary
works for the manufacture of beet sugar
and to establish school at Farmyille or
in its vicinity where the process of manu-
facture can be taught.
Placed on the calendar under a sus-
pension of the rules.
FEES.
The Senate bill to provide for paying
B. T. Bland and Marquis Jones $3.50 each
as fees for professional services in oyster
cases came up on the motion to recon-
slider the vote by which the House re-
fused to pass the bill. A recorded vote
was taken and the House agreed to re-
consider-ayes, 81 noes, q.
Mr.. Buford spoke in favor of the bill.
The Commonwealth attorney OF Ma
thews county needed assistance to pro-
perly protect the interests of the State.
MIR. Martin could not countenance the
expenditure OF so much money. He did
not think the employment of such an
array of legal talent had been necessary.
MIR. Bristow knew the Commonwealth
attorney of Mathews county. He was a
yonng man, and, while not ordinarily in
competent, yet there were many new
points brought up in this case which had
never come up before, and there were
three lawyers on the other side.
Mr.. Mayo was in favor of the State do
ing right and he thought the bills were
exceedingly moderate.
Mr.. Allensworth next spoke in favor OF
the bill. He began by saying " Brother
Moderator instead of =" Mr.. Speaker, "
which created quite a laugh.
The bill passed-ayes. As; noes, So.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. Elam To provide State con-
victs free to counties to work on public
roads; to provide further employment
TO said convicts, and TO repeal the act
employing convict labor on county roads
and other works of internal improve
ment.
BY Mr.. Buford: To incorporate the
Newport News, Hampton and Old Point
Comfort Telephone Company.
By Mr.. Robinson To prevent persons
catching oysters in the waters of James
river with tongs longer than twenty feet.
BY Mr.. Flood TO amend the law in
regard to admission to the public free
schools.
BY Mr.. Counts: To regulate the con.
struction OF railroads through mountain
passes and defiles.
By Mr.. Saunders; To empower the
trustees Of the District School Board of
Gills-Creek school district, franklin
county. to use any surplus county public
school funds belonging to said district
for the purpose of purchasing or erecting
buildings for school purposes or dis.
charging any Indebtedness OF the said
district.
BY Mr.. John A. Brown To author.
ize r. II. Atkinson to erect wharf on
his oyster grounds on Chuckatuck creek.
BY Mr.. Morton (by request) To au.
thorize the payment OF claim OF Il. II.
Chalkley and c. II. Chalkley, executors
OF o. II. Chalkley, deceased.
COUNTY TREASURES.
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