Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
IN Monday, and the chair was vaca'e'
until 4:S0 +. NJ.
ma. .fte~noou Session.

|
When the chair was resumed a. ,no
| O'Clock, Mr.. Wickham moeeo s,,oc1a,
.',',,,,orv election bill be made the speciai
order FOR is15 wednesday instead OF lz:lo
Monday. which was agreed TO. Tnls leases
/ a clear field for the appropriation p,i,
| Nsondav and Tuesday. Mr. floou VIII
olosa the debate on the primary Dill "eo-
nesdav. when a vote Will be taken.
on motion of Mr.. EggIeston, a resoiu-
to- vas odopted. reciting that In view OF
,t'a rrees,re Of public business IL was
exnedient that the Senate meet on the
eo5 81 February and transact business as
usual. .ecr,r,
To amend section 1888 OF the CODE IN
relation TO chain-gangs. 49,.
r. onthorize the United States Govern
nent 10 acquire title 70 certain lano'
Eror the relief OF w. Il. Ewing Treasurer
Of prince Edward county.
To amend section aS Of the CODE with
relation 20 what persons cannot hold more
than one Office
District, in Fauquier county 10 take
census. ,,.-,.,..
NJ warwick county.
In relation to working coal etc, In
tIenrico tGoochland, and Chesterfield.
TO amend section 1913 of the Code, IN
relation TO the standard of cord measure.
To amend section 376S Of the Code, in
relation TO contempts.
IN amend section 1860 Of the Code, In
reference TO docketing Of Judgments.
To amend section 1861 OF the Code, IN
reference to the time from which Juds-
ment IS to be lien.
To amend section 1893 Of the Code, III
regard TO recognizances.
10 amend section 20l2 of the Code. IN
relation to trespass.
TO amend section 1888 OF the Code, In
reference 20 judgments and DEGREES in
vacation. "
For the establishment Of district high
schools in the county of Rockbridge.
In relation to what lines in PittsylVa-
MIA county shall be a lawful fence.
To amend charter Of Farmers Mutual
Benefit Association.
To provide for annual meeting OF
County School Board in Franklin county
To amend act prohibiting hogs from
running at large I'm Prince William couh-
ty
To amend an act to incorporate the
road Company.
Vile Railroad Company.
To amend charter Virginia Western
Coal and Iron Company.
To amend charter Madison and Orange |
Railroad Company.
In relation to flag lamps used by rail- |
roads.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate the Clinch River and Big
Sandy Railroad Company.
To authorize the town OF Norton 10 ap-
point a Sergeant.
Authorizing Gladeville School District TO
ssue bonds.
To amend charter of Eye and Ear In
Urinary.
To permit George F. Parramore to build
/ bridge.
To amend act in relation to the town
If Clintwood.
For the protection Of game in Chester
ield. Prince George, and Charles City.
To incorporate the Howardsville Toll
Bridge Company.
To INCORPORATE Lee Fire Insurance Com
any Of Alexandria.
To incorporate American Annuity Com
AMY.
To allow Charlotte county to allow
to jailer for fuel.
To Incorporate Walkerton and Malta
oni Bridge Company
For relief of George Hutchinson.
To protect mountain trout in waters OF
county.
To legalize primary elections In clarke
nd Warren counties.
To authorize School Electoral Board TO
Increase number of district school trus-
ees.
r. 20 TTh nj Rock |
igham, certain taxes.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Tate CNo. 522): To relieve r. II.
eff. Of Wythe county, from the pay
lent of a fine.
BY Mr.. Opie (No. 52D: For the protec-
on of game in Augusta county.
BY Mr.. LeCato CNo. $40: To incorpo.
tie the Machapungo Bridge Company,
Z Accomac.
By Mr.. Clement Q0o. 500: In relation
, lawful fence in Campbell county.
NEWSPAPER LICENSE.
When the bill forbidding the imposition
a license tax upon those publishing
ewspapers came up on its second read
e, Mr. McIlwaine sent to the Clerks
esk and had read an editorial from the
ynchburg News which, he said, fully
,pressed his sentiments regarding the
istness of the bill, of which he is the
ltron.
Mr.. Morris said the sentiments of the
litorial were his, but let the authorities
the cities where papers were published
Sc the right TO tax them if they choose.
Messrs. Foster, Clayton, Mason, and
earnestly advocated the bill,
hich Mr.. Morris, though a friend Of
sWspapers felt constrained to ODDOSe |
1 principle, and it was ordered to it's
with apparently two mega
We votes. {
House of Delegates.
The House yesterday passed Judge
Tatkins's bill allowing State banks to | ,
sue obligations payable in merchandise
liver bullion. The bill providing for a
ureau Of Labor Statistics was also
issed.
The House was called to order at noon
y Speaker Ryan, and Rev. Mr.. Moore
cad offered prayer.
NO HOLIDAY TUESDAY.
Mr.. Saunders, of Franklin, offered the t
blowing:
Resolved, That whereas, the end of 8
le session is almost upon us; and, where c
8, much OF the important work of I
le General Assembly remains in an I'M
nished state; and, whereas, the value Of
ne work TO be done depends largely upon
re amount of care and elaboration which /
lal be bestowed upon it; and,
hereas, our time Is now precious and
lie days remaining for legislative work {
re few in number and likely to be over 6
-owded with business; Y
Therefore. IL is the sense Of this House {
lat by remaining at our post of duty on I