Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-09
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

The only matter OF lively nature 10
engage the attention of the Senate yes
terday was the consideration of the
bill to prohibit the killing or capturing
of cartridges for period Of two years,
which came up as special order at l
O'Clock. The measure was finally or
dered to be engrossed. :,
Mr.. Hale introduced an election bill,
the provisions of which, in brief, are as
follows: That the electoral boards be
appointed by the county judges upon
the recommendation of the chairmen OF
the different political parties; that each
voter shall deposit his ballot himself,
after the Judge has examined it to sat
isfy himself that it is an official ballot;
that fac-similes of the ballot shall be
kept posted in conspicuous place on
election day. 1t further provides that
the blanket form of ballot, somewhat
similar to that of Ohio, shall be used,
and that each ballot shall contain par
ty emblems, to be chosen by the chair
men of the different parties. Inc
Judges NAV assist those who ere physic-
ally or educationally unable to prepare
their ballots. ,.u
Mr.. Clayton introduced a bill to
amend the code concerning the exam':
nation of Jurors. So that in the trial OF
any civil cause, in any court, either
party shall be entitled to three peremp'
tory challenges of jurors, without as
signing cause for such challenges.
Mr.. Wickham introduced bill to ap-
propriate 81, 900 for the purpose OF en-
ablipg the Virginia Chickamauga Com
mission to mark by monument or other
wise the positions held by the Virginia
troops in the battles of Chickamauga
and Chattanooga within the limits Of
Chickamauga and Chattanooga Ma
tional Park.
The committee on finance and banks
reported on resolution in regard to
the State tax levied upon all ships and
floating craft. In its report the com
mittee states that there is large num-
Der OF such craft for taxation not
assessed, which should be-, and leglsla'
ton to that effect should be enacted.
The following was adopted: Re
solved, That the committee on finance
and banks be requested to inquire into
and report what legislation, if any, Is
necessary to make the present law in
regard to tax on income more efficient,
and report by bill or otherwise.
HOUSE.
The most important measure that
occupied the attention of the House was
the Senate bill, which proposes to
amend the code, so as to require that
all persons electing to practice law shall
be examined by three of the FIVE Su-
preme Court judges, instead of two cir.
cult Judges, as is now the law. The bill
came up on its second reading, and was
bitterly fought by Mr.. Pitcher, who
made very humorous speech in oppo-
sition to it. The bill was amended Sd
as not to be effective before July /,
1896, and then passed.
Mr.. Hundley introduced bill which
bears directly on the Lunenburg case,
aud which, had it been on the statute
books month ago, would have pre-
vented the Supreme Court from grant
ing a new trial in the case of Marable
ct ais. The bill is entitled an act to
prescribe the rule which shall govern
the appellate courts of Virginia in the
granting of new trials in criminal cases.
A bill was presented to regulate the
practice Of veterinary medicine aud sur
gerry in the State of Virginia. The bill
proposes to create State board of vete-
rinary examiners.
Mr.. Lewis offered the following: Re
solved. That the committee on militia
and police shsll at as early date as pos
sible inquire into and report on any
matters pertaining to the volunteer
militia, its needs, what legislation is ne.
cessary to produce better service. and
any other matters which may be of in
terest to it and may promote its cffici-
ency.
Mr.. Willard introduced bill to amend
section 1928 Of the code i'll relation to the
sale of intoxicating liquors to minois and stu
dents The bill proposes to impose a fine OF
not less than $40, nor more 500, on all per
sons selling liquor TO a minor or to any STU
dent of any institution Of learning in the
State
MI Willard introduced bill to amend and
re ensct section IL of an act to incorporate
the Metropolitan Western railroad OF Viz
ginia, approved February 4, 1890, as amend
ed. etc.
A bill was placed on the calendar to pro-
vide for erecting, rebuilding, and repairing
bridges in Fairfax county.
Mr.. sayeIs offered by request bill allow
ing females 10 hold the office of notary public
The committee on privileges and elections
made report in the contested case of HUI !son
against KCesec, from Ha'ifix, recommending
tn the sitting member be declared entitled
to his seat The House declared Mr.. Reese
entitled to his seat
The fact has just leaked out that Delegate
S:ovall went 10 New Orleans during the
Christmas recess and took unto himself a wife
THE TRANSVAAL EMBROGLIO.
The war spirit is abroad among the