Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-21

Mr. Martin, OF Norfolk, strongly OPP
posed the resolution. In reality he did
not know whether TO regard 1t as jest
or not. He asked the father Of the reso-
luton IL he did not know that some OF
the first men of the world could not
write d? Didn't no know that twenty
three out OF twenty-six of the sieners OF
the Magma Charta had to make their
crosses because they could not write !?
Didn't he know that those who came
over with the Normans made their I'M
press with their swords and not thelr
pens. and in future war would he
have it as a prerequisite that a man be
educated before he could take mp his
musket in defence OF his country, or
really ia defence OF the rich man who
would be able to get an edGcltion
Mr.. Johnston said his resolution
seemed to be misconsirucd. Its only
object was to get the committee TO re-
port a bill if cxpedient. II it was not
a good move the committee could say so.
He did not consider it Jest and the
subject was nothing new TO him. lie
had been thinking Of it for some time.
On motion OF the member from Am
herst (Mr. Loving the resolution was so
amended as to make it applicable only
TO Isle of Wight county. Agreed to.
Laughter.
The resolution was then defeated.
BRAMBLEToN TAXES.
Mr.. Starke called up the bill author
izing the Board of Supervisors Of Nor
folk, in their discretion, to pay over to
the city of Norfolk, forthe use of Bran
bleton Ward in said city, portion OF the
taxes collected from citizens of said ward
bv the treasurer Of Norfolk county forthe
year 1887.
A good deal OF discussion took place,
and after refusing to recommit the bill
by vote Of 36 to 33 the House ordered
1t to its engrossment-ayes, 30 noes, %.
ROAD LAW.
The bill to regulate and restrict liabil-
ity to labor on public roads and to
abolish Imprisonment for breach of such
liability came up. having been adversely
reported from the committee.
Mr.. Elan, the patron Of the bill, spoke
ut length in its favor. Under the present
law, he said. 20 department in the State
was more ununiform, and it needed i'm
proyement, and his bill would effect
this. The time would come when the
bill would pass, even if it did not now.
Mr.. Elan spoke at length IN denun-
citation OF the present road laws of Nir-
enlargement and special-which exact
from men personal service without COM
pensation.
MIR. Ryan wanted to amend so as to
make the bill applicable only to Louisa.
Mr.. Elan said that would not effect
the end desired. A general road law for
the State was required.
Mr.. Tinsley thought the Legislature
had no authority to REQUIRE citizens to
work on roads when the law said the
roads should be kept in order nj public
expense. The engrossment of the bill
was defeated ayes, % noes, 46.
40 SAMPLE LIQUOR LICENSES.
In answer to a resolution of Saturday
the Auditor of Public Accounts reported
that no licenses to sell liquor by sample
had been issued under the provisions Of
the law enacted at the last extra session
of the Legislature. Immediately after
the passage Of the law he had the license
laws of the State printed IN pamphlet
form and one was sent to each county
treasurer, commissioner of the revenue,
clerk of court, and Commemorative at
torney in the State.
INSURANCE COMPANIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO
FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
Mr.. Herbert introduced a bill pro-
viding that all insurance companies
taking fire risks in cities and towns
where there are fire departments must
pay 2 per cent. of the premiums received
for said insurance towards the support Of
the fire department. Referred.
SENATE BILL PASSED.
To authorize the trustees of the Pisgah
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in
the county Of Tazewell. to sell and con-
vey their church property.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. Saunders: For the relief of
Levi Midkeif, surety of Tyler Midkeif.
BY Mr.. Anderson: To change the
boundary lines between the counties Of
Rockbridge and Botetourt south of
James river, and TO transfer a small por-
ton of Botetourt to Rockbridge county.
BY Mr.. Figgat: To amend the charter
of the Valley Railroad Company.
CHANGE n THE CONSTITUTION.
The bill proposing a change in the
Constitution so as to prevent county
treasurers from succeeding themselves
in Office, and to change the time they
are qualified, was taken up on its en-
discussed, and defeated
ayes, - noes, 90.
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