Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-31

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notei' New York, TO secure accommoda-
lions for fifty persons. Including the
governor and staff and the General AS
sembly. Senator Donahoe's motion that
the reporters be given accommodations
at the hotel was fayorably
considered The joint resolution
passed both houses in the afternoon.
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
The members of both houses assem-
bled in the House of Representatives
TINS evening. Dr. Raub, president Of
Delaware College, addressed the members
IN relation to the act to reincolporate
Delaware College, now in the hands
OF house committee. There seems to
be a misapprehension, he remarked, as TO
what this incorporation act implied or
| carried with il. The act under considera-
ton related TO the old college itself The
| agricultural department continued itself
until repealed by the Legislature All il
needed TO do IL was TO approve some
other institution as its agricultural col
lege or erect a new one. The doctor gave
a short history of the college, the
dates of its various charters,
the data relating TO the man
ner in which the state came TO be
part owner of it and then took up the
acts themselves and read them. showing
as he explained. that the act Of incorpa-
ton applied only to the college itself. II
was true he admitted that the present
charter did not expire for two years, but
the extension " the charter was neces-
sary now in order that a four years
course and degree might be guaranteed
students. He asked this because its
prospects were now frightening in every
way. Taking up the agricultural fea-
ture. which had been much talked about,
Dr. Raub said that even at this early date
not only had great deal of effective
work been done but plans were now per
tected that would put this department on
a plane as effective as that Of any other
state in the Union. IL was
not proposed that all the work should be
done at Newark. On the contrary, all
tests in reference TO small fruits and
vegetables would be conducted in Kent
and Sussex. The tests would be made
on farms selected for the purpose At
present, though very few know it. three
men in Kent and three in Sussex were
| quietly purchasing seeds at different
stores and these seeds were TO be sent to
Newark where tests were to be made of
their efficiency. This was not done TO
detect local storekeepers, but to ascertain
whether the large dealers were selling
stale or fresh seeds The tests being
made in New Castle county were milk
tests and these were being conducted
systematically. Judge Houston followed
Dr. Raub and made an interesting ad-
dress IN favor of Incorporation. Man
love Hayes also spoke powerfully Of the
Agricultural features Of the institution.
EXEMPTION LAW.
There was passed in the Senate to-day,
on the motion OF Senator Donahoe. an
important law that has up to this time
escaped attention. Under our exemp-
! ton laws a man is allowed in all 1925
exemption out Of his property where he
is sold out for debt. The amendment in
trodueed by Senator Donahoe gives the
same exemption TO married women who
are doing business under their own name
LEGISLATIVE BALL.
After the Delaware College meeting
had adjourned another meeting was
called on the subject of legislative ball.
Mr.. Maull was made chairman, and II. w.
MacIntire. secretary, and Mr.. Eckles,
treasurer. It was decided TO give ball.
and $40 was in a few minutes sub.
scribed for the purpose. IL is proposed
to bring this amount to $3.50 and to give
the star hop ever given by the Legisla
ture. A committee on arrangements was
selected consisting of Representatives
Biggs, Armstrong, Whiteman Maull.
Eckles and Lingo, Senators Lewes and
Moore and Clerks Gum and Vandegrift.
The committee will meet in the parlor OF
the State House this evening to complete
its arrangements.
NOTES.
The Narrow Dyke Bill was argued in
all its bearings in the House yesterday
morning and then recommitted. Il is
thought here that some kind of a com
promise will be made.
An important act was passed to-day in
relation to tavern licenses. Under the
present law If man keeping a hotel dies
his heirs are compelled to close the place
as they cannot transfer the license This
act gives them this power Z. T. Cooper,
Esq, worked the bill through both
| houses.
The State House IS to have a new flag.
| Dr. Richardson introduced a resolution
to-day to this effect and il passed both
houses. The bill has done great service
Firemen Wharton and Pearce treated
the members tonight to a supply Of good
apples and cigars Both OF these gentle
men have made excellent officers and are
| popular.
Representative Whiteman is one of the
hardest working members Of the House.
Representative Sacke.t proposes TO i'm
troduce in a few days an important act
in relation to line fences. Under the
present law If a person desires a fence
between his property and his neighbor's
he makes his neighbor pay half. The act
will put the cost entirely upon the person
needing the fence IL his neighbor thinks
it is unnecessary.
The regular proceedings are as follows
sENATE-MoRNINe.
Senate met at II o'clock.
Notice given. By Senator Donahoe. an
act to amend chapter 2i5, volume H.
Laws of Delaware.
On motion Of Senator Dorman, House
joint resolution to appoint committee to
settle with state treasurer, auditor sec
rotary of state, and other state officers II
1890, was concurred in. Senators Dor
man and Crossen were appointed on the
part Of the Senate
Introduced: By Senator Dorman. acr
TO amend volume Is, chapter IA, Laws OF
Delaware; House bill to extend the tim,
to record private acts; House bill to in
corporate the Creston Land and Improve
ment Company.
Read second time and referred: Act t,
incorporate Morning Star Lodge, l. o. o.
F.. act to amend volume 10, chapter IA
Laws Of Delaware; act to consolidat,
school districts 4. IT'S and 1854 Of SUISSE,