Middletown transcript., 1907-02-16

uniform laws on fishing in the Delaware
River and Bay, speedily ratified by the
| Legislature, Governor Lea sent a special
message to the General Assembly. He
| emphasized the need of early action be-
cause the fishing season is approaching.
The compact was drawn up BY commits
sioners representing the two states, has
been passed upon as to its legal form by
the attorney generals of both states, and
has been approved by Congress. The
result Of the commissi oners' report was
House bill l35. similar bill being also
submitted to the New Jersey legislature
for the ratification of the compact.
The oyster investigation produces some
sensational corroboration of Representa-
tive Taylor's charges. Ovstermen inter-
ested directly or indirectly in the indus
try in the business backed up the state
ments made in the charges against the
oyster revenue collector and crew OF the
guard boat, which is charged with lying
in port when it should have been patrol
ing. The collector, ..who was present,
admitted that the boat had not been ont
as much as it should have been, but
pleaded that it was unseaworthy and he,
therefore, did not feel like risking the
lives of his crew. In view of the alleged
worthlesness of the boat, Representative
Knots has given notice OF bill for the
purchase of the new one not to cost more
than $1,000, fully equipped and service
able for all kinds OF weather.
The Senate and House, in joint session,
heard an address, by J. E. Metcalf on the
Yokon. Alaska Exposition, in which he
advocated representation by the State Of
Delaware.
President Sparks announced dinner to
the Senate at the Hotel Richardson Mon
day night.
Lieutenant Governor Parker addressed
the Senate on Abraham Lincoln.
The Senate committees reported un-
favorabIy on bills cutting off the Sunday
School appropriations and requiring the
establishment OF a legal reserve by in
surance and guarantee companies and
prohibiting pawnbrokers from advancing
money on tools and clothing.
A Senate substitute in the House rail-
way car nuisance bill obliterated the pro-
visions making splitting crime.
Senator Sparks gave notice Of a bill |
making alterations to tie State House.
In the House Representative Finn
gave notice of bill proposing an amend
ment to the constitution to enable the
General Assembly to provide AN increase
in the pay and compensation Of its mem
bers.
By Mr.. Rash, to create a State Board
Of Railroad Commissions and prescribing
their duties.
By Mr.. Rash, to tax express companies
doing business in Delaware.
In the Senate Mr.. Conner gave notice
off bbiitt bill providing fof tite execution 0f
all sentences Of death by electrocution
instead Of hanging bv the neck.
By Mr.. Sparks, and act constituting
the associate judges Of the State board
to provide for the instruction and train
ing of the adult blind persons Of the
State.
Other features were tile introduction of |
the first local option measures and tile |
passage Of the new good roads bill for
Kent County, making use Of tile State
appropriation Of $4,000 a year for ten
years
In the House new legislation was pro-
posed as follows:
Mr.. Messick, authorizing the Levy
Court Of Sussex County to build county
prison and worBhouse and to issue bonds |
to pay for same.
Mr.. Newton, to amend Chapter $50,
Volume 10, Laws Of Delaware, by increas.
ing the amount Of appropriation to sup
press infectious and contagious diseases
among the lower animals.
Mr.. Newton, to provide for the burial
of animals dying from anthrax to appro-
pirate $50, 600 for the purchase and equip |
ment OF farm for agricultural expert
mental purposes.
Mr.. keenan,, TO readjust the amount
to be paid by the Delaware Railroad in
communication Of its taxes and fixing the
amount at $50, 900 year. Providing |
penalty of 500 fine, six months'imprison-
meni and forfeiture Of Office for any Of
q :e for any official Of the State or counties
WHO overcharges for lees. To limit rail-
road fares iii the State Of Delaware {2cent-
a-nile uniform charge. An act ta repeal
is and I7 aud 18 of Cliapts 90 Of the re-
yised code in relation to jnries.
Mr. Killer. relative I'd rebate iii lakes
for Kent County changing tile time from
IuIv Ia August Il