The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-10

accordance with the Government specii-
cations. end TO which they are justly en-
titled
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced and
referred to the proper committees:
Ity Mr. Cooke, of Norfolk: a bill to
amend and rc-cnact section 2Zoe OF thc
Code in relation TO divorces me OH
provides that when decree Tor separa
ton forever or for a limited period shah
bsv. becn made In a suit for divorce from
bed and board, II may al any time there-
after upon Joint application OF the par
ties and the production by them or satis-
factory evidence of their reconefiatioh'
ne revoked by the same court "hlch
made IT, and under such regulations shu
restrictions as the court may impose.
when a divorce from bed and board mas
been decreed for abandonment or deseI
ton. and three years shall have elapsed
fror, the abandonment or deserton with
on; such reconciliation, the court may,
,tnon the application of the injured party
supported by AFFIDAVIT that no reconclla-
ton Is proba BILE. decree a divorce from 'he
bond of matrimony. Provided the court
shall be satisfied from the said decree
granting divorce from bed ana poard OF
The papers filed in the suit therefor or
other satisfactory evidence, whether
taken heretofore or In support Of such
opplication. that a period Of three years
has elaDsed since said abandonment or
desertion.
nv the same: A bill 10 amend and re-
enact section 1853 Code OF virginia 1906
in relation TO railroad companies encios,hs
their road-b beds with fences ana erecuhg
cattle guards. ,.-..,..o,,o.
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bill for the relief OF {. NJ. i''SNS'
Confederate soldier ,,,.
nv Mr. Butt, OF Washington' ""i
10 nroyide for the working and Keeping
in repair the public roads OF Washing
ton county. . pioh-
~, Colonel John s. Harwood. OF Rich-
,nond A bilr to secure agricultural sla-
tistics and define the duties OF conliiiiS-
sioners Of revenue IN regard 'here.o
nv Mr.. Berkeley, of Roanoke: "A Dill
"a define lard and imposing TAX Oh
dealers in compound lard, for the dement,
of the public health. and to raise revenue
10 nav pensions to disable Confederate
Nv the same: A bill for the assess
ment of lands in Salem district Roanoke
county. ~. t~o,,,. 4
hill restricting the conveyance or prop
rv Mr. Craig. of Rockbridge: \ bill
70 amend and re-enact sections l25s 1913,
and 1860 of the Code of Virginia, In rela-
ton 20 the duties of railroad companies
as 10 the fencing of their road peds.
Rv Mr. Boaz, of Albemarle; Dill 10
allow the Piedmont Construction ana I'M
nrovement Company TO change its name
to the Piedmont Traction 'ompanS' anu
to hermit the said company 10 issue
nreferred stock to hold stock in other
roropanies. to dispose of its property, and
to consolidate or merge with other COM
panies. ~.
Nv Mr.. Charles T. Bland. of Ports
mouth: bill fixing penalty lor
fraudulent purchasers.
nv the same A bill 10 re-enact ana
amend section 2i62 Of the Code in ref
erence 10 the reservation of title OF goods
and chattels purchased upon CONDITION.
Nv Mr. thurman. of Botetourt;
bnI for the relief of the Botet0urt Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Association.
nv Mr.. Julian Bryant. Of this city:
bill TO amend and re-enact section 2Sis oil
the Code so as TO declare ana deilne VIVA,
bills. notes. etc, are negotiated and may
be protested
Nv Mr.. May, of Alexandria: \ bill TO
amend and re-enact section 2iSo pt the
code. relating 10 notices 10 terminate
tenancy.
BY Mr.. j. c. Parker. OF Lunenburg:
bin to amend and re-enact section 1854 OF
the Code with reference 10 the Judgment
of a court or Judge trying a writ OF ma
beas corpus. The bill does not propose to
abridge the judicial power. but makes 1t
optional with the court against whom he
snail adjudge the costs of the proceeding,
including the charge for transporting the
prisoners.
BY MIR. Parker: A bill to amend and re-
enact section COB OF the Code with refer
cnce to receiving taxes. when penalty i'm
posed. when troasurers to call on tax
PAYERS. and when he shall distrain for
taxes
Bv Mr.. r. y. Powell bill providing
for leyving on seed cotton I'm the field.
Bv Mr. Einstein. of Montgomery: To
amend and re-enact an act 10 amend and
re-enact section 1905 of chapter ISL of the
Code with reference 10 Illegal entrance Of
dwelhrg-house or other house. vessel or
car in the nighttime, etc. with intent to
commit murder. criminal assault. or rob
berry. ETC. as amended by an act approved
February - 1894. The only change the
bill proposes to make Is TO interpolate the
words. cor other house"
BY Mr.. Parks: A bin 10 constitute CAPT
tation tax lien upon real estate owned
by the person at the time such capitation
Is assessed
BY Mr.. Parks: A bill 10 amend section
1897 of the Code OF 1887. providing for
civil government" 10 be taught in the
public schools.
BY Mr.. Parks: To amend section 10 OF
the charter of the town Of Luray as
amended. authorizing the Town Council
10 levy a tax for street and road pur-
poses
BY Mr. Parks: A bill to amend first
subdivision of section OF tax-bill. APP
proved March G. 1890. as amended by Acts
Of fSsi-'s2 and 1924 so as TO provide for
th,. listing of bonds. notes. and other evil
dences Of debt
BY Mr. winston: A bill to amend and
re-enact sections ! and of an act en-
titled An act TO incorporate ethc Chesa-
reake Pay and Great Western Railroad
Company" approved February 70. 1894.
by Mr.. Cooke: A bin 10 amend and re-
enact sections 1852 Of the Code i'm rea-
| ton to reservation of goods and chattels
sold 10 be void as TO creditors and pur-
chasers. unless in writing and recorded.
BY Mr.. Saunders: A bill TO amend and
re-enact section 1858 OF the Code In rela-
ton 10 railroad companies enclosing their
| road beds with fences and erecting cattle
guards The bill proposes 10 make il COM
pulsory on all roads TO erect such fences
all along their lines
BY Mr. Berkeley: \ bill TO amend the
corporation lines OF Roanoke City.
BY Mr.. Williams: a bill 10 amend sec
ton 5000 OF the Code I'm regard to writs
OF habeas corpus. The bill Is similar I'm
It's provisions 10 the one introduced last
week by Mr. Parker.
by Mr.. r. T. Powell; An act TO incor-
porate the Newport News and Hampton
Traction Company.