Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-05-22
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.
The Appropriations will Amount to
About $500 600,

About $500 600.
A review OF the work done by TIL
legislature since it convened in NOvem
Der SHOWS that a great many impOr:an
general laws have been passed, to sa,
nothing of the local bills. Below is {
list OF the more important measures
that have found place on the statute,
books of the State:
| TO amend section 3139 of the code il
relation to those liable to serve as iur
Ors.
Making effective the new constitu
ton in regard to the registration of
voters
To amend sections 125 and 129 of the
code in relation TO receiving and can
wasting returns of cleo ton. The can
vass Shall commence by tax ing cut OF
tie box the ballots unopened, not in
secret, out in the presence of two rep
resentatives of each political party, if
such request is made. The witnesses
are to be present during the whole
count.
Amending section II of the act
known as the Walton election law. and
providing that voter shall designate
either OF the judges as he may see fit
to mark his ballot.
Amending sections 3744 and 3745 in
relation to evidence in cases of bribery,
SO as 10 provide for a person S testify
Ing Without discriminating himself.
10 establish and designate as holi
days Jan |, Jan. 10 C4ee's birthday,
rep. ~ W ashington's birthday, May
80 Confederate Memorial Day., July
!, first Monday in SEPTEMBER (LabOr
Day., Dec. %, and any day set apart
by Tue president or the governor for
tasting, prayer or other religious OBJ
servance.
Act extending the time for the FLEEING
of pension claims.
Regulating the speed of automobiles
locomobiles and other vehicles whose
motive power is other than animals
Authorizing the governor to designate
a Judge to hold court for anv indre
who may be so situated that be cannot
act or who may have resigned. died or
been removed.
Amending sections 1894. 2S65. .2ez1
and 2S75 of the code in relation to
limited partnerships. 1t provides for
,he forms to be used in forming of mart.
ID.
Re -enacting section 1853 in relation
o {, the practice OF pharmacy. The bill |
liloWs practlclng physicians in coun- |
ry districts to dispense drugs
Amending section 1927 of the code IN
to submitting chancery causes
md actions at law for decree or decj.
Ion in vacation.
10 provide tor statue of General
tooert b. Lee to be placed in Statuarv
ialI, Washington. became a law
Without governor S signature
Making an appropriation to the de-
artInent OF agriculture for the enforce
,ent OF the law in relation to enforcino
ne law prohibiting the sale of mn
randed and adulterated foods in the
tate 'Ao
An act prescribing the cases in which
ne governor shall have the power TO
emoVe and remit fines and penalties
nposed by court.
Prohibiting the location of pest-
ouses within fifty yards of any public
lghway, cemetery or park.
Amending section 1856 of the code AZ
nended. providing when decree for
vorce from bed and board NAV be re.
sked upon the joint application of
9TH parties and the production bv
lem OF evidence of Reconciliation and
'oVldlng that after three years from +
lter1ng OF such decree, upon evidence.
le court may merge such decree for
vorce from bed and board into a de-
ee from the bonds of matrimony.
10 promote pure elections and to
event corrupt practices or bribery:
hitting expenses of candidates: pre-
riding duties of candidates; decIar-
g void, under certain conditions.
ectlons held in violation of said act
d providing penalties for violations.
Providing for commitment to SAM. 2
RUINS or hospitals of ineb-iates
lum-eaters or persons addicted to
her drug habits. Upon the applica.
N to magistrate of two persons y
rson may be confined in a hospital
: treatment. =
Vorce, providing that dispositions
all De taken only before commits
ners in chancery.
the exhibition or OPERA
N OF slot machines in which the ele
'nts OF gaming enters. iii
amending section 1872 of the code
relation to justices of the peace,
DIVIDING that when justices are as
,lated in the hearing of case a ma
lty shall render the decision.
PROVIDING for a joint commission to
1estlgate the leasing of barren area Z
the Baylor survey.
Regulating the granting of fran a
ises by towns and cities, The adver-
ement thereof and the public recep-
n and opening of bids thereof
for the punishment of and =
y of executions on wages of State a
lcials. clerks and employees.
Putting into effect the provisions of
constitution relating to the crea-
N, appointment and organization of
State corporation commission.
l4eyylng special tax of 5 cents on
~ OF real and personal property for
nsions.
The bill regulating the granting of e
uor licenses in the State, known as
e mann bill.'