Evening journal., 1897-05-28
SENATE NOTES.
TO STAMP OUT THs SCALE
NOT A HOUSE VOTE AGAINST CALI
FORNlA'S DANGEROUS PEST.
AMENDMENT TO FoRD's BILL FOR
PROTECTION OF WOMEN EN-
PLOYEs-PAY FOR MEMBERS OF
THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.

IlO EC iON VI WOMEN EN-
PLoYEs-PAY FOR MEMBERS OF
THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
OTHER HOUSE BUSINESS.
staff Correspondence Evening Journal
Dover, May 28.-The House bill to
prevent the spread of the San Jose
scale was reported favorably by Chair /
man Taylor, OF the Committee on Agri- |
culture, and on his motion it was read |
Messrs. Taylor and HAZEL gave brief
explanations of the effect of the bill, |
and on motion OF Mr. Hazell e. II. |
Bancroft, of Wyoming, was given the |
privileges of the floor for the purpose
OF making a further explanation. He
said that the San Jose scale, which
came from California, was considered
the most dangerous insect, as far as
vegetation was concerned. In CalifOr-
MIA immense damage was done, but its
ravages have been checked by legisla-
tion. According to his statement two
of the insects can produce three and
on-half billions in one season. He
stated that there are five spots infected
near Camden, and urged the House to-
pass the BILL The House took his ad
vice, and there was not a vote against
it, If the bill passes the Senate, where
it is already in committee, the COVER
nor will appoint an inspector.
TIP FOR PETER J. FORD.
Under the title of an act to incorpo-
rate the Alyford Land Company, Rep
resentative Donaldson introduced
bill to amend the Senate bill for the
better protection of female employees,
which was brought here by Peter ].
Ford, introduced by Senator Pyle, and
passed by both houses some time ago.
The amendment strikes out the prOvi-
sion that nine square feet of floor space
shall be allotted to each female en-
ploye, and also the provision that there
Shall be at least one washing sink for
every fifteen female employees.
GENERAL FUND RELIEF
The House adopted joint resolution,
offered by Mr.. HAZEL, to relieve the
straitened condition of the general
fund. 1t provides that the state treas
urer may borrow from the trustees of
the school fund. who is himself, such
sum Of money as shall be necessary to
meet the demands on the general fund,
and If he finds that he is unable to re-
pay it when it is due, he shall borrow
money and issue certificates of indebt-
sdness therefor and pledge the faith Of
the state for the payment thereof. The
vote for 1t was unanimous.
PAY FOR THE COMMISSION.
The House passed the Senate bill
compensating the members of the Mu-
| nicipal Commission, with an amend
ment providing that the $4,000 shall be
paid as City Council shall by ordinance
lireot Senator Pyle called up the
amendment, and it was concurred in by
he House.
NO TAX ON ENTERTAINERS.
Representative Donaldsons bill to
| tax inheritances was killed by the
| House yesterday afternoon after spirit
ed debate. The bill which had been read
a third time about week ago, was
called up by Mr.. Donaldson, who spoke
in its favor He quoted from authors
on political economy and taxation, and
read extracts from book which he had
held in reserve for the occasion.
Messrs Adams, Wilson and HAZEL
took the floor against it. the latter say
ing that it was bad enough to die with
out being taxed for it. Messrs Donald
son and Mccoy were the only members
| VINO voted Tor IL.
COLORED SCHOOL PROMOTION
The House bill to improve and pro-
mote the condition of the colored
schools of the state was passed by thai
body. 1t provides that the county su-
i perlntendents shall draw on the state
treasurer instead of the county treas
urers for moneys due the colored
schools Of their respective counties
and also makes the bonds of such SUI
perintendents liable for the moneys
placed in their hands.
TO RENEW THE BONDS.
The House bill in relation to the set.
t,ement OF estates passed the House
The present law provides that admin.
istrators and executors shall give bond
which shall terminate in six years. AT.
ter that time no one is liable for the
proper administration of estates. Tn,
bill provides that such bonds may b'
renewed by the registers. of wills for as
/, long as there shall be anything to dis
tribute from the estate.
NO STATE GRATUITIES.
Representative Whitney reported un
favorably and on motion of Represen
/
) nitely postponed the Senate Joint reso
luton apprOpriating 81 200 annually {,
the Delaware State Fair Association.
NO LISTS FOR WILMINGTON.
A bill entitled AN act to amend az
act (as amended) entitled An Act il
Relation to the Levy Court of New
Castle county chapter 26, volume 19
Laws of Delaware" was introduced b,
Representative Dempsey II Is as fol
lows: Section 1. That section "a o
the said act be amended by adding
thereto the words provided, that il
lists Of transfers of property situate il
the city of Wilmington shall be made
under the provisions Of this section
NIGHT SESSION IN THE HOUSE.
To expedite business the House viii
hold a session tonight
HOUSE NOTES.
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