The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-01

the general laws. and then only by re-
corded vote of two-thirds of all the mem
hers of both houses. but no special act
shall be valid. having for its end the
extension or ontraction' of the corpc-
rate limits of any city or town. but all
must conform to one general standard
as provided for under general laws.
BY LOCAL DISTRICTS.
Each city. town. county or school dis
trict may cause 10 be levied a special
school tax not over five mills on the
dollar for school purposes in such cities,
towns or school districts. to be used for
such schools as the local school authori-
ties may determine
The State Board of Education shall be
composed of the Governor. Attorney
General, Superintendent of Public In
struction and three experienced educa-
tors. to be elected by the Senate every
four years from list to be furnished
by the faculties of the various State
Institutions of learning.
The Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton shall be elected by the people, and
after his first term Snail be elected at
the same time as Ine Governor and
shall hold Office for four years.
All rules and regulations for the gov
eminent OF the schools of the State shall
be made ny the Board of Educa ton. but
any SuCTl IuIeS d1lU regulations may De
repealed by the General Assembly, and
when amended or repealed shall not be
re-enacted by the board without the con-
sent of the General Assembly. The
board may divide the State into school
divisions. and shall. subject to the con-
firmation of the Senate. appoint super
intendents of sucn divisions. who shall
hold their Office for four years. unless
removed for cause No such school di-
vision shall comprise less than one
county or one city.
The General Assembly shall provide for
the selection of three school trustees for
each magisterial district. and prescribe
their terms of service and duties.
Provision shall be made to furnish books
to those children whose parents are ur-
able to do so by reason of poverty.
The General Assembly may provide for
compulsory education of children between
the ages Of eight and twelve years. I'm
less they attend private schools or are
excused by the districts boards.
White and colored children shall not be
taught in the same school.
Members of the boards Of the State ed
vocational institutions shall be appointed
or elected as shall be prescribed by the
General Assembly, and shall hold their
positions four years
TAXATION AND FINANCE.
The article on taxation and finance is
very similar to that of the present Consti-
tuition, except that the General Assembly
shall provide for the assessment Of real
estate every five years, except that of
railway and canal corporations, which as
sessments shall be made by the Corpo-
ration Commission, in the manner pre-
scribed by the General Assembly.
Also, in the matter Of uniformity Of tax
alton. uniformity shall only be observed
in the same class of subjects for taxa
ton.
After 1913 the General Assembly may
segregate the several kinds of property
and determine upon which State and local
taxes may be levied.
The General Assembly shall levy a capt.
tation tax on all male citizens over q
wears of age. of not exceeding one dollar
and fifty cents. those receiving pensions
for military service excepted. and may
allow any city or county to levy addi
tional capitation tax of one dollar on each
of such persons. which shall be applied
to the public school Of the county or
city.
In addition to the tax levied upon the
visible works and property OF railroads
and canals. they shall pay to the State
an annual franchise tax of one per centum
upon the gross receipts for transportation
of persons or articles within the bounds
OF the State
No railroad or canal company shall be
exempted from the payment Of the tax