Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-08

said Nr. Watson wanted time TO oonfe
with his constituents in order to avoid,
possible, the expense OF special election
whi0h wonld cost AB much as genera
election. II his constituents were sstis
6ed to 20 unrspreseDtsd, the election
might b9 avoided. Mr.. Salisbury =
motion prevailed.
The sergesnts. alarms Of the two house,
have appointed Charles Thomas Of Viii
miugton fireman at the state house.
Clerk Williamson has appointed as hi
Mr. Hirst Is correct and pleasing reader.
Both houses, yesterday afternoon
adopted . resolution sdjourning until
Monday next at A Is p. M, and subse.
quently adjourned until that time.
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
DOVER, Jan. 6.-The Senate was called to
order at l0.3O o'clock by retiring Clerk
Whitley. Senator Chandler was selected ~
speaker pro tenn and Senator Lavender tenn.
porary clerk.
Senator Cooper was directed 10 procure
from the prothonotary of Kent county the re.
turns OF Sussex county. Upon his return the
new members were qualified and the follow
ing permanent officers selected Speaker,
Alexander B. Cooper Of New Castle Clerk,
Charles W. McFee Of Sussex Sergeant. at
Arms, e. II. Foster Of New Castle; Chaplain,
I. e. Martindale Of Kent, and Page, Major
M. Holt Of Dover. Speaker Cooper upon
taking his oath Of Office made brief opening
address.
The House was then informed that the
Senate was organized and ready for business.
The usual opening resolutions were adopted.
The House joint resolution notifying the
governor was concurred In, and Senators
Martin and Mustard were appointed on behalf
Of the Senate. The committee returned in a
few minutes and announced that the COVER
nor would communicate to the Senate in q
few minutes. Shortly afterwards the meg
sage was presented by the secretary Of state,
and after its reading the Senate adjourned
until O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Senate reassembled at p. m. Senator
McWhorter gave notice that he would at a
future time present bill TO incorporate the
Charles Warner Company.
The various reports Of the State officers
were read and disposed Of.
An address by the Master Of the State
Grange was next read to take up the time Of
the Senate.
The clerk of the House announced that the
House had passed Joint resolution adjourn
ing both houses until p. M, January 18th.
Senators Chandler, Mustard and Roc were
appointed q committee on rules.
The House joint resolution was amended to
read AIS pm, instead of Sand the amended
resolution was concurred in. The House con.
CURED in the amendment.
The Senate at 4.07 adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
DOVER, Jan. 6,-The House was called to
order by ex.Clerk NAPLES at 10 O'Clock. Mr.
Barlow was made speaker pro tenn and O.
Gundy Brown temporary clerk.
After the reading Of the election returns,
the organization was proceeded with. W A.
Comegys was elected speaker, Clinton l..
Williamson clerk, William ]. Rankin sergeant
alarms, the Rev. John +. Stonecypher chap
lain, and Edward Hartnett page.
The Senate was informed Of the organiza-
ton Of the House. ...
Mr.. Moore offered Joint resolution pro-
governor and inform him Of the organizs
ton. 1t was adopted, and Messrs Moore,
Salisbury and Truitt appointed. The CON
ourrence Of the Senate was announced, with
Messrs. Roe and Martin as the committee.
Messrs. Brown, Wilson and Howe were ap-
pointed committee to invite the governor,
Judiciary, and ladies to seats upon the floor OF
Lub uOub6 TUG bonblOus
The usual resolutions temporarily adopting
the rules of the last House, providing the
members with copies OF the Revised Code and
the latest pamphlet laws, directing the
sergeant alarms to prepare accommodations
for representatives OF the press, and directing
the sergeant at arms to raise the flag over the
State house and regulate the Temperature Of
the House to $50 were adopted.
The clerk was authorized to appoint o
rauIinay alart ouhfocf In tho mn Of fha
House
The committee appointed to wait on the
governor reported that he would commune
cate with the House through the secretary OF
state.
The secretary appeared and presented to
the House the governors message.
The message was read and 1000 copies
ordered to be printed, after which the House
adjourned until 8 o'clock p. m. 49,.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Tbs House met at 8 O'Clock p. m.
The clerk was instructed to furnish each
member with a daily newspaper OF his choice
during the session, and also to furnish the
House with six copies Of each daily paper in
the State.
Five hundred extra copies of the governors
message were ordered to be printed.
committee Of three, with the speaker as
chairman, to draft rules for the government
Of the House was ordered. Committee, the
speaker, Mr.. Barlow and Mr.. McOabe.
The clerk was instructed to provide 1000
postage stamps and 1000 wrappers for use OF
members.
A committee Of three-Mc Cabe, Schabinger
and Moore-was appointed to inquire into the
eligibility of Mr.. Watson Of Milford hundred,
who has not qualified as member by reason
of doubt as to his qualifications in regard
to the length Of his residence in the State ut
the time OF his election.
A joint resolution was adopted providing
for joint committee TO draft rules for the
government Of intercourse between the two
houses. Messrs. Brown, Ferguson and Truitt
were appointed for the House. The Senate
announced its concurrence and the appoint
ment of Messrs. Roe and MoWhorter.
Mr.. MoCabe offered q Joint resolution ad-
journing both houses until Monday at 8
o'clock p. m. Adopted. The Senate amended
by making the hour 4.15 o'clock, which the
House agreed to.
The committee appointed to investigate the
eligibility of Mr.. Watson reported that he was
ineligible, having been resident Of the State
but two years, four months and 10 days. The
report was accepted and the committee dis
charged.
Mr.. McOabe offered resolution declaring
Mr.. Watson's seat vacant, which was laid on
the table for future consideration, on motion
Of Mr.. Salisbury.
At 4.15 O'Clock the House adjourned until
10 o'clock Monday afternoon.