The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-19
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pies to the commissioner annually for
inspection and analysis, and may OBJ
tain license permitting the sale OF
the same for one year, the result or
bulletin. Selling such goods without
complying with the provisions of the
act is made a misdemeanor punishable
By fine of from 500 to $500. and the
ages sustained by the purchaser on
account OF any Misrepresentation. EN-
listing laws relative to adulteratton and
misbranded foods are hereafter to be
bill Is on the calendar OF the House
and will be considered very soon.
Senator Halsey. in Senate bill No.
by two-thirds vote, establish an eXecu-
tive commission for such city. to con-
sist of three members, OF which the
Mayor shall be ex-ofilcio chairman.
by the council for terms of four years,
one to be elected every two years. The
bond and compensation of the commits
sioners Is to be fixed by the council.
which may also determine the times
and places at which the commission
shall hold its sessions. The commits
sion, subject to such rules as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance. shall
have the control OF all streets, alleys,
bridges, public squares. drains, water
ways. public buildings and public
places generally, as we'll as of the pc.
lice, fire and health departments. and
shall also have control of all public
utilities. owned and controlled by such
city, The council may. by two-thirds
vote, restrict the power of the commits
sion in reference to any of these sub
jects. The commission shall see that
all contracts made by the city are car
rio shall mako assessments
for local improvements authorized by
law or ordinance, with the right of
appeal to the corporation court
The commission shall elect the Chief
Of Police and the Chief Of the Fire
Department and. upon the nomina-
ton of the respective chiefs, appoin,
policemen and flremen as authorized by
Council. Each chief and, policeman
notice and hearing. Upon the estab-
lshment of an executive commission
the Mayor shall cease to exercise ju-
dicial functions, which shall be exer.
cised by Police Justice to be elected
by the Council.
Senator King, in Senate bill No. 404
amends section loo Of the Code in re-
is no provision therefor in the char-
ter or ordinances of city or town
cancels are to be filled by the Cir
cult Court of the county in which
such city is located, or by the Cir
cult Court Of such city, or by the Judges
in vacation. Unexpired terms are to
be filled by. such appointees until the
next general election In such county or
city. when the unexpired terms are to
be be filled n.s by persons to be then elect
soon as they shall qualify. AT pres
ent such appointees hold for the un.
expired terms.
Delegate Throckmorton. in House
| Dill No. 297, providing that all taxes
assessments and other charges levied
by the towns of this State under their
laws applicable to towns, on real es.
any other lien or incumbrance Elk.
cept State and county taxes, and in ad
dition to existing remedies for the col.
lection OF town levies and taxes. the
force the collection of same by suit II
equity.
7! Delegate Old. in House bill No. $50
! amends the act of March 3. 1896, To-
/ the prevention Of cruelty to children
morals. the proposed act being that /
shall be unlawful for any person EN-
ploying or having the custody of an,
child wilfully to cause or permit thu
4 life of such child to be endangered Of
the health of such child to be injured
or wilfully to cause or permit sucl
child to be placed In a situation tina
it's life or health or morals may b,
endangered, or to cause or permit sucl
lchild to be overworked. cruelty beaten
tortured, tormented or multilated.