Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-25
THE LEGISLATURE.

In both Houses oil the Oencfai ms
sembly yesterday, bills we're offered by
the chairman of the finance committees,
introducing plan proposed by the
State auditor for the gradual exiting
uishment of the Virginia public debt OF
over s25, 600, 900, which under the
method suggested could be accomplished
in about f0ri,-four years. The debt at
the present time amounts to $50, 03f, :
800. In addition to tbis, there is still
outstanding of the old uniunded debt OF
Virginia nearly $500, 0C0.
The two house OF the General Assem-
bly, met ia joint session yesterday alter
noon to receive Tuesdays vote Tor
United States Senator. Hon. Henry L.
Wickham, President of the Senate, pre-
sided and formally announced that
Thomas Staples Martin, of Albemarle,
had been duly elected to succeed himself
as Senator from Virginia for the full
term of six years. The Chair appointed
committee, consisting OF Messrs.
Echols, Tavener and ShackeIford, IN
the part of the Senate, and Messrs. Will
liams, Clement, Cochran, Lane and
Pitts, on the part at the House, to noti-
iy the junior Senator of his reelection.
SENATE.
The Senate yesterday adopted the
single book list for the public schools OF
the State. The question came up when
Senator Strode's resolution was called.
He declared the sentiments Of those
whom the Senate was to place on the
board should be made known. Senator
Shackeliord also favored the single
list, but did not think the nominees
should be made to declare them
selves. Mr.. Keller said he would vote
for no man until he knew how
he stood. Mr.. Strobe said that
the members of TIE b ard were
out of accord with the Senate
which had elected them and out of ac-
cord with the wishes and interests of the
people. He held nothing against any
member of the board, but the expressed
wish of the people demanded recogni-
ton. The resolution was adopted with
only two dissenting votes.
Other bills we're offered;
To amend section 3799 of the code in
relation to violation of the Sabbath law.
To provide for signing the records OF
boards of supervisors in case of death or
absence of presiding officer.
To establish a State geological and
economic Survey.
To amend sections 1867, 1869, IVA
and 1875 of the code relating to practice
of dentistry.
To amend section 9l42 of the code re-
lsting to preparing lists OF jurors.
To amend section 22lS Of the code re-
lating to consent Of parent or guardian
for minor TO marry.
10 amend section S24 of the code re-
lating TO title 10 real estate for public
uses.
To amend section 1876 of the code,
proving when aud how grand jurors TO
be selected and summoned.
To amend section 1888 of the code re-
lating to condemnation Of site for public
school.
TO require ireasurers of cities and
counties to send notices of Delinquent;
poll taxes 10 certain cases, and to pro-
vide compensation for collecting such
taxes.
To provide for the settlement, regis
tration and transfer of titles to land.
To appropriate $40, 900 for the pur-
pose of adding to and improving the
buildings at the State female school at
Farmville.
To assign Offices TO the several de-
partmenis and officers of the State
government 10 the several public build
ings owne by the State.
To amend section 2942 of the code
relating to trials in justice court, and
when justice may associate another in
the trial.