The sun., 1901-02-14

Washington, ordered here by the nation
al administration Is regarded as untrue
Senator Abbott introduced two ih
portant measures this morning. Int
bill in relation to school teachers beins
important as it effects every schoo.
teacher IN the State and the second bll.
introduced by the S,nator from Milford
i. one Of the most important measures
that has put in an app arance this ses
sion. 1t provides for the creation G.
railroad commission composed OF thre.
men, not more than two OF whom are t.
be OF the same poatlcal faith. Inc con.
mission will have power to examine int
the business of the railroads in til
State
On motion of Mr.. Brasure the join
resolution providing for the revision an,
reprinting OF the revised code was restll
rected and killed by a vote Of II yeas Il
nays. The objection was the eXpens.
that would be incurred, several member
ol the printing committee putting it be
tween $1,000 and $4,000.
Mr.. Clements gave notice Of an aci
to amend the charter of Georget wn.
Mr. Slaughter introduced an act I,
amend the charter of Dover in regard t
arresting persons in hotels, houses an,
stores without warrant.
The House joint resolution t. appoin
committee to consider neeoed lnsui
ance legislation was concurred in by tn
Senate and President Cannon appointed,
Senators 44lee and Hart.
Another wordv battle was fought to
day when Sent. or Slaughter offered /
resolution in regard to meeti and ad
journing of the General Assembly. Tht
resolution passed by unanh lous vote
Mr.. Harrington gave notice of bil
in relation to the summoning and return
ing Of juries. This bill was lost in tn
rush at the session of two years ago.
TO REGULATE FEES OF OFF
GERS.
Mr.. McFarlane gave notice of a bill
regulating the fees If county officers !
certain cases.
Introduced-By Mr.. McFarlane, an nc
changing the bot ldaries of the Thr'
and Fourth election districts of TIL
Tenth Representative district of NeN
Castle county (referredl; by Mr. Bras
ure, an act providing lree transportatio
on railroads for State officers ard men
hers and officers of the General Assem-
bly, (referrcd).
Read and referred-House bill in ~
lation to the taking Of oysters IN ,
Jones' and Mispillion rive"s: act givin
Wilmington and other cities and towl
one-half OF the liquor license rcyent
collecte,. therein by the, State; relatin
to unincorporated associations DON
business in this State: in relation to MI
ford armory trustees: act apnropratii
800 to DIR. Edward Fowler. late insu
nnce commissioner: to regulate carp fls
ing in the Delaware hay and It trip
taries: to punish persons removing
concealing property attached or levi
npon; to prevent kidnapping.
cad first time and referred-iou
bills in relation to the sale Of o'eomf
rarine: in relation to tax rebates in MI
dletown, in relation to the Ferris !
dustrial School and commitments thel
to; in relation to an additional &C
ftahle in Brandywine hundred, NJ
Castle county.
Mr.. Hart gave notice Of an act to {
point n commissioner to examine "
md report upon the government of N
Castle county
WIFE BEATERS' BILL PASSF
The bill providing corporal nrnishmt
Tor wife heaters passed the House.
hdnnted-Rceo'ntinn offered hv !
Holcomh. providing for the printing
] 600 conies. in pamnhlet form. of
letters add~essod to the General Aset
DIV hv John Biros nnd A. N. RrnH
motion made nv Mr.. Healy for the pr
ing Of 200 copies Of the House bill
curing railway companies to pave ,