Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
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Richmond, Va, Jan. 20-The House
\ of Representatives was IN session but
asshort time this morning. and no sub
ject was debated, the members confn-
ing themselves to clearing UP the cal
endar and introducing new bills
"A resolution OF respect to the memory
sofs Col. y. w. Ellis was adopted, and
when the House adjourned It was in
= his honor.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Among the bills which were intro
duced We're the following:
BY Mr.. Lyons-To confer upon the
Atlantic and Dnnville Railway Com
pany additional powers and privileges.
i b 7sAff... fsing-To amend section 1896
Aof the Code in relation to how the
homestead exemption may be set apart
by the widow and minor children Of n
deceased householder.
M by Mr. Wortham-To regulate the
practice of barbering and to license and
insure the better qualifications OF such
& practitioners.
size BY Mr.. Pllcher-To provide for the
purchase of toll roads in certain magis-
<terial districts.
BY Mr.. Saunders-To repeal section
$3.50 of the Code.
By Same-To repeal section 1903 Of
4 the Code.
BY Same-To amend section 2513 of
3 the Code In relation to who mny not
Il make wills with saving as to infants
OF 1S1years of age or upwards.
iS5 By Mr.. John Nhitehead-To ratlfy
the charter of the Lumbermen's Mar
NJ 1ne Insurance Company.
BY Same--To ratify and amend the
charter of the Norfolk Hampton Roads
Company.
AMENDMENTS.
Among the bills passed was one
amending section 400 OF the Code in re-
1atlonsto the listing OF dogs for TAXA
zion, and anotherto amend section CO
an reference to property that may be
distrained Tor .axes.
III LIVELY FIGHT ANTICIPATED
sg Tt seems probable that next week will
he q lively one in legislative circles.
i.Therewill be n considerable fight over
the measure known as the Employers
liability bill.
4 OPPOSED BY RAILROADS.
Two bills are pending before the
House Committee on Courts of Justice.
Mr.. NIcRac is the -rltron of one and
captain Parks of the others. The rail-
road companies are opposing both acts.
The N1cRae bill is the more conserva-
tive and If any measure along this
Z line & is passed, his will be the one
tpaSsed. 99
SENATOR STANDS CASE.
There is5much interest manifested in
i the meeting of the caucus of Demo-
Gratis. called for tuesday night, to con-
Ssider Senator Shands' application for
admission
IS The committee that investigated his
claims has not conferred with reference
TO the report 1t will make. AS has been
stated friends OF Mr.. Stands claim
sthat there are nineteen Senators who
have expressed their purpose TO vote
5 to; seat HIM. If this be the rule. he will
1 WI n. "Wednesday night there will be a
cnucus of all the Democratic members
4of the General Assembly to consider
Ethe bill looking to the calling Of a con-
sstittItional convention. Should the Sen
s,.torial caucus seat Mr.. Stands. he will
doubtless be admitted to the general
caucus; a,,thirty-eight- Democratic
Senators will. be obligated to support
iisscl aims d or admission to that body.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
;1.. Tt lis believed the caucus will approve
sg OF the constitutional convention bill, of
SaSyhich Senator Flood Is the patron
Should this be the action OF the caucus
tie bill will, of course, pass the Gene
Il / raj Assembly and it Will then be made
81 a party issue. Many who have here
Ssfofore{ opposed the calling of consti-
tn tionaI convention believe now This is
81 the wfsest course to pursue.
The constitution is. in the Judgment
#ofs asnumher OF able men. out of date
and anttquated and cannot be properly
he'd up by amendments
& bi Ii q ght Is being made on the
sSDupuys bill to create the Office of insur-
b ancecomm and prescribing his
.f5pD&ers and duties. Mr.. Dupuy thinks
Ilsssiissmeaslre is one that IL enacted into
Il a law, III work to the advantage of
n; the Insurance companies, MS well as &c
Il those awho hold policies. either fire or
ssiS1 tie. Tho proposed law. in his judg-
u ifi1g Emf would be q revenue getter for
10 the Comm
3 MARRIAGE 5ANNIVERSARY.
u IS OF: yesterday Captain and Mrs. ]. c.
4 tfi 4rston c Celebrated The thirty-sixtl,
anniVsraarySo of their marriage.
IyTies wives Of the members OF the
sslsIa tsiTe who board at the Licking
fto. il NH ere Ca2tain and Mrs. Father
:t,ft IA pnpiljg. gave the latter a
I fsild so fie an, which was presented by
her in an; appropriate ad-
ffsfffJA FoR CONGRESS.
& IT. S#g npsss 81 .SeYen pro bable, accord
In: sf6 ii cal circles, tha
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