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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
NO VOTE ON
HARB0R BILL
Matter Hung up in Council Com
mittee of the Whole.
ONE DID NOT SIGN REPORT
James B. 0berly Explained Why He
Did Not Place His Name to
the Eight Hour Day
Labor Bill.
ONE DID NOT SIGN REPORT

The members of City Council as a
omlidttee of the whole considered the
i'oard of Trades llarbor Bill again last
liglI before the regular meeting of Cou-
lcil. The Committee met in the Mayors
office. There is considerable opposition
70 the bill.
The bill provides that the mayor and
'onncil shall appropriate a sum equiva-
cnt TO not more than ten per cent of any
appropriation that may be made by the
government for the Improvement of the
ChriStiana. There is stipulation in the
Jill that no expenditure by the city for
aalbor purposes Shall exceed 100000 and
lot more than $4,000 shall be paid in any
one year.
1t is said that the majority of the
members would lie ii favor Of endorsing
t without any further delay if there
we're any means of paying the city's
hare without raising the city taxes. 1t
s claimed that the property is now taxed
90 high. Members say they see no other
means Of raising the money than by di-
'ect taxation.
So much opposition TO the bill was ap-
,arent that no vote was taken on it,.
The whole matter was allowed to 70
ommittee of the whole will hold an
Ither session. Another attempt win be
nade then to have favorable action taken
IN it.
Mr. Ohcrly presented the report Of the
'onmitiee of the whole fayoring the
light hour bill. II was signed by every
member Of Council except Mr. Oberly.
lie said he was not opposed to eight
lours hut did not know what would be
lie effect of the law. He was not pres
mt when it was explained. The report
# the committee was adopted
The bill is endorsed by the United La
Dor League: il provides that on all public
work throughout the State the hours of
labor shall not he more than eight day,
whether by contract or otherwise. The
only exception is in time of war when it
IS necessary TO build defcnces or Dc
,ther necessary work or when work is
lone in repairing damage done by storm
Or fire.
All time over the eight hours is tC
be paid at the rate of time and hall
lime. Non-reSidents and aliens shall moi
he given employment on public work.
Persons violating the law shall he
-uilty Of misdemcanor ana n fine not
ess than s25 nor more than 5000 shall be
imposed or they shall be imprisoned not
eSS than 10 days and not more than 90
lays or both at the discretion of the
Court.
1t is said that the new law would
fleet the employees of the Street and
Sewer Department and the men en-
ployed nj the City Crcmatory. 1t would
rot affect the police.
The city trcasurer's receipts included
the following:
Balance III First National Bank. sJ6.
:SS.7S; T.. NJ. Saycrs, tax collections for
1899. $500: r. S. Lewis. tax collections
'or 1899 $40; Puscy & Jones Go. rent Of
lombard St, s25; L. w. Stidham. auc-
rionecr's license S10o; w. A. Hukill, auc-
tioneer's license. S100.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
ATTORNEYS CHOSEN
FOR BOTH HOUSES
Frank Davis, Union Republican, and Philip Q.
Churchman, Regular Republican,,
J. H. HUGHES SELECTED BY DEMOCRATS

treasurer of New Castle county to re-
ceive the per cent. of the delinquent
taxes collected by them
Mr.. Shcllcross introduced Il bill pro-
viding for 4 Saturday half holiday for
the banks in st. Georges hundred.
The Senate joint resolution providing
for the purchase by the Federal Gov
arnncnt Of the Temple farm and Moore
house ut Yorktown, Va, was concilrred
in by the House.
The House bill to encourage manufac,
.orics in Delaware was read in the
House and referred to the committee on
manufactures.
WORKHOUSE BILL READ AND
REFERRED.
The hill to provide for the completion
Of the New Castle county workhouse
was read and referred to the committee
On appropriations.
Mr.. Baynard today announced that Il
committee Of the Board Of Trustees of
Delaware College will visit the Governor
md the General Assembly on Tuesday,
January y. House adjourned till y III.
The Senate rpassemblcd at 2.55.
The request that an AUDIENCE be grant
Il the committee of Delaware College,
II Tuesday, January 22 was received
md accepted. Lieutenant Governor
'annon will appoint an hour.
On motion of Mr. Slaughter the Sen
lte adjourned till II a. nj. tomorrow.
ATTORNEYS FOR LEGISLATURE.
After both Houses had adjourned this
,ftemoOn the Republicans went in the
ioak room to decide OH the attorneys for
he session The Union Republicans
elected Frank Davis Of Dover for the
iouse and the Regulars Phillip O..
Ghurchmnn, Of Wilmington, for the
senate. The other attorney for the
House Of Representatives was ceded to
he Democrats who selected former
secretary Of State James Ii. Hughes.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
DEMOCRATS
WEAK STAND
Will Contest Senate's Action in
Cochran Case.
OPINION OF AN ATTORNEY
No Ground on Which to Go to SUI
preme Court Commissioned
Only to Close Of
Senate.

