The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
The senate


Senate Yesterday was "a Joint resolution
for the relief OF General james g. Field
from claims amounting 100 about u, W
held against him by the state. ms reso-
luton came up during the closing days OF
last session but failed 90 pass. Mr.. Nor
rfs advocated its passage In an earnest
speech. as did Messrs. BUCHANAN anu
HAY. while Messrs. Jones. Flood, Tired
way. and Williams opposed H. the vote
being taken upon il. the resolution was
LOST IL failing 10 secure twO-thrds
vote. Upon motion. the vote was recon
sidcred and the resolution passed uy-
FAVOR THE MAUPlN BILL.
Mr.. Morris introduced Thy requesD the
following petition, signed BY slAty-ioui
citizens OF Charlottesville.
1--WE. the undersigned. respectfully petit
Uou the Legislature OF Virginia 10 pass
the anti-gambing bin, as introduced yy
Mr. Maupin. 10 prevent gambling and
selling OF making books, pools. or mu-
tuais Within the Commonwealth Of Nir-
GINA.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced and
IS Sir. Morris. To incorporate the Viz
glnia and Northwestern Railroad Com
pany.
rs the same: TO amend an act moor
poratiug the Chesapeake ana West Nlr-
GINA Railroad Company
By Mr Mason For tine relief OF IhOs.
S. King. OF WestmOreland county.
rs MT. Buchanan. To incorporate the
StOneWall Jackson Institute, al Abing-
is SIR. Mason. To amend the Code of
Virginia in relation 10 divorces
BV the same. Prescribing the pay OF the
harbor master OF Carter's creek, Lancas-
Hy Mr. Tredway. To amend the Code
in relation TO county, city, and district
By Air. snead: To incorporate the
Southeastern and Atlantic Railroad Com
Nv Mr. Jones. To authorize the county
superintendent OF schools Of Rockbridge
county 70 app0rtion the district school
tax levied upon railroad and telegraph
IN Sir. Hay: To amend an act proyid-
ine for the time OF holding terms OF court
ia the Sixth judicial circuit.
BY MIR. Williams. To amend the char
ter of The town OF keysylie. Charlotte
By Sir. LoCato: TO amend the Code
relative 20 fishing with pond nets in the
waters on the eastern side or Chesapeake
By the same: To incorporate the Broad
Water oyster Association.
BILLS PASSED.
Tie following Senate bills were passed
20 amend she Code ia relation 10 con-
6nemont i'm ian OF persons sentenced &c
For The relief OF ". r. Ewing
TO amend the charter OF the town o.
no have the boundaries Of natural oys-
ter h.ds &c. surveyed
TO amend an act protecting sweep in
the county Of AccOmac
TO amend section Si& Of the Code in
relation ga clerks Of courts
10 amend section 1922 OF the Ccte In
reference 20 duties OF commissioners in
To prohibit insurance companies from
iesning polcies for more than ~ per cent.
OF ITS capital stock
To incorporate the Interstate Railroad
Company. >...,,. $780,, -.
TO Incorporate the Norfolk and New
mort News Ferry Company.
no authorize the Board OF Public Works
In ACCEPT certain bonds from Emory and
,ro ratifv aud confirm certain charters.
40 rencai an act incorporating the town
Of Mendoza. i'm Washington county.
To amend the charter OF me Berkeley
street Railway Company.
To amend an act In regard 10 the Bed
10 INCORPORATE the Home Mutual In
s,,rance Company. OF Virginia.
no amend the Code IN reference 10 )u-
no incorporate the Blue Ridge Club.
The Senate adjourned at 200 until Il
o'clock to-day.