Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-07

VI Tue inspectors, Wblch was prlmd
facie evidence, and that it was his
purpose to abide by the majority OF
the returning board. He also stated
that Mr.. Alice had his remedy, and
that u he wauted to go into contest be
bad that privilege. He requested Mr..
Handy not to continue speech making
on that point.
Has the vote been tabuated," MIR.
Handy asked.
1--WE have the certificates aud that is
the evidence. " replied Mr.. Pyle.
Mr.. Alice was present while the dis
cusHion was going on and remained for
some time afterward, but was called
out BY ID. M. Wilson before adjourn
ment. He had nothing to say concern
ing his case or any other matter.
On motion of Mr.. Fennimore the
Senate proceeded to elect permanent
Speaker by ballot.
Mr.. Alrichs objected to Mr.. Meredith
voting. He held that the Senate should
have passed upon his qualifications
a1d be would appeal from the decision
OF the chair. MIR. Pyle said Mr..
Alrichs was out of order, whereupon at
the suggestion of Mr.. Hanhy, filed II
written protest.
Mr.. Fennimore nominated Mr.. Har-
rington. He received the five Demo-
cratic votes, while the four Republicans
voted for g. Fisher Pierce. Mr.. Har
rington was declared elected. He was
sworn in by Temporary Speaker Pyle,
and be in turn swore in Messrs. Pyle,
Meredith and ". 4. Moore.
| Mr.. Handy objected to Mr.. Mere.
dith being sworn in.
Mr.. Pyle nominated Simon P. Doberty
OF Wilmington for clerk, and he WAS
elected and sworn in, the Republicans
not voting. George Ii. Houston OF
Sussex, nominated by W. T. Moore,
was elected reading clerk; r. i. CULLEN
| OF Sussex, nominated by W. 4. Moore,
was elected sergeant-at-arms; Willard
Ii. Parsons OF Dover was elected page,
and the Rev. I. p. Revelle Of Dover.
nominated by MIR. Fennimore, was
elected chaplain. The only Republican
vote cast was by John NJ. @. Moore for
| Mr.. Revelle.
In the absence of Reading Clerk
Houston, W. Ii. Boyoe of Georgetown
acted in his stead.
John f. Salisbury announced that
the House had communication to the
Senate, hut the Speaker announced
that 1T could not be received at that
stage of the proceedings
On motion OF Mr.. Pyle, it was decided
to abide by the rules Of the last Senate
until new rules could be adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Pyle, the House
was notified that the Senate was
organized and ready to receive any
communications. A joint resolution,
which was brought in from the House
was concurred 10. 1t provided for a
committee of two from each house ia
wait on the Governor and notify him
that the General Assembly was
organized and ready TO transact bust.
ness. Messrs. Fennimore and Pyle were
named as the Senate members of the
committee.
After the arrival OF Secretary of State
Whiteman with the documents from
the Governor and the reading of the
tjoyernor's message, the Senate adj
4 journed.
The Governor sent the following
documents, in addition to the message
List of reprieves and pardons, with the
reasons therefor; report Of the ad
jutant-general; plot and report of the
committee appointed to establish tht
line between Kent and Sussex counties
/
Health, State chemist and State treas
urer, with the request that the las
three and the report of the bounuar,
commission, after examination. be- sen
to the House.
| Previous to the reading OF the mes
sage the lobby door was opened ant
Mr.. Pyle.
Mr.. Pierce was originally appointed
on the committee to wait on tho Cover
nor, but be decline and Mr.. Pyle wal
substituted.
The Senate reassembled at 'clock.
At the time for opening Messrs
Alrichs and Handy were absent, bu
Mr.. Handy arrived later.
On motion of Mr.. Fepnimore, thu
Speaker was authorized to appoint thu
following standing committees: Cor
poratiops; cities and towns; enroll
ing bills; elections; accounts; claims
judiciary; finance; vacant lands
Revised Statutes. agriculture; print
ing; education fish, oysters and game
The Rev. T. P. Revelle. the new
chaplain. was introduced to the mem
bers by Mr.. Fennimore.
Mr.. Pyle offered joint resolution
providing that when the Legislator,
adjourn IL be tn meet next Monday
morning at IL O'Clock. The resolution
was adopted, after which it was con
Cured in by the House.
On motion of Mr.. Fennimore, tn,
Speaker was authorized to appoint
committee OF three on the Governor
message. Messrs Fennimore, Pyle ant
Handy were named as the committee
after which the Senate adjourned.
Emory B. Riggin the caucus nominee
for Speaker of the House, managed I,
force his way through the corridor ant
up the stairway a few minutes befor
10, and with him was 9. w. Kern, th,
choice OF the caucus for sergeant. at
arms Mr.. Riggin had been provided
with a key to the hall, and as soon a
tbs door was opened the crowd made
rush to gain an entrance, but th
sergeant alarms denied admission t.
all except the members. elect and news
paper representatives. When they en-
tered the door was locked and the frs
hours proceedings we're conducted be
hind closed doors. After that III,
door leading to the gallery was opened
and as many OF the crowd as ooult
gain an entrance pushed and struggled
over each other, making such nois
that it was impossible for the member
to make themselves heard.
Representative Medford Short O
Sussex called the House to order ant
named John 7. Dickey of New Castl
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