The refusal of the Senate in Dover to
ontirn the appointment by Governor
Funnel of u. II. Cochran. Jr.. as judge
# the Municipal Court Of this city was
ommrnted upon by politicians yestcl,
lazy. The action of the Senate WAS
commended because Of the bitter parti-
anship Of the appointec. The conten.
ion Of the Democrats were considered
idiculnrs. One Democrat said that
lside from the political side of the situa-
ION the refusal to confirm was not the
reatment that the former governor
houli receive
Thc attorneys for Mr.. Cochran will.
Is said, take the matter to lie SUI
renlc Court Of the State on the ground
hat the Senate has no right 10 confirm
~ appointment 10 municipal office ana
hat even ut the refusal of the Senate to
oIifirm the appointment has been made
or twelve years. Inasmuch as this has
Deen done, the Democrats claim Mr.
'ochian cannot be made to r9linquiSh the
ioSition. This contention, however. will
iayc no place before the Supreme Court.
t Will have 10 legs upon which 10
tand and the result will 10 doubt he
hat the construction put upon the con
titution by the Senate On Wednesday
viii he sustained.
The appointment, according 10 the
nw constitution, is made on "a commits
ion which will expire mt the end of the
present session of the Senate. With re,
poets to this constitution, an attorney
aid yesterday afternoon: The constitu-
ion Of 1897 on page 16, section 3, says
'eferring 10 appointments by the Cover
ior: lie shall have power, unless herein
otherwise provided, to appoint, by and
fiih the consent Of Il majority of the
nembcrS elected to the Senate. such
iliccrs as he is or may be authorized 10y
his constitution or by law to appoint
IL shall have power to fill al vacancies
hat happen during the recess of the
senate, IN offices to which he may ap
toint. except in the offices Of chancellor
hief justice and associate judges, By
granting commissions which shall expire
it the end of the next session Of til,
senate"
NsstSr the first pa.f o. .;;,ie section, il,
Dther provision has been made in th'
constitution and again section IA, of tht
1ity Charter authorizes the governor Il
appoint Il Municipal Judge"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
PILOT MARSHALL ERRED.
Had Hearing Before Pilot Commits
sioners in This City Yesterday.

The Delaware Board Of Pilot Com
missioncrs met in the Hotel Whining
Oh yesterday and heard complaint
gainst Pilot Thomas Il. Marshall who
vas i'll charge Of the steamer Pennland
4 the international Navigation Co.,
which went aground on Dan Baker
,hoal December 11th. The Pcnnland
ras outward hound from Philadelphia.
nd when She reached Recdy Island the
do was about onr-haIf out 4 change
j the wind made 4 difference of foot
v i'll the heighth Of the tide and the
cssel proceeded Until She took bottom.
When the tide rose she passed on un-
tnmngcd.
The pilot board decided that Pilot
Marshall erred i'll Judgment iii not
'nchoring ut 3eedy Island; and further
nat it was advisable flat tile tide
1angc at Pccdy Island be SO lighted at
sight as TO show tide conditions to pass
ne ShipS.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Mr.. QUAYS
INDUCTION
Pennsylvania Senator Takes the
Oath Of Office.
CROWDS WITNESS THE ACT
Senator's Desk, Which Was That
Formerly Occupied by Mark
Hanna, Heaped High With
Floral Tributes.
CROWDS WITNESS THE ACT

