Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-10

building the two naval government ships,
for which contract they are the lowest
bidders In accordance with the govern
ment specifications. and to which they are
justly entitled"
FOR THE OLD SOLDIER.
sir. Berkeley. Of Roanoke. presented
bill in the interest Of dependent eX-Con-
fcdcrate soldiers. The bin imposes tax
on compound lard. or any imitation
thereof OF cent per pound. II also re-
Quires that the ingredients Of the sub
stance be given and that the article be
branded. The taxes and penalties under
this act all 20 20 the payment Of Com
icdcrate pensions. Those who have eX-
amined the measure estimate that at
least $1,000 annually. can be raised
through this hill for the purpose de-
signed without taxing the people and
at The same time protects the public
health IN the way Of pure food. Colonel
Berkeley who was a gallant Confederate.
said. in Offering the bill that there was
nothing that came closer 10 his heart
tian the appeals OF the old soldier.
AMEND THE ELECTION LAWS.
MT Duval Radford offered the first
bin Of the session proposing to amend
the election laws of The State. II is as
follows.
BE IL enacted by the General Assembly
OF Virginia. That section r.. chapter as.
session acts 1854. approved March 6.
1891 entitled an act 10 provide for the
method Of voting hy ballot. be amended
and re-cnacted so as TO read as follows:
At the request Of any elector who may
be physically or cducationallv unable TO
prepare his ballot. any one Of the Judges
OF election whom tho said elector may
select shall enter the voting booth with
said clcctOr and assist or prepare the
ballot for said clectOr. as he directs
Any judge Of election falling 10 perform
the duties requested Of him I'm his act
shall be deemed guilty Of "A misdemeanor
and hc fined not less than 500 and be
imprisoned not less than one nor more
than twelve months. Section II II said
act IS hereby repealed. This act shall
be enforced from its passage.
PRESENTED AND REFERRED
The following bills were introduced and
referred.
by Mr.. Williams 10 amend section
5000 Of the Code in regard to writs of
habcas corpus. The bill is similar in
Its provisions 90 the one introduced last
week by Mr.. Parker
BY MIR. r. r. Powell To INCORPORATE
the Newport News and Hampton Traction
Company
BY Mr. Cooke: To amend and re-enact
section 22b5 of the Code in relation 10
divorces. The bin provides that wncn
decree for q separation forever. or for a
limited period shall have been made n a
suit for a divorce from bed and board.
II may at any time thereafter upon joint
application Of the parties and the pro-
duction by them OF satisfactory violence
Of their reconciliation. be revoked by the
same court which made 10. and unIsr
such regulations and restrictions as the
court may impose. and when "A divorce
from bed and board has been iocreed
Tor abandonment or desertion, and three
years shall have elapsed from the aban-
dCnment or desertion without such re-
Cancellation the court may decree an
absolute divorce.
by Mr.. Parks: To amend first sub-di-
vision of section s Of tax bill. approved
March o. 1890. as amended by acts OF
1912 and lSe3-'9i. so as 10 provide for the
listing of bonds. notes and other evil
dencos Of debt
BY Mr.. Winston. TO amend and re-
enact sections 1 and OF an act entitled.
AN act 10 incorporate the Chesapeake
Bay and Great Western Railroad Com
pany," approved February IT, 1891.
BY Mr. Cooke: To amend and re-enact
section 2i62 of the Code in relation TO
reservation of goods and chattels sold,
10 be void as 10 creditors and purchasers
unless in writing and recorded.
BY Mir. Saunders. To amend and re-
enact section l2S OF the Code IN rela-
ton 10 railroad companies enclosing their
Toad-beds with fences and erecting cattle
guards. The bin proposes 10 make IL
compulsory on all roads % erect such
fences all along their lines.
by Mr.. Berkeley: To extend the corpO-
ration lines Of Roanoke city.
BY Nj r.. S. Powell: Providing for levy
ing on seed-cotton in the field.
by Mr.. Einstein: To amend and re-
enact an act 10 amend and re-enact sec
ton S,o5 Of chapter lM Of the Code with
reference 10 Illegal entrance Of dwelling
house or other house vessel. or car in the
nighttime, etc, with intent 10 commit
murder. rape, or robbery. etc. as
amended by an act approved February
l.. 1891 The only change the bill pro-
poses 10 make is 10 interpoate the words,
cor other house"
BY Mr.. Parks: To constitute capitation-
tax lien upon real estate owned by the
person at the time such capitation is
assessed.
BY same: To amend section 1917 Of the
Code of 1857, providing for civil govern
ment" TO be taught in the public schools
BY Mr.. Parks: To amend section - 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. Julian Bryant: To amend and
re-enact section 2Si9 Of the Code so as to
declare and define what bills. notes. etc,
are negotiated. and may be protected.
BY Mr. May To amend and re-enact
section 27S5 of the Code relating 10 no.
tees 10 terminate tenancy.
BY Mr.. J. c. Parker: To amend and re-
enact section 1904 Of the Code with refer
ence 10 the judgment Of a court or judge
trying a writ Of habeas corpus. The bill
does not propose 10 abridge the judicial
power but makes IL optional with the
court against whom il shall adjudge the
costs Of the proceeding. including the
charge for Transporting the prisoners.
BY same: To amend and re-enact section
SOB Of the Code with reference 10 receiving
taxes when penalty IMPOSED, when trea-
surers 10 call on taxpayers. and when
pc shall distrain for taxes. The object Of
this bill is IN extend the time for the inn
position OF the 8 per cent penalty on tax
accounts to January 18th. instead Of De-
cembor list. as the law now u.s.
Bv Mr. Saunders. Of Franklin: To
amend and rc-euact section of an act
entitled am act TO incorporate Chatham
Female Institute. approved February e.
1904 in relation o. the manner in
which the property of the said institute
shall be used. held. conveyed, and en-
numbered.
BY Mr. T.. W. Smith: For the relief Of
& NJ Hicks. Confederate soldier
Bv Mr.. BUTT TO provide for the work
ing and keeping in repair the public
roads Of Washington county.
Rv NJ. Harwood: To secure agricultural
statistics and define the duties Of COM
missioners of revenue IN regard thereto.
nv AIR. Charles r. Bland. Fixing a
renoltv for fraudulent purchasers.
Ev same: To re-enact and amend sec
zion 2is2 OF the Code in reference TO the
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