· 5S9 Reported the Same Back to the House with the Recommenda Tit>H That They Pass

· 5S9 Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tit>h that they pass. . ~r. Ridgely, in pursuanc.e of previous }}Otice, asked: and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a hill (H. B. No. 351) entitled · "An act to incorporate the Dover Electric Light and Heat Company," · Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H, B. No. 352) entitled '' An act to reenact and extend the act entitled 'An act to in corpotate the Oxyhydrogen CoMpany of Deiawllte, ' passed at Dover, April 3, 1873," Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. On motion of Mr. Hutson, it was ordered that .500 copies o the bill (H. B. No. 346) entitled . "An act in relation to the taxation of investments," Be printed for the use of the ltouse.

Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committde bn Private Corpo~ rations, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 304) entitled "An act to revive, reenact and amend an act entitled ' An ad to intorporate the Mispillion and Bea\7er Dam Branch Draining Comt>any, and for other purposes;' " The bill (S. B. No. 34) entitled "An act to incorporate Eureka Conclave, No. 5, Heptuophs, or Seven Wise Men,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. 560.

Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Fish, Oysters and Game, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 88) en titled "An aet to repeal Chapter 420, Volume 17, Laws of Delaware, and Seclion 34, Chapter 5, Laws of Delaware, and to amend Seclion 36 thereof,'' Reported back to the House a s~bstitute for the bill, and re commended the adoption of the substitute and the passage of the bill. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Statutes, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 169) entitled "An acl to restrict the sale and use of t-0bacco," Reported the same back to the House, with the recommenda tion that it pass. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 88) entitled "An act to repeal Chapter 420, Volume 17, Laws of Delaware. and Section 54, Chapter 5, Laws of Delaware, and Seclion 36 thereof," Was taken up for consideration, And, on his further motion, the substitute reported by the Committee on Fish, Oysters and Game was read, And further, on his motion, the substitut'e Was Adopted. And, on his further motion, the bill under consideration was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required_ majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. 561

On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 41) entitled "An acl: to amend the charter of the Front and Union Street Railway Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Hut son, Marvel, .Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 169) entitled "An act to restrict the sale and use of tobacco," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, ·And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith, the Senate amendment to the bill (H. B. No. 13) entitled 36 · "A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act to incor poratt" the Wilmington City Railway Company,' passed at Dover, February 4, 1864," Was read, as follows : Amend the bill by adding the following section : "SECTION 3. Provided, that the Wilmington City Railway Company shall not enter upon any streets or roads to lay tracks or erect wires or poles without the consent of the duly authorized authorities of the city or county, as the case may be, and that the said company shall be required tc, pave within the rails of their tracl<.:s, and for the distance of three feet on either side thereof, and keep the same in good repair, and shall not interfere with the proper and free access to the culverts, water, gas and other pipes for the public use in the said city. And the said company shall not at any time be allowed to charge a greater amount than five cents for any one fare or ticket, or ride in their cars through the said city. IN SENA'rE, March 26, 1891. Extract from Journal. For concurrence. EDWARD D. HEARNE, Clerk of the Senate." Mr. Smith moved that the amendment be concurred in. On the question, "Shall the amendment be concurred in?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Hut son, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the motion Prevailed. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 304) entitled ''An act to revive, reenact and amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Mispillion and Beaver Dam Branch Draining ·Company, and for other purposes," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para.: :graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hutson, Mar vel, Morris, E. ]., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, · Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the Senate amendments to the bill (H. B. No. u) entitled "An act requiring the placing of safety gates at a certain rail road crossing in Christiana hundred, in New Castle county," Were read, as follows : .

Amend Section I by strikin~ out the words ''safety gates'' in the fifth line thereof, and insertmg in lieu of the words so stricken out the words "electric gon_g signals."

Amend Section 2 by striking out the word ''gates'' in the fourth line thereof, and inserting in lieu of the word so stricken. out the words •'electric gong signals.'' Amend title by striking out the words "safety gates," and in serting in lieu of the words so stricken out the. words "e_lectric gong signals ... IN SENATE, March 25, 1891. Extract from Journal. For concurrence. EDWARD D1 HEARNE, Clerk of tke Senate. Mr. Cranston moved that the amendments be concurred in. On the question, "Shall the amendments be concurred in?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the motion Prevailed. · Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Chipman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 353) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 133 of the Revised Code," Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (H. B. No. 256) entitled "An act to incorporate the Guarantee Real Estate Com~any," Was. taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third ti[Jle, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pa$S the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered; which, being taken, were as. follows: Yeas...-Messrs. Cranston, Eise.nbrey, E.lkinton., Hut~n. Mar v~l, Morris, E. J ., Morris, R. R,, Rickards, Ridgely, S.mtth,_ Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. · So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion, the House adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow :morning.

