Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-26
A RATHER DULL DAY
little Of Public Interest in Either
Branch Of the General Assembly.
,rrcrsrons TO BE EXCLUDED
,ot 70 He Allowed In Court "h''e
criminal Assault Gases arc
Ms t,o,Se votes Against
pcvnrding Informcrs'

,..,-,od Immediately after disposlhg Oh
lo"' -, .be calendar There was
-, ~ interest in the proceedings
- 80 hills OF special public interest were
introduced. oo,., oor,-
.,,,,oe appointed TO look into the question
- -odpcing the criminal expenses OF the
So provlding that convicts SHAH be
,r,,rht 20 the penltentiary by guards OF
bs, institution. and not by county
,,,rirs and that police officers shall not
-. allowed witness-fees. were engrossed.
rho Committee on Finance reported a
,,bstitutc fsr Mr.. Williamss bill in rela-
lion TO the sale Of lands for delinquent
,oxes The substitute provides that no
rce shall be given by the Commonwealth
before the sale Of such lands The
MEASURE was made the special order for
Monday at l2;io.
THREE IMPORTANT MEASURES.
Mr. Brown introduced a bill to ameno
section 1868 OF the Code. so that upon tl7
death Of any householder, his WluoN,
minor children. and unmarried daush'elS
shall hold such property exempt lioin
sale for any debt Of the deceased as tno
sand householder would be enti'eu ~
under the law. were he living
Mr.. Brown also introduced Dill 10
rrovlde more efrectually for the punish-
nent Of vagrants. The measure proNlues
that whenever a vagrant Is arrested III
any city or town, that il shan De uh-
lawful for the police authorities 10 as
charge him upon condition that ne ieaIe
said citv or town. but that he shall be
nunished by being sentenced 10 work lot
a time not exceeding three Inonths' as
already provided in section 80.
Mr. Brown also introduced blll 10
amend section 5sA OF the Coue OF iee' III
regard TO the sale OF Intoxicating liquors
on SUNDAY. The bin provides that no
tntoxlcatinp liquors shall be sold in any
bor-roor or saloon between u O'Clock
saturday night and o'clock on Monday
,norning violation of this law shall be
punished By "a fine Of not more nor less
tban 500. and in the discretion OF the
corrt such yi0latOr shall also forfeit ms
license.
OTHER BILLS PRESENTED.
Bv Mr.. Barnes: To authorize +. W.
NVarburton TO erect a wharf, dock, or
pier IN James river
Bv Mr.. Buchanan: To incorporate the
virginia Southwestern Railroad COM
ranv. The corporators are w. w. Belts,
Z. A. Irwin. r. NJ. Page, Douglas Robin
son, and J. c. Watson. The road Is 10
extend from point on the line Of the
Norfolk and Western railroad near
Marion or Abingdon. through the coun-
ties OF Smyth and Washington 10 point
on the line between Virginia and Tennes-
see The capital stock is not 10 be less
than SlO.O0o and may be Increased TO
S1O.Oo00o.
by Mr.. Buchanan: To authorize the
Auditor OF Public Accounts TO accept
from the Bristol Land Company GER
tain sum Of money in satisfaction OF
taxes due the State.
BY MIR Kane. To provide for spe-
clal election in the county Of Wise. as to
the removal Of the court-house Of said
county.
BY Mr.. LeCato: For the protection Of
sheep and other stock in the counties
OF Accomac and Northampton.
BY Mr.. Mason: To ratify and approve
the charters Incorporating joint stock
companies. granted by circuit or corpo-
ration courts OF this State. when the
capital stock does not exceed $4,000; and
directors. including the president, are
fixed at three.
BY Mr.. Brown: To authorize tho
County School Board Of Nelson county
TO apportion the district-school-tax levied
upon railroad and telegraph companies.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Requiring the Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts TO make a statement annually
showing an account with the State OF
the county and city treasurers who are
IN arrears, and prescribing the manner
in which the same shall be made pub
llc
To amend and re-enact an act in rela-
Weights and Measures.
To authorize the Fairfax School Dis
trict, IN Henrco county to issue bonds
FOR the payment OF a building for a
graded school.
To authorize and empower the several
boards OF visitors to the institutions OF
this state 70 investigate the management !
OF their Institutions. or the conduct |
Of any Of it, officers or employees
TO amend an act In relation TO bonds |
taken by courts and officers.
To amend an act In relation to recog- |
nl2auces.
TO amend an act in relation to how |
Judgment entered on bond for the pay |
ment OF money.
TO Incorporate the Odd-Feilows, HINT |
stock Company. OF Alexandria.
10 amend section 45s IN relation 10 the |
tine for levies and taxes.
TO amend the charter OF the Cbesa-
P'@"s i"liu ana Improvement Company.
Mouse of Delegates.
The session or ;he House was devo,aa
larecly 20 the discussion Of reiiof htia
OF q local nature. The bnl in roferercs
10 fines imposed on express comDanias
providing for abolishing the LAW which
divides the fine with The informant v,s
again brought up and discussed warmly
by Mr Pitcher against the BID. and Mir
saunders for the measure. Mr. Saunders
offered an amendment making the raxi-
mum fine }loo and the minimum IS. ana
this was agreed TO. The bill was ordered
70 its engrossment.
Mr. ". II. Powell offered a joint resolu-
ton, which was agreed 70 by the Senate.
providing Tor the election Of a Judge
lor ne Corporation Court of Newport
News. The election resulted in the unani-
nous selection Of Thomas j. Barham.
VINO was nominated by Mr. Powell and
seconded by Mr.. Lee.
me TWO bills offered by Mr.. Hundley
IiVFitins FOR the exclusion OF all sDecta-
'oio rom courtroom while a criminal
.e"li' case IS being tried. and abolishng
,no i'sht or appeal from county courts
~ S'euil courts In such cases, which
were mace o special order for O'clock
'a"e lp az the appointed hour. and
'.e"'el q heated and interesting discus
20" Mnlen Was participated by Messrs
- mummy hathaway. Winston. and
E"ih'r' The hrst Of these buis was
passed. ana the other wac pass 4 by.
ORDER AT BALL PARKS.
SIR. Maupin introduced .hc following
as substitute FOR the baseball f.II he
fought 50 vigorously facf ,,e.t..