Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

realized for the first time tnat tue ues I"'',
they bad so vigorously advocated WAS io'''
The vote was as follows:
YEAs.-Messrs. Anderson, Anderson po,rna
pendhe,m, Berkeley. Blakemore, po, ,,m
philip y. Brown, Burton, William Osmprp,v, ,s
carssr. Chambers. Clements, Craforu, hins'
Epes, Fahrney, fentress, Garisna,, unnssr
Graves. Gregory. Hall. Howe, hue ear 'iamson'
Ietcher Msgruder, John 4. Mason, ,.sar p',I
Miller Munford, McIlwsine, Peery' rlaen s,ra..
lev. Ryan, Saunders, shackelioru, 1880,
sowder, NJ. Is: Spencer Steel sa T"nav Triniett
Utr, William A. White, Wrign'' ""' "''
'rNaYs'-Messrs. Bland. Boiling, j. Tonmpson
Brown, Clarance J. Campbell SomSJi Iyoee'
Dunlop, Farish. Goode, Harris. natNV"u, nDs,'
II. o. James. X. A. James, Jones, hen', 49, vson
Koner. Lewir, Lindsey, Mailet, .; .. m nrs,,
Micheau, Nolen. Ramey, Rowe, sn .., VII
Samuel A. Spencer, Charles :. lhy y "a" az
Nina Williams " throw, Wray, and 1 onng-'f'
The following members were absent:
Messrs. Browning. Edwards. Parsons, hauc
ford Thompson. David Frank white, Oh
Accomac. and Wilcox. ,s
The bill was then Immediately passed
by vote of ~ 10 10. Will
Messrs. Cooke and Mallet OF Norfolk
voied against the Mason substitute TOT the
reason that they are opposed TO any iegls-
lation of that kind, and not because they
were in favor nj the Kent bIl, TO Wnlcn' IN
fact. they are still more opposed IMAM 70
the substitute. Messrs. Snodgrass ana
Anderson OF Washington for similar rea-
son voted in the negative. The geIue.1en
named stated afterwards privately that
thew were opposed to all railroad ieglsIa-
tion for the reason that the railroad com,
panIe, in their respective Localities ana
not give any reason for complaint.
Mr. Epes offered resolution. WHICH
was adopted, providing for the cohsinu-
ance OF the afternoon sessions uhtll 'ne
final adjournment Of the LegisiatuIe. ~
these sessions the only bills wnlch can oe
considered must be of private or local
character. or general bills 70 which no oo-
lection Is raised.
on The APPROPRIATION BILL.
The appropriation bill was taken up. 1T
was read by Clerk McDOugall. and Mr..
Nlunford. the chairman OF the Finance
Committee. explained its provisions.
MIR. Saunders opposed the section when
provided for the appointment OF an addl-
tiona clerk Tor the Secretary on tue Coti-
monwealth. lie also protested against any
increase in the salary OF the surgeon Oh the
penitentlarv. =,
Mr.. Philip +. Brown, the patron OF the
bill providing an additional clerk Tor tue
Secretary OF toe Commonwealth, stated
tlltit fUt fiuAlth Ni iilS OihNf N'A' -
increasing lie urged the House TO maze
the appropriation mentioned IN the bud
get. Sir. Brown thought the salary OF the
surgeon at the penltentlafy should GER
tauly be increased.
The provision with reference to tie ap-
pointment of the clerk for Judge flour
nov was stricken out.
At this juncture a message was read
from the Conference Committee appointed
TO consider the DILL providing for the DIS
tribution OF the direct-tax fund. They
recommended that the House recede from
the amendments with reference 10 the
counties of LOudoun and Augusta.
The hour Of 2.30 having arrived, the
House adjourned until 4:3O p. NJ.
Afternoon session.
The afternoon session of the House was
an exceptionally busy one, and the legisla-
tors were kept hard at work from 4:SO
O'Clock until at night.
The bill amending the Code in relation
TO divorces, and making an absolute d.
yorce obtainable after two years desertlon
instead of five, elected considerable dis
cussion, and several unusually good
speeches We're delivered upon the subject.