FRIDAY, March 27, 1891, ro o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. . Roll called. Members present-Messrs. Attix, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson. Jackson, Mar vel, Morris, E. J., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Statutes, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 260) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 472, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,'' · Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it do not pass. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Statutes, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 199) entitled ''An act to prevent commissioners and clerks of school districts irom misappropriating funds,'' 566

. Report~d the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Statutes,. to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 255) entitled ''An act to make dogs personal property in this State,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it do not pass. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Statutes~ to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 318) entitled ''An act to authorize the trustees of Edwin A. Wilson to sell and convey certain real estate;" The bill (H. B. No. 294) .entitled i,An act to authorize the constable in Georgetown hundred to appoint a deputy residing in Georgetown, Sussex county;" · The bill (H. B. No. 280) entitled "An ad to amend Chapter 25, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware;" The bill (H. B. No. 277) entitled "An act to amenq the act entitled 'An act in relation to a State Hospital for the Insane,' passed at Dover, April 25, 1889, and being Chapter 553 of Volume 18 of the Laws of Delaware;" The bill (H. B. No. 209) entitled . "An act to amend Chapter 575, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware," Reported the same back to the House with the recommendation that they pass. . Mr.· Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Divorce, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 282) entitled '' An act to divorce Catharine Stevenson from her husband, Richard Stevenson;'' The bill (H. B. No. 93) entitled "An act to divorce Annie E. Strain and Edward T. Strain, her husband, from the bonds of matrimony," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. · Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Divorce, to whom had been referred the following bilJs, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 16) entitled "An act to divorce Anna P. Scotten from her husband, Joshua Scotten, and change her name;'' The bill (H. B. No. 263) entitled '' An act to divorce Lida Daniels from her husband, Noah Daniels,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they do not pass. Mr. Smith, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re P?rted as duly and correctly enrolled the following House bills, VIZ: "An act to incorporate the Delamore Real Estate Company," "An act to renew the charter of Chosen Friends' Lodge, No. 35, J. 0. O. F., at Harrington," "An act to amend Chapter go of the Revised Statutes of the State of Delaware,'' "An act for the improvement of Morgan's Branch, in Kent county,'' Also the House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution accepting the invitation to visit Delaware College,'' And the bill (S. B. No. 11) entitled 568

"An act to incorporate the Brandywine Land Company," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. H~gins, on behalf of the special committee appointed to confer with the Insurance Commissioner in regard to his report, presented to the House the following report, viz: Report ef Special Committee on the Claim ef Insurance Com missioner Fooks for Additional Compensati'on. MR. SPEAKER- The special committee appointed by you to inquire into the claim of Insurance Commissioner Fooks would respectfully offer the following report: Mr. Fooks met the committee last evening and gave an explan ation of the duties of the office under the law creating it. He claims that the comprehensive report of the ninety com panies engaged in all the branches of insurance, and conducted m this State, can in no proper interpretation be found a part of the duties enjoined by the law creating the office. As evidence of this he points to the action of three committees appointed by the three Legislatures antecedent to this-each of which allowed a bill larger than the one now in question-when measured by the number of insurance companies included in the several reports. Mr. Fooks also stated to your committee that he had gone over the law with an eminent member of the judiciary of Dela ware, who agreed with him that the detailed report was not de manded by the law. In view of the precedents and of the opinion above referred to, your committee has concluded that Mr. Fooks should be held en titled to the sum claimed, viz: one thousand dollars. In the course of this exari1ination the following points were im· pressed upon your committee:

1. That the position of Insurance Commissioner is one of large responsibility. Upon the fidelity of his search into the con dition of all the insurance companies to a great extent depends the safety of the citizens who have business relations tl1erewith. The position requires a man of firmness, integrity, large acquaint ance with business details, clerical ability, and financial responsi- ~~ .

2. As the taxes and other items of income to the State now amount to very considerable sums-namely, $9,438.04 in 1889 and $12,479. 73 in 1890-all of which go through the hands of the Commissioner, and as his bond is now fixed at $2,000, your . committee suggest that $10,000 bonded security is the least indicated as a proper one for the office. 3. That in view of the foregoing, and in full consideration of a biennial, or annual, report in fullest detail as heretofore., it would be to the interest of the State to have the office a salaried one, and that the Commissioner should receive $2,500 per annum, and all fees and emoluments now paid and received under existing laws would then be paid into the treasury of the State-probably yielding two thousand dollars thereto. Your committee therefore recommend the adoption of the joint resolution, And also, at the pleasure of the House, provision for a bill by the proper standing committee, to accomplish the indicated changes, if approved, in the existing law. JOHN C. HIGGINS, Chairman, W. T. HUTSON, Marek 27, I89I. HORACE J. HICKMAN, Committee. Mr. Higgins moved the report be accepted and the committee discharged, Which motion Prevailed.

