Evening journal., 1897-01-05
TWO LEGISLATURES
Addicks Republicans Hold
Forth at the Richardson.
THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE AT WORK
NAMED A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO
INVESTIGATE THE CHEAIRS-
DICKEY CONTEST ~ RETTEW
SWORN IN BY JUDGE GRUBB.

DICKEY CONTEST - RETTEW
SWORN IN BY JUDGE GRUBB.
Special Despatch Evening Journal.
DOVER. Jan. 5--At 9.45 o'clock this
morning the five Democratic senators
marched into the State House and
proceeded TO the Senate chamber state
Detective Mcvey accompanied them.
and was placed az the door with in
structions not to admit any one but the
senators and representatives OF the
press.
Ex-Clerk of the Senate Hastings was
also present and Hon. John b. Penn
ington was sent for as the legal adviser
Of the Democrats. and spent some time
with Senator Pyle, the temporary
chairman, and ex-Clerk Hastings. ar
ranging an order of procedure.
A minute or two before 10 o'clock
Senator Moore, Republican, arrived
Shortly afterward Senator Handy put
in an appearance. with j. Frank Alice
at his heels. When the two reached
the door, Alice wrapped his arms
] 0lUMMu DtnOAOI lldnUN p MdiNA bnA lit
two forced themselves by MeVey. He
caught hold of Alice and held him un-
iii he found out who he was. Then he
told him that there was no use for him
to sneak In that way
Senators Alrlchs and Pierce entered
the chamber as the clock was striking
10.
There were several minutes OF sus-
pense which weighed upon everyone.
and especially upon the Republicans.
Al 1907 Detective McVey brought in
Bible and the work began. Pyle was
made temporary chairman and Feni-
more temporary secretary. Meredith
was declared elected despite the pro-
tests OF Senator Handy, and he was
sworn in Hezekiah Harrington.
Democrat, was elected speaker, he re-
ceiyng five votes and Senator Pierce,
Republican, 4.
MINOR OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Democrats then proceeded to
elect the following subordinate Off
GERS: Clerk, Simon p. Doherty, of Will
mington; reading clerk. George H.
. Hueston, of Sussex; sergeant-at-arms,
X. F. Quilen, Of Sussex; page, willard
II. Parsons, Of Dover; chaplain. Rev.
T. b. ReYele, of Dover.
Last night the caucus decided on
Wilson, of Georgetown. for sergeant
but this morning it was changed to
CULLEN. William H. Boyce was APP
, pointed to serve as reading clerk. pend
ing the arrival of Hueston, who was
not in town.
Senator John NJ. c. Moore, Republi-
can declares that he will not bolt the
Democratic Senate. He proposes TO oc-
cupy his seat during the entire session.
This gives the Addicks rump Legisla-
ture black eye 1t is not believed that
either Pierce or Alrichs will bolt.
At noon everything had quieted down
and there was no disorder OF any kind
joint committee was appointed TO walt
upon the governor and inform him OF
the organization OF both houses and that
they Nere ready torece i've his message
Pierce refused to serve on the Senate
Committee and Pyle was named i'm his
stead.
Addicksites refused seats IN the House.
and have organized rum House at the
Richardson House with Dr. Thomas G..
Moore of Smyrna, as speaker. Edgar
Hastings, of SUSSEX, clerk, T. r. Brown.
, Of Milford reading clerk Presiding
Elder Adams as chaplain; Clayton, of
(. New Castle as sergeant-at-arms.