Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-15
THE LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Anderson
reintroduced his bill for the annexation
of territory by cities and towns. No
bill in the old legislature vas more bit
terly fought. Neither Mr.. Coghill, who
talked the bill to death" in the Senate
at the last session, nor Mr.. Gardner,
who originated an opposition bill in the
House, are members of the legislature
now, but it is not likely that the measure
will have clear sailing at this session.
Mr.. Anderson introduceda bill appropri-
ating $3.50, 90 for Capitol repairs and re-
pesling the appropriation of 800, 900
already made.
Mr.. Keezell introduced a bill defining
peddlers, so that it may be readily
kncw n who shall pay the special ped
dlar's tax. All those who sell without
having a regular place Of business, and all
those who have Irregular place of business
but sell elsewhere, are included in this
class. Mr.. Chapman introduced a bill pre-
scribing a mode for clerks of courts to
record taxes received by them on deeds,
wills and other documents. The stand
ing committees were announced, Mr..
Machen of this district is on the com
mittees on courts of justice; city,
county and town organization roads,
aud printing.
The Senate, by vote of Is to Is, tabled
the Walker resolution in relation to the
new geodetic survey of the oyster lands of
the state.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
Messrs. Churchman and Cation intro
duced a bill of much interest and impor-
lance to railroads. 1t sets forth that the
roIling-stock of railroads passing from
end to end oil the state does not properly
belong to any n point for taxation, and
provides that each county through which
it passes shall have its share of the taxes.
1t is stated that the railroads favor this
plan. Richmond will be the heavy loser.
DR.. Powell introduced a bill to pro-
hibit gypsies from telling fortunes. 1t
is proposed to tax them 5000 for telling
fortunes, and make the property of the
entire band liable for the tax OF the ihdi-
vidual.
Mr.. Stewart introduced q bill which,
in. addition to the general exemption of
81, 900 under the homestead act, also ex-
empts a man family Bible, his cemetery
lot, one COW and calf, one horse, and va
rious tools and utensils, and if he be a
fisherman, his fishing tackle and boats
to to the amount of 5000.
A bill offered by Mr.. Lee Acknowledges
and clerks of election 81 per day, with
81 extra to the judge carrying the returns
to the courthouse.
A bill to create a board of examiners
to regulate the practice of ~optometry was
introduced by Mr.. Bruce. The measure
appoints on the board competent oculists
and requires them to examine all who
propose to practice optometry under rules
and regulations to be fixed by the board.
Mr.. Cation offered a bill to define as
obtaining money or goods under false pre-
lenses, the willful failure of persons to
carry out contracts aIter having receI'eu
compensation in advance.
A further bill offered by Mr.. Cation
provides that "~estates may be created by
devise or deed of gift, in which said estate
the husband or wife Of devisee or donor
shall not be entitled to dover, the will
or deed of gift declaring such to be the
purpose and intent of testator %ofdonor'.
Mr.. Churchman offered a bill to tax
the stock of banks or banking associations.
Under this such corporations will be re-
to pay the tax and deduct it from
the stockholders dividend.
In joint session, the two branches re-
Morton Mary auditor; j. S. Dew
second auditor, and j. II. O'Bannon
printer. The terms are for four