Mr. Ridgely presented a claim of James Kirk & Son for print~ ing the Adjutant General's report, $16o. 25, Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims.

Mr. Ridgely offered a joint resolution entitled 570 "Joint resolution for the relief of the Baltimore and· Philadel phia Railroad Company." . Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read, And further, on his motion, was laid over until Tuesday next. Mr. Hickman moved that the report of the committee on the Insurance Commissioner's report be adopted. On the question, '' Shall the report be adopted?'• The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being· taken, were as follows: · Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Ridgely, Smith, West and Mr. Speaker-10. Nays-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Jackson, Rickards, Thomas and Walton-8. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the motion Prevailed. Mr. Jackson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 354) entitled "An act to inco'rporate Lebanon Public Schools,". Which, on motion of Mr. Jackson, was read. Mr. Walton, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Day, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No, 355) entitled "An act amendatory of 'An act to eromote the education of the deaf and dumb and the blind,' passed at Dover, March 4, 1853, and of the supplements, passed at Dover, February 15. 1861," Which, on motion of Mr. Walton, was read. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 41) ·entitled "An act to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Associatio~ of Wilmington, Delaware," Was read a first time. 571

Mr. Rickards, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Elkinton, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 356) entitled "An act providing that vehicles used for heavy hauling shall have a tire of not less than four inches in width," Which, on motion of Mr. Rickards, was read.

On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 42) entitled "An act to amend Sections 27, 35 and 38 Chapter 175, Volume 18, Laws of Delaware," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 52) entitled ''An act to incorporate the Marshall ton Building and Loan Association,' ' Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 55) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 76 of the Revised Statutes of Del- , aware," was reaa a first time.

Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and,. on motion of Mr. Day, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 357) entitled ·'An act in relation to sewers and drains," Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read.

Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 358) entitled "An act pertaining to a system of sewers for the City of Wil mington," Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read. 572

Mr. Hutson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Jackson, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 359) entitled '' An aa: to divorce Louise Thompson from her husband, Obe diah Thompson,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Hutson, was read. Mr. Hutson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 36o) entitled · "An act to divorce Emma J. Stockwell from her husband, Lewis May Stockwell," Which, on motion of Mr. Hut.'>on, was read. Mr. Elkinton, in pursuance of p-revious notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 361) entitled "An aB: to amend Chapter 181, Volume r4. Laws of Dela ware." Which, on motion of Mr. Elkinton, was read. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 346).entitled "An act in relation to the taxation of investments," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 348) entitled "An act for the protection of game in Assawaman Bay," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Fish, Oysters and Game. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 351) entitled 573 "An act· to incorporate the Dover Electric Light and Heat Company," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of M.r. Attix., the bill (H.B. No. 350) entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Town of Kenton,' passed at Dover, April 22, 1887," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On mQQQn of Mr. Ridgely, the. bill. (H. B. No. 352) entitled '' An act to. re~oacl and ex.tend the act· entitled 'An act to· ·in corporate the Oxyhydrogen Company of Delaware,• passed at Dover, April 3, 1873/' Was read a second time, by its title, And further; on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. E. J. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 347) en titled "An act to. further ame.nd the. act entitled 'An act to incorpo rate the Town of Lewes, and for other purposes,• passed at Dover, Mardi 2; 1S71," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the. Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Ml'. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 349) entitled "An act to lay out a public road in Sussex county," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. On motion, the House adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M; 574

