Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
NOW FOR THE REPORT
DEBT COMMISSION NEARLY READY
OSUBMlT THEIR CONCLUSIONS.
Bills Affecting the Rights Of n Mother-The
Monument Bill Passes the House
MANY Important Measures.


ing at which the form of their report 10
the General Assembly was agreed upon.
The clerk OF the commission. Sir. War
wick. is now engaged in making copy OF
the report as revised, but it is hardly
probable that the paper will be sent TO
the Legislature until Monday.
The committees on Privileges and Elec-
tions of the two houses will meet this
morning and appoint sub-commlttee on
reapp0rtionment of the State for MEM
bers of Congress. 10 was said last night
that 1t was thought there would be de-
cided changes in some of the districts.
GOT IN SOME QUICK WORE.
AIR. Blackstone, of Accomac, was in his
seat IN the Senate yesterday tor the first
time since the holidays, but he made up
for unavoidable delay in reaching here by
introducing bill aud getting 1t passed in
about ten minutes.
Although the Senate passed a number of
bills the only debate was upon The bill of
Mr.. Mcdonald 10 muster into the State
service the Virginia Zouaves. of Lynch
burg. Mr.. Mush bach antagoniZed the Dill
on the general ground that independent
companies should not be given the privi-
leges OF the regular volunteer force, and
the bill was recommitted.
RIGHTS OF MOTHER.
Mr. Sands introduced two important
bills in the Senate. he first one provides
that the mother OF an infant child shall have tho
same power by will or testament that the father
now has TO appoint guardian, and that the
party so appointed shall have the custody and
control Of the estate Of the infant derived from
the mother. The second bill provides that the
marriage OF a woman shall not operate by act OF
law a. an extinguishment OF her authority "a a
al aI.a in
that capacity alone or Jointly with another, but
that II shall require motion of the surety on
the bond OF OF sOnle one Interested 20 revoke
such powers.
LOCAL RAILWAY SCHEME.
Mr.. Sands also introduced n bill 20 incorporate
the Richmond, Gayt0n and Henrico railroad.
Some Of the corporators In the proposed road
are owners OF property In Richmond aud OF large
tracts OF land, notably where the Gayton coal
mine Is In operation, in ilenrico county, and In
the counties OF Chesterfield, GOocnland, and
Powhatan. The purpose Of this road is TO con-
nect The several tracts or parcels OF land for the
use Of the corporators, and for travel In and be-
tween such pieces Of property.
Mr. Mushb bach introduced a bill In the Senate
authorizing the sale Of the real estate Of a mar
fei woman who is a minor Under the present
law when married woman who il n minor mar
ries the duties OF guardianship cease.
The Norfolk ferry bill, which was passed by the
House Thursday, was reported to the Senate and
referred 10 a committee.
The detailed proceedings OF both houses tol-
low:
Proceedings Of the Senate.
The Senate was called to order at noon by
Lieutenant-Governor Tyler and the proceedings
wore opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Tudor
Hr Stubs presented a letter which had been
received by the Governor and by him referred 10
the Legislature. IL was an amusing, but at the
same time an earnest, communication from
"only a woman" protesting against the present
laws relative 10 the inheritance by parents OF
their children's property, and expressing the
opinion that women would know better how to
legislate FOR women than men do.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
The following bills were introduced and re-
ferred:
BY Mr. Mushbach, TO prevent the abatement
by the death OF ward, II a male, or the death or
marriage OF the ward II female, Of suits insti-
tuted by guardian for the sale OF his wards
estate, and TO revive suits heretofore instituted
by such guardian which have abatei by the
death or marriage OF the ward; by same, to au-
th0rize the sale Of the real estate OF married
woman who Is a minor; by same, to amend the
Code in relation 70 fees OF commissioners o' tue
revenue for granting license; 10y the same, 10
authorize the Board OF Supervisors OF Prince
William county 10 increase the salary OF the
ladge OF the County Court OF that county; ~ the
same, to amend the act Incorporating the Fails
Church and Potomac Railroad Company; by
same, TO amend tho Code relative TO
granting license to attorneys at law 70 prac-
tice; by same, 10 amend the Code In regard
10 the verihcation and publication or
certain reports OF insurance companies
by same, to amend the act establishing boards,
o. commissioners OF excise and TO define their
,futies and powers; by same, TO amend the act
20 require the payment OF fees on certain char-
ters; by same, TO prevent injury to and de-
struction OF fences, cutting wood and timber,
and trespasslng upon lands In the counties OF
Fairfax and Alexandria; by Mr.. Harrison, 70
execute the trust created By the act OF Congress
10 IN ha eovarnl States nlOupys collected
under the dlrect-tax bill; by Mr. Tyler, 20
amend the Code In regard 10 injunctions; by
Mr.. Stubbs. TO amend the Code regarding rcai
fines: by Mr.. Tyler, TO amend the act IN REFER
ence 70 assessment OF taxes on s-son's property
and incomes and on licenses to transact business
and imposing taxes thereon, &C.; by NJ. Peters,
TO incorporate tho Continental Savings ana
Loan Company; by Mr.. Wells, 10 in-
crease the Jurisdiction Of county courts; by Mr..
