Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-31
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

Senator Machen yesterday offered
joint resolution providing that in orde
to give the legislature opportunity u
clear the calendar of the great mass o
bills already on it that no more bills b
offered after February 10. After dis
cussion 1t was amended so as to nix thu
date February 20. The Senate refused
to go into immediate consideration o
the resolution.
Senator Pattison introduced joint
resolution for an investigation OF the
affairs of the State Ilosrd OF Agriculture.
He also introduced his resolution inquir.
ing of Senators Daniel and Martin what
action they had taken in regard to the
request of the legislature to secure AN
amendment to the federal constitution
so as to elect United States senator's by
direct vote Of the people, also resolu-
ton renewing the request.
The matter of expressing the bill
making an appropriation for the care Of
The graves of Contederates veterans
brought forth spirited debate. Sena-
tor Sadler made fight against making
an appropriation from. the State treas
ury. He did not wish to be understood
AZ opposing the work OF the memorial
associations of the State; he commended
the patriotism OF the people; but he was
convinced that il was unconstitutional.
and for that reason he had voted against
the hill. He believed the law could be
so amended as to allow the money to
come from The counties and cities, with
out its coming from the State. The bill
was ordered to its engrossment by a
practically unanimous vote.
The following bills were introdn ed /:
To prevent the shooting of pigeonP,
fowls, or other birds for amusement.
To amend and re.enact sections 10,
IL aud IL of an act 10 provide the e.
tablishmenl, construction and perma-
nent improvement of public roads and
landings.
To increase the annual appropriations
for the support OF the Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute.
The Senate, in executive session, de-
clined to take up tn nominations Of Il.
H. Cloves rs member of the board OF
visitors of the Eastern State Hospital,
and X. Hunter Beasley, of South Boston,
as trustee of the Slate Normal School at
Farmyile. This is believed 10 be the end
OF the matter, and their successors will be
named by Governor-elect Swanson dur
ing his term. The appointments OF
county 81 hoOl superinlendenls t. the
number of 20 were taken up and con-
firmed
HOUSE.
Mr.. Massie secured a victory yester
day when the committee on courts of
justice fsvorably reported the Torren's
system bill. Every member, however,
reserved the right to offer amendments
or to oppose it il they see fit when il
comes before the House. A minority
report was later made opposing the bill.
Mr.. Barrett gut before the roads
committee bill to require street
railway companies to provide separate
cars for white and colored passengers.
There was much argument on both sides.
The bill was, however, favorably report
cd without amendment.
Bills were introduced
To compel all trustees under deeds of
assignment on deeds of trust tos cure or
pay creditors, to give bond aud file an
inventory.
10 amend section 444 OF the code. in
relation to how and when erroneous AS
sessments of land corrected.
To amend the code, section 62S, in
relation to the collection Of taxes and
liens and distrsining therefor
To amend the act concerning public
service corporations.
By Mr.. Johnsoni 10 increase the an.
nusl appropriations for the support OF
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Institute and
to provide additi' nal appropriations
therefor; increasing annual appropri
alton from $40, 0C0 to $55, 600; also
$50, 900 TO meet deficit in current ex-
penses, also $3.50, 900 for buildings,
and improvements.
By Mr.. Churchman: To request the
corporation commission to fix and pre-
scribe rates for passenger travel by trans
p ,rtation companies or corporations in
Ibis State, aud making it unlawful for
such companies to charge an excess SUN
over and above certain rates until rates
are prescribed by the State Corporation
Commission aud providing penalty for
violation of same.
To regulate the sale of morphine CO.
y inc and other poisonous drugs; to reg
Ilaie the issuance of prescriptions Tor
'uch drugs; to require persons selling
Iuch drugs upon prescription to { lie same
and keep il subject 10 the inspection OF
proper authorities; and 10 provide pen
lilies for the violation thereof.
Accident on Seaboard Air Line.
Nor -ipund passenger train No. CT