SAME DAY, 2 o'clock P. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 353) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 133 of the Revised Code;" Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, _the bill (H. B. No. 93) entitled "An act to divorce Annie E. Strain and Edward F. Strain, her husband, from the bonds of matrimony,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' . It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 270) entitled "An act in aid of the Ferris Industrial School," Was taken up for consideration, . ,And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative. 575 And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed Ike House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the bill (H. B. No. 213) entitled "An act to consolidate School Districts Nos. 19 and IIS, in Kent county, and to provide for building a schoolhouse, and for other purposes,'' And returned the same to the House. . Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the following House bills, viz: · The bill (H. B. No. 150) entitled "An act to incorporate the Wilmington Steamboat Com pany;" The bill (H. B. No. 257) entitled "An act to provide aid to St. Georges Marsh Company in the maintenance of its dykes and embtmkments ;'' The bill (H. B. No. 26) entitled "An act for the relief of the commissioners of School District No. 148, Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 7) entitled "An act to enable Charles T. Purnell and Peter R. Lynch to locate certain vacant lands, consisting of an island of marsh lands, sometimes called Lower· Bush Island, and situated iri Rehoboth bay and in Lewes and Rehoboth hundred and Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 170) entitled "An amendment to the charter of the Town of Cheswold," And returned the same to the House. On motion of Mr. Smith, th~ bill (H. B. No. 273) entitled "An act to incorporate the Grand Lodge, Shield of Honor,.of Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read. a third time, by parar graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional . majority, Passed. tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, 'the bill (H. B. No. 282) entitled "An act to divorce Catharine Stevenson from her husband, Richard Stevenson,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the HoU$e, On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 318) entitled 577 "An act to authorize the trustees under the will of Edwih A; Wilson to sell and convey certain real estate,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further; on his motion, was read a third time; by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordtred ·to the Senate for coneurrence; · On motion· of Mi'. Ridgely; the bill (S.' B. No·. 26) entitled · '' An act for the protection of registered, banded, and homing pigeons,'' · Was taken up· for considera.tiott, And further, on his motion, the bill was recommitted to the Committee on · Fish,- Oysters and Game; for further considera..; tion. Mr. Ridgely moved that the rules be suspended, Which ·motion Prevailed. On motion of Mr. Jackson, the bill (H. B. No. 354) entitled "An act to.b1corporate 'Lebanon Public Schools," Was.read.a second time, -by its-title, · And• further, on his motion; was referred to the Committee on · Education. Qn .motion. of Mr. E; J. Morris, the •bill (H. Bi No.' ·295) · en titled "An additional supplement to the•act entitled·• An;aeHn· reta tion to. the proposed canal, _inten~ed as a free inland watei:way, connectmg Assawaman Bay with Delaware Bay,' passed at Dover, April 4, 1887," . . 37 I Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House._ On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion bf Mr. Attix, the bill (H. B. No. 2u) entitled "An act to ·divorce Anna Clark from her husband, John W. Clark,'' . Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. West, the bill (H. B. No. 294) entitled "An act to authorize the Constable in Georgetown hundred, Sussex county, residing in Georgetown, to appoint a deputy," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by pa~ graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative. 579 And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 248) entitled "An act to authorize the Levy Court of Sussex county to take charge of a certain piece ofroad in Baltimore hundred," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane,'' Was taken up for consideration, And, on his further motion, the Senate amendment was read, .as follows: Strike out the word ''five'' in the first line of the last para graph, between the words ''twenty'' and ''thousand'' in the twenty-fourth line of said resolution. IN SENATE, March 25, 1891. Extract from Journal. .For concurrence. EowARD D. HEARNE, Clerk of the Senate. 580

On the further moti.on of Mr. Ridgely,_ The. amendment was Concurred in. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. On motion of Mr. Rickards, the bill (H. B. No. 217) entitled: "An aet to straighten a public road in Milford hundred, in Kent. county, Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And furthE:r, on his mption, was read a t~ird time, by pai,:a- graphs, in order to pass the House. . · · · On the question, "Sh~ll this bill pass,.th~ House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority_, Passed the House; Ordered to .the Senate for concurrence. On motion, the House.adjourned until Mondaynext, March 30, at 5.30 o'clock P. M.

