The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-28

oulres a limit within which work shall
b. commenced on these branch roads ana
The same be completed. az well az the main
OF Fails Church line The Importance OF
fixing the limit IN the case of the latter
81 recognized IN the bill Why should II
not he In The case of the former? some.
At least OF the branch roads may. ana
probabiv will be II constructed, greater in
length and will cover more territory than
the main line.
"Feeilng that this bin is defective ana
against sound public policy In the par
ticular named l very respectfully return
the same to the House " belesates. the
honorable body in which IL originated
without my signature OF approval
CHARLES T. O'FERRALL."
Bins In reduced
by Mr.. Nicol: To regulate acknowledge
ment OF papers out OF Virginia convey
ing lands in this State and 10 be re-
corded in this State.
BY Mr.. Moon: Petition from citizens
Of Charlottesville protesting against the
passage OF the pending bill making volun-
teer flrcmen liable to jury service.
BY Mr.. Crump: To amend the act
extending the time for making returns OF
assessments for the city OF Richmond
ana Henrlc0 county.
BY Mr.. Diggs: TO allow accused per-
sons to waive trial by jury and per-
hitting justice Of the peace TO try GER
tain Offences
by Mr.. Digs: To give county courts
jurisdiction in cases OF contracts not
exceeding 500.
BY Mr.. Gibson: Amending the Code
| (scction 2250 in relation to suits for di-
vorce. The force OF this amendment is
that when the suit for divorce is brought
on scriptural grounds. the guilty parties
! shall be made parties defendant and
correspondents thereto.
BY Mr.. Allen: Providing when insu-
rance companies shall pay damages.
BY Mr.. Gregory: Directing the Audi
tor Of Public Accounts 10 place Edward
Il. Chennault a disabled Confederate
soldier. on the pension list.
BY Mr.. Gregory: Amending the Code
(section 1851 in relation 90 enclosing
road-beds and placing Of cattle guards.
by Mr.. Crump: TO amend the Code
/ (scction 2s8D IN relation 10 the limita-
/ ton Of mechanics liens. The amend.
| ment makes II necessary for the liens &c
be perfected within six months after the
whole amount is due.
by Mr.. Cabell (by requesD: To rcgu
! late the payment Of policies of fire in
surance companies
BY Mr.. Saunders: TO provide that II,
defects in indictments presentments. o.
other criminal accusations shall be con
sidercd by any court unless the same arr
presented I'm writing 90 the trial court.
BY Mr.. Patteson: TO provide for tn
working and keeping in repair the pub
lie roads Of Buckingham county.
BY Mr. Utz: To amend the act in re
| gard TO pensions Of widows Of COnfeder
ate soldiers.
The following bill was placed on tn
calendar:
TO supplement an act entitled an &C
20 incorporate The Berlin and Lovells
willie Bridge Company. Patron. J. +
Ryan.
Bills Passed.
House bill extending the time for th
completion Of the Norfolk and Camde
Railroad Company.
House bill prescribing the time 10
holding the terms Of the Circuit Court c
the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Prevention o. Cru liy 10 Animals.
The House next took up the bill {
regulate punishment for cruelty TO an
mails. which came from the Committe
for Courts Of Justice with the recOmmer
datiOn that IL pass.
Mr. ts.egory offered two amendment
TO the bill: The first requires all officer
and agents appointed under the bill
give bond in penalty of $1,000 befoT
they shall act under said act. The sec
ond amendment provides that said off
GERS or agents shall be liable to all dan
ages sustained by owners in consequence
of any arrest. search, seizure, sale, etc
when said owner shall not have bee
guilty of any violation OF said act.
Mr. Nicol opposed the amendment /
an able argument and Judge Gregory q
warmly advocated the amendment.
was finally agreed TO-, and pending cor
sideration of the bill the Hoase passe
by the second amendment.