Evening journal., 1909-03-23
PAVING BILL MAY
CAUSE A FUSS
Board Of Trade Delegation at
Dover to Oppose COnneI-
Iy's Amended Bill
TALKING OF STATE \
Al. tOR SHIP GIFT
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DOVER, March 2s.-Republican men,
bers of the Legislature in their conference
this morning talked over the subject of
the State appropriating toward buying a
gift for the Battleship Delaware. While
the sentiment was in favor Of such ac-
tion. the matter will be considered fur
ther at another conference. The Demo-
cratic members Of the Legislature in their
conference talked over some bills Affect
ing the party and also discussed the Will
mington street paving bnl. There was a
division of sentiment as to the Connolly
amendment, but most Of the Democrats
viii support it,
The Wilmington street paving bill will
come up in the House at o'clock this
afternoon. A delegation from the VIII
mington Board of Trade is here to protest
against the special tax feature proposed
by Mr.. Connolly. There viii probably be a
big fight over the measure, which is caus-
ing as much fuss as some Of the temper
ance bills.
The Senate adopted Senator Drexlers
resolution naming Senators Conner, Dut-
ton and Drexler a committee to confer
with the trustees Of the Wilmington Con-
ference Academy about establishing a
State normal school course there. They
are to report to the next Legislature.
Senator Conner received word at noon
that Senator Thomas c. Moore who is III
in Philadelphia hospital will not be able
to come TO Dover to-day to vote, for the
Conner new State House bill.
In telephone conversation with Sena-
tor Conner, DIR. Moore said he did not feel
able 10 take the trip to Dover to-day.
but may get down later this week.
The Senate passed the Senate bill Great
ing a humanitarian board to visit institu-
tions in Kent and Sussex counties; the
House bill amending the child labor laws;
the House bill requiring spark protectors
on traction engines; the House bill relat-
ing TO graded school facilities in Whining
ton; the House bill authorizing Delmar to
establish a water works; House bill pro-
tecting diamond back terrapin; House bill
for the licensing of peddler and huckster
wagons; the Senate bill providing that in
dictments in misdemeanors and felonies
shall be stated instead of read in full to
the accused person. The House passed the
following bills: Senate bill to incorporate
the Delaware Real Estate Security Com
pany Of Milton; the Senate bill giving jus
tees Of the peace jurisdiction n cases Of
violations of the game laws.
The House killed the House bill to create
a new election district out Of part OF the
First and Second districts Of Christiana
hundred The Republicans voted for the
bill and the Democrats against It.
In the Senate tho House simpliied ballot
bin and the House advisory, initiative and
referendum bills were reported on their
merits.
In the House, House bill authoriz-
ing the City Council of Wilmington TO
hire the fire companies to protect prop
critics at an amount not less than now
paid each company, was reported fav-
orably. The House bill to prohibit
thes forage of explosives in large
quantities. was reported favorably
The House bill prohibiting hunting
with automatic guns IN Delaware was
reported favorably.
The House, under suspension Of
rules, appointed a committee of FIVE
TO settle with former Attorney General
Richards his accounts in connection
with the New Jersey Delaware bound
airy dispute litigation.
Speaker Cooper named as the House
members OF the committee Messrs
Janvier, Hazel and Rawlins.
A delegation Of New Castle county
grangers will be given a hearing by
the Senate this afternoon on the bill
requiring the receiver of taxes in that
county to collect the county taxes. A
delegation Of Wilmington druggists
will be given hearing this after
noon in opposition TO the House bill
to allow registered physicians TO prac-
tice pharmacy without undergoing ex-
animation.
The House passed the bill allowing
the manufacture of grain and fruit
distilled liquors in "wet' districts. 1t
requires the payment of $500 TO the
State Treasurer, and provides that any
remonstrance against such distillers
shall be presented in open court, and
that the judge shall hear and pass
upon such remonstrances. 1t pro-
vldes for fine of 500 and imprison-
ment for six months for any violation.