Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-05-05


would not bid under the provision of
that bill The vote on the bill was 4
| nays. 3 yeas.
woIcott Ballot BAH Passed.
The Wolcott Ballot bill passed the
House this afternoon There was not a
dissenting vote Mr. Higgins (Rsp.
supported the bin. He SAIL
Il do not see anything to object to In
the bill. We are in favor Of sll-kinds Of
legislation that will tend to purify the
ballot"
Il IL more than probable that the bill
will receive some radical amendments at
the hands Of the Senate
College for Colorsd students.
The bill providing for college FOR COL
ored students will be reported by Mr..
Williams tomorrow aud pass the Senate.
As stated In an EVENING JOURNAL. de-
spatch last week the names placed Ia the
bill by Senator Pilling will be stricken
out and the power to appoint the trust ees
will be vested IN the governor
As the bill was presented by Mr. PIN
ing II named three Democrats, three
white Republicans and thr, cSlored Ra-
publicans as trustees. This three By sis
arrangement did not suit the the Demo
cratic senators Ia more ways than one.
10 the first place II gave the Republicans
control OF the institution; In the second
place It was asserted that the colored
men named in the bill were not repre-
tative men. This Is the reason the eau
Gus Of Democratic senators was called
last week.
Reform for Kent and Sussex
Those persons who though. that
county reform would find its alpha and
omega in New Castle county made a
grave error. The tide OF reform has just
begun This session will abolish the
Levy Courts OF all the counties in the
state Coming events cast thoir
shadow before, provided the san is
behind them. The two bills for the
wiping out Of the Kent aud S7ssex
county Levy Courts were read and
referred TO day That means business
The bills viii probably be passed thIs
week.
A Court stenographer.
II am lobbying this evening said
genial Judge 5rubb as he approAche
Speaker Donahoe de proved himself
au adept TO lay. The bill In which he. Is
interested Is one TO allow the judges to
appoint a court stenographer AZ salary
not to exceed 81 500 he succeeded IN
getting 1t through the House TO day, aud
II will pass the Senate to morrow.
judge Grub says that court
ssenographer will fill a long felt want,
and the other judges unanimously agree
with him
The Worlds Fair.
Worlds Fair Commissioner George ",
Massey has just returned from Chicago.
He Was seen in the State House this
evening and said;
Everything is in good shape, and the
prospects are good.
Oeuncilmanic influence.
The Legislative COMMITTEES of City
Council Is here tonight working in the
interest OF the city bills The members of
this committee endorse the condemnation
Of Sllverbro aud want the Police Com
mission bill to go through at the earliest
possible moment, Messrs MaRee and
Cotton endorse the bill allowing the
street and Sewer Department to appoint
the plum Ding inspector.
the street aud ever Lobby.
The Street and Sewer lobby is here
again for the week The members Of IL
will do their utmost TO clear the bill an
thorIzlng City Council to borrow
5000 GOO Of Its Donahoe amendments
There Is little likelihood that they will
succeed, however, as the House members
are afraid to incur the speakers dis
| pleasure, with 80 many important House
bills hanging In the Senate.
The Delaware Terminal.
The Delaware Terminal Railroad
bill stands a very good show of pass
ing the Senate. Mr. Hall presented
nineteen strong petitions for its passage
during the morning session
A New Branch Line.
The Senate to day passed the House
bin allowing the D., M Nv railroad to
Construct branch line running from
HRrbeson to Milton, Sussex county
The Junction ard Breakwater railroad
deal Sill hangs Ore in the House.
The National Guard Enccts.
The Senate TO day concurred in the
House joint resolution appointing Joint
committee to determine what disposition
shall be made OF the effects Of the Delta.
ware National Guard Speaker DoDahoe
named Messrs Moore and McMullln on
the part Of the Senate
Mr. Eisenbrey is member OF the
committee on the part Of the House
His proposition is for the state to sell
these stoses, and purchase the armory at
Wilmington. Instead Of allowing the
trustees OF Troop B Association TO Dor
row $40. 600 OF state money.
The House bill 10 exempt the real
estate of the w O. T U. from taxation
| passed that body to-day.
The Committee on tame held another
meeting this afternoon Joseph L. Car
painter and ] Harvey Whiteman played
for New Castle county and Representa-
tives Eisenbrsy and Hickman upheld ths
honor Of Kent and Sussex After several
hands had been played the two lower
members had tired look
Notes Of ths Day.
The bill authorizing the governor !,
appoint two additional constablas fol
Wilmington, which was killed severa
days ago. Was reconsidered In the Hous,
and again killed.
Rev j A B. Wilson will address. th
General Assembly on the Local Optiol
bill to morrow night.
Speaker Donahoe has sent copies Of th
State Registration bill and the Wolcot
Ballot bill 10 hon. Thomas Bayard
who will compare them and see whethe
they conflict in any manner
Mr. Cranston introduced,a bill TO N
corporate The Publishing Company Q
. | Wilmington. The incorporators are
J o Conrad, Joseph Bond, William Costs
4 w. Scott Vernon and John @ Harkuesl
s Ths capital stock is limited to SOL. 600
Il 1. 1t..a- ~.