Evening journal., 1905-01-31
speoial to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover. Jan. 31.-The Senatorial ques-
tion was discussed by the members Of the
Legislature today in a formal way for the
first time since the ending Of the dead
lock in the state Senate, and the conse-
quent complete organizatAn Of the Cen
eral Assembly, on last Wednesday. The
fight which will be waged in a triangular
way by the Regular Republicans, Union
Republicans and Democrats beginning
next Monday night when the party eau
cuses will be held is now looming up in
more definite shape.
The all obsorbing question is on the
subject Of the attitude of the twenty-five
legislators from Kent and Sussex coun-
ties VINO are classed as Union Republi-
cans, but many of whom were elected as
Republicans without regard to faction.
Neither Senator Alice nor ]. Edward Ad-
dicks is here and apparently Mr.. Addicks
has no one present just now to advance
his cause.
Two Theories Advanced.
Two theories were advanced today as to
what the Union Republicans members will
do regarding the senatorship. One was
that all Of them would support Mr.. Ad-
dicks in each House when the vote shall
be taken separately on next Tuesday and
also IN Joint session on the following day,
but that this is as far as they will go as
a unit. The other theory is tina eoatp nv
a unit. The other theory is that powerful
effort will be made by leading Republicans
Of the State 70 break down the party di.
viding line and force a joint caucus or
next Monday night by securing the elm
ination of Addicks
It II not believed, however, that the
second proposition will prevail and a con
tinuance of the Senatorial fight on the ole
lines is looked for with a deadlock as q
probable outcome.
The General Assembly is new consider
ing legislation in a rapid manner ap
parently for the purpose of making uI
for the time lost by thed eadlock. Ont
OF the most important bills introduces
today was the measure put forward b,
Senator Sparks providing a heavy penalt
for the placing of distractions on railroal
tracks and the hurling of stones and othe
missiles at trains. The bill prescribes
tine of from $500 to $1,000, or Imprisonment
from six months to ten years. or both
for either offense.
Monaghan's Good Bill.
Senator Monaghan is after the money
loap lg concerns who operate under title
resembling those of reliable brokers an
who charge usurious rates Of interest 70
money loaned on salaries or househol
goods. He is preparing a bill, of which h
gave notice in the Senate today, outlawin
the oxhorbitant charges that are m1N
for advances on salaries or chattels. Ser
ator Monaghan admits that these estat
lishments should have the right to d
business and because of the risks the
take they she uld charge a rate of intel
est above normal, but under no circun
stances should they be allowed TO exaC
their present premiums, which are 20 pc
cent, 80 per cent. or whatever they ca
get.
The Levy Courts of the State. whic
have hitherto not been regarded as col
porate bodies, may be sued if the bill PR
sented in the Senate by Senator Smith tC
day shall become a law. Its terms are a.
follows:
Making Levy Courts Responsible.
Section THAT the Levy Courts Of II
several counties in this State shall I
able and capable to sue and be sued, plea
and be impleaded. in any court or cour
before any justice or justices in all ma