The sun., 1898-03-24
THE STATE LEGISLATURE
The Telephone Rate Bill Killed
by the Legislature
STATE BOILER INSPECTOR BILL
Thursday of Next Week the Day Set
Aside for Hearing Those in Favor
fSuch an Ofiicial--.Other
Bills
Special to THE SUN.

DOVER, March 23.-There was a trif1e
more life in the House side of the Leeis-
lature this morning, but the business
was performed in the most perfunctory
manner and without debate.
1t was decided at yesterdays session
that the House should at II o'clock this
morning 60 into committee of the whole
to discuss the educational BILL but owing
to the absence of the framer OF the meas
ure all action or discussion was de-
ferred.
Two bills were introduced this morn
ing by Mr. Dempsey relative to collec-
ton OF taxes in New Castle county, both
OF which were advanced and referred to
the Committee on Revenues and Tax
alton.
One Of these is made necessary owing
to the manner in which the bill on this
subject was enrolled at last wears ses-
sion and is virtually the same as is
printed in the appendix to the general
laws published and promulgated in
1897.
In relation to the appointment of q
State boiler inspector the House decided
to set apart portion of Thursday of
next week for the hearing of advocates of
the measure from Wilmington.
Several Of the members Of the General
Assembly havs been notified by their
constituents that they desire to be heard
on the question in order to give some of
the country members an idea of how
necessary it is that such an office be
created in the State of Delaware.
In the Senate John G. Gray's telephone
bill fixing a maximum rate was Jumped
on and killed by vote of 5 to l..
The bill repeating the old law fixing
the salaries Of representatives was read
the first time and advanced
The mornings work was as follows:
Prayer by Chaplain.
Read first time and referred: House
bill to allow Middletown to refund its
bonded debt; to repeal chapter 577,V
-; to change name Of Thomas Greer to
Thomas G. Maxwell.
Killed-Telephone rate bill.
Recess taken till 3 p. m.
The proceedings in the House during
the morning session were:
House called to order at lO45,
Prayer by Chaplain Stengle.
Calling of roll.
Reading and approval of Journal of
preceding days session.
Portion of Thursday OF next week set
apart for hearing of arguments regarding
the appointment Of State boiler inspec-
tor.
By Mr.. Wilson-Bill to establish and
maintain a State Board of Agriculture
and defining its powers.
Notice by Mr.. Donaldson of introduce
tion OF an act governing the giving of
shows and exhibitions in the town of
Newark.
By Mr.. McCoy-An act regulating the
Of road taxes in New Castle
By Mr.. McCoy-Motion for the print
ing of 800 copies OF act in relation to the
collection of taxes in New Castle county,
Carried.
By Mr.. Taylor-Motion for the print
ing of 900 copies of the act in relation
to establishment of State Board OF
Agriculture. Carried
BY Mr. Dempsey-An act amending
an act in relation to the collection OF
taxes in New Castle county. Referred.
by Mr.. Dcmpsey-An act to amend all
act entitled San act to provide for the
OF taxes in the town of New
Castle. Referred
Adjournment taken till 3 o'clock.
The House reassemblcd at $50 o'clock
this afternoon and the act in relation to
the publication of equity reports was re-
ferrrd to the proper committee. Adjourn
ment was then declared until Thursday
at 10 O'Clock.
The Senate resumed business at $40
O'Clock this afternoon. Notice was given
Of an act to amend the charter OF the
town OF Dover
The Kent county Commissioner bill
was referred.
The House bill relating to the passing
and publication of laws was passed.
Adjourned until II o'clock Thursday
McCoLLorGM.