MONDAY, M<1-rch 30, 1891, 5.30 o'dock.P. M,: House met pursuant to adjournment .. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present-Messrs. Cranston, Eisenbrey. Higgins, Ridgely, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr:. Speaker. There.being.no quorum pr.esent, On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow moming at 10 o'clock. TUESDAY, March 31, 1891, 10 o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. · Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present - Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Hut son, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journals of March 27 and March 30 read and approved. 'MriRidgely, on behalf of the Committee on Municipal Corpor 'ations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 314) en titled "An act relating to the Town of Lewes," ·Reported the·same 'back to the House with a recommendation that it pass. Mr. Elkinton, on behalf of the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 316) entitled "An act for the protection of private property;" The bill (H. B. No. 306) ·entitled "An act to open and lay out a new road in Kent county;" The bill (H. B. No. 288) entitled "An acl: to lay out a new· public road in Baltimore hundred, ,,Sussex· county,' ' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. Mr. Ridgely, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills,. reported as duly and correctly enrolled the House joint resolu tions an_d House bills, viz : The House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the reports of State officers;" The House joint resolution entitled · "Joint resolution to pay Thomas Byrd $15 for work on State House;" The bill (H. B. No. 170) entitled "An amendment to charter of the Town of Cheswold; The bill (H. B. ·No. 7) entitled "An act to enable Charles T. Purnell and Peter R. Lynch to, locate certain vacant lands, consisting of an island of marsh land, sometimes called lower Bush Island, and situated in Rehoboth Bay and in Lewes and Rehoboth hundred, in Sussex county;" The bill (H B. No. 26) entitled "An act for the relief of the commissioners of School Distriet,. No. 148, Sussex county;" The House bill entitled "A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act to incor porate the Wilmington City Railway Company,' passed at Dover, February 4, 1864 ;" The bill (H. B. No. 213) entitled "An act to consolidate School Districts Nos. 19 and u5, in· Kent-county, and to provide for building a schoolhouse, and for other purposes;'' The bill (H. B. No. 118) entitled '' An act to fix the time for holding the Superior Court and Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery in the several counties of this State;" The bill (H. B. No. 257) entitled "An act to provide aid to St. Georges Marsh Company in th.c · maintenance of its dykes and embankments;" The House bill entitled "An act to revive the act entitled 'An act to incorporate Clay ton Lodge, No. 4, of the Knights of Pythias of the State of Del aware,' passed at Dover, January 14, 1869;" The House bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Wilmington St.eamboat Com pany;" The House bill entitled "An act to amend Chapter 613, Volume 17, Laws of Dela ware, entitled 'An act in relation to the estates of aliens and to complete their title to the same;' " The House bill entitled "An act to further amend the act entitled 'An act to reincor porate the Town of Dover;" The House bill entitled ''An act to amend and renew the charter of the Farmers' Mu tual Fire Insurance Company, of Mill Creek hundred," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Tindall, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 362) entitled "An act to transfer the farm of Paynter Frame from School District No. 21 to School District No. 33, of Sussex county," Which, on motion of Mr. Tindall, was read. Mr. R. R. Morris, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 363) entitled "An act to authorize United School Districts Nos. 125 and 171, Sussex county, to borrow money for school buildings," Which, on motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, was read. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Tindall, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 364) entitled "An aet to authorize the payment of certain expenses incurred by order of the courts of this State,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred, with an amendment, in the bill (H. B. No. 5) entitled ''An aet to transfer the farm of Thomas D. Lyl)am from School Districl: No. 20 to United School Districts Nos. 21 a.nd 97, New Castle county," And returned the same to the House, with the request that the .House concur in the Senate.amendment. He also informed the House that the Senate had concurred, with amendments, in the bill (H. B. No. 158) entitled "A supplement to the aets incorporating and reincorporating the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the State of Delaware, and amending and renewing the charter thereof,'' And returned the same to the House, with the request that the •House concur in the Senate amendments. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on , motion of Mr. Chipman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 365) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 555, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read.

Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on ,motion of Mr. Walton, obtained leave to introduce a. bill (H. B. No.· 366) entitled 585

"An ,act to incorporate Crusaders' Castle, No. 5, Knights of : the Golden Eagle, of the. State of Delaware," . Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read. Mr. Day, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce ·a bill (H. · B. No. 367) entitled "An act to isolate certain unknown causes of degeneration in Blackbird hundred,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Day, was read. Mr. West, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 368) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 418, Volume 14, Laws of Dela ware,'' Which, on motion of Mr. West, was read. Mr. Jackson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hutson, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 369) entitled · '' An act to incorporate the Tidberry Branch Ditch Company,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Jackson, was read. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the following House bills, viz : The bill (H. B. No. 252) entitled "An act authorizing the Levy Court of Kent county to accept a certain public road in Mispillion hundred;" The bill (H. B. No. 174) entitled "An act of incorporation entitled '.An act to incorporate :Jefferson Council, No. 10, Order ofUnited American Mechanics, located in the City of Wilmington, Delaware;" The bill (H.B. No. III) entitled 586

"An act transferring the farm of William T. Newnom from School District No. 41 to School District No. 123, in Kent county;'' The bill (H. B. No. 239) entitled "An act to divorce a vinculo matrimont'i Sallie E. Martin from her husband, William R. Martin, and to change the name of the said Sallie E. Martin to Sallie E. McCullough;'' The bill (H. B. No. 132) entitled "An act to confirm the title of Charles DeKay Townsend to a certain lot of land therein mentioned;'' The bill (H. B. No. 185) entitled '' An act to divorce James K. Polk and Creesy Polk from the bonds of matrimony," And returned the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had passed and requested the concur rence of the House in the following bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 39) entitled "An act to incorporate the Robert Emmet Literary Associa tion of the City of Wilmington, Delaware;" The bill (S. B. No. 68) entitled "An act to incorporate the City Real Estate and Investment Company;" The bill (S. B. No. 40) entitled ·

