The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-23


F al, any time during the session
szr.asaI. 90 him. The resolution speaks
q NT Bryan as the greatest living ex-
ra-.rr % the time-honored principles OF
fra Democratic party"
q member OF the house who was in
Washington last week met Mr. Bryan
.r. asked him II he would not be able
% come here and make 4 speech during
,ss session Of the legislature. He said
p. would be glad TO DO so II possible. A
.-sgram was sent 10 MIR. Bryan in New
yys tonight, urging him TO come. The
sss-ess will probably be made in Feb
ray
gr ulH0hne, 81 Fairfax. had two bills
-z-s-5 .D the senate, under suspension
Of ra. rules. one was the house bill TO
submit, % the people Of Manassas district
.ha question Of stock law The other
authorizes G.. T. Smoot 10 put in a switch
ol certain street in Alexandria, 10 be
Used by the Southern Railway.
Proposed Pension Law Changes.
Senator Clayton offered a bill making
waterfall changes in the -ension law. The
Measure provides that every soldier, sail
Or or marine who lost one limb shall re-
at..s yy instead Of $50 as now. Those
N
o. q hand and foot, shall receive $G5, in
stead 0f so now.
The pension for total disability Is in
creased from $50 to $50; partial disability
rl-u.ting from wounds. from SIS to $50
The sum Of $50 is allowed to soldiers who,
by age or decrepitude are disabled from
earning "a living and who have not the
means 81 support.
Provision is also made for the widows Of
Confederate soldiers The sum of $l25, 900,
yr ~G much thereof as may be found nee
,ssary Is appropriated for this purpose.
Senator Sands offered and had passed to
SIS euErossmcnt, under suspension Of
The rules a bill authorizing the public
school teachers of Richmond TO create a
retirement fund.
The committee on fish and game report
81 q number Of bills, as agreed upon be-
tween The committee and the State board
Of fisheries,
senator Munford offered a bill to COM
J5Gsata George b. KeeselI, Pembroke Pet
it, and John A. Curtis in the sum Of 800
each for services rendered as members of
The State board Of fisheries.
4 tll was presented by Senator Glass
and referred 10 the committee on finance
end banks which prohibits the taxation of
aHuE and industrial stock held by indl-
uiUals when the capital stock Of the cor
YyIitiOn has already been taxed.
Bills Passed by the senate.
These measures were passed by the SEN
ate:
House blls-ro amend the charter Of the town Of
OnanCock. 10 prohibit the killing Of fsh in Clincn
River, in Russell County; for the relief Of A. F.
store
senate bills-In relation TO effect OF evidence ia
insurance suits; granting certain rights the Co
lluill Water Company. Of Gloucester County: 10
smeHd the law IN relation 10 taxes on Wills The
senate ordered to IL engrossment the bill giving
further time in which outstanding obligations Of the
State may be funded into century bonds. Senator
Wi.Et-m. in explaining the object ana measure
slld there were about $50 900 Of obligations out
standing House bill 10 require fees TO be paid on
charters cranted by courts when the same are rat-
Ted DO whole or in part by the general assembly
Vas passed under suspension OF the rules. Senator
Lyle secured. under suspension Of the rules. bill
% incorporate the Century Banking and Safe De-
Tnst Company Of Roanoke. Senator Glass got
through under supervision Of the rules. bill for the
relief OF A. W. fancy from txaes twice paid
IN the house, Mir. SouthaI, of Amelia.
o1ered "a resolution directing the payment
of The funeral expenses and balance or
salary OF Col. J. ". Ellis, late membe-
rom lunenburg, TO his family. 1t was
adopted
A joint resolution was adopted, pro
N6ng for a special joint committee OF
A,e members, TWO on the part OF the
SENATE, and three on the part OF the house,
I'D confer with a similar committee from
ihr general assembly of Maryland, for
'le purpose OF protecting the food fish
H'fa "t the waters of the Chesapeake
Day and its tributaries.
House Measures Passed.
These house bills were passed:
u amend ana re-enact section isg Of the Code Of
'--a-. lu relation TO listing dogs for taxation.
" ALLOW Capt y. B. Rich to erect wharf OF
.'- DO A=-atesgle, in Accom- &C County; to author
+ 'ar '.aE Of Luray 10 borrow money; 10 amend
o. -c'ealt an act OF session Is95-IssS making Tye
-.'. i3 Nelson County. a lawful fence from its
-- 90 Gulf Ford; 90 authorize the board o.
'sN-'T o' H0-ot1Urr County TO issue bonds for
-- purpose oi TeleeminE the outstanding bonds o:
Ute said county, which were issued 10 redeem the
'.-f fol-. said county issued in payment of is
'. t'at 's the capital stock Of the Valley Rail
'-- COMPANY" CT 90 exchange new bonds for the
- standing bonds, and to TX the situs Of the
'-. Issued uuder for taxation. TO enable the
..- d.. I.aeaztie ia Eo,etourt County, to vote on
UP question u liquor license, and to extend the (
provisions a. chapter . OF the Code OF Virginia 50
' ID. 200 said town; 10 fix the salary Of the /
.- .. .-1,-vlsors OF FauQuier County: to amend
..,.' sections and 3 Of an act approved /
$685. % authorize the hoard Of supervisors I
.. County "a lei q contract the public roads
..s. county and levy tax 10 keep the same in I
authorize the several district school +.
.. '.e .oauucs of Prince George and surry .
... .n' part Of the surplus district school |
'-~- 10. IaE .l teachers
Oyster Legislation Hearing.
mo courts OF justice committee this .
morning considered the proposed amend .
... q" 'Ey constitution in regard TO .
e.- oysters I'm Virginia. Mr. HundIey,
't..."~. speaking for the tidewater
~. -a.-.r. said h. did not wish his people
!. .- understood as obstructionists go
,'E.'I legislation; but he did not believe
-. -...f 'he proposed changes has peo-
a"a. have proper protection. He
..- committee 10 lay the matter
~, .... .r had time 10 confer with Sen
.... .,-'- and other gentlemen in re
H. .-' proposed changes. Mr. Mat
eu.. On. a'.HIiar- made similar re-
".- itr matter was made a special
." cock u.Xt Friday morning. 3
.-" committee on finance con
Non Pembroke Petuts bill pro-
....r pension ~ 81 per year for fndf- &
r ... diseased Confederate soldiers.
....... .... appeared 20 urge the bill. The
d. .'. also took up and considered
- ' lion. Il. h. Grayeiy. OF Henry.
C...- me- present pension law. in
yr. PENSIONS now allowed, and pro-
f-- Tor others Mr.. Gravely appeared
!. Speech IN explanation Of his
D. .-, member from Henry also explained
49,. Visions 81 his Insurance measure.
A. .r POI. GOO compel railroad companies
'.. taxes UPON their properly.
Liabilities 81. 100. Assets Nothing.
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