The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-23
NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: FRIDAY ApRIL: % 1907.

hereinafter mentioned assign, transfer,
convey. or In any manner voluntarily
encumber any Of his property with the
actual intent and purpose on his part
to prefer Or defraud any Of his cred-
tors. he shall be deemed a bankrupt and
may be proceeded against III court Of
bankruptcy as here natter provided a
creditor or creditors having debts
againt such bankrupt to the amount
OF five hundred dollars or more may.
within four months after the act Of
bankruptcy in the district In which the
bankrupt resides, petition, under oath
setting forth. among other things the
acts of bankruptcy aforesaid and pray
ing for an adjudication OF bankruptcy
against the bankrupt, and the Il 'stribu-
tion Of his estate among his creditors"
The cur: then proceeds within thirty
days TO hear the case The accused
may dem2nd a jury. On the hearing
the court or jury holds whether the
accused is Or is not bankrupt. The
other proceedings are as in the caae
of voluntary bankruptcy. fees in both
classes Of bankruptcy are provided, VIZ,
attorneys fees not above $l00, assignee
not above 50 per day.
Appeals are allowable eXcep: when en-
tie bankrupt estate Is under S5.0C0
THE VOTE.
The vote on The bll was as follows:
YeaG-Alen. Maker, Bate, Butler,
Chandler. Chiffon, Clark, Cullcrn. Davis,
Fairbanks, Foraker, Frye Gear. Hanna.
Hans brough Harris of Kansas. Haw-
ley, Heitfeld. Hoa:, Jones OF Arkansas;
kyle. Lodge, Mcbride. Mcmillan. Man
ie. Martin, Macon, Mills. Mitchell,
grew, Plat Of New York, Pcitchard.
Roach. Sewell Smith. Spooner, Stewart,
Ti!lman, Turner. Vest, Walthal, Wal
ren, Wellington, White. W!lson-9
Nays-Rerry, Clay, German, Cray,
Lindsay, McEne:y. Morgan. Pet:us-S.
The following Senators We're named a
a committee TO participate In the Grant
ceremonies: NJ eSErs. Hawley, Plat of
New York; Murphy, Foraker. Cu.lom,
Cockrell. Proctor, Walthall, Shoup. Sc
we'll. Gray, Butler, Warren, Faulkner
and Bur Ows.
On the announcement of the death of
Representative Holman, the Senate ad-
jorned as mark Of respect. the ad-
tournament being until next Monday
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
In executive session to-day the sub
ject OF the unorganiZed condition of the
committees was discussed at consider
able length. being brought about by the
reports ON nominations from commit
lees which were made During the dis
cussion Senator German tool, occasion
10 criticise the tnaction on the Repubi-
can side and said 1t was not fair to the
senate to prevent II from transacting
business. He reviewed the various
propositions which had been made and
said that he thought they were fair
and reasonable There was no desire
on the part Of the Democrats and others
IN opposition to the Republicans to take
thc chairmnnships but 1t was desired to
pace the Senate on a working basis II
INC committee which had been selected
oE the Republicans to arrange the com
mittees could not agree upon a plan Of
yJ,jt too rl,. -
De appointed The Republicans did not
reply to Senator German directly. There
was a general talk upon the matter OF
committees but no action was taken.
The Day in tho Tiouac.
Washington. Aprl 22-'rhe House TO-
Day adopted special order for the con
S!deration Of the Senate amendments or
he Indian appcop::at ton b.ll without
reference 10 committee
democratic discussions again came to
the surface. NJ. Bailey and his fo: INV
ers joined with the Republicans on this
proposition nfcr the special order had
peen modified so as not 10 cover tho
app: opr.ation bills.
Mt Bland. OF Missouri. protested vico
rouSy aga.ns: the course. bu: only had a
!o!loW!nG Of "a. no; enough TO get 4 sec
ond vote. Mr. Simpson, Of Kansas va.
out Of the city, and therefore was moi
in evidence.
me Senate amendments Of minor i'm
P0F!ance were concu!red In eXcep, the
removing Of the Indian supply denn.
'tom Chicoso 10 Omaha. The amend
!nent relative % the opening OF the IN
co!npashre reservation was not acted
upon to-day. While it was being deh,-
ted the death Of Judge Holman was an
Aounced The usual resolu: lions were
adopted and committee OF ten appoint
ed 10 accompany the remains to their
mar restins place. As further ma.k
OF respect the House adjourned.