Evening journal., 1891-01-07
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
DELAWARE LEGISLATORS ORGAN
izE AND BEGIN WORK.

elected the Democratic caucus nominees
There was not a ripple in the routin
work. and no inclination to bolt th
caucus was made manifest, although tn
Sussex county men were very sore owe
the defeat they had sustained at th
hands Of the Kent county men In tn
clerkship contest.
The Organization.
The following is the organization o
the two houses.
Speaker-John P. Donahoe, New
Castle
Clerk-Edward D. Hearn, Sussex.
Sergeant t.at-arms-A. NJ Phillips
Sussex.
Chaplain-Rev. Mr. DuHamel, Kent
Page--Carroll Downs. Kent.
House.
Speaker-W. s. Slrman, Sussex.
Clerk-Frsncis NJ Dunn, Kent.
sergeant-at- -arms-George p. Phillips
Sussex.
Chaplain Rev. A. w. Green, Kent.
Page-Nolan mcGonigal, Kent.
Senate Business.
The Senate met at II 25 o'clock, A. 8
Richardson being made chairman pro te %
and Mr.. Ross secretary pro tenn
Donshoe was elected speaker, receiv
ing five votes to four for Ptlling. He
was sworn In by Mr.. Richardson Hearn.
the caucus NOMINEE. was elected clerh
over Bsniah Watson Eve to four. The
other caucus nominees were elected,
The Senate sent word to the House
that 1t was ready for business, and the
House reported likewise to the Senate.
On motion OF Mr.. Moore, pewspaper
men we're allowed seats on the floor.
A joint resolution was offered by Mr..
MoMullin, asking that a committee be
appointed to wait upon the governor and
inform him that the General Assembly
was organized and was reauy to receive
any message he had for IL. Adopted.
The clerk of the House reported the
adoption of the Senate's Joint resolution
appointing a committee to notify the
governor OF the organization OF the
General Assembly and asking the. con
currence of the Senate. Messrs. Nc Mul
lin and Ross were appointed q committee
on the part of the Senate.
Secretary Of State John F. Salisbury
to the Senate the Governors
Message, with accom- Sanyiug documents
On motion Of Mr.. Williams 500 copies of
the message we're ordered to be printed
on the part OF the Senate. Messrs Hall
Houston and Pilling were appointed
on the part of the Senate. TO
consider the document.
Recess taken until o'clock p. m.
senate Tuesday Afternoon
+. Met at . 10 Mr.. Williams offered
resolution authorizing the oleak to
furnish ten OF each Of the daily pspers
published ia Wilmington, three copies OF
zach OF the weekly papers published ia
the state, and that each member be al
lowed one Taa'r, publ shed outside the
state. Of his own selection. Adopted
Mr.. Ross offered resolution granting
the privilege Of the floor to the governor.
governorelect, judiciary, state and
county officers, past members Of the
Legislature and the ladies Adopted
Mr.. Houston presented resolution
the speaker to appoint
Joint committee OF two to adopt rules
'or intercourse between the two houses.
Adopted
Mr.. Moore presented resolution
authorizing the speaker to appoint the
regular standing committees Mr.. viii
liams offered an amendment striking ont
the divorce and road committees The
amendment was seconded by Mr.. Pillipr
and supported by Mr. Hall. The amend
ment and the resolution as amended
were adopted
Speaker Donahoe msde short
address thanking tho Senate for the
honor conferred upon him
The clerk OF the House reported that
the house had copcurred in the Senate
Joint resolution fixing time for the
bling of the General Assembly
The clerk ALEC reported Joint House
OF arrangements for the
Of Governor Reynolds. and
asking the concurrence Of the Senate. II
was concurred In and Messrs Hall and
Richardson appointed a committee on
The part Of the Senate.
Senate adjourned until Monday, Jan
nary IL, at p IN.
House Business.
Retiring Clerk Gumm called the Rouse
70 order at II a. m. After temporary
the caucus nominees were
alected and sworn in by Speaker Pro Tenn
Hudson. Messrs Ridgely. Hickman and
smith were appointed members OF a ioint
to notify the governor Of the
OF the House.
The clerk was instructed to furnish
zach member copies OF the Revised Code
.he laws Of 1889. and the daily news
pa per (from outside the stated Of his
shoice also TO procure for the House 25
copies of each of the Wilmington daily
md 3 copies of each of the state weekly
oGpers
Mr.. Higgins offered a resolution ex-
lending the usual courtesles to the gov
'rnor, secretary OF state. the judiciary.
x members Of the Legislature and lady
visitors.
Secretary Salisbury presented the
governor message and accompanying
,apers. On motion 1000 ,coDies Of the
ness age were ordered print ed
Recess to 3 p. m.
House-Arternoon.
House reassembled at 3.15p. m. Mr..
smith gave notice Of bills to continue the
iharter OF the Wilmington Savings Fund
md to amend the laws relating to the
'ale Of land by executors and admins
rators.
Mr. Hudson offered resolution an
pointing joint committee to arrange for
he inauguration Of Governor elect
Reynolds. Agreed to- House members.
Hudson, Hickman, Day.
Mr.. Hudson gave notice of bills for tho
'elief Of school districts II and 81. Kei
county. and TO amend chapter 55S, vol
lme xviii.
Mr.. -Ridgely gave notice Of bill to
incorporate the Globe Packing Company.
Adjourned.
stilI Another Deadioe k.