The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-18
Vol. U.-NUMBER 416.
The chair was then vacated until 4 p.
N.
Afternoon Session.
The chair was resumed at 4 pm. by
Speaker Cardwell
THE SOLDIERS PENSIONS.

ihE ooLDiEks PENsIONs.
The amendment offered by Mr.. Elan
OF Louisa, providing that every disabled
veteran who has reached the age OF 90
shall receive $50 per year. was first voted
on and rejected. Ayes, 81; noes. 40.
The bill, as reported FROM committee as
amended, was ordered 10 its engross-
ment, and, under suspension of the rules,
passed. AYES II, noes D.
SENATE BILL PASSED.
For the relief of John A. Roberts and
John Z. Roberts, of Charlotte county.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend the law so as to prevent the
destruction of fish and TO prevent the
obstruction Of the free passage of the
same In Dan river at or near Danyille,
Va.
To amend the law in relation to the
working of the public roads and bridges.
FISH.
The bill to prohibit the catching OF fish
in the rivers above tide water excepting
with hook and line, was called up by Mr.
Crawford OF Augusta. 1t provoked a
lengthy discussion, one and a half hours
being consumed. II was recommitted.
DAYvILLE AND GREAT WESTERN R.R.
MI Curtis If Richmond city called up
Senate bill No 20, to incorporate the Dan
vile and Great Western Railroad. The
question was on three Senate amend
ments TO the House amendment TO the
Senate bill. Two were agreed to, one
rejected.
At $50 the House adjourned.
Night Session.
The night session was devoted en-
tirely to the consideration of local bills,
and the following were passed
ROUSE BILLS.
To amend the charter OF the city Of
Richmond relating to the Fire Depart
ment
AS passed it provides that the Fire
Commissioners may be elected al any
time during the month Of July instead OF
July lst as originally provided.
To incorporate the town OF Blackstone
in Nottoway county.
To make the town of Salem a separate
school district.
TO incorporate the Virginia Publishing
Company.
To incorporate the Edgewood Gene
terry Company Of Augusta county.
To require the County Judge of Green
VILE county TO submit the question Of
continuing or repeating the fence law to
the qualified voters of the Belfield mag
is,erial district.
To amend the Code in relation to the
sales OF useless work oxen and horses in
Lynchburg
To allow A. r Green Treasurer Of Hall
fax, further time TO collect tax tickets
for 1882, etc.
To authorize as special district school
tax in Amherst county.
To allow Joseph r. Fudge, Treasurer
of Allegheny county, further time.
To authorize the Board Of Supervisors
of Essex county TO rescind an order FOR
working the public roads.
To Incorporate the Foreign Mission
Board Of the Southern Baptist Conven-
tion.
To allow A. r. Green, Treasurer OF Hal
flax. and his deputies six months TO col
lect delinquent taxes.
SENATE BILLS,
For the relief of William II. Carter OF
Washington county.
To allow the Treasurer OF Rappahan-
mock and his deputies further time.
To incorporate the Alexandria Per
petual Fund Association.
For the relief of Jacob Fisher under
Robert T.. Stewart.
To amend the net Incorporating The
Wyiheville and Iron Mountain railroad.
For the relief of the taxpayers OF Al
leghany county.
To authorize the Supervisors OF Rock
bridge county TO establish ferry over
James river neal Goochland.
To provide the manner in which
aid shall be extended to The poor OF the
several magisierial districts OF Rock
bridge county not supported In the coun-
ty poor house.
TO provide for working the roads in
Fluvanna.
Joint resolution respecting the quarters
OF the Southern Historical Society
At 10 o'clock adjourned