Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-22

Prohibition ticket. lie appealed 10 the
House 20 stand by the compact between
the Democratic party and the temper,
In the local-option law.
SHEFFEY AND GIBSON.
Mr.. Shelley Of Smyth. made n capital
speech In opposition TO changing the law,
and discussed the subject from both
moral and legal standpoints. The law was
uniform and just II gave the people an
opportunity 20 say whether they wanted
whiskey sold I'm their counties or not.
Where was the wrong? To sell 'he
damning stuff which robbed a man or
his senses and brushed from the brow
Of honor the glittcring gem OF sobnety
was right that the people should pass
on. The law as IT stood was compro-
mise. and had proven the salvation OF the
Democratic party. Mr. Shelley read from
the Constitution In support OF his posi-
ton. and argued that four-hfths OF the
criminal expenses Of each state were due
directly TO the liquor traiiic. II the rum
seller is more firmly cntrenched IN power
he will become tyrannical and oppressive.
Mr.. Gibson was opposed TO the bill,
and regretted that II had ever bten IN
PRODUCED. IT was unfair ana unjust 10
require a petition OF one hat OF the rcsiS-
tered voters in such contests as the
registered vote was always larger IMAM
the actual vote. Tie was in favor OF an
amendment requiring these elections 10
be held once In four years. Mr. GIBSON
declared himself to be friend OF the
temperance people, said ne was glad 10
know that the use Of ardent spirits was
steadily on the decrease. and warned the
Democratic party not to tribe with
matter fraught with 50 much danger
The party already had enough 70 carry.
"Thc national Democratic party. he DE-
clarcd is on the ragged edge or deiedt;
1t ia merely holding on by its teeth. ana
some Of these teeth are loose, others are
broken. some are decayed, and some are
rotten U.aughterJ
MIR. Cabeil read an earnest p ,t't'a,
Temperance Union Of Richmond against
interfering with the law. and In clear
and forcible speech pointed out that II
would he unwiSc and ineNl. deht 10
alter the statute. Both moral and legal
considerations induced Inn To urge the
defeat Of the bill.
THE OTHER SIDE
Mr.. Nelson. Of Frederick. made the
closing speech Of the day and the only
one in favor of the bill. lie Vas reminded
I'm ali that had been said OF ms Garner
days and temperance lectures. only me
reformed yOt was ro"dpd to Nompl"t" the
picture. Becoming serious. Mr.. Nelson adj
dressed himself to the question OF prom
bition. and gave his experience IN Hlch-
mond. Ky. and az other places 10 snow
that the withdrawal Of license ala not
gtop the sale Of liquor. The law was
properly e. forced in the counties. he said.
but drinks could always he gotten IN
dry cities Mr. Nelson argued mat the
Prohibiti0nists would abuse the local
option law and demand elections whtn
ii was plain that the ser timont Of the
people was against local option
The hin went over at clock
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Tomney: To authorize the tr ',.
tees OF Barrick institute to employ
f,ftl.iie schools
Bv Mr. saunders of Franklin: for the
relief of J. G. Barnard. Treasurer oil Floyd
nv Mr. Nelson: To amend the law in re-
gard 10 election Of commissioners OF rcve-
nue. i'm Frederick county. o,-e
Bv Mr. Booker. Amending section 2l2c
Of the code IN relation to fraudulent acis
iiV Mir Richardson's Protest from the
citizens Of Louisa county against the NH
10y Mr. Russell: Protest from he citizens
Of Accomac county against the Miller on.
citiizlen rs and tongmtn Of Lancaster county
for an extension OF the time for catching
oysters from all natural bedS or Shoala
10 the lst of May.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
For the protection of fish in Washington
For the relief Of George IIungate, Con-
fcderatc soldier Of Floyd county.
To keep i'm order the public iOads III
Madison and Greene counties.
To provide for working ana Keeping IN
repair the public roads in 'ireent sVilIe
TO allow the treasurcrs Of the city and
courfy of Roanoke further Time IN when
To- collect taxes not returned dcIluQu.ht;
To amend and extend the charter OF the
METROPOLITAN Western railroad toIhl,dhS
TO provide new charter for The town
OF Clntwood in Dickinson county. ,,,,..,.
To construct "a mlll-ddm across 'ilIlNi
ri, Ian DIagan county
10 amend the Code in relation TO glNlnS
To the attorneys for the ComnonWchlll
information Of the violation Of penal laws
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
For the relief of r. l.. Clay from the
payment Of the fine Of 800 imposed by the
A To icrslize primary elections in Rich
authorizing the Sheriff of Albemarle TO
serve notice in the city OF ina! lo't'a'i''O
Afternoon session.
The afternoon session Of the House De-
gan promptly at i:3D o'clock. Iheie ""13
very little discussion, but good deai
Of disorder. The following House bllis
were passed:
Regulating the fence-law of Rocking
ham county. c..-
INCORPORATING the United States Cotton
Warehouse and Loan COMPANY.
For the relief Of &. w. Woody; iiVds-
urer of Orange county, and his deputies:
70 amend and re-enact section aNiN OF
the Code of 1887 in relation to De''ihs
or playing. and how punished.
10 amend and re-enact the act au-
thnrizing the counties Of Cumberland ana
poWhatan to change the form OF thS
bonds subscribed 10 the FarmXiiie anu
Powhatan railroad. approved feOr""I!
s, 1855 ....t,o, 80
10 17G6 chapter IS, Of the Code. approved
| Nov & 1sS1' entitled AN act 10 incorpo-
| rate the Virginia Pharmaceutical Asso-
| citation. and to regulate me pracuOe Va
pharmacy in the state. -
For III protection OF game in the
10 incorporate the Virginia State Nete-
rinary Medical Association
| 10 correct erroneous assessment OF a
| tract of land in Lancaster county belong
| ing to Noah Tomlin s..-.....,
10 protect hares or raOoilS III HIo'S'i'
no amend and rc-enact section G225 OF
the code Of 1851. on whom process
| against a notice to corporation may
70 amend and re-enact section Of th1
| act INCORPORATING the Roanoke ana kap-
| uahaunock Valley Railroad company
| approved February II. iNS2 ,.,.
| TO amend and rc-cnact me 'Ct iIcui
| poratns The irlstol ana Noi1" tSaS
| road COMPANY approved March !, lo'-.
| For the ENCOURAGEMENT OF oyster cui'
! ture I'm the tidal waters arOuhd FOX >
| Island. Accomac county.
| For the relief of Mrs. Sarah Il. Harper
and Mrs Mary l.. skinner ,,,. u,
! For the relief of Nathanlel MaSsie' VI
! Nelson county. 1 A.,
Prescribing the forms TO be used 10y
! tho Auditor Of Public Accounts Tor mo
! nevs received and receipts given 10 u,ost
! having such moneys and also IroNlullt
| y more enectual method Of collec eng me
| revenue arising from the tax on oeeus,
Wills. and moneys arising from Lines ahu
| delinquent lands. -. ,.o.
| quired by law. - ,,,,h.
/ Providing for the Improvement OF pun
/ lie roads. bridges, and buildings III i'o0n'
| bridge county. 49,. 49,
m amend and re-enact the act pro,
bibiting the running at large OF hogs snu
| sheen within the prescribed dlstricts III
| Prince william county.
Regulating the act concerning property
| distrained for taxes. x,,u,or
For the relief Of George A. WILSON,
| late Treasurer of Norfolk.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Authorizing Mt. Morlah Methnuls
church TO acquire lands for cemetery
| purposes a., .,,,,,,,
Amending the charter Of the Augusta
Highland and Allegheny railroad
Property Transfers.
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