Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-25

Wilmington and was shipped here to-
day. 1t consists of six pieces-two tea
pots, a cream pitcher, sugar bowl, a
slop bowl and tray-of silver, with
satin finish, gold lining and rich orna-
mentatiou OF hammered silver. In the
centre of the tray, surrounded by a
garland, is the following inscription,
artistically inscribed:
Presented, n
April "a. 1875, Gs
BY the members OF the
General Assembly
Of the State of Delaware.
IL Session OF 1895.
The names of tho donors, 81 In num-
Der, are engraved on the tray.
LEGISLATORS AT A DANCE.
A delightful dance was given at the
Hotel Richardson tonight by the young
men Of Dover. 1t was fashionable
affair and was largely attended. Most
of the Assemblymcn who remained in
town over night were present.
DULL LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
The Senate adopted a Senate joint
resolution ordering the printing of 200
copies of the annual report of the State
Board of Health.
Speaker Pro Tenn Records introduced
ali act to incorporate the Laurel Loan
and Trust Co. Its incorporators are
Andrew j. Horsey, Dir. w. Z. Wolf,
Thomas g. Horsey and William II.
Records, and its capital stock is to be
not less than $4,000 nor more than
100000.
The House heard L. H. Bancroft
Prof. Wesley Webb and j. W. Killen In
advocacy of tho House bill to protect
and promote the horticultural interests
of the State.
Captain Thomas johnson of Whining.
ton, came to Dover to-day and pleasantly
spent several hours mingling with the
statesmen. His visit had no political sig
nificance He never before attended 9
had made only one previous visit here
and that was 25 years ago. He was re
ccived with the utmost cordially an6
highly appreciated the warmth witt
which he was welcomed.
DOVER, April 24.-No change, no in
timations of change, occurred in tn,
10th ballot for United States Senator
taken by the Legislature in joint session
at noon to-day. 1t resulted as follows
THE BALLOT IN DETAIL.
For Higgins-Seuator Alrichs ant
Representatives Jolls, Pyle, Reybold
Walker and Wilson--6.
For Addicks-Senator Handy ant
Representatives Ball, Brown, Money
Moore and Robbins-6.
For James newill-Senators Moor,
and Pierce, and Representatives Morgan
and Fleming.
For Massey-Speaker McMullen, AM
Representatives Burton and Townsend
Is.
For Edward Ridgely--Speaker pr,
tenn Records, Senators Fenimore, Har
rington and Pyle and Representative
Davis, Killen, Sypherd and Wa,son-s
For Ebe w. Tunnell-Representatiyt
Mustard-1.
Absent-Speaker Watson and Repre-
sentative Daly-2.
On motion of Senator Fcnimore, th
two houses separated until noon t
morrow.
FOR A PURE BALLOT.
The House to-day unanimousl,
adopted the following joint -esolutio
which was offered by Representatiy
Mustard s.
RtSoiVed That the committee on election
be and they are hereby instructed an
directed to have prepared and presented
this Holee, for its action, a, bill making
a felony punishable by fine and imprisOi
ment, disfranchisemen and disqualiiic
ton for holding any office of trust {
profit, for any person to offer in AL
manner to purchase vote at any generl
or special election in the State.
The House passed the House bill pr
viding for the protection and promote
of the horticultural interest of the Stat
Representatives Burton and MustaI
opposed the bill.
The House passed the House bill O.
abling the Mayor aud Council of Wi
mington to borrow $4,000 for the pu
! chase of park lands, and making Il
park commissions annual appropriate
$4,000.
Representative Sypherd introduced
=. bill providing for the borrowing
r $35 600 for the erection OF State bull
4; ings at Farnhurst.
D Representative Pyle introduced q b
i, providing that certain bridges, stree
a and other thoroughfares in Wilmingt,
), shall be vacated when the Fourth sire
overhead bridge is completed.
MUST SERVE WITHOUT PAT.
!. The House passed, amended, t
4 Senate bill naming Daniel w. Tayl
!; John s. Rossell, Alfred d. Warner a
Y William d. Mullen commission
J; consider the question of munich
y govern ment rs it relates to the city
!, Wilmington. The amendment strit
cut the section providing for the CO
pensatlon Of the commissioners.
;. The Senate passed the House b
A. authorizing the Governor to appoint
: additional notary public for Suss
4. county.
q. Tho House passed the House |
N enabling the road commissioners
l. Brandywine hundred to borrow $50
is also, the House bill enabling prope
in owners at Georgetown to cast at to-
elections one vote for each dollar of
IN paid.
y The House substitute for the Ho,
10 bill to enlarge the Ninth ward of "
~ mington, was reported to the Ho
8. favorably.
n. An invitation to visit Delaware @
d, lege was read in both houses
RS The House adjourned until to.morr
d, morning.
ke The Senate took recess to o'clC
is The Republicans have abandoned
1t. idea Of having James Pennewill cleo