Washington, Jan. 17.-Hon. Matthew
Stanley Quay, reelected as senator
ftom Pennsylvania, presented himself at
he bar Of the senate and took the oath
Of office. His election was accomplished
after most memorable contest, and the
scene of his induction into Office was no
less memorable. The galleries of the
SENATE were throneed by gay and bril-
liant assenblage long before the hour of
meeting. Scores of Mr.. Quay's friends,
personal and political, had come from all
parts of Pennsylvania to witness the
anal scene of great contest n scene
which by them was made gala occa-
sion.
Mr. Quay had been assigned to the
second seat in the back row on the Re.
publican side, the desk formerly occupied
by Mr.. Hanna Of Ohio. An hour before
The senate convened elaborate and beau
tiful floral pieces began to be piled on
and around the senator's desk. BY the
time the senate was called to order the
messengers had found it impossible TO
fiace to advantage any more Of the floral
offerings.
Just before the senate convened Mr..
quay entered the chamber. AS he was
recognized by his friends applause swept
aver the crowded galleries 1t was pro-
onged for full half minute. Meantime
Mr.. Quay was receiving the cordial CON
siatnlations of his colleagues on the floor
II the senate.
The Induction Into Office.
BY this time the senate chamber was
thronged by senators and others entitled
. the privilege of the floor of the sem
Ne Scores of the members of the house
!nd come to the senate side of the capi-
,ai to witness the induction of Mr.. Quay
MO office. among them the entire Penu-
glvania delegation.
As soon rs the senate had convened
Hir pcnrose, who also was the recipient
( several handsome floral pieces, pre-
.cnted the credentials Of Mr.. Quay They
we're read andaplaccd on file.
MIR. penrosc then requested that the
ath OF Office be administered to his col
league. As no objection was offered, Mr..
| fcnrosc escorted Mr.. Quay to the desk
| the president pro tenn, Mr. Frye. Be-
| ore taking the oath Mr.. Quay shook
hands cordially with Mr. Frye.
The president pro tom. previously had
Hnnotnccd to the people in the galleries
hat no applause or demonstrations of ap-
prOval or disapprOVal were permitted un-
Ter the rules of the senate. Thus no
demonstration occurred when Mr.. Quay
lad taken the oath. After he had signed
he roll at the desk of the secretary he
etired to his seat, where he was over
'vhelmed with congratulations.
Within a minute hundreds of people
lad left the floor and galleries. the floral
ffcrings had disappeared from the cham
Ter and the senate had resumed its won't
d appearance.
a bill to provide for supports of entry
and delivery in the Hawaiian Islands
was reported by Mr.. Hanna from the
committee on commerce and passed.
The senate then resumed consideration
nf the army reorganization bill.
In the house the bill to revise and cod,
ify the postal laws was discussed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Miss Sillitoe sang last evening for St.
'auFs Church.
Mrs. Jordan. g;lspeI singer, will be
I st. Paurs Church this evening.
Union NJ. T. Church will hold its
nnual congregational meeting tonight.
On January 1st Winterthur, n small
tation of the w. X y. railroad was
aade Il post office.
The Great Dane dog that bit May
Tart in Philadelphia on Wednesday is
u the pound in this city.
Testimony was heard yesterday after
ioon by United States Commissioner
smith in the case of Edwards VS.. Bay
tate Gas Co.
Clerk of the Peace Winfield $. Quigley
aS obtained from Governor John Hum
supply of marriage license blanks
igncd by him.
Benz. Jackson who has been missing
ince December "a, returned yesterday
rom Philadelphia where he has been
or three weeks
The dances OF the Benevolent Pioneer
literary Association which have been
,nld fortnightly in Eden Hall will here
fter he held every Tuesday night.
The property at the south east corner
i Thirteenth and Broome streets has
,ecn sold by Frank II. Thomas and
wife to Elmer Il. Mitchell for $4,000.
The British Steamship Oriilamme and
french bark Vile de Deippe entered
his port yesterday morning from Rouen,
'rance. to load oil for foreign trade.
The Wilmington Club has issued in
'itations for Il reception in its new club
iouse. No. 1103 Market street. tomorrow
venng. a notable social function is in
prospect
The Supreme Court has decided that
Jacob a. Daniels. who was convicted
nst May in this city, on II charge pre-
erred by Viola Yeatman, Il small girl
nay have Il new trial.
The roof of the old Holly Tree Inn
it the northeast corner Of Water and
Market streets, has been taken down by
he contractors. Lendermann & Bro. and
he raftcrs lowered to the ground.
Burglars entered the residence of the
Rev. Edward n. Cantwcll of the Hook
'Ssin Methodist Episcopal Church OF
Tuesday night and stole an overcoat
pair of shoes and other wearing ap
tarel.
a telegram was received in this city re
lueSting that the Rev. George OFT who
filling the charge of the Rev. Father
scott at st. Joseph Church go to New
lrk Immediately because Of the sudder
Illness of Mrs. Thomas McGonigal.
According to the report of Presidrn
'assat Of the PENNSYLVANIA Rail
oad Company. more than $500,
100 has been set aside for the purpose o
'levating the tracks of the company il
this city and Chester
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Paper Box Makers Meet.

