Tweuty-three associations reported a
total membership of 6,854; thirty
three associations as having disburs
ed $44,135.99 in current expenses; six?
teen associations as having ladies'
auxiliaries; fifteen associations as
having $248,000 invested in buildings
and lots. Thirty-three associations
reported $40,325 as the value of fur
uiuhings aud equipment.
Legislative Notes.
Governor Tyler has signed the bill
if incorporation of the Virginia
Council of the Junioa* Order United
(American Mechanics.
The Senate Committee on Finance
md Banks has reported favorably
yesterday the bill to appropriate
J500 to the Ladles' Hollywood Mn
morial Association.
The Governor has signed tbe bill
providing for separate accommoda?
tions on steamboats for white and
colored passengers. *' This is a'com
panton measure to the "Jim Crow"
car bill. Both go into effect July 1
next.
The Senate has passed the Olass
bill, providing for traveling auditors
to inspect the accounts and books of
treasurers and court clerks This
body also passed the House bill to
incorporate the State Council. Juuior
Order of United American Mechanics.
The House Committee on General
Caws, has decided to report favora
bly the bills offered by Mr. Saunders,
of Franklin, rendering telephone aud
telegraph companies liable for the
careless handling ol messages, aud to
regulate the delivery of said mes*
sages.
The special committee appointed
to inquire iuto the eoat of remodell?
ing aud repairing the Capitol Build?
ing, have concluded their duties.
They will offer a bill for an appro?
priation of about $50,000 This
amount will put the building in ex?
cellent condition.
