Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-19
THE LEGISLATURE.


The Senate Yesterday engaged in an
animated discussion over The report Of
the committee on rules relative TO ex-
Guiding the public from the floor OF the
House. Senator Phlegar, who offered the
amendment to the rules. said experience
in previous sessions had demonstrated
that it was unwise to admit the public to
the floor as heretofore. The States
business demanded that every facility
should be given the members, snd that a
large and spacious gallery had been
provided for visitors.
Several Senators supported Mr.. Phle-
gar but there was more opposition
than advocacy nong the speakers.
After amendments exemptlng the
families OF members and allowing mem
bers to take constituents to the cloak :
rooms the report was adopted.
The following bills were presented:
Providing that the judgment of Cir
cult or Corporation Court, or other law
court OF record, in any action of law re-
curing a plaintiff to remit any part OF
his recovery as ascertained by the jury
may be the subject of review by the Su-
preme Court.
To amend section l4l4 of the code
relating to location Of cemeteries and
limitation as to quantity OF land.
By Senator Machen: Authorizing and
permitting the creation of estates by de-
wise or deed of gift, to which estate of
courtesy and dover shall not attach.
To attend section 1882 of the code re-
laling to orders OF publication.
To amend the act to authorize cities
and incorporated towns to establish
aud maintain free public libraries and
reading rooms.
To prohibit the killing Of certain
game in the State east OF the Blue Ridge
Mountains in the years 1906 and 1907.
To amend an act to provide for the
payment of printing and publishing for
The State Corporation Commission out
of the general appropriation for public
printing.
To provide for the appointment of an
auditing comrittee and to appropriate
money to pay the expenses OF same.
TO prevent capturing or sale of wild
turkeys, partridge or quai and pleas
ants or grouse fer the purpose OF ship
ping, and to prohibit the chasing deer
with dogs.
To amend section 1880 of the code
carrying concealed weapons
The Senate adjourned until Monday
in honor of the memory of Gen. Lee.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Robt. f. Lee, jr., presided in the
House in fair aud iorceful manner,
having been designated to do so 10y
Speaker CSrdwell, who was called home
by illness in bis family.
The following bills were introduced
in the House.
To amend the act approved March 3,
S94, in relation to working and keep
ing in repair the roads and bridges of
Alexandria county.
To provide uniform system of ac-
counts for treasurers and clerks OF the
cities and counties and county and dis
trio, school boards of this State TO pro
vide for travelling auditor of accounts,
his expenses, salary, &c.
To prevent any person or persons from
obtaining money, goods, &c, on promise
of work, with intent to cheat or defrand
Another and penalties therefor.
To amend section 1917 If the code in
reference to removal by courts, or their
Judges, without motion or nOice OF suits,
&c, which it is improper for them to
try.
Regarding section 2494 of the code as
amended, in relation to liens on crops
for advances to farmers; nature of agree
ment Therefore: where and what matter
dOcketed, &c.
Tc prohibit the selling of liquors to
minors or students.
To anne I'd section 3l3S OF the code
relative to the method whereby any ciii-
zen residing in the State may change his
name and prescribing penalties for viola
ton thereof
Amending section 1928 of the code in
relation to fees for celebrating marriages.
Amending section 1907 of the code
defining larceny and punishment there
for.
Creating Office of trial Justice of the
peace and re-enacting certain acts OF
Assembly as to fees of justices, sherlBa
and cOnstables.
To exempt dentists from jury service.
To appropriate the sum of $l4, 800
for certain improvements, buildings aud
acquisition of additional land at and for
the Virginia School for the Deaf and the
Blind.
To prohibit the manufacture, sale or
giving away of cigarettes, cigarette
paper, and other substitutes for the
same and repeating acts in conflict.
To amend and re-enact sections | and
2, rs amended, and sections 7, II, Is,
Is and 30 OF an act entitled can act to
aid the citizens of Virginia who were
disabled by wounds received during the
war between the States. etc. "
Among the bills introduced in the House
Tuesday were the following:
In reference to general and special elections;
when and where to be held: regulations for
their conduct aud government compensation
for services in election.
Providing when voters iesistered duties Of
registers: their pay.
To amend the code in relation to salaries
and mi cage ofjudges Of the Circuit Courts.
To enforce contracts between laborer and
smDlOyer and to fiI penalty for its breach.
To prescribe an oath to he taken by cindi-