Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18


under consideration.
An invitation from the ladies Of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society,"
requesting the attendance OF the House
Of the opening OF the Confederate Mu-
scum on the evening OF the I'D, was
read.
The House sustained the acton Of the
Governor who had dlsapprovel House
BIZ No. SIG. incorporating the South Nor
folk Street Railway Company
a House bill In regardit3 rates Of pilot
age came np az unfinished business, but II
was passed By on motion OF Mr.. Cooke.
IN the absence Of Mr., Harwood. Similar
action was taken in regard 10 Senate
bill in reference to the taxing OF insurance
companies. General Hundley, Of Amelia,
who desired 20 be heard on the subject,
not being in his seat. Two days leave
OF absence was granted Mr.. Parks. oil
Page county. on motion OF Mr.. Wilar1,
the consideration Of House bill incorpora-
ting the town OF Wieple. Fairfax county,
was postponed until Tuesday. February
25th.
BIAS REFERRED.
BY Mr.. Saunders. To prescribe and pro
vide lien by summons in garnish-
ment, sued out under the provisions OF
section 1909 OF the Code OF Virginia.
BY same: To provide lien by heri
facies on money or effects OF the DEFEND
ant ln fhe hands Of toe officer by reason
of any legal process or trust.
BY same: For the relief OF Jesse Call
liams. n disabled Confederate soldier, OF
the county OF Franklin.
BY same: To amend and re-enact section
sc1t OF the Codd Of Virginia in reference
to the lien of a fieri facias on the estate
OF a debtor not capable Of being levied
upon.
BY same: For the relief Of John McGhee
Of the county If Franklin, a disabled
Confederate solder.
by same To prescribe and provide a
remedy in equity TO garpish moneys and
effects in the hands OF executors. adj
ministrators, agents, trustees, and other
hduciares.
BY Mr. Sutherland: To amend and re-
enact section 1913 Of chapter 1S7 OF the
Code OF 1881 in reference TO gaming.
BY Mr.. Foster: To amend the charter
and extend and dsine the boundaries of
the city of Norfolk
BY MIR. Booker: 70 amend and re-enact
an act entitled act 10 require sheriffs
and sergeants of the counties and cities
OF this State TO report TO the courts OF
their respective Counties and cities the
number OF prisoners confined In their re-
spective jails.
BY Mr.. Turpin: To authorize and en-
power the Auditor Of Public Accounts 10
collect taxes heretofore assessed upon
book-stock held by resident and non
resident stockholders.
BY Mr.. Cooke: To amend and re-enact
chapter 46S. entitled an act to authorize
the voters of predhcts Of Farmers.
Whites, and Brites. IN Pig River District,
Pittsylvania county. to vote on the fence
law, approved February %, 1892.
By Mr.. VALE: To secure minority repre-
sentation on the county and city can
vassing boards OF election, and on the
boards Of judges Of election at the several
election districts or precincts of the Com
monwealth. and for the appointment OF
inspectors or watchers at the said several
election precincts or districts.
BY Mr. Turpin: To amend and re-enact
section II of an act entitled an act to
provide for the assessment of taxes on
persons. property. and incomes, and on
licenses TO transact business, and i'm
posing taxes thereon FIR the support of
government and public free schools and
TO pay the interest or the public debt,
and prescribing the node of obtaining
licenses to sell wlne,' ardent spirits, malt
liquors, or any mixture thereof In cases
where court certificate is required APP
proved March 6, 1880.
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR.
The following bills were introduced.
and, under suspension o. the rules, placed
on the calendar:
BY Mr. Boaz; TO amend and re-enact
section of an entitled ian act for the
protection OF sheep In the county of AL
Lafuar1a
BY same: To amend and re-enact sec
ton 16 of an act entitled IAN act to pro-
vide for the working and repairing of
public roads and bridges in Albemarle
county approved February 20. 1892"
BY Mr.. Segar: To protect hares, or rab-
bits, in Essex county.
BY Mr.. Sutherland: To authorize the
County Court of Wise county TO have
certain obsti uctions : removed from
Guests river, in Wise county.
BY Mr.. Turner: To change the name Of
Jacksonville Magisterial District, in Floyd
county, to Courthouse District.
BY Mr.. Bryant: To enlarge the powers
OF the Richmond Traction Company.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Providing for the transfer to the credit
of the Commonwealth of the balance Of
the interest which accumulated on the
repositories after paying any unpaid ex-
penses in connection Herewith.
For the relief, under conditions, of Will
liam Mayo, late Treasurer OF Westmore-
land county, and his sureties. to the ex-
tent of payment of interest In excess of 6
per cent.
TO prescribe the times for holding the
Circuit courts III the Ninth judicial Cir
cult.
To repeal an act entitled an act relating
10 the unlawful hunting OF deer in the
county OF Charles City. approved Febru-
airy Z, 1894.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend and re-enact section 201 of
the Code in reference TO unlawful hunting,
&c, on anOther's lands
Authorizing the commissioner of direct
taxes for the county Of Prince George TO
pay over 70 the Board OF Supervisors of
said county any balance OF direct-tax
fund in his hands, 10 be used in improve
ment Of public roads Of said county, and
providing for enforcing payment OF same
and for refunding any Of said fund TO per-
sons entitled thereto.
Prescribing how q PERSON riding a BIZ
cycle shall pass a vehicle or person on
horseback on the public highways and
bridges. and providing penalties.
To repeal chapter 70 Of the Acts of the
General Assembly of Virginia, approved
January o. 1884. concerning the salary OF
the Board Of Supervisors Of Warwick
county.
To repeal chapter 1854 bf the Acts OF the
General Assembly OF Virginia, approved
February Is. 1882. entitled an act to au-
thorixe the Board Of Supervisors Of War
wick county TO increase the salary Of the
commemorative Attorney of Warwick
county.
To repeal chapter Of the Acts of the
General Assembly OF Virginia, approved
December 16 1893. entitled an act 10 au-
thorize the Board of Supervisors OF War