The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-18

live Baynard cast his vote for William
Id. Spruance for the long term and
BENJAMIN Nielda for the short term.
hlr. Robertson championed the cause OF
y. ext g. Bird for the long term ''nt fell
"A, line with the other Regular and
Noted for Charles r itichar,ls tur the
S,ort term, as did Mr. pascit " no ve.et
srr tn.hony Fi-ciiis first aliu Charles
81. richards Oh the second hailot.
"a In all probability ~" intsation sent
Ia the Regulars By ,!lc Union Republi-
Nam members of the Senate will be
Arriously considered by the majority Of
fhem. This proposition is Il fair and
{&,uare one and is calising much agita-
lion in the Democratic ranks. a report
&ll be III by tomorrow On the action the
Rpgulars will take aud there are reasons
IN believe they will bc tah0rabc. Qnay's
Election to the United States Senate in
HarriSburg. Monday. Stems to meet with
Utmost universal approval and several
lBoliticians Of I'LL factions consider the
action of the Democratic members as an
honorable move.
M President Cannon of the Senate is
Thpidly becoming efficient on matters of
e.islativc import ana he has the sup
MORT and best wishes of every member
'55f tho Senate. Mr. Cannon is Il gentle
MAN and is liked because of his congenial
Ixpanner. pleasant sayings and smiling
&Duntenancc, which removes all distinc-
lion Of position when III conversation.
nj Senator Clements presented his bill
|1altitlcd an act to inilict corporal pun
Is hment on wife heaters. The act is n
bod one and provides that no less than
X strokes of the lash nor more than 80
;H,, given the abusive husband. Strange
IN say this act is introduced by I'M un-
J{ arred man. who has had no expert
hcc as a benedict
% Senator Abbott chAmpioned the cause
III the women this morning III presenting
3hp report of the State Federation Of
omcn's Clubs. The report shows the
~ ay in which the appropriation rendered
hem TWO years ago was expended. The
~ {htrc sum- 5000, was spent for books
N lpSe women wisely believing that liteIa
" brp does more to elevate the minds than
3; prncr or store loaiing and have been Il
M purcc of much good TO the youth and
wen mature citizens of Delaware in the
htroduction of travelling libraries.
M Senator McFarlanc introduced a bill
Xnruviding for an additional notary publ,
pr Wilmington.
B Mr.. McNulty had a nautical Strair
and introduced an act providing for tn,
WlNing Of vessels for two years. to pro
pct the builders, chandlers rggers, etc
he hill WAS read and referred to thu
Wnmmittec on revised statutes.
M The Houses pcnt rather busy morn
mg being called to order at 1880 b.
peaker McCommons. An eloquen
nycr hy Chaplain Spencer was fol
wed by a en- Of the roll which Shove,
full attendance.
Several notices or bills were presented
bong them heing an act to amend chap
&c. volume Il. laws Of Delaware. il
gard to the registration of MOorS.
he MoorS are Il race living aroiln
eSwuld and are nearly white and OF
hping called colored They want t
registered as either Moors or mulat
M r. Scottcn notified the House that n
&4S8 e future day he would present an nc
fl8 mend chapter 46 volume is, Laws &
M6& ware in regard to the taxation G
N3&rcsS companies. This provides tha
NNpxrSS companies books will be sui
pHcEfo investigation by proper official
M%Hpy doubt is entertained MS to TIL
hfnticity of their reports.
kI 10 CHANGE GAME LAWS
E l'rettyman gave notice of an n,
atlon to the game season. The bi
PES that he game season be opene
fcember instead Of November
be closed on January Is instead ,
mber 81.
Kitchen introduced bill providir
pc receiver Of taxes and count