Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-03-18

General Assembly II is framed from the
Massachusetts, laws, and Speaker Dona
hoe says that what will act as safe
guard ia a state where there are so many
factory operators will be equally benef-
cial here.
More license Amendments.
The druggists Of Wilmington are de-
handing amendments to the license laws
OF the state The following bill is in the
hands Of Mr. Smith:
IAN act 20 amend chapter 555, volume
lS. Laws OF Delaware
"Section l. That said act be amended
by striking out sll Of section l. and sub
stitute in lieu thereof the following:
"Sectlon /. That It shall be unlawful
for any druggist to sell intoxicating
liquors In any quantity, or, to any
amount, without having first obtained
license to sell the same and it shall like
wise be unlawful for any druggist
licensed to sell intoxicating liquors, to
sell the same otherwise than
for medicinal purposes, ard to
persons Of known temperate
habits. A record of all such sales shall be
carefully and correctly kept giving date.
quantity sold. article, name of purchaser,
and purposes for which obtained. which
record shall be kept open Cor free Ia
spection Of the public Any person vio-
lating the provisions Of this section or
either OF them, shall be deemed guilty Of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction by
indictment shall forfeit and pay a tine Of
500 for each oifense."
New Castle Farmers Anxious.
George A. Elliott is here TO day look
Ing after the Eisenbrey tax bill he says
his hamier clients who hold per cent.
mortgages are opposed to the bill be-
cause they have no assurance that they
can get five per cent. mortgages should
the bill 20 into effect.
He brings with him bill to incorpo
rate the North Park Land Company
The incorporatorH named are Isaac y.
Elliott, j. Cloud Elliott. Holstein Har-
vey, Alfred s. Elliott, Jesse q Simmons
and George A. Elliott. The capital stock
Is limited TO 100000.
In addition to this bill he brings one to
| incorporate the Swedish Beneficial So.
ciety Of Wilmington.
Addiclss shows His Hand
| IL would hardly be General Assembly
did not Mr. Addicks show his hand. He
has sent notices for two bills already
| Mr.. Ridgeley to-day gave notice In the
House Of a supplement to the charter of
| the Peninsular Improvement Company !;
aud an act to renew the charter of the
Oxy- Hydrogen Company OF Wilmington
| Tho bills are not here, but the members
are prepared to expect any demand that
may come, however extravaganza.
The "rhirteenth" Ward nm
Chameleon-like, the Thirteenth"
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hide, but not wholly the color Of It's pur
pose IL passed the House to-day
amended so that the Highlands become
part Of the Seventh ward
Hard on tho smailey Bill.
In speaking of the smalley Ballot bill
i Senator Hall said this evening: 1T would
take forty Of fifty Philadelphia lawyers
to keep the election officers out of trouble
under this bill don't see what in the
world Mr. Pilling wanted to have 500
copies printed for ! can't vote for that
bill.
Legislative Notes.
Mr.. Higgins offered joint resolution
this morning, providing that the General
| Assembly shall 60 TO Delaware College
March "a, to ascertain It's needs. Il was
adopted
r. r. Morris has a bill to incorporate
Milton Council No. IA. American
Mechanics The incorporators named
are John H. Davidson, John B. Welsh
and Wesley Coverdale
e. j. Morris has bill TO make an
additional appropriation Of 5000 20
| Assawoman canal.
February 10, 1854. the General AS
sembly Of Delaware passed an act for the
relief Of white persons subject to mill
tary duty, by giving bounty Of $500
for every white person who was enlisted
and was accredited to the State of Della
ware before the draft Of the above date
Martin V. Lodge, Sussex county. has
presented bill for his relief, claiming
this bounty, which hs says he never re
ceived
A petition signed by about thirty Of
the leading pharmacists Of Wilmington,
asking that the liquor law amendments
they introduced to day shall be passed.
was read In the House this morning.
Mr. Smith has a bill to incorporate
Brandywine Commandery No 81, Ancient
| and Illustrious Order OF the Knights OF
Malta. The incorporRtors named are
Robert Keenan,, John Myers. Charles
Speer, John Little, John w. Alexander,
lonn A, Mlillken ana ROOert EDGAR,
Chaplain DuHamel, Of the Senate, is
officiating at st. Peters p, f. Church,
| Lewes
The House bill to exeppt embarked
marsh land from taxation where the
assessed value does not exceed 800 per
acre. was after discussion laid on the
table by the House this morning.
The peach yellows bill was taken up In
the House, and after objection was made
TO 1t because IL operated against the
tenant and not the landlord, it was laid
on the table for amendment.
Or. Nathan Pratt Is in town TO day. He
is here looking after the Milford water
works bill
Levi A BeFtoiette Walter H. HAYES
and Il. n Ward % Wilmington are in
Dover to-day.
United Ienten Services
The last but ous OF the united Lenteu
services will Be held this evening in
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