Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-22

| ~ Mr.. Keczon (No. 9Sm; 10 rc,oa, GOO
MN mVn ies OF the Code in relation TO cor
vvi,n n'on, on paying damages. proccedint
by Mr. Sands (No. 2iD: 10 protect
| he ,bos, s .e ana power companies iron
an, ,ri,' on electric current or apparatus
Oh unlawful interference therewith
| rhH ar Munford. by request mo. gSo
| ~ amend the charter OF the Virginia
rps , Railway Company
tbnoS ar; LeCato (No. $50; To amend
nv act IN relation TO hauling seinos OF
se'!lnlg traps IN the waters Of Accomsf
and Northampton. 'N0''"S'
az. by Mr. Flood NO 2SD: To amend the
'""''et on inc town of Waynesboro'.
TO VISIT THE MUSEUM.
An An invitation to the Senate to attend a
,o.p,lon TO be given at the Confederate
r~uScun IN honor OF the members OF the
etneral Assembly next Monday after
noon from TO 6 O'clock was presented
was signed by Mrs j. Taylor Envson.
,nnStSsIessnt for Virginia. Ur Munford
Iaiu beautiful tribute to the work OF
me ladies who have charge of tho Nu-
scum. lie hoped the invitation not only
would be accepted. but that the senat tors
would attend No one was expected 10
wear q dress suit, and there would be no
Cohecuon taken nor any request foP a
state appropriation to the Museum The
iaclts simply desired TO have the opDOr-
lunity Of showing the members of the
legislature what they have accomplished
IN the way OF preserving the Jefferson
Davis Mansion and the relics OF the Con-
teCerate struggle for constitutional rights
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
The following House bills were passed:
county.
Ia relation to fishing In Craig county
In relation to working convicts on roads
in Culpeper county.
To provide a roster of ex-Confederates.
10 provide for opening roads In Gull
pepper county.
TO amend charter of Basic City.
The Senate had not completed the con-
sideration of House bills on the calendar
when the Board of Fisheries bin was
taken up. and when this was disposed of
auJouihment was taken. at $40 j. NJ.
House of Delegates.
Speaker Ryan called the House to order
promptly at noon, and Bishop Van de
NyNer offered prayer
When the special order having for its
obJect the election Of a judge for the
county Of Brunswick came up Mr. Hobbs
moved that the matter be passed by, in
the absence of Mr.. Buford.
Mr.. Mann, Of Nottoway. opposed. this
molon. lie thought the States business
was OF more importance than that of the
uelegate from Brunswick. The motion
10 pass Dy was then put. and defeated.
Mr.. Darlington made an effort to recon-
slder this action, as he thought Justice
should be done Mr.. Buford. who left I'M
der the impression that the election would
not take place until his return. The
CHAIR stated. however. that the action
had been communicated 10 the Senator.
ana that motion to reconsider was not
IN order The roll was then called. and
Judge Iurnbull was declared elected
having received 81 votes.
BEFORE the vote was taken Speaker
Ryan explained that when Mr.. Buford
on thursday had asked that no action
ia uav, . ...f..
TO the charges preferred against judge
lurnbull until he returned from the bust
ness which called him away. that he Ofr.
ryan mad informed the delegate from
brunsWick that no action would be taken
IN the matter meaning then or at any
time, as II was the custom when reports
were submitted without resolutions or |
that the document be |
simply filed.
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION URGED.
Captain Parks, of Page. offered the fol- |
lowing resolution. which was agreed 10. |
whereas grievOus and heavy burdens |
lI taxation are laid on the peOple and |
ne amount Of money circulating among |
ne MISSES Is altogether insufficient 10 |
meet the demands and TO save property |
'AIues from ruinOus depreciation If not |
otal destructiOn; and whereas. the con- |
ractlon OF the currency is destroying all |
,r.operty values, and disturbing all labor |
interests; and, whereas it seems almost |
impossible 10 arouse Congress to a reaH- |
sation Of the condition that really EXISTS |
ma TO the danger that turks i'm the policy
u continued disregard Of the rights of |
ne people: now, therefore, be il
Resolved, by the House of Delegates
ne senate concurring, That our senators
'e instructed and our representatives be
equested 70 use their best efforts TO Sc
ure prompt relief for the people in having
.ome better measure Of finance adopted
nan at present prevails, to the end that
ne reckless destruction Of property
alues may cease, and that the dis
urbance OF labor interests NAV be ended
virginia calls upon the Legislatures of
'ther states to unite with her in an ef-
Oit 10 impress the Importance of this |
utbJect on our Federal representatives.
A resolution offered by Mr. Winborne
vas adopted. providing that several hills
eported by the Committee on Retrench-
lent and Reform be made a special or
er for Tuesday
Mr.. Blanton introduced a bill to prohibit
he cultivation Of tobacco upon the state
arm and other lands under the direction
M control Of the penitentiary authori-
les OF the Commonwealth.
THEFT OF ELECTRIC CURRENT.
Mr.. Murphy introduced a bill for the
rejection Of electric-lighting and mower
Ompanies from theft of electric current
apparatus. or unlawful interference
herewith. The measure provides that
ny one Intentionally preventing an cleo
nc meter from properly registering. or
any 'lttliic current from the |
Ire OF any company. or who shall unlaW-
lily injure any apparatus of such com
any, snail be guilty Of a misdemeanor.
M be punished by a fine of not less than
~ nor more than $500. or by confinement |
jail for not more than year. or both.
THE TAXING OF BONDS.
AIR. Cooke introduced a bill directing 10
nom notes, bonds. etc, shall be taxed
he measure provides that all notes
onds, or other evidences of debt held
lbJect 10 the order Of any court or re-
aiver. or commissioner of said court
neither executed for the purchase price
real or personal property shall be |
lNed 10 the clerk of said court, to re-
liver, or commissioner, and as TO the
ime may be so held or be payable and
lan De exempted from taxation in the |
anne of parties beneficially interested
herein.
PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
The following bills were introduced and
feTred TO the proper committees:
BY Mr.. Charles Il. Bland: To amend
nd re-enact section OF an act entitled
act to incorporate the Port Norfolk
ectric railway. approved December p,
d. so as TO allow persons representing
much as two-ffths of the capital stock !
said company equal voice in the man
cement OF its affairs.
BY Mr.. Switzer: TO exempt the wages
minors from garnishment.
Nv Mr. NeWbernc: To authorize the | !
,unty Court of Norfolk TO accept Florida
'enue. i'm Port Norfolk, or as much I
ereof as NAV be requisite, as pubic !
adj upon the condition that no person
CORPORATION shall be permitted TO lay, \
instruct. or operate any electric or other I
ilway along and upon said pubic road 4
By II. r. Hicks: TO incorporate the :
NONSENSE CURE. {