The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-13
TIRE LANGUID SENATORS.
VAS MOST roo r<RM FOR VERY
ELKD WORK YESTERDAY.
Good Deal Of Routine Business was
Transacted, However. Including the
Introduction Of "a Number ofBills.

r,s senator's strollcd leisurcly through
-. capitol grounds yesterday morning
enc bright. warm sunshine. and many
.,,,r thought Of the green Christmas
fn1 graveyard" or good weather
e-i,pe." but indeed were reveling In
..r,o haif-moist. half-dry atmosphere
~, ,rowns the lazy mid-winter days Of
Ida. Days in which the sun brightens,
A,es not kindle nor sparkle; days
che sun browns. but never bllsters.
trvnrious and insidious Incidence
oo dav inspired was not calculated TO
..-.co the carnestness Of the chap
e1,o'' Yer. and when Lieutenant-GOv-
81 1,icr raped TO order, and Dr.
49, offered his impressive prayer
.y.p -.s-e some senator's still In the sun
~, IA hearts not longing for Heaven.
SIM 49, Nav. from the Committee for
-., ~ Justice. reported, with amend
making them cOnf0rmable 10 the
u.nse iOint resolutions proVidlhs
.e"' 3D.. election Of senators. The resoiu-
lo' ,.cr. agreed 10. The two houses
In nroceed 20 ballot separately on tues
"4n ard the following day viii
aa' a.. toint session 70 determine the
result - .roota1 ,oeeeaeo On the
.ttc.f OF taxation was laid before the
GO I'D 20 copies ordered to be
printed.
Bills Introduced
The following bills were introduced and
referred
,atroitting TO the qualified voters Of the
s.,te che question Of holding a constitu-
.,,-ai convention The bill designates the
A., Tuesday after the first Monday In
Varember. 1885. as the time for voting
a1 said question
r., same: A bill to compensate r. w.
q rilce FOR professional services rem
.e-ed An the Circuit Court OF Mathews.
pv same A bill emitting party
.--ev.i next ~ kin. or personal repre-
tentative. Of a deceased person 20 receive
tsmagos from any person who shall fur
-i-f intoxicating drinks. by sale or other
.-'.e. 10 q person Of known Incorporate
habits
I'D. senator Williams a bill for the
-araf OF the Gainesville sufferers from the
great fire there from tax on such property
as VAS lost
By Senator Lovenstein: a bill providing
f-r he retirement Of bonds held by the
trustees Of ST. Joseph's orphan Asylum,
OF Richmond. and the issuing of registered
certificates therefor.
Senator Stuhbs introduced a bill, which
v.s read a second time and referred
amending the code in relation 20 dis
mlssal Of appeals and writs Of error in
tae Supreme Court Of Appeals.
Senator Harrison offered q resolution
rroyidlng that when the Senate ad-
9lrus 20 adjourn 10 meet Friday"
Ua motion of Senator Little. the reso-
luton was laid on the table.
Ey Senator 81. Clair. A bill 10 incorpo-
ra'e the town Of Richards.
By same: a bin 20 amend the Code in
reference TO collecting county leWes from
Incorporated towns
senator Green introduced a bill 20 in
eIp0rate the Pan-American Investment
Company.
The Governor sent a communication 20
te Senate notifying that body Of his &C
ts1tance Of the resignation of Judge Ly-
nan ChMhey. Of the County Court Of
A-ghany, and suggesting the immediate
fling OF the vacancy
senator LOvensteiu introduced a Joint
rlItion providing for the appointment Of
$3.50 senators and three members the
House To notify Colonel O'Ferrall and
30 20 g.. Kent Of their election. Presi-
t-t Tyler appointed Senators Loven-
stein and Harnsberser on the part of the
Senate.
Tle business upon the calendar was
taken mp and a number OF bills advanced
'0 their second reading The bill offered
iy Senator Lovonstein. 10 change the
name ~ the Virginia SAFE Deposit and
IdeHty Company, and 20 amend certain
sections Of its act Of Incorporation, was
as.led up and passed