Evening journal., 1901-02-19
HoUsE-MoRN1NG SESSION

HUI JSE-MOltNlNG SESSION.
Met az II o'clock
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called. Mr. Long absent
journal read and approved.
NOuce-By Mr.. Layton. an act dividing
Little Creek hundred Sussex county. into
two election districts; by Mr.. Healy, an
act authorizing the mayor and Council OF
wilmington TO borrow 100000 for the
elimination of grade crossings Of rail-
roads, the Improvement Of streets and
avenues and the construction of sewers:
BY Mr.. ScOtten, an act requiring oyster
boats used for taking and catching oys-
ters in Delaware bay and its tributaries
70 be manned by citizens OF the State of
Delaware; by Mr. Ralph, an act dividing
the Fifth representative district of Sus-
sex county into two election districts: an
act designating the voting places in the
election districts Of the Fifth representa-
tive district of Sussex county: an act pro-
vlding for inspectors of the Fifth repre-
sentative district Of Sussex county for
the general election of 1902. hy Mr.. Mona
CHAN, an act to amend chapter 665. vol
ume is, Laws of Delaware. by authOriz-
ing the plumbing inspector Of Whining
ton TO serve as gas inspector; an act
changing the name Of Solomon J. Baerln-
ger TO George J. Baeringer; an act en-
abling landlords in the city of Whining
ton to obtain possession of propertv
where rent is in arrears: an act extend
ing the jurisdiction of the Municipal
Court OF Wilmington in certain cases: by
Mr Ewing an act cXempting certain
goods leased or hired from liability to
distfaint for rent; an act regulating the
business OF pawn brokers and Junk deal
ers In New Castln county: by Mr. PEN
per an act providing for a State vetcri-
marian; by Mr.. Robertson, an act estab-
Maning bulkhead. wharf and pier lines in
| Delaware river I'm front of the city OF
wilmington and its vicinity: an act divid-
ing the crime Of larceny into two grades
15one ,5a Felony and grand larceny and
the other misdemcanor and petty lar
| cenN-and providing for. the punishment
/ OF both such grades Of larceny and niv-
ing 70 the Municipal Court Of Whining
Ton exclusive original jurisdiction to hear.
| Try and determine all charges OF petty
/ larceny alleged to have been committed
IN the said city. with the right of appaal
| from the said court to the Court OF Cen
Mr. Warren, an act providing for the an
| noinlment or a joint committee TO have
me state House lighted by electricity. by
] Mr.. Dayett on act authorizing tho COM
missioners Of school district No. ii2 Of
New Castle county to borrow money for
a new schoolhouse by Mr. Clendaniel an
tci creating cadet corps at Delaware
gouege and making II part OF the Ma
donal Guard Of Delaware and for other
purposes.
Vetoed by the governor-House bin
ma King life certificates valid for Qualif-
nauon Tor the office Of county superin-
tcndent or schools
Passed-IIouse bill for the protection o.
muskrats In Kent county; Senate bin
ate Dill concerning tuberculosis among
Ithe lower animals (ayes 2l. nays. 20.
| kead-Message from the governor con-
lcerning the suit Of the State OF New Jer-
lsey VS.. the State Of Delaware. pendine in
the United States Supreme Court
Adonted-Joint resolution offered bv
Mr.. Robertson. directing the attorney
5cneral and special counsel 20 maintain
the defense Of the said suit Introduced
by Mr.. Rohertson. an act approDriatinr
money FOR the defense OF the said suft
/ lnirodnced-FX Mr Monachan. an act
changing the name of Lulu Blocksom fo
Lulu klocksom Dashien. by Mr. LAYTON.
an oct making valid the record of COR
tam deeds or mortgagos, aby Mr.. Hcnlv
ian act 10 amend the title Of chapter a5
volume n. Laws of Delaware: hv Mr.
lClark. an act providing q contingent funl
for the attorney-gencral. hv Mr. Wright
Ian act giving owners OF threshing ma
chimes q prior lien on grain threshcd nv
them; by Mr.. Robertson. an act appro-
priating 500 for the payment of the cost
, ~ safes purchased for the Senate an
House (all REFEREED
Read and referred-House liil authorize.
Ing the coroner OF New Castle county to
appoint deputy coroner; House bin for
The protection Of foxes: House bill rerli.
lating the business OF FIRE Insurance com
lpaniesi House bill authorizing the Cover.