Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

times lively. Inc new delegate from
Berkeley, Mr.. Evans, took hand,
made his maiden speech, in opposi-
tion to convict labor, and in favor
of the bill.
He was opposed to Mr.. Depue's
amendment he was cigar manu-
facturer and spoke from experience,
knowing the evils at the labor sys-
TEN. 1t was the duty of the Legis-
lature to foster and build up the
State. Manufactures had made
New England what it was and, this
State should be made the New Eng
land of the South.
AS to the stogie, it was sold in this
town and to legislators too, who did
not seem to mind flavor or fragrance,
human life or health as long as
smoke was produced. Some might
say this was class legislation, he said
it was not, all of our interests were
mutual. Ii all this competition was
to be allowed, it was bound to de-
velop temptation to cheat the U.
S. Government. Mr.. Evans contin-
ued to the full extent of his five
minutes and made some first class
points.
In the Senate on Saturday the fol-
lowing bills were passed:
"A bill removing the tax on deeds
and other articles of agreement.
A bill providing for the care and
representation of the States interest
in works OF internal Improvement.
A bill to amend and re-enact sec
ton Of chapter 43 of the acts of
1879.
A bill to amend and re-enact Sec
ton 5 of chapter 10S Of the acts of
1877.
A bill to revive, amend and re-
enact sections IA and Is of chapter
ISL of the Code of West Virginia.
In the House the following bills
were passed:
I'll. B. No. 900. a bill to authorize
the county to jefferson to fund at a
lower rate of interest or on better
terms the outstanding bonds of said
county.
II. b. No. 122, bill to revive,
amend and re-enact chapter of the
Code OF West Virginia concerning
vacancies in office. This is confom-
ing with the amendments passed.
III. b. No. 127, bill to amend and
re-enact section rs of chapter So of
the Code.
H. B. No. ", a bill to provide a
suitable block of stone to be placed
in the Washington monument by
this State. The monument referred
to is the Yorktown memorial shaft
to be erected in the rotunda of the
Capitol. The bill was recommend
ed in the Governors message. 1t
will be the duty of the State to pre-
par block of stone from this State,
with the coat of arms engraved
thereon, and various other devices.
In the Senate on Monday, Mr.
aulkner introduced bill auihoriz
ing the circuit courts or the judges
thereof in vacation to spense with
the grand aud petit juries for one of
three terms required annually to be
held in each county.
Wilson's Railroad Bill was read
for the first time. laid on the table
and 240 copies of the same ordered
to be printed.
Mr.. Faulkner introduced bill
making legal and vaiid,b ,nds issued
by the County Court of Berkeley
county, on Dec. 81. 1880. executed
by g. u. Thomburg, President of
the County Court OF said county and
attested by G. w. Dol, Clerk of said
Court.
A bill providing an alternative
method of keeping in repair county
roads was read for the third time
and defeated by a vote of 8 to 10.
In the House Finance Committee
reported the appropriation bill, and
recommended that an additional tax
of five cents on the 500 valuation
be levied to meet legitimate expenses
Of the state government.
Mr.. Evans offered the following
House Joint Resolution No. IL.
RESOLVED by the Legislature Of West
Virginia
/. The Governor is hereby order
ed and authorized to cause the colors
carried by the West Virginia regi-
ments in the late war to be deliver
ed to the commaning officer of the
organization of the Grand Army OF
the Republic in this State, to remain
in the custody of such organization
until the further order of the Legis-
ture or of the Governor.
2. The Governor may require and
take such security as he may deem
proper for the safe keeping and due
return of said colors.
This paper caused some little talk
and considerable opposition, Messrs.
Leonard, Wells and Morrow object
ing. The measure was defeated.
The bill to prevent the killing or
catching Of quails within the State
for three years, was rejected.
The session of both Houses on
Tuesday was dull, the reading of
bills by the Clerk being the only ex-