"An act to authorize School District No. 100, New Castle county, to borrow money for building purposes;" The bill (S. B. No. 43) entitled "An act to incorporate 'The Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution;'" The bill (S. B. No. 69) entitled "An act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of the Newark Real Estate Improvement Company;" The bill CS. B. No. 47) entitled "An act to incorporate Kadosh Commandery, No. 25, Ancient and Illustrious Order, Knights of Malta, of the State of Dela ware;" The bill CS. B. No. 56) entitled "An act to revive, renew and continue the charter of Damon Lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, of Middletown, Delaware;" The bill (S: B. No. 33) entitled '' An act to create an additional school district in Sussex. county,'' And presented the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, reported as duly and correctly enrolled, and having been signed by the Speaker of the Senate, the Senate joint resolution, entitled "Joint resolution authorizing Wilbur H. Burnite, State Treas- urer, to enter satisfaction of the judgment confessed upon the official bond of William Herbert, ex-State Treasurer," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker of the House. He also informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the House amendment to the bill CS. B. No. 1) entitled '' An act to provide for the holding of a special election for the purpose of ascertaining the sense of the people in respect to call- ing a constitutional convention.'' · On motion, the House adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M. ··588

'SAME DAY, 3 o'clock P:M. House met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 40) entitled "An act to authorize School District No. 100, in New Castle -county, to borrow money for building purposes," Was read a first time. And, on his further motion, Rule 12 was· suspended as to the bill under consideration, And further, on his motion; the bill was read a second time, by title, · And further, on his motion, was referred· to the Committee on Education. · Mr. Tindall, in. pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 370) entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to lay out a new public road in Indian River hundred, Sussex county, passed ·at Dover, April II, 1889," Which, on motion of Mr. Tindall, was read. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 69) entitled "An afrentitled 'An act for the incorporation of the 'Newark Real Estate Improvement Company,' " Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 68) entitled "An act to incorporate the City Real Estate and Investment Company," Was read a first time. 589

On motion of Mr.· Day, the bill (S; B. No. 47) entitled "An act to incorporate Kadosh Commandery, No. 25, Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta, of the State of Dela ware," Was read a first time.

On motion of Mr. Hutson, _the bill (S. B. No. 20) entitled "An acl: to amend the charter of the .City of Wilmington/' Was read a first time. Mr. Eisenbrey, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on mo.tion-ofMr" Rickards, obtained leave '.to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 371) entitled "An act fixing the compensation of the members of the Gen eral Assembly,)' Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read.· On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B. No. 39) entitled . "An act to incorporate the Robert Emmet Literary Associa-. tion, of t}l.e City of Wilmington, Delaware,'' Was read a first time.

On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B. No. 33) entitled "An act to create an additional school district .in Sussex county," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B.. No,, 43) entitled ''An act to,· incorporate th~ Delaware Society_ of the Sons of the American Revolution,'' Was_ read a first time. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (H. B. No. 56) entitled . 590

"An act to revive, renew and continue the charter of Damon Lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, of Middletown, Delaware," Was rea~ a first time. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill CH, B. No. 361) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 181, Volume 14, Laws of Dela- ware," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill CS, B. No. 41) entitled "An act to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Association of Wilmington, Delaware,•' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill CS. B. No. 42) entitled "An act to amend Sections 27, 35 and 38, Chapter 175, Volume 18, Laws of Delaware," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On mot.ion of Mr. Cranston, the bill CH. B. No. 357) entitled ''An act in relation to. sewers and drains," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Walton, the bill (H. B. No. 355) entitled "An act amendatory of 'An act to promote the education of the deaf and dumb and the blind,' passed at Dover, March 4, 1853, and of the supplements, passed at Dover, February 15, i861," Was read a second time, by its title, 591

And further, on· his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 358) entitled "An act pertaining to a system of sewers for the City of Wil mington,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No, 360) entitled "An act to divorce Emma J. Stockwell from her husband, Lewis May Stockwell," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Divorce. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B.' No. 359) entitled "An act to divorce Louise Thompson from her husband, Obe diah Thompson,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Divorce. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 52) entitled "An act to incorporate the Marshallton Building and Loan Association,'.' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 55) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 75 of the Revised Statutes of Del aware,'' Was read a second time, by its title, 592·

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Rickards, the bill (H. B. No. 356) entitled

. "An act providin~ ·that vehicles used for heavy hauling: 1shall have a tire of not less than four inches in width,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further; on his motion, was· referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the. bill (S. B. No. 34) entitled '' An act to incorporate Eureka Conclave,. No. 5, Heptasophs, or Seven Wise Men,'' Was taken up for consideration,

And further, on his motion, was read. a third .time1 by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question,. "Shall this bill pass the House·?" The yeas.and nays were ordered, wl].ich, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hick man, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R, R., Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required co.nstitutionalr. majority, Passed the House. Ordered tha:t the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr: E; J. Morris, the bill (H. B. No: 314) enti tled. '·An act relating to the Town of Lewes," Was taken up for consideration, 593