Mr.. Withrow opposed the passage OF the
measure IN a very graceful speech, IN
which he referred TO the sanctlty of the
DOHUo VI Ihall nHANA AZ 'NtNN ''AN'
not be severed without ample cause.
Messrs. Shackelford and Wray likewise
spoke in opposition TO the bill.
MIR. Chambers delivered forcible ar
pument in favor of the bill. In his opinion
! the deserted person suffered enough IN
two wears TO Justify them in sueing for di-
vorce. Messrs. Gibson and NJ. b. Spencer
also favored the bill. which was passed.
The bill relative 10 the term of office and
Al. ...lrr anr+s4 "A
from the upper branch, who refused TO
concur IN the amendment reducing the
salary of this official from $500 10 $500.
| Mr.. Gibson moved that the House main
tam its position and that a conference
committee be appointed to further consld-
er the matter. This was agreed to and the
committee will be appointed to-day.
The conference committee on the IL
brary building bill reported, recon-
mending that the amendment OF the
House be concurred in, cutting down the
approprlation for the construction of the
building from S250,O0O to 100000. The
report was adopted.
HOUSE Bills PASSED.
Joint resolution in relation to establish
ing postal routes by the United States
! Government; to authorize the Board of
| Supervisors of Craig county TO borrow
money to pay the present Indebtedness of
said county; to amend and re-enact sec
| ton 2O79 of the Code of Virginia, 1881, as
amended and re-enacted by an act ap.
proved March 3, 1890. and as further
| amended and re-enacted by an act APP
proved March 4. 1890, relating to unlawful
! hunting; for the protection OF fish IN the
| Shenandoah river and its tributaries; for
| tho relief of ID. Franklin Brown. disabled
/ ex-Confederate soldier; to amend and re-
/ enact section 3, 5. and Of an act for the
protection of sheep IN the counties
of Clark. Frederick, and Charlotte. APP
proved Hsrch 8. 1874, as TO the county
! of Frederick; 10 allow the voters OF Pat
rick county 10 vote on the question OF a
! fence law: for the relief Of \. &. Fox, a
wounded ex-Confederate soldier; 10 amend
and re-enact section o3J, second subdlyl-
sion OF chapter 80, Code of Virginia, allow
! ing counties, etc, 10 levy tax on the
capital actually employed and used IN
every licensed business in tins State, IL
incorporate the kadlOrd Wheelmen; to
correct an erroneous assessment against
/ ". H. SilcOtt: 10 require prisoners charged
| with a capital Ofienca and on trial IN d
/ County Court. 10 plead before making d
motion for continuance; 10 incorporate
/ the brakes Branch Warehouse Company
/ 10 amend and re-enact section 1912 of the
/ Code vi Virginia, so as To make county
] NulNfr tE1 tOllotl NdtDfs ot the peace NllulL
/ their counties: 10 empower the County
/ Court Of Buckingham upon evidence. ia
certify the claim of Mrs. Sallie \. Wade e.
I the Auditor of Public Accounts TO be
/ listed as other pensioners; for the pro
lection of game IN the county of Hanover
TO amend and aud re-enac, section 1919 of
chapter l63. Code OF Virginia. IN relation
10 the appointment OF commissioners IN
Chancery Is amended and re-enacted by al
act approved February 4. 1889. and by al
act approved February "a. 1880; 70 amend
and re-enact sections $50, 527, and 81
Of the Code of Virginia, 80 as L
secure agricultural statistics and de
fine the duties OF the commission
ers of the revenue in regard thereto
70 incorporate the treat Council OF Flrgi
MIA Improved Order Of Red Mem to amend
and re-enact section 900 OF the Code o
1857 in relation 70 killing wild fowl III the
waters ol the Commonwealth for the re
lief OF Bell, Cadet, Mile: ~ Co. for relic
OF II. NJ. Drewry, of Henry county; L
amend and re-enact section 22J7 of tn,
Code in relation 20 divorces 10 amend
re-euac an act entitled an act TO incOrpO
rate the Brookland Hallway and Improve
ment Company i'll Henrico county, ap
proved March 4. 1880; TO amend anC
re-enact section 3 OF an act entitled
an act TO incorporate the Prison AssOcia-
ton o. Virginia, app royed l.arch 3, 1880
TO authorize district and county school