Evening journal., 1901-02-21


ing OF the same by the growers.
BARBER BILL PASSES.
After Harry Emmons. attorney for the
Barhers' Association Of Wilmington, had
explained the sanitary provisions OF the
measure. the Senate bill TO regulate the
business Of BARRIERS in the city Of Will
lnincton passed the Senate. senator
Brasure was disposed 10 antagonize i
until he received a full explanation Of Us
import. and than he withdrew his ohlee-
ton. Senator Knox assuring him that lt
was all right.
HAS MADE ANOTHER CONVERT.
Whether the Liquor License Revenue
bin for the benefit Of Wilmington and
other Incorporated cities and towns Will
pass the Senate. as il did the House, is
problematical. 1t was reported unfavor-
ably by Senator Pennewill. chairman Of
the committee having it in charge, but
Senators McNulty and Knox had u laid
over until to-day at 2.80 o'clock, on the
ground that they desired 70 speak in sup
port of It. and had not had time 10 pre-
pare themselves. Senator Pennewill
manifested a disposition 70 force the bhl
10 a vote in spite Of their joint request,
hut he was voted down, the only members
disposed TO assist him being Senators
Alice Brasure and Pennewill. Last night
it looked as though the bill would be re-
committed to-day and that n majority re-
port in its favor would be made later, one
Of the senators who opposed it in COM
mittee now being convinced of its just
ness.
IN ON ITS MERITS.
''Afr President, I have been requested
to introduce this bill, and in doing so l
desire to state that know nothing of its
merits OF demerits."
In this manner Senator Knox intro
duced the bill OF the "anti-combine" fire
companies OF Wilmington, providing that
the chief engineer and his two assistants
shall be elected by rotation from all Of the
companies. The bill was read and re-
ferred.
NEW CASTLE INVESTIGATORS
Senator Hart introduced his pet meas
ure TO appoint n commission TO inYesti-
gate the financial affairs Of New Castle
county. consider its needs and report TO
the Legislature two years hence, recon-
mending legislation based thereon.
The commissioners named in the bill
are John H. Dandy. Harry @. Chandler,
George ID. Kelley. Sewall G. Biggs and
John S. Rossell.
DEATH FOR KIDNAPERS.
Representative Clark's hin TO punish
fidnapers with death or Imprisonment FOR
life passed the Senate by vote of IA 20
g Senators Blakely and Slaughter yot-
ing against il. Senator Clements eN-
pressed the belief that the bin was 10,
sweeping. and might lead 20 spite work
but Senator Knox spoke in its favor anC
reassured him ON every point raised. 4
motion 10 recommit the bin was lost.
NEW BILLS IN HOUSE.
Representative Layton is fighting
knockout drops. He has introduced an
act to define and punish the crime oi
giving drugs. narcotics OF anaesthetiS
agents 20 persons by mixing th'
same with any food or drink with fe
lonious intent. The penalty Is $500
fine and imprisonment for twenty
years
An act authorizing the Levy COur
Of New Caste county to pay Formei
Coroner Alfred ID. Vandever 1859 70,
the expenses Of his Office during thl
years 1899 and 1900. was introduced b!
Representative Kitchen.
Representative Baynard introduce,
O bill permitting streets to vim
around hills in opening up the Elliot
property. on the north side Of th
Brandywine. in Wilmington. by tn
Street and Sewer Department.
A bill providing a fine of from $50 Z
500 for the sale Of Intoxicating liquo
20 students attending educational in
sttutions in this State, was introduce
by Representative Gooden.
Representative Hean introduced
bill requiring veterinarians to pay 81
license fee.
Representative Warren introduced
bill creating a public land commissio
for Sussex county, and naming Charlie
j.. Moore Edward D. Hearn an
Joseph Cahall as the commissioners.
Representative Kitchen put in a bi
increasing the membership of th
Street and Sewer Department OF Wi
ningtOn from three to five
A bill providing that the wages
employees shall be paid at least twice
month was introduced by Mr., Ho
comb. It exempts railroads and stean
boat lines. The penalty for vioiatio
Of the law is $50.
Representative Aron got in a bill a.
propriatng $1,000 for the exhibit
agricultural products Of Delaware
the Pan-American Exposition.
Representative Baynard, who IS
member Of the Wilmington Board
Education. introduced a bill extendir
10 June Is the terms Of the membe
Of the board, continuing them as mer
bers until the commencement exercis
OF the school. At present the term e
pires on June /.
Representative Prettyman has intr
duced his bill increasing the membe
snip OF the Board Of Pilot Commissio
ers, now fve, to seven, and requiri
nrst-class pilots to pay a license Of
and second-class pilots a license Of s.
anq the pilots have something else
worry over.
Representative Hodgson introduc