Sands, 70 incorporate tho Richmond, GaytOn
and SOuIhsde railroad; by Mr.. Mushbach, TO
permit the Campagnie trancalrei Ielesraphe
do Paris New York to land cables on the coast
Of the State; by Mr.. Little. to amend the act IN
cooperating the Nirg MIA Mineral-Belt railroad
Company; by Mr.. Sands, 10 amend the Code In
regard to testamentary guardians: by same, 10
amend the Code in regard 70 the marriage OF a
female personal representative [; by Mr.. Roberts,
10 extend the time 10 w. q. Scott 10 collect cer-
tain tax-tickets.
IsTERsTATE-coMMERcg LAW.
Mr. Stubbs offered tho following:
ResOirsd By the Senate (the House concufringl,
That our senators are instructed, and members
OF Congress are requested, 70 offer an amend
ment TO the present Law Of Congress known as
the interstate commerce act, or TO have n law
passed extending the jurisdiction OF the present
Interstate Commerce Commission 10 freight ana
common carriers on the nayigablo waters within
the Jurisdiction OF the United states. The reso-
luton was agreed TO.
A Communication was received from Governor
Mckinney stating that on the 9TH OF December,
y .frara
1890, ne appointed lhomas "hiIehead OolnInls,
sioner Of Agriculture OF Virginia for the term OF
two years, beginning January i. 1881, in obe-
dience to section 1875. Code 1887, ani asking
the confirmation OF tho appointment by the
Senate. This Will be done III executive session.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To ratify and confirm the consolidation OF tho
Norfolk and Virginia-Beach Railroad Company
and the Danyille and seaboard Railroad Com
pany under the name Of the Norfolk. Albemarle
and Atlantic Railroad Company; 10 Incorporate
the Big Stone Gap Railroad Company; 70 author
ize and empower the Allegheny Iron Company 10
construct and operate railroad under certain
limitations; TO authorize the Board OF Superyl-
sors Of Accomac county to pay the craftsman OF
q proposed road law for said county; 70 incOrpO-
rate the Salem and Craig Railway amt Mining
Company: 70 Incorporate the Salem and South
ern Railway Company; 70 amend and confirm
the charter OF the Basic City Mining, Manufac-
turing and Land Company granted by the CIR
cult Court Of Augusta county the 7tn day Of De-
cember, 1853.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To allow Charles NJ. shannon, late deputy
treasurer Of smyth county, and Il. +. Petrie, late
deputy treasurer OF Bland county, further time
70 distran for and collect certain tax-tickets In
their hands 70 ratify and confirm and amend
the charter Of the Norfolk Company; 20 amend
ana re-enact sections L, 5. and OF an act sp-
proved March 8, 1890, entitled ian act 20 incor-
porate the Roanoke, Fincastle and Clifton
Forge Company"
Mr. McDonali's bill TO muster into the service
OF the State the Virginia Zouaves, of Lyncnburg,
was opposed by Mr.. Mushbach and advocated by
Mr. Mcdonald and recomniitted
Tho report OF the Committee on Reduction OF
Criminal Expenses was made the special order
for Thursday at l O'Clock.
At twenty minutes TO 2 the Senate Adjourned
House of Delegates.
The session Of the House was opened with
prayer by Rev. DIR. Tudor.
Mr.. John Jackson, OF Richmond, presented
bill to 90 amend the Code in relation " the duties
OF the superintendent OF weights and measures,
as to provide that the sealer OF this city shall
once Ia each year 60 to the houses, stores, or
shops OF every person using measures and
weights, and his power and duties shall extend
over tho same territory as that OF the Hastings