The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08

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regulate the stomach, liver and bowels.
Sold BY all medicine dealers.
5. This act. shall be in force from Its
passage.
The bill was reported adversely
Tie Committee on General Laws brief
~ considered Senator Lyle's bill to pro-
hibit dealing in futures.
1t was referred To subcommittee.
consisting of Senator Lyle and Todd, for
a report at a future meeting
Senator Steele. who has been very
much indisposed, was in his seat.
The Senate.
The Senate met with prayer by Rev.
DR.. r. p. Kerr.
DR.. A. Nash Johnston. the Senator from
the .Rockbridge district. took the oath OF
office.
At 1890 O'Clock the Senate proceeded to
the execution of the joint order naVins
for its object the election for a judge OF
The eighteenth judicial circuit.
Mr. John Randolph Tucker, OF Bedford.
received all the votes cast
Senator Tleod, chairman Of the
Democratic Steering Committee offered a
resolution assigning Senator Johnston 10
various committees on which his predeceS-
sor, the late Charles e. McCorRie, serv-
ed. l. his was adopted.
BILLS OFFERED.
By Senator James-To amend the char
ter of Danville.
BY Senator Tyler-To incorporate the
Harbor Ferry Company. of Norfolk
j by Senator Foster-To amend the Code
with reference TO lien for work done and
materials furnished by artisans, mechan-
les. lumber dealers and others.
BY Senator Tyler-For the relief OF
Thornton F. Jones from the payment OF
certain taxes to the county Of Elizabeth
City.
BY Senator Tyler-Provlding for the re-
printing and binding of 300 complete sets
of the reports of the Court of Appeals.
BY Senator Tyler-To Incorporate the
Christlansburg Industrial Institute, Of
Cambria. IA.
BY Senator .Cogbill-To amend section
2G14 of the Code so as to read as fol-
lows:
Any minor entitled to sue may do so
by his or her next friend, or by guard
IAN
By Senator Lyle-For the relief OF
Charles p. Ross. a Confederate soldier.
BY Senator Flood-To amend section
25G4 Of the Code. in relation to the sale
of lands, when partition cannot be made.
BY Senator Sands-For the relief of
Wm. H Brauer, treasurer of Henrico. SO
as to allow him further time in which
TO collect tax tickets.
BY Senator WhiteEead-(By requesD-
To amend the act, imposing a tax on
collateral inEeritances. AMI regulate the
collection of the same.
Senat or Glass offered bill to amend
the Code, so as to provide that the capt.
tai stock and shares of stock of corpor-
of N
merchant shall not be taxed in any. case
where the said corporation pays a IL
. ccnse tax. which amounts to as much as.
or more than the tax on the capital
stock would be, under thes laws of the
State.
Mr. Glass also offered a bill giving to
the Judge of the Circuit or Corporation
Court of Lynchburg in vacation the
power TO give effect to the action of the
Fifth Avenue church Independent in
conveying its property TO its minister,
Rev Jos. D. Evans The bill recites
that the cost of the lot on which the
church stands. and the cost of erecting
the same We're borne by the pastor.
RECORD sCONVEYANCES.
The bill to provide for recordation by
clerks of courts of conveyances came up
as the special order at l2:4s o'clock. This
act is designed TO give a certi-
1lclte
the records Of which were removed
bv act of the General Assembly to the
clerks Office of the Circuit Court OF the
city of Richmond and burned at the
evacuation of the city in 1865: the force
and effect of deed.
Mr. Flood denied that the Committee
on General laws had passed upon the
bill in any spirit but one of justice to the
parties concerned. There We're but two
objections urged to it-one that 1t would
affect pending litigation, and the other
that it would affect the rights of junior
patenteeS He stated that he had Sc
cured ar amenfnen to the bill which
absolutely protected junior pateniees.f
So the only question left for the consld-
alton of the Senate, besides the general
principles involved. was the aTehci"Hnf
in regard TO pending litigation. I his
amendment was not regarded as clear
or sufficient
Senator Opie found fault with -he pro-.
visions of the bill. 1t went over until
tomorrow in order that the bill. With
the amendment. might be printed.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED
To give consent of State OF Viz rinia to
the purchase of land by United States.
To protect wooden bridges in Rock
bridge county.
Enacting road law for Elizabeth City
county. ):
Authorizing Elizabeth City county to
borrow money.
Enacting road law for Brunswick
county.
For the relief of wv c. Sa nders.
I-AND-GRABBERS' ACT.
The bills In relation to delinquent lands
came up as the special order at 1 o clock
Senator Mann addressed the Senate briefly
In behalf of his measure, which was de-