Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03

estimated cost is IS, 600. The sup
gestion was also made that joint com
mittee DO appointed to lous after the
work. The reDort was accepted and the
committee discharged.
Dover, May 2S. Senator Handy anc
Col. E. T. Copoer yesterday made az
effort to have the Wilmington, Clay.
mont g. Chester Railway bill resurrectAe
in the Sonata.
The. Legislature again denied re-
quest made by the Wilmington & New
Castle Railway Co. The Senate bill
allowing the company to cross Other
railroads. at grade was reported 10 tht
Senate. with an amendment stipulatinG
that the company could cross at grade
all but main lines. The amendment
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes - Messrs. Alrichs. Feuimore,
Hanhy. Meredith, william T. Moore
and Pylea-6.
Nays-Mr. Piercs and the Speaker-2.
Not voting--John M. c. Moore-1.
The bill was read as amended and
lost by the following vote:
Ayes = Meesrs. Alrichs, Fenimore,
Handy. Meredith and Pyle-5.
Nays-Messrs. John NJ. G. Moore, W.
7. Moore, Pierce and the SpeaIer--4.
Whsn the House bill requiring tbs
paymBnt of toll by owners of traction
engines using the Kenneth turnpike was
called pp for first reading in the Senate
Mr.. Alrichs moved that ali further
action thereon be indefinitely postponed.
The motion was lost by vote of 3 to
and the bill was read and referred to
committee.
The Senate killed the Houss bill to
require the insurance commissioner to
make periodical examinations of COM
panies chartered under the laws of the
State.
The Senate passed the House bill to
amend the oyster revenue law. 1t pro-
vides that the rate per ton shall be in.
creased 80 cents and reduces the sal AIRY
OF the captain OF the guard boat from
s75 to s65 and the salaries of the sea
men from $50 to 40.
The Senate ps ssed the House bill tc
authorize the recorder Of deeds OF New
Castle county, to make new indices OF
the mortgage records in his Office from
1873 to thespresent time.
The Senate also passed the House bill
authorizing the recorder OF deeds oil
Sussex county to continue the work oil
making indines to the deed and mort.
gage records in his Office.
Az unfavorable report was made by
Chairman Fenimore on the HOUSE bill
fixing thu salary of the sheriff of New
Castle county at SO, 600, In lieu Of all
fees and perquisites now enjoyed by
him., Mr.. AlrichH said that under the
new Constitution all Of the county
officers would be placed on salary, and
be did not think this a proper time to
pass measure affecting but one of them
when the adjourned session of the Gen,
eral Assembly would be compelled t.
pass general salary hill for the
county. HA did not think that under
the present conditions So, 600 would
compensate the sheriff of New Castle
county for the duties were not only
many and onerouH, but also extremely
Responsible. The bill was killed by q
unanimous vote and without further
ceremony.
The Senate passed the House bill tc
amend chapter 345. Vol XV., Of the
Laws OF Delaware. In explaining the
bill Chairman Fenimore said that il
meant that where the Governor offers 6
reward for criminal who is wanted fol
violation OF the laws of this State such
reward shall not he paid unless the
arrest is followed by conviction.
The House knocked the life out o.
the bill in relation to pleaoings and
practice. 1t had been reported from
tho committee on revised statutes with
out recommendation, with an amend
ment providing that any person contem
plating bringing a suit for damages ts
suffer non suit il notice should not bt
served within 80 days, the notice to bt
in writing and setting forth the time
and extent of injury and amount o
damages asked for that no action coulo
be brought after the expiration of 9
year: that either party to such suit
might ask for rule compelling thC
other party to give security for costs.
At,the afternoon session OF the House
Mr.. Donaldson called up the bill to ia,
inheritances, ii having previously beer
reada Mr.. Donaldson spoke in favor o.
the bill and Messrs. HAZEL, Wilson anC
Adams opposed it. Mr.. HAZEL said il
was bad enough to die without being
taxed for 1t, while Mr.. Wilson said be
took little stock in grave yard taxation.
Messrs, Donaldson and Mccoy we're the
only, ones who voted for tho bill.
The House passed the House bill tc
prevent the sprsad of what is known rs
the San Jose scale, which is said to be
| the most injurious insect to agriculture.
| The bill was reported favorably by the
committee on agriculture and after il
had heen read, on motion of Mr.. HAZEL.
L. Fl. Bancroft was given the privilege
| of the floor and explained the nature o.
| the scale. He said it came from Cali,
| forpia, whers ii had destroyed a great
| deal of vegetation. He asserted thai
| two of the insects could produce three
and one half illiuns of its kind in ont
season, He also alleged that there were
| five infected spots in the vicinity oil
| Camden. There was not dissenting
| voice when the vote was taken. The
bill provides for the appointment by the
| Governor of an inspector who shall have
power 10 do what he can to exterminate
| the disease.
The House, at the morning session,
on motion OF Mr.. HAZEL, adopted d
Joint resolution providing that the
| State treasurer shall draw upon the
custodian of the school fund for such
sums of money as shall be necessary to
meet the temporary deficiency in the
general fund. and in case the money
cannot be returned whom it is due be
is to be empowered to borrow the
| money on the faith OF the State and
issue certificates therefore. IL was
Immediately sent 10 the Senate, and
| that body concurred at the afternoon
! session.
On motion OF Mr.. Cheairs, the House
| .o,,,,r.ac, in tho SenaIe ampndments