The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
PROPOSED CUT IN SALARIES
NJ. Opis'S Bill Reduces the Pay Of bll
The 0flCialS.
ATTACK MADE on A COUNTY JUDGE.
A Committee VIII Investigate Mr.. Bu-
ford's Chargcs-senator JefYries Wants
Certain Laws Better Enforced--To
Preserve the Muster Rolls.

Tho vote cast for United states Senator
was canvasscd yesterday and Hon. John
W. Daniel was officially declared elected
for term Of six years beginning March
4. 1889.
Some important bills were offered. Ore
was presented By Senator Opie making a
sweeping cut IN salaries. Senator Jef-
fries introduced an act designed TO pro-
vide a method for the enforcement OF
corlain laws.
In the House Mr.. Buford made an at
tack upon the character Of Judge y. S.
Turnbull. and committee was appoint
cd TO investigate tho charges.
THE SENATE ROUTINE.
The Senate was opened with prayer by
Rev. Dr. W. V. Tudor.
The chair announced that the hour had
arrived for the execution of tho Joint
order having for rs object the counting
Of the vote cast for United States Sena-
tor. TheroupOn the Senators proceeded
90 the hall of the House 10 take part IN
the execution Of The order
When the Senate reconvened the House
resolution providing for the election Of
certain judges on Saturday was con-
CURED in.
Mr.. ST Clair. from the Committee on
Agriculture. Mining and Manufacturing
reported Mr. Maynard's bill i'm relation TO
fertilizers.
INFORMATION WANTED.
The following. offered by Mr. keczell,
was adopted.
whereas the report Of the Auditor Of
Public Accounts shows that OF the cap
itation faxes assessed for the year 1876,
amounting 10 S359.62n, only the amount ot
Sg24. 1852 has been collected, leaving un-
collected si2j.2d1S. Therefore. be IL
Resolved bv tho Senate that the Aud
ftor Of Public Accounts be requested 10
furnish for the information of the SEN
ate a statement showing the amount OF
dalinauent capitation taxes I'm each OF the
counties and cities Of the commonwealth
for the year Of 1896.
ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.
Mr.. Jonrias offered n bin to amend the
existing law in relation To Inc Jursdic-
ion of police justices and justices or the
Deace as to the trial OF offenders IN GER
ain cases The measure is designed TO
rive county and corporation courts con
current jurisdiction with ponce Justices
md justices Of the peace IN cases arising
under the revenue laws. the acts IN re-
avs under chapter l6l of the Code. and
he Illegal sale of liquors on Sunday.
Since the right 60 make presentments
n cases OF misdcmcanOr was taken from
he grand iuries. II has been found 10 be
9 most difficult matter 20 punish persons
who violate the laws In question. Whia
I person would hesitate about giving IN
formation TO justices. they often are VIII
ng To furnish the Commonwealth At
lOIneys with names Of persons who could
be summoned before grand .uri -. - II
with view 20 the better enforcement
OF the laws referred and increase Of the
revenue OF the State that Senator JET
tries desires this bin TO be passed.
The bill also provides that indictments
and prescntments for any misdameanor
may be found by grand juries. but in al
rases other than those above Indicated
The indictments and prescntments are 10
We certified 10 the justices for trial.
A SWEEPING CUT.
Mr.. Opie introduced a bill which Is the
irsf OF the session To provide specific
measures for cutting down expenses. II
,rovides that on and after January /.
SOS salaries of all state, county and
municipal officers who shall begin their
respective terms on and after that date,
shall be reduced on tho following scale:
All salaries OF 5000 or more shall be
reduced 20 per cent; all salaries of $500
and under 5000 Is per cent. all salaries
of Sl500 and under $500 Il l-2 per cent:
and all salaries of 500 and under $3.50,
II per cent.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr.. Eggleston-To incorporate the
Point Comfort Beach Railway Company.
BY Mr.. Claytor (by rsquesD-To amend
and re-enact section Ei20 OF the Code OF
1887 In reference TO limitation OF personal
actions generally.
By Mr Withers-To amend and re-
enact section IA OF the Code Of 1887.
by MI Barksdale (by requesO-ro
amend and re-enact section 1920 of the
code.
Tho bin to enlarge the powers OF the
Richmond Traction Company was pass
ed
no PRESERVE MUSTER ROLLS.
Mr.. Southall Introduced bill having for
its object the collection, preservation and
porpctuation Of the names OF the Con-
federate soldiers from Virginia. 1t is pro-
vidcd by the bill that upon the petition
OF three reputable soldiers who fought
I'm the southern army, presented TO the
clerk OF any county in the Common
wealth. asking that the muster rolls OF
any company from the county in which
the petition Is made be recorded among
the records OF the county. II shall be the
duty Of the clerk 60 publish a notice set
ting forth the names OF the petitioners
and the object Of the petition. which must
be heard by the County Court upon a day
set by tho judge AZ the hearing any
citizen OF the county shah have the right
TO appear ani show cause why the Aug
ter roll should not be recorded or why
any name upon II should be omitted. The
hill provides that deserticn. misbehavior
before the enemy or any other matter
affecting thei- records as soldiers may
bo deemed good cause Tor omitting ,he
nancs OF those now on the rolls. IL rs
also provided that a copy Of the roll shall
be filed with the petition. and that tho
copy shall bc the best obtained. and that
the court shall have power 10 add 70 the
list az any time. upon satisfactory evil
dencc. the names or persons entitled 10
places on the rolls. Tho cost OF the re-
cord book and of recording the rolls shall
10 borne by the counties and must be
paid al the time Of Ming the petition.
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
serioas Charges Preferred Against Judge
y. :. Turnbuil.
According 20 the resolution passed Tues
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