Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-04

bills were introduced I'm a few minutes,
ana several measures passed, but beyond
this the proceedings were without IN
tetcsty
Mr.. watkins, OF Prince Edward, in
| troduccd a bin TO prohibit the buying
and selling OF futures. or otherwise dear
i ing in what Is known as futures, by de-
clarlne such transactions gambling.
The measure provides that II shall be
unlawful 10 buy or sell or otherwise deal
/ in what Is known as futures, either IN
/ cotton. grain. or anything whatever,
where such buying. selling. or otherwise
/ dealing IS had for the purpose OF gam
ing the difference between the rise ana
| fail OF the prices Of such articles; and all
such transactions are hereby declared 10
be gambling" Any violation of this
statute shall be punished by fine of
no, less than $40 nor more than 500 for
| such offence.
BIDS FOR SCHOOLBOOKS.
Mr.. Isaac Diges introduced bill to
! amend section 1891 Of the Code in rela-
ton TO what shall be taught in the pub-
| lie schools and az 10 how textbooks
shall be selected The measure provides
J that the furnishing OF the books SHAH pe
/ "let out 10 the lowest bidder" bids for
same being received. and that not less
than three textbooks on any one sub
ject or branch Of learning shall be
placed on the list. IN order that there
may be competition.
MIR. William G. Williams introduced
bill requiring all distillers of apple
brandy 10 pay a llcense-tax. the same
to be in no case less than $40. Under the
present law, distillers making not over
| forty gallons of brandy are not required
| TO pay license. and on account OF TINS
| provision IL is difficult TO enforce any
| tax. nearly all distillers claiming that
| they do not make more than that guam
tity.
Mr.. ]. \. Stubs introduced a bill pro-
viding for the appropriation OF $500 10
have copied the muster rolls OF Virginia
troops in the Confederate army. this sum
TO be under the control of the Governor,
TO be used as in his judgment he may
deem best to accomplish the desired OBJ
ject.
OTHER BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. Kizer introduced a bill providing
that in any action i'm the jurisdiction Of
q Justice of the peace Tor the recovery
of compensation due for personal~ser-
vices. if a recovery be had. the plaintiff
shall. in addition TO the amount found to
be due recover costs of the judgment
for attorneys fee Of not less than $3.50
nor more than SO.
The following bills were introduced and
7 referred to the proper committees:
BY Mr.. Louis c. Barley: TO provide for
the payment of fees upon charters
granted TO non-resdents. This measure
provides for the payment of SIS for such
a charter fee.
Bv NIr. Stubs: TO have natural oyster
rocks. beds. and shoals surveyed which
were omitted to be surveyed in the
l-geodetic survey under the act of Febru-
airy .. 1892. and acts amendatory thereon.
Bv same: TO amend and re-enact Sec
tions 4077 and 407S of the Code as 20
guarding jails and pay of guards, etc.
BY Mr.. Watkins: To amend and re-enact
section Ss1 of the Code. in reference TO
!. Door to be kept at pOoThouses, and when
and how assistance to be given at their
homes.
Bv Mr.. Quesenbery: To amend the Code
in relation to venre facias in cases Of
felony.
Rv Mr.. James Mann: To require the
power appointing an agent TO conduct
a mercantile business TO be in writing
and recorded
i Bv Mr.. willard: To relieve Frank
Stringfellow from the payment OF certain
taxes i'm Fairfax county
BY Mr. Watkins: To amend and re-
enact section $50 Of the Code relating to
printing forms OF land and property
books
nv same: For the relief of the Farm
Vile Water Light, Heat and Power Com
pany.
Nv Mr.. Reddy: To confirm and quiet the
title of John ElsOn and those claiming
under him in the lot of land fronting ~
feet by 1877 feet. more or less. at the
northeast corner of Broad and Third
streets. in the city of Richmond, Va.
BY Mr. Isaac Diggs: To amend and re-
enact section rs of the Code, which re-
ouiros attorneys for the Commonwealth
to issue executions and add thereto.
BY same: To amend and re-enact Sec
ton Si2 of the Code as TO where and how
officers qualify and require their bonds
to be submitted to the Attorney for the
Commonwealth of the county or city Tor
which they are elected.
Bv MIR. J. c. Parker: To amend and re-
enact section SIS of the Code, as amended
and re-enacted by an act. approved Feb
rl1arv 2S. 1850 with relation TO what per-
! sons cannot hold more than one Office.
The object Of the bill is TO permit any
r, county or district officer, with the eX-
ceution of Judge. Commonwealth At
! torney. Sheriff. and Treasurer, TO act as
a school trustee
PLACED ON THE CALENDAR
/, The following bills were placed on the
calendar:
p Nv Mr.. Bland. of Portsmouth; To au-
thorize the United States Government 70
purchase lands in the south branch OF the
Elizabeth river, adjoining the Gospor'
navy-yard
BY DR.. Winston of Hanover: To pro-
vide for working and keeping in order
building. and maintaining the public
roads and bridges in the county OF Han
r over. and to provide funds therefor.
Z Nv Mr. Gallaher, Of Prince william
r To amend and re-enact section 10 Oh 'h'
charter OF the town of Manassas
. Bv Mir. Stubs. Of Gloucester: To allow
: Or. L. b. Henley to establish Terry
from Gwynns Island. In Mathews coun-
~. into the mainland in said county
o. across the Piankitank river.
Mr. Cooke offered a resolution, whlch
+ was agreed to. providing that 800 copies
of the inaugural address be printed
FOR THE OLD SOLDIERS.
Mr. Stubs introduced two bills affect
, ing the old soldiers. one OF them is t'
amend the present pension laws SO as t'
define more explicitly the terms to'a
disability" and partial disability" Ss
now used in the law
, The other bill is ITO authorize the
Supervisors of each county ana counci
of each city TO make a special levy foi
the support and maintenance OF manned
s disabled, poor, and needy Confederate
soldiers in their respective counties aho
cities -.
Under the present pension laws, only
. those manned and disabled during th'