Evening journal., 1905-03-22
LIQUOR MEN CREATED AN
UPROAR IN THE HOUSE

vote extending the time for transacting
business until p. m. today. 1t was quick
ly adopted by the House and was APP
proved by the Governor.
Subsequently a recess was taken until
3 D. m. in order that the local option Is
sue can be threshed out in comittee.
From the spirited fight in prospect, it is
believed that the Senate cannot again
be reconvened.
The Senate passed the House bill return
ing 10 the National Guards Of Delaware,
Se27s5 paid by the Government to the
state Treasurer for damages sustained
and repaired at an armory during the
Spanish war preparations.
TILT OVER OYSTERS.
A substitute for the House oyster bill
providing for a resurvey Of the Delaware
oyster beds and restoring Delaware's
rights. requiring each boat to pay 50 per
tonnage license was also passed II
caused fierce tilt between Representa-
tive Benson ana ex-senator r. r. Ken,
ney, counsel for the nonresident oyster
planters, Mr. Kenney charging irregu-
larity.
Mr. Benson produced members of the
House to prove the thorough regularity
Of the whole proceeding. It was passed
by a strict party vote Mr.. Monaghan
voting with the Republicans.
The House bin prohibiting the use OF
power winders in oystering and provid-
ing for the return of three-fourths of the
rough Gull oysters taken from the natural
rocks was adopted
NO FIRE COMPANY APPROPRIATION.
The bill authorizing an appropriation
by the Wilmington Council Of $500 to the
independent Fire Company of that city
was lost on another party vote. The OPP
position was led by Mr.. Monaghan. Mr..
Rose voted with the Republicans. The
total vote was H. one less than the re-
quired number.
The House bills authorizing appropria-
tions to Union Fire Company and Bran
dywine Fire Company, both OF Whining
ton, were then indefinitely postponed.
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion at 1870 a. m. and confirmed all Of
the appointments of Governor Lea.
When it reconvened, the Kent coun-
ty local option bill was reported fav-
orably.
The Senate passed. after defeating
an amendment the House bill provid-
ing increased assessment privileges for
lLewes and establishing an appellate
court for assessment hearing.
Senator jefferson fought the latter
bill, producing letters OF rernunstrance
Congressman Burton advocated the
measure. Afessrs. Smith and Monaghan
voted with Republicans.
The Senate indefinitely postponed tbs
House bill providing a new game laN
for Delaware. with "a Senate amend.
lment permitting the quantity Of gam,
to he carried from the State thus
Partridges. "a; rabbits, 10; wild geese
2; brandt, s.
It was opposed by Senator Rose, whs
charged that the bill was full
of erors. 1t was defended
by Mr.. Sparks. A lively tilt occurred be.
tween Mr.. Sparks on one side and Messrs
Rose and Conner. who finally admitted
that they did not want detectives hold
ing up fast railroad trains to examin,
every gunner's game bag. The vote wa.
l2 to 4.
coNNER's GRAVE JOKE.
The Senate passed the House bill de.
signating the Insurance Commissienei
to act as attorney for foreign insur,
lance companies.
The Senate in consideration OF tn,
House bill ratifying certain acts o
trustees Of the Newark Union Grave
yard asked Off an explanation from
Insurance Commissioner Marshall.
The Senate was about to pass i
when Mr.. Conner inquired, 'Ts ther,
any objection from the inhabitants O
The era rrnlra I'd