st. Louis, Jan. I.-Representative pa
yer box manufacturers from Ill parts OF
he country We're present at the annual
nreting of the Western Paper BOX Man
ufacturers' association. A delegation from
she Paper Box Manufacturers Associa-
zion Of New England was present to se-
ure If possible. the ncNr annual conven-
lion for either Buffalo or Boston. The
.ccent increase of Sc a ton in the price Of
rrawboard, the output of which is said
80 lie practically controlled by Il combine,
vas the principal question discussed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Nan TAYLOR is i'll with the grip.
Charles i. Evans is i'll with the grip.
Leonard Il. Walls went to Dover yes
tcrday.
James II. Hoffeckcr was in philadcl-
phia yesterday,
Willard Salisbury is again confined tc
his house with the grip.
Former Mayor John +. Almond is
confined to his house with the grip
Agent Frank Stout of the S. T. c. G
is confined to the house with the grip.
Councilman James Kane was unable
TO be prensent at last nights meeting oj
Coucil, being confined TO the house will
a cold.
Clarence Welsh of Washington, VIII,
has been dangerously i'll in this city
is recovering.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
LEES COMPANY TO MOVE.
Have Leased the Large Store of 7
III, Pennock & Co,

The Samuel Lees Company now at No.
220222 Market street have leased the
nlge store of T. ii. pennock & Go. at
Fifth and Market streets and will take
possession on March %. The Lees Com
pany have built up quite an extensive
trade in this city, and intend to have
one of the finest as well as the largest
department. stores in Wilmington. The
Pennock building has four stories and
basement. which will afford much moro
loor space than the Lees Company has
aoW.
The store now occupied by the Samuel
Ices Company. has been leased by the
Wilmington Candy Company and that
firm will move i'll on March %.
A member of the firm of Pennock 4
Co stated last night that they would
still continue TO carry on their clothing
business in this city but did not know
exactly where they would locate.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
NO CHANGE IN STRIKE.
Iirl Seasoners Refuse to Return I'm
til Increase is Made.

There was no change in thcsitnation of
he strike at the American Leather
'ompany's factories yesterday. Both
actorics We're compelled TO close down
ntircly yesterday on account of all the
work on hand having been finished: All
ne striking Scasoners were still out and
ferllse to return until they receive an in
rease of 80 cents per week.
The committee failed to get confer
nee with Superintendent Dobb yester-
lay aS was expected but they will prob
lbly have Il conference with him today
II Monday. 1t was reported yesterday
hat ten of the striking seasoners from
he Third ana Madison streets factory
would return to work today but the re-
,ort could not be yereiird.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
MRS. F. P. ADDICKS DEAD.
lied in New York From Pneumonia
Sister-in-LaW of J. E. Addicks.

New York Jan. 17.-Mrs. Elizabeth
I. Addicks, wife of Frederick L. Adj
icks. died from pneumonia 1T the Hotel
,ctherands. yesterday. Mrs. Addicks
Who was the daughter Of William Bank
on Taylor Of Philadelphia, was born in
Philadelphia and was married about six
ears ago to Mr.. Addicks, n brother of
:. Edward Addicks of Delaware Three
listers live in Philadelphia, and the
furial will be there.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
PRESENT FOR PHOENIX.
Union Fire Company Forward Two
Portraits.

The Union Fire Company of York Pa.
ns presented two beautiful portraits to
he Phoenix Fire Company of this city.
,ne is a portrait of the Union steam
hgine in front of the house and the
thcr Il portrait of the chemical engine
he horses were attached to both pieces
apparatus when the photographs were
AIKEN. and they We're ready for service
The present is mark of appreciation
[ the royal manner in which the
'hoeniN Company entertained the York
lcmbers upon the occasion of their visit
Q this city on October 10Th and 10th last
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
Kitchener Reports Concentration of
5000 Burghers at Carolina.


London, Jan. 11.-General Kitchener,
tclegraphing from Pretoria under date oc
Jan. IL, says the concentration Of 1900
Beers at Carolina, Transvaal, is report
I'd.
lie adds that Colvile's mobile column
was engaged near Van Tondes Hook.
The Beers Were driven off with heavy
loss
Three hundred Beers entered .Aber-
.lcen, looted the stores and retired ON the
arrival of IL hundred British infantry.
The Evening Standard says il hears Il
number of Bocr prisoners have escaped
from Ccylon.
The British admiralty has received a
dispatch from the commander in chief ut
the Cape reporting that the cruiser Syb-
illr, which was landing blucjackets to
intercept the Beers, was ashore ut Stem
bockfontein, near Lambert's bay, and
adding that active measures were being
taken to assist her. The official dispatch
does not say the Sybillc was wrecked. as
reported in press dispatch from Cape
Town.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18

Big preparations are being made for
the dinner to be given to the Maroon
membership team Of the Y. NJ. G. "A. by
The White team on next Thursday even
ing G. +. Tibbitts, state secretary of
the district comprising Delaware will
be present and make an address. The
dinner will be served by the members
Of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Associa-
ton
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18

Al the meeting Of Wilmington Lodge,
A. o. l.. W. last night the level and
'lnssifcd assessment plan was discussed.
Addresses were made by Grand Record
rr Charles Il. Woods, and Il. Il. Ford Of
Alpha lodge. No. lO2 of Brooklyn. Both
favored the classified assessment. Next
Thursday II is expected that Past Grand
Master Workman Meade of New York
City will be here.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
ACADEMY SEASON CLOSED.
viii Not be Reopened by the Lessees
Messrs. Dunn & Waldron.

