Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27

Mt. DouHldSoD m0V6Q t1at IL De
amended 80 as not to apply TO New
Castle county. Mr.. johnson wanted a
similar provision in regard to Sussex
county and H. S. Hopkins thought
ksnt county should also ba exempt
from its PROVISIONS. On Mr.. Hopkins
motion the bill was Indefinitely post
pcned. which virtually kiiied it.
Representative Wilson gave notice Of
bill changing the uame of William
Hoaner Ut Dover 10 William Stuart and
making him the heir.nt-law Of Trustan
S.uHrt.
Mir. Wilson also gave notice OF hill
allowing the farmers to catch oyaters
in ST. Jones Rlvor and according them
tho same rriplegsa gs tho farmers
along the MurderBill River. A bill
bearing on tho subject was passed ut
the last sessiop, but according 10 Mr..
Wilson, it was defective anu creatod
great deal OF trouble. The new bill 10
to remedy the defoct
Representative Mccullough gava
notica Of a hill TO incorporate the town
OF MarshRllton. Ii is understood that
provision is to be made for light and
other improvements.
House rule No. 10 prohibiting the
material amendment OF bills on third
reading was tho subject OF much dis
cussion at the morning session OF the
House. Mr.. johnson thought it's pro-
visions were unfair and believed an op-
portunity should be given to make
amendments when bills had reached
third reading. He thought the rule
should be changed 81 as to accord this
privilege. Mr.. Donaldson thought the
rule was all right. In his opinion il
tho meaning of bill is to be changed
it could be referred back to committee
with the necessary amendments, and
the changes could be made in com
mittee Mr.. johnson claimed that the
House had just as much right tn amend
bills as the committees and ths only
opportunity offered is on third readins.
Mr.. Dempsey thought the rule was not
plain, The discussion was protracted
Messrs. Ilazell and Dempsey also taking
part and at it's conclusion on mntion OF
Mr.. Dempsey the matter of making II
proposed change in the rule was re-
ferrsd to the committee on rules. The
committee met at noon and in the
afternoon reported in favor of allowing
the rule to remain in it's original ahape
The report was adopted.
The COMMITTEES of the General As.
aambly appointed to settle With State
| Treasurer Ross will begin its work tu-
day, MIR. Ross has expressed desire
that the Legislature pass upon his
actions since the new Constitution went
into effect before he pays out any more
money. 1t had been suggested that the
/ COMMITTEES dofer its work until after
the Legislature could pass bill relating
to thu matter hut Mr.. Rosa deHires that
something be done tonce in order that
be may know were he stands The
committee will probably report to-
| morrow,
Simon p. Dohsrty, clerk of the
Seuate, has done great deal of mis-
sionary work in the direction of having
tho Wilmington charter bill resurructed
and he ia partly responsible for the
support given Senator Pyle'a motion
yesterday.
Signs designating the various rooms
in the State House are being placed
over the doorH in the corridors. The
steps in the hallway were also tipped
with brass.
Nothing has yet boon done in the
direction OF having the large portrait
of George Washington repaired. Its
history is being looked up by City So
licitor Henry g. Conrad of Wilmington.
1t has been noticed lately that Sena.
tor Handy has not been cooperating
with the other Republicans Senators in
the matter of voting. He was asked
yesterday concerning his action and he
made the significant remark that he
was not consulted by the other Repub
licans when they were consulting re-
garding their choice for attorney. One
Of Mr.. Hanby's friends remarked that
he had something else up his sleeve.
Dover, Jan. &C. = Several stirring
speeches were made in the House OF
Representatives this morning, the sub
jeGt being the slow progress OF the
work. Messrs. Dempsey, HAZEL and
Adams we're the speakers, and in the
course of one of the addresses it de.
yeoped that the commission of attorneys
was unable to agree.
Mr.. Dempsey accused the Senate oil
: blocking the wheels of legislation and
favored adjournment for month unless
some new method Of handling the bust
ness could be devised.
: A committee consisting of Repre-
! sentatives johnson, Dempsey aud
Adams was appointed to wait upon the
attorneys, aud ascertain what progress
has been made or whether they have
any suggestions. The committee calico
upon the attorneys at noon and ex
pected to be able to make a report al
, the afternoon session. No plan will bt
t mapped out until the committee report s
1t was hinted yesterday that the at
} torneyH could mot agree on some worl
: that was to be done, but nothing
| definite could be learned. Mr.. Penning
r ton is atill sick, but Messrs. Lyman
] and Richards are here.
| Some of the committees propose to e
to work drafting bills, even if ad
E ditional legal assistance III necessary.
Senator Fenimore is sick.
Q Representative Dempsey has bill Il
: give final jurisdiction to Justices of TIL
4 peace 10 minor cases, notice of which
8 will DO given this afternoon.
4 ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.
Dover, Jan. 24--Senate met at II a. m.
Prayer by the chapar.
Roll call showed Messrs Fenimore, Pierce, ]
Nj G. Moore and Handy absent
Q Recess until p. m.
4 Reassempled at 3 30 p. m.
= Speaker Harrington announced additions
u committees.
4 Dover, Jan, 25.-Senate met at II a. m.
u Prayer by the chaplain.
!, The Secretary of State presented the appoin
d ments Of Gov. Tunnel for confirmation.
. Recess until p. m.
Senate reassembcd ats p m.
J. MIR. Pyle moved that the vote by which Oh
Y Wilmington City Charter bill had been laid owe
he reconsidered and tho bill recommitted. Pr,
=, vailed.
II On Mr.. Meredith's motion, Senate rescinde
W resolution shutting OIL new business so. lar q
| giving Governor AIBnOurADhpr