The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

commands their fathers belonged 10 or
what battles they fought in, could not
tell
The South since the war. he said, had
erected monuments TO her distinguished
generals. he wanted TO see this con-
tinued, but he wanted, too, that the
muster-rolls should be gotten from WASH
ington. that it might be seen that every
county ana every city i'm the Common
wealth had done its duty.
Heretofore. he said. an iron order had
been enforced al the War Department,
ana no man from Virginia or outside OF
the War Department could see those
rolls What a spectacle-NiIginia asking
permission to look at her own muster
rolls. Therefore. ne said, he had asked
the Governor TO visit Washington, see
the President. and get permission 10
have the records copied. lie had talked
with the Governor. he said. and his Tx
cellency had promised 20 do all he could
to have this iron order revoked, ana VIZ
riuia TO he allowed TO copy the names or
her gallant soldiers, and not TO have 10
nav $4,000 TO government clerks TO 30
this work Mr.. Stubbs closed his elo-
auent speech by a beautiful eulogy or
Virginia's soldiers.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced and
referred TO appropriate committees;
By Mr.. Parr; To amend sections 8, o.
and IL. of the act entitled. IAN Act TO
provide for the method Of voting by
ballot
This bin is similar TO that introduced by
Mr.. HAY. printed in fun in The Times.
EXCEPT that IL provides that the board
OF sunpervls0rs Of each county. and the
Council Of each city. shall constitute the
electoral boards. and that the judges of
election shall be required TO assist not
only the physically disqualified voter In
the preparation OF his ballot. but also
those who are unable to prepare the
ticket on account of educational disquali-
fication.
BY Mr. Jones: To amend and re-enact
an act 10 amend and re-enact section 1919
OF chapter 1863 Code Of Virginia. in rela-
ton to the appointment OF commissioners
i'm chancery. as amended and re-enacted
bv an act approved February 4. 1890. &c.
BY Mr. McIlwaine: To amend and re-
enact So elton 1885 Of the Code OF Virginia
relating 70 the issuance OF new certih-
cate of stock Of chartered company
when former one is lost.
BY Mr.. Flanagan: For the relief Of j.
r Franklin late treasurer OF Appomat-
toN county.
By Mr.. Parr: To repeal sections Is and
Il OF an act TO provide for the method OF
voting by ballot
BY Mr.. Lowry; To make husband and
wife competent witnesses Tor or against
each other In civil and criminal cases.
Rv Mr. Boykin: TO permit the Governor
of Virginia to furnish small arms to the
Newport News Military Academy.
By MIR. Green: Extending time 10 J. W.
ponass late treasurer Of Wytne county.
untn January /. 1897, 20 make final set
tlement with the county authorities Tor
Wythe county for county levies.
BY Mr.. Green: Extending further time
to j. W. Ropass. late treasurer OF Wythe
county, for returning delinquent list OF
taxes for county purposes.
NV Mr.. Withers TO amend and re-
enact section 1875 OF the code OF Virginia
Virginia in reference 20 challenging Ju-
rors and selecting panel
nv the same: TO amend and re-enact
sections 40lS and 1913 OF the Code Of Vir-
ginia In reference 10 venire facias in cases
OF felony. and as to when another yenire
may issue.
Nv Mr.. Williams: To prescribe the
amount OF recovery from any insurance
company or association in case of damaee
or loss by IRE. water. lightning. tornado.
cyclone, or otherwise.
BILLS PASSED.
The following Senate bills were passed:
Giving a defendant I'm every case OF
misden,eanor the right 10 waive trial by
Jury.
TO amend and re-enact section 1921.
Code Of Virginia Of 1851. entitled Name
oe Dseeecutor 70 - wrisfAn "a Indictment