NJ. Noses. who was recently the
uanager Of the Academy of Music was
il this city yesterday closing up the af-
airs Of Dunn X Waldron who hold Il
ease on the house until September next.
Mr.. Moses said that the house will not
e opened. The firm has lost much mon
y in their venture in Wilmington. In
his amount is included rent for one
year and the improvements made last
fall.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Another Vote Taken for United
States Senators.
NO ELECTION RESULTED
Senator Clements, a Bachelor Mem
ber, Introduces Bill to Infict
Corporal Punishment on
Wife Beaters.
Special to The Sun.

Special to The Sun.
Dover, Jan. 17-With the talk Of "a
Senatorial deal ringing in their ears the
lobbyists around the capital are always
on the alert. The balloting today re-
suited the same as yesterday. The Union
Republican members, standing firm for
i. Edward Addicks and the Democrats
casting their votes for Richard X. Ken
ncy and Willard salisbury. Representa-
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
MIR, Burris Gets Books.

state Treasurer Martin u. Burris has
received from DIR. l.. II. Ball. the former
State treasurer. the school fund books
ana expects to receive the remainder of
the State treasurers books in few days.
Mr.. Rumis will have his office ut Middle
town. although he will go to Dover oc-
casionally.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
The HITLER Rccention.

Washington. Jan. 17.-Secretary Long
has left Washington for West Chester,
Pa, to be present Mt the reception to he
given at that place TO Captain Smedey
d. Butler. U. S. NJ. c., one of the heroes
Of the peking campaign. Captain Harry
Leonard. who carried Butler from the
field when the latter was wounded. there
by losing his arm, also win be present at
the reception. Mrs. Long accompanied
the secretary.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18

Portland, Me-. Jan. 17.-The local com
mittee in charge of the arrangements for
the twentieth anniversary celebration of
the Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeayor to he held here Jan. 81 10
Feb. have nearly completed their work.
Assurances have been received from
many prominent clergymen and laymcn
in both the United States and Canada
that they viii be present and take part
in the exercises.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Held in 5000 Bail,

In Magistrate Dalcy's court Wednesday
morning James Delaney, colored, was
held in 5000 bail for the Court of General
sessions on Il charge of obtaining money
lndcr false pretenscs. Delaney obtained
he money from farmers in Brandywne
hundred ana about Il dozen witnesses ap-
peared against him.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18

4 photograph Of the 200 foot iron span
bridge for Japan was taken by ]. Paul
Brown, ut the works of the Edge Moor
Bridge Company ON Wednesday. The
photograph will bc sent TO the contract
Drs aud the bridge will he taken apart
aud shipped to New York from which
port it will be shipped to Japan.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Never Saw Snow Before.

Miss Willie Otwcll. of Florida, who
10 the guest of United States Marshal
and Mrs. John G. Short of No. 1O2 East
Thirteenth street finds her visit to Della
ware a decided novelty. Her home is
in the southern part of Florida and she
never saw snow or ice on river until
she came ITO Delaware.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Presiding Elder Preached.

Successful revival services are being
held mt Bethel A. NJ. Il. Church. There
has been "A number Of conversions and
several persons have joined the church.
Presiding Elder j. Il. StansbWry of Phil
adelphia preached ut the meeting last
night
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
Special Services at Central.

The special services being held at
Central Presbyterian Church every after
loon and evening are attracting much
lttention. The services are in charge of
he Rev. John +. Carson, ID. D., Of
Brooklyn, n. y. At noon Sunday a
special service will be held for children
md young people.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
stillinC Critical Condition.

There is but very little change in
the condition of Mrs. Mary Il. South
ard who is at the Delaware Hospital
suffering with bullet wound in the
head. Late last night she was in crit
ical condition
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18
will Represent Wilmington.

President William Lawton Of the
Board of Trade has appointed Alvin X.
Morrison and Josiah Marvel a committee
70 attend the National Board of Trade
meeting in Washington on January %.