The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-03
SEMI TIE

fhst Presbyterian Church. led the
senate IN prayer when it convened
yesterday noon. There followed the
House ths day before, and reports
from the standing committees. The
Committee on tish and lame reported
iating the takinG OF iisn from streams
west OF the Blue Ridge
senator Saunders introduced Joint
resolution Calling Tor the appointment
OF committee of five, TWO from the
Senate ana three from the House, to
ascertain the authoritative State seal
anu report II TO the General Assembly.
the preamble to the resolution set
forth that the true state seal Was &c
stroyed in the War Between the
OF Virginia thereupon authorized tho
use or the present seal. which, in the
opinion OF many. is spurious.
Another resolution by senator Saun-
ders provided for q committee of five
from the TWO houses to examine II II
would be judtcious at THIS time to
acquire lot Tor the purpose or erect
ing thereon at some later date an
once building TO house q number of
the state departments, now with dit.
iculty cared for in the Capitol and
most convenient lot, and the price at
which IT is held. Tine resolution called
attention to the Ford Hotel property.
division of the lot fronting on Broad
Stree, by comforting with the city OF
Richmond. wnicn controls the properly.
Both resolutions carried unanimously.
Judges Elected.
Pursuant TO d joint resolution, both
houses proceeded at l2:3u 10 the nomi-
nation and election or number Of
choice OF the following:
Judge Of the Supreme Court =, Of A pa
by Senator Hobbs and seconded by
senator Echois.
Judge OF Hastings Court. Part 2.
city OF Richmond. samuel B. Witt.
onded uy Senator Tucker.
Judge OF the Corpora ton Court Of
the city of Alexandria. Lewis C. Bar
ley. Nominated by enator Thornton.
Judge OF the Corporation Court of
the city OF charlottesville, 4. .. Dab
ney. Nomlnated ~ enator early rr,
the city of Danviile, L. w. Peatross.
Nominated By senator Rison.
Treasurern' bill Continued.
the House bill on its third reading,
providing for a constitutional amend
ment permitting c.ty treasurers 10 sue
special order for Monday at 1890
O'Clock. Several of the Senator'S ex-
pressed their intention TO speak on
Inc Di!l at that time. indications point
Ing to lively hght over the matter.
Senator Harris bill amending tho
present law in relation TO fees Of at
tornsys for the Commonwealth came
o: Senator Montague. the vote order.
Ing the bill TO It's cngrossment was
roconsldefed to permit Of his amend
nf pr'g ,,g2sy ;ha q, f sos be
permitted TO receive fees not in OK
cees of $1,000. instead q $500. the
present limit. In :tg amended FORM the
bin wac passed. Senator Hollis bill
70 provide q way OF ingrcss and egress
g.tting over Wild and uncuitivated
lands, Has passed on ts third reaaing,
House BIiIs Panscd.
TIE following House bills passed on
,ae!t third reading;
az any district or county which has
Yecei.cd compensation for school
py0perty ,.on the city Of which It has
Sec1.ne part through annexation. 70
devote the money thuE acquired TO the
.yrrn.ze Of lands for additional pub
lie gcanoi buildings and the Grecti9n
md cgGip,aent NJ school buildings IN
fsiiege nc situat!on II, Norfolk where
;tgIgG. defiYcd in this manner. Is
ly!ny tdle Tor the lack OF & law au-
,h,r!zin2 i.s Ghe. ;.,as
", E,san improve and develop her-
/ Eor. win thsIg corporate limits or
,wo M;lst ,se!so:
IN sgthtr!ze Inc town Of Poca hontae,
IN Tazswell co.n,y. 10 sell and convey
~ fGe &. TIC par, ~ a certain street.
~ amrt.G ,Gc low concerning cor.
ygra,.osl me purpose OF this oil
{ I. ~ TEf0.Gg q GrfGct In the charter
( s;tGer MN NJ corporation owning
( ifgll@wpnc .ENGrafy "a Richmond,
! Dtna nDd, nni neco,nmittcd.
, IN snst.Gn II Senator Echolt, the
( INK M r6ia'lYG ~ th- notihcation
ann cs!!.e!, y. saod bodies. ~h'oh