Evening journal., 1909-03-26
TO PROVIDE FOR
STATE DEFICIT
Democrats Prepare Bill Au-
thOrizine Issue Of Ger
tifiCateS
BROCKSON FIGHTS
The LOBBYISTS
special 10 THE EvENING JouRNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JOIRNAL
DOVER. March 26.--Both branches
Of tho Legislature by noon today had
cleared OF the calendars nearly all the
bills that viii bo passed by the pres
ent Legislature, except claims and ap-
preparation measures. There are many
bills stiil on the calendars, bat they
will either die there or be killed when
called up.
In the House this morning Repre-
sentative Irockson called for a rigid
enforcement OF the rule restricting the
privilege OF the floor. He pointed out
that the Legislature halls yesterday
and last night were nearly over run
with lobbyists and much confusion re-
suited. The lobbyists were not very
busy this morning. however, as prac-
ticaily all of the measures in which
they are interested have been dis
posed OF.
In the absence Of Chaplain Turner
the opening prayer in the House this
morning was made by Representative
l3rocSson.
Senator Monaghan has had drawn
the bill 10 be supported by the Demo-
Gratis 10 meet the prospective treasury
deficit. II authorl3es the State treas
urer with the consent of the governor
and the secretary OF state, 70 borrow
IN December, 1902 $4,000 on notes or
certificates Of indebtedness, 20 draw in
terest at not greater than IL per
cent. the notes 10 run for not more
than Ave years II any balance shalt
remain after the deficit shall have been
met, IL shall be placed I'm tho sinking
fund.
Among the bills passed by the Senate
were the followlng
House bill for the protection Of FISH
and game, being the new game laws.
House bill fixing the standard Of
measurement for fruits and vegetables
House bill requiring State licenses to
be conspiouously displayed
Senate amendment 10 the House bill
authorizing Sussex county to borrow
100000 for road improvements.
Senate substitute 10 the House bill
dividing the Second election district Of
the Second representative district Of
Sussex county
House bill giving Justices OF the
peace jurisdiction IN game law viola
tions.
Among the bills passed by the House
were the following:
Senate substitute to the House bill
regulating the storage of explosives.
Senate bin providing for an audit
annually Of Sussex county finances.
Senate substitute for the bill regu-
lating the oyster industry.
Senate bin giving the city Council
of Wilmington regulation of pool and
billiard tables and gaming parlors.
Senate substitute appropratlng Sl0,-
500 for improvements at the Delaware
College farm.
Senate substitute for the protection
Of fsh and game in other than tidal
waters.
Senate bill giving the state revenue
collectors powers Of constable.
Tho House killed the Connolly bill
to authorize City Council OF Whining
ton to appoint a bipartisan board OF
assessment appeal and revision Of four
persons.
Representative Welch called up in
the House his bin TO permit hotels OF
four stories. having 80 rooms and IL
censed restaurants, In Wilmington to
remain open for the sale Of liquor until
2 o'clock In the morning.
Speaker Cooper and Representative
Ainscow regarded il as class legisla-
tion, and the bill was held up. IL may
be advocated this afternoon and amend
ed so as to allow all saloons and hotels
TO remain open until ~ o'clock at
night, instead OF II o'clock, as az pres
otn under the rule Of the court.