The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

addressed
M the close OF which he presented
speaker Ryan with handsome gold
watch chain. He said he thought he
voiced the sentiment OF the enure house
when he stated that the Speaker nad
presided over the sessions OF the House
In an impartial and fair manner. always
with kindness and courtesy.
Speaker Ryan then expressed ms
thanks for the kind expressions IN tne
resolution offered by the gentleman OF
Albemarle. and for the kind remarks by
the gentleman from Gloucester ana the
gentleman from Page. When he took
the gavel into his hands at the beginning
OF the session. he promised TO WELD II
impartially and he hoped that the House
would admit that he had done so TO the
best Of his ability. tApplause.)
Dr. Quesenberry. OF Caroline, then
arose and I'm Il few wcll-rhoseu words
in behalf of the committee on asylums
and prisons presented their chairman.
DR.. Winston, Of Hanover, with gold
head cane.
DR.. Winston briefly replied and express
cd his appreciation OF this nigh compile
ment paid him by the members OF his
committee.
CHAPERONE PITCHER.
Mr. Wallace. OF this city. as repre-
next addressed the House and, on benall
OF his class presented MI Piicher, OF
Fauquier, the chaperOne or the. young
men. with a handsome ran, the only oD-
iect OF which was, he said. TO fiirt with.
Mr Picher in replying ana expressing
his thanks. said he appreciated the pres
ent very much, which he would preserve
I'm memory of these boys. ,.
Mr. Saunders. OF Franklin, III oehai OF
the Committee of the Whole House, pre-
scented Clerk Bigger with handsome
china set.
Co.oncl Bigger expressed his thanks In
a very touching address which made n
deep impression on all in its hearing.
The session OF the House was theE
resumed and the pension bills were re-
turned and Mr.. Saunders stated mas
much as the Senate had refused to &C
cept the amendments Of the House which
reduced these pensions from so 90 3d. ne
suggested that the joint resolution on me
part of the House under which legislative
business should be stopped after CLOCK
be rescindr1.
Mr.. Stubs stated that he was appoint
ed To communicate these bills TO the
Senate. but nc did not lind that body in
session and he was then directed TO com
muuicate the bills 10 the Senate as soon
as that body should be in session again
to-day at noon.
The Joint resolution was then rescinded
as suggested by Mr.. Saunders and MS
other resolution was agreed 10 undor
which the House shall not transact any
more legislative business.
The House adjourned at J o'clock IN
IN to-day at Il o'clock.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
The following Senate bills were read
third time and passed:
To incorporate the Mutual Beneht IN
surance Association OF virginia
To incorporate the Cottage Farm Rail-
way Company
To incorporate the Grayson ana Carroli
Electric Railway Company.
To amend the Code in regard TO Com"
nissioners OF Accounts, their appoint
ments and their duties.
To authorize the trustees OF Mountain
Dale Lodge No. 40, Independent Order
Odd-Fe,lows of Roanoke city, TO issue
building bonds.
To authorize the Governor to grant a
conditional pardon 10 persons conhned III
the penitentiary upon accommodation OF
the Board of Directors of said INSTITUTION
To nrohibit changes in books other than
histories of the United States, when may
be adopted and used in public schools uh-
iii used after adoption for period OF not
less than four years.
To provide lot the pdNlii'he "a 49,
ances made by the Circuit and County
Courts of Scott county or the judges
thereof for suitable furniture and otner
enuinments for their respective clerks
otiices and 10 order such repairs and IN
movements of the courthouse GROUNDS
and buildings as may be necessary.
To refund TO John W. Burke OF ROCK
inebam county certain taxes paid by MN
in the purchase OF delinquent lands I'M
properly sold. 81.
amended by various acts.
To incorporate the Home ROCK "heel
Club a..
For the relief of r. J. Harrington a dis-
abled Confederate soldier.
To place the name of Samuel r. Meade'
of Bedford county. an eN-CoIlieue' "''
soldier on the pension Inst -,.
For the relief of d. w. q. hhlsht'
wounded Confederate soldier
For the relief of George W. Williams
dis,bled Confederate soldier OF ROCK
ingham county -.
For the relief Of Alex Duva!, a as
abled Confederate soldier.
Eor the relief of Henry Sharps Throck-
For the relief Of Mrs. Elizabeth Grady
widow of n Confederate soldier.
For the relief Of Fanny W. England
widow Of "A Confederate soldier
For the relief Of Colonel \. f. COOK
~ Washington county. disabled Con
federate soldier
To place Thomas ]. Fielder, an ex-Con-
federate soldier OF Bedford county, on
the pension list.
To allow pension TO Sarah Right OF
Patrick county.
To place the name OF James Lawhorn
a Confederate soldier, on the pension llst.
To place William l.. Hurt or Bedtoro
county. on the pension list OF the state
of Virginia.
For the relief Of J. w. May, as
| abled Confederate soldier.
+ For the relief OF Marion NJ. Seay' dis
/ abled Confederate soldier.
For the relief Of w. r. Johnston. dis
/ abled Confederate soldier.
For the relief of John J. Coin, dls'
/ abled Confederate soldier.
| To keep the name OF G. l.. King. oil
! WASHINGTON county. on the pension roll.
Authorizing the name or w. W. Weon
/ 4 disabled and INDECENT Confederate sol
der OF Augusta county 10 be placed or
/ the ncnsion rolls Of the State.
] For the relief Of Samuel LoeNes. dis
/ nbled Confederate veteran.
For the relief Of Henry Duke. a wound
/ ed Confederate soldier.
For the relief OF James L. Adams. DIS
abled Confederate soldier Of the county
OF Dickinson.
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