The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-26
THE EXAMINATION OF BARRIERS.

A considerable fight is in progress over
the bill offered by Delegate Dupuy, OF
Roanoke City, providing for the establish
ment Of an insurance department in Viz
ginia-
The matter is now pending before the
| House Committee on General Laws, and
was considered 10y that body yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. Dupuy spoke in favor of his meas
ure, defining the duties OF the proposed
commissioner, and claiming that the en-
actment of his measure would bring an
additional revenue to the State of $4,000
per year.
Mr.. Il. W. Childrey, an insurance agent,
Of Norfolk, followed Mr.. Dupuy IN advo-s
cacy of the bill and it was opposed by
Mr. W. II. Freeman, of this city
Captain Cunningham Hall smade a Wig
orous argument against the measure.
There was considerable cross-firins be-
tween AIessrs. Netms, OF Newport News,
and .Childrey, OF Norfolk. and Captain
Hall: the former gentleman being in
favor OF the bill. Mr.. Howard Sw1Hetord
spoke against the bill. after which the
committee rose. TO sit again at ~ o CLOCK
this morning, when the matter Will come
UP special order
The life insurance men claim that the
Dill was UTttWn III lIle illtelcSI " siAS AAAS
insurance agents OF the State.
Lieutenant Governor Echols has deSiS-
mated Senators Barlsdale and Glass as
the committee on the part of the Senate,
to arrange for the meeting to be ad-
dressed by the Hon. William Jennings
Bryan. The committee, on the part OF the
House, is composed OF Hons. Thomas N
Jones, A 3. Early. Jr., and Pembroke
Tr been notified OF
the action of the Legislature in inviting
him to speak, but as yet he has not re-
Piled 1t is thought that the brilliant
young Senator from Halifax will be ac-
corded the honor of presenting the dis
tinguished speaker.
The Governor has received letter from
Professor Griffin, of Alexandria, stat
ing that he has noticed that bill IS
pending before the Legislature, to create
a board for the examination of BARRIERS in
Virginia, and requesting that his claims
be considered an applicant for mem
bership on the board, in the event of thu
passage of the measure. He says he mas
had thirty-three years practical expe-
rience as a practical tonsorial artist. and
considers himself the champion OF the
world in his profession.
The letter was turned over to Secretary
Ben. P. Owen, Jr., for reply.
The House on yesterday passed the foi-s
lowing bill, in relation to the time for
holding the Circuit Courts In the Ienth
Judicial Circuit, and will prove Of inter.
est to people residing in the Circuit Hon
Alvin r. Embrey. of Fredericksburg, was
the patron Of the measure:
1. Be it enacted by tine General AS
sembly Of Virginia, That the circuit
courts for the several counties and city
of the Tenth Judicial Circuit shall be held
at the following times in each year:
Louisa, Goth of March and 2Uth of Septetn-
Der: Stafford Both Of March and 3o,h
of September; Caroline. 9TH of April anu
9Th of October; IVestmoreland, 18Th OF
April and 18th Of October; Richmond,
18th Of April and 18th of October; Han
over. 18th OF Apri! and 26th of October;
Spotsy1vania. 9Th of May and 9Th of No
vemter; King George, 18th OF May and
18th of November; city Of Fredericksburg
10th of May and 10th Of November.
Hon. Upton D. Jennings. OF Lynch
burg, Is one OF the methodical. business
members Of the House. He is one OF the
most regular attendants upon It's ses-
sions; rarely. fails to vote on any propo-
sition, and keeps close daily WatcH
!; upon the calendar as 1t is being DIS DIS
posed of.
One Of the mildest-mannered members
Of the House OF Delegates is the Hon. s.
wilkins at1neEs. OF Accomac- Hfs
bearing is always as gentle as that OF
woman. and all who are thrown with
him become his friends.
The Counties, Cities and Towns Com
mittee of the House yesterday evening
ordered a favorable report upon a. Dill
offered by Mr.. lister, Of Bath au-S
sthorizing the extension OF the corporate
limits of the town Of Arlington, IN the
county OF Allegheny.
The House Committee on the Chesa-
zpeake and its Tributaries was In session
yesterday afternoon. and considered q
inumbersof Senate bills: :as.ss
Hon A. E. Ewell. sos s Princess. Anne
county discussed the turnpike con sat-
Sda zion measure, of which IT. " hiSe-
head. fof Norfolls. is the pa tronsz last night
at New Ford. He said that he be-
slieved the people Of Princess anne and
Norfolk count Ties and sInan5 Of the citt-a
yzens OF Norfolk city we're opposed TO the
proposed legislation, which he resarded
a. 1.-the nature Of g trust. NJ silsl