Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-18
had been summoned homo by tho illness

the bill would not be called up.
Representative Sypherd resented the ill.,
sinuatinn that he was attempting II tack
and avowed that Representative Davis
told him he could call the bill MP
Representative Mustard announced that
Davis assured him five min.
utes before his departure, that the bill
would not be called up.
Representative Daily claimed that Rep
resentaiive Davis did not wish the bill
called up
Further remarks were prevented by Rep
resentative Pyle, who moved that the
House adjourn until tomorrow morning,
which motion prevailed.
DOVER, April 13.-Fo-day's ballot for
United States Senator-the 1l0th-re-
suited as follows:
THE BALLOT IN DETAIL.
For Iliggins-Senator Alrichs and
Representatives Burton, Jolls. Money,
Pyle, Reybold, Townsend, Walker and
Wilson-0.
For Addicks-Senator Handy and
Representatives Ball, Brown, Moore
and Robbins-5,
For Massey-Senators Moore and
Pierce, Speaker McMullen, and Repre-
sentative Fleming-4
For James Pennewill-Representative
Morgan-1.
For Edward Ridgely-Spcakcr pro
tenn Records, Senators Fenimoro, Har-
rington and Pyle, and Representatives
Daily, Davis, killen, Sypherd and Wat
son-9.
For Thomas f. Bayard-Representa-
tive Mustard--1.
Absent-Speakor WATSON.
On motion of Senator Handy the two
houses separated until noon on Monday.
STATE FAIR APPROPRIATION KILLED.
After spirited discussion, the House,
this morning, by vote of IL to 0, de.
feated the House bill providing for an
annual appropriation of $4,000 for the
State Fair. The vote was as follows;
Yeas, Messrs. Ball, Brown, Money,
Moore, Robbins, Sypherd, Townsend,
Wilson and Speaker McMullin-0.
Nays-Messrs. Burt, Daily, Dawson,
Jolls, Killcn, Morgan, Mus.ard, Pyle,
Reybold, Walker, and Watson-i1.'
Absent-Fleming
Speaker McMullen descended to the
floor and advocated the bill, and Rep
representatives Walker and Pyle OPP
posed it.
The lobby was crowded with people
who looked for squall.
DOVER, April 13.-The portraits of James
A. Bayard and John NJ. Clayton, painted
by Mrs Joseph p. Pyle of Wilmington
were formally presented to the State to-day
by Senator Pyle. The gift was accepted by
Speaker McMullen, who said
lii accepting on behalf of the State these
beautiful portraits of the Hon. John NJ. Clay
ton and the Hon. James A. Bayard, aud which
have been produced by Delaware woman
and now by haf contributed to tho state, but
voice the united sentiment of the, General
| Assembly in the expression of appreciation o.
| tho motive which has prompted their produc
tion and presentation and In most grateful!
acknowledging the generous gift
| These two sons of Delaware, born shortly
| prior to the advent Of the present century, th'
one in sussex county and the other in New
| Castle county. were each in his day ant
| generation such prominent and conspicuou
| figures In the history OF our little common
| wealth that it is eninently lifting that thei
| portraits should grace the walls OF the Capito
and thus preserve to future generations OF oN
| citizens the portraits ot two Of her representa-
tive men who were alike distinguished by thei
| great power and ability IN all that they under
| took, hnd who in tho most exalted public a
tions rendered such capable and importan
services ana thereby contributed In large dc
| gree TO establish and maintain that higl
standard OF the states representation in pub
| lie station which has been 80 uniformly pre
served, ana OF which We have all been prett
| proud.
In the name of the State aud people pre-
foundly appreciative of your effort and on
gift beg, Mr.. Pyle, that you will accept thei
most hearty aud grateful acknowledgements.
The House bill to appropriate $1,000 an
nually to the State Agricultural Societ
agitated the House more than any othe
measure that has been before 1t.
Representative Walker said "The sc
ciety is not State institution. There
1k..ta. Il.
The State has no right to assume the obi
cations of private corporation in whic
IL has no Interest. The society has 5000
worth of property and does not pay Gel
Of municipal, county or State tax. II hu
been exempt from taxation since 1879.
have consulted farmers in New Castl
county and only one to whom | spoh
tayors the bill If we grant heappropri
ton it will not be for the benefit of III
farmers but for the benefit of other pc
sons" He presented a protest frol
Pomona Grange of New Castle county.
Speaker McMullen said when u ma
says the appropriation is not for the ben
fit of the farmers he does not know VIII
he is talking about | am sorry that IN
friend, Mr.. Walker, has forgotten his ear
training. Life is too short TO think of Il
sum Of $1,000 when the extent of benel
to stock is considered. | ask, in the nan
of the farmers, that the fair be aided.
is the only institution of the kind in Il
, State and it would be disgrace to let it
down"
Representative Pyle said he had I
ilowery words, but he had Il book of iigur
! called the treasurer's report, which show
5 possible deficit in State FINANCES.
quoted thercfrom as follows: "lS9j-es
e mated receipts, .SlG50UU; estimated c
penseS SlSl, ,000."
e Immediately after Representative Pyle
= brief but effective remarks the bill W
= killed.
e Representative Killen introduced an d
!. to relieve millers doing custom work
t grist work of taking out II license to enga
S in said business and to exempt them iru
G tax on the cost value OF the product
}. their mills.
Representative Watson introduced
c act to incorporate the Kent and Suss
Il Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
: Milford. Its incorpora:ors are William
d Watson, Dr. George W.. Marshall, Williu
}. I. Simpson, John w. Herring Thomas
d Watson James II. Deputy, George
e Hall, Joseph H. Holland and j. 5. Will
is The bill says nothing whatever about I
1t capital stock.
d The House bill empowering the Boa
of Directors or the Street and Sewer
d partment of Wilmington to compel t
y erection of overhead bridges and the CO
If struCtiun of viaducts was reported TO I
lie House fuvorabiy.
ir Representative Fleming has introdut
&c an act in relation to incorporated dit
,e companies. 1t provides that all lar
s. drained by natural or artificial ditch
h. branches, swamps or other water cours
ze whose waters flow into or through any
4, the bitches of any incorporated ditch co
pany of this State for the draining of !
nd lands in Kent or Sussex counties, whetl
ge said waters be carried TO the dltches OF s.
Ill Incorporated company by means of Il
ed fetal bitches or branches, swamps or OF
~ water courses natural or artificial,
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