On moti~n of Mr. R. R. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 200) en titled "An act for the protection of fish in the waters of Broadkiln river, Sussex county, State of Delaware," Was.taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion," was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the ~ffirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 199) entitled "An act to prevent commissioners and derks of school districts from misappropriating funds belonging to the school districts,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House ?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 3o6) entitled "An act to open and lay out a new road in Kent county," Was taken up for consideration, 595 And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para- _graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. ·Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (H. B. No. 279) entitled "An act to incorporate the New Castle Loan Association, No. :2, of New Castle, Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, R. R., Rickards, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed tke House. -Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. ·On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 280) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 25, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,"· Was taken up for consideration, 596

And further, on his ntotion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, •• Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tlte House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised Stawtes,. to whom had been referred the bill (S. B. No. 26) entitled "An act for the protection of registered, banded and homing pigeons," · Reported the same back, with amendments, and with the re commendation that the bill, as amendtd, pass the House. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (S. B. No. 26) entitled "An act for the protection of registered, banded and homing pigeons,'' Was taken up for consideration, And, on his further motion, the amendment proposed by the Committee on Reviaed Statutes was read, as follows: Amend the bill by striking out the words '' willfully or know ingly" where they occur in the third line of Section I. Further amend the bill by adding the following- .. S!CTION 3. This bill shall be known and caned the Kirbin. Pigeon Bill.'' And, 6n the further motion of Mr. Hutson, the amendments Were Adoj.,ted, And, ott his further motion, the bill, as amended, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, 597 And the. bill having received the required majority, Passed Ike House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, the bill re turned to that body and concurrence in the amendment re quested. Mr. Higgins presented a communication· from the Farmers' Institute of New Castle county, demanding the passage- of ,the bill for the '' Equalization of Taxation,'' Which, on motion ·of Mr. Higgims, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee .on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. H. No. 30) entitled "An act to secure secret and independent voting, and to

0pr.event .corruption, fraud and intimidation, and to provide fOt" the use of Myers' American Voting Machine," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the Ho0se. Pending the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" On motion of Mr. Hutson, the further consideration of the bill was postponed until to-morrow at 3.30 o'clock, P. M. On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. WEDNESDAY, April 1, 1891, to o'clock A. M~ House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present-Messrs. Attix, Chipman,. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Hut~ son, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards,. Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Higgins, on behalf of the Committee on Federal Rela tions, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 344) enti tled "An act to incorporate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association, of the State of Delaware," . Report~ the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. West, on behalf of the Committee on Crimes and Punish ments, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 243) en titled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the protection of women,'" . Report.ed the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Divorce, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 328) entitled "An act to divorce Mary E. Reed from her husband, William M. Reed;" The bill (H. B. No. 129) entitled 599 "An · act to divorce Alfred Cleaver from his wife, Lucy Cleaver," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. Mr. E. J. Morris, on behalf of the Committee. on Education, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 303) entitled "An act in relation to the public schools of the State of Dela ware;" The bill (H. B. No. 317) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 446, Volume 17, Laws of Dela-· ware, entitled 'An act restraining frequent changes in the text books to be used in the free schools of this State;" The biU (S. B. No. 40) entitled '.'An act to authorize School District No. 100, New Castle county, to borrow money for building purposes;" The bill (H. B. No. 298) entitled '' An act authorizing School District No. 179, in Sussex county, to use the surplus money now in hand, or as much of said money as is required to pay for the new schoolhouse in said district;" The bill (H. B. No. 302) entitled "An act to transfer the farm of William H. Prettyman from School District No. 88 to School District No. 13, in Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 308) entitled '"' An act to transfer a portion of William H. Rodney's farm from School District No. 185, in Sussex county, to School District No. 43, in said count_y;" The bill (H. B. No. 310) entitled 600

"An act transfering certain lands of Dr. Robert G. Ellegood from School District No. 45 to United School Districts Nos. 44 and 150, in Sussex county:" The bill (H. B. No. 354) entitled "An act to incorporate Lebanon Public Schools," The bill (H. B. No. 165) entitled "An act for the relief of School District No. 55, New Castle county;'' The bill (H. B. No. 290) entitled "An act for the relief of School District No. 87, Sussex . county;'' The bill (H. B. No. 292) entitled "An act transferring the farm of G. W. Willen and John W. Short from School District No. 61, in Sussex county, to School District No. 65~, in Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 297) entitled ''A further supplement to an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled 'An additional supplement to the act entitled 'An act for the benefit of the public schools of Wilmington,'.' Reported the same back to the House with the recommendation that they pass. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo- rations, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 305) entitled "An act to incorporate the Union Electric Company;" The bill (H. B. No. 321) entitled .. An act to incorporate the Newark Manufacturing Company;" The bill (H. B. No. 341) entitled

"An act to incorporate Eureka Council, No. I, Junior Order United American Mechanics," 601

Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass.

Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Cor porations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 315) entitled "AB acl to incorporate the Diamond State Investment Com pany," Rieported the same back, with an amendment, and with the re commendation that the bill, as amended, pass the House.

Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 307) en titled "An 1.1cl to incorporate the Union Temperance Benevolent Society of Laurel and vicinity," • Reported the same back, with an amendment, and with the recommendation that the bill, as amended, pass the House. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred. the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 320) entitled "An acl to incorporate the Minqua Iron and Supply Com pany;" The bill (H. B. No. 337) entitled "An acl to amend the charter of the River Front Railroad Company;" The bill (H. B. No. 319) entitled "An acl to incorpocate the Worrell Carpet Company," Reported the same back to the House with the recommendation that they pass. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 224) enti tled 602

"An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Delaware Finance Company," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it do not pass. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpora tions, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 276) entitled ' "An act to incorporate the South Prong Ditch Company;" The bill (H. B. No. 313) entitled "An act to incorporate Riverview Land Company," Reported the same back to the House with a recommendation that they pass. He also reported back the bill (H. B. No. 299) ensitled "An act to incorporate Milton Council, No. 14, Order of United American Mechanics, of Milton, Delaware,'' With an amendment, and with the recommendation that the bill, as amended, pass the House. Mr. Elkinton, on behalf of the Committee on Roads and Va cant Lands, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 286) entitled "An act to open a new public road in Broad Creek hundred, Sussex county," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it pass. Mr. Day presented a petition from Joseph Forwood, and thirty-five other residents of Brandywine hundred, praying the Legislature to pass an act requiring the Baltimore and Philadel phia Railroad Company to construct safety gates at a certain' point on said railroad, Which, on motion of Mr. Day, was read., And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee oli Private Corporations. 603

Mr. Jackson presented a remonstrance from J. C. Voshell, and seventy other citizens of Kent county, against the repeal of the act transferring the property of Anna Voshell from United School Districts Nos. 27 and 122 to United School Districts Nos. 22 and 99, in Kent county, Which, on motion of Mr. Jackson, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. Mr. Day presented a petition from John M. Cardoza, M. D., and thirty-four other residents of Brandywine hundreq, praying for the passa$'e of an act to repeal the law that provides for put ting the public roads, in said hundred, to be worked by contract, to the lowest bidder, Which, on motion of Mr. Day; was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. Mr. Elkinton, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 372) entitled ''An act in relation to road commissioners," Which, on motion of Mr. Elkinton, was read. Mr. Hickman, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Morris, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 373) entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Town of Georgetown,' passed at Dover, March 2, 1869," Which, on motion of Mr. Hickman, was read. Mr. Hutson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Tindall, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 374) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 678, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware," Which, on motion of Mr. Hutson, was read. Mr. Hickman, in pursuance. of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hutson, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 375) entitled "An act to divorce Leah E. Corey from Charles T. Corey," Which, on motion of Mr. Hickman, was read.

On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (S. B. No. 20) entitled ''An act amendatory to the charter of the City of Wilming- ton," Was re::ad a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 68) entitled "An act to incorporate the City Real Estate and Investment Company," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 69) entitled "An act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of the Newark Real Estate Improvement Company,' " Was read a second time, by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 47) entitled "An act to incorporate Kadosh Commandery, No. 25, Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta, of the State of Dela ware,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. 605

On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H: B. No. 367) entitled "An act to isolate certain unknown causes of degeneration in Blackbird hundred," · Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 363) en titled "An act to authorize United School Districts Nos. 125 and 171, Sussex county, to borrow money for school buildings," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the House joint resolution entitled '' Joint resolution in relation to the Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad Company," Was taken up for consideration, And, on his further motion, the joint resolution was referred to a special committee of five to be appointed by the Speaker.

On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H.B. No. 371) .entitled "An act fixing the compensation of the members of the Gen eral Assembly," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 365) entitled "An act to amend Chapter SSS, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware," Was read a second time, by its title, 606

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 364) entitled - "Aq act to authorize the payment of certa.in expenses incurred by order of the courts of this State,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Jackson, the bill (H. B. No. 369) entitled "An act to incorporate the Tidberry Branch Ditch Company," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to _the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 362) entitled "An act to transfer the farm of Paynter Frame from School District No. 21 to School District No. 33, of Sussex county," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education.

On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 56) entitled 1 "An act to revive, renew and continue the charter of Damon Lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, of Middletown, Delaware," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had passed and requested the concurrence of the House in a bill (S. B. No. 50) entitled "An act to incorporate the Gordon Heights Club," And presented the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, bein~ admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred m the following House bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 322) entitled "An act to transfer certain real estate from certain school dis tricts to certain other school districts in Kent county, and for other purposes;'' The bill (H. B. No. 301) entitled "An act entitled 'An act to merge School Districts Nos. 58 and 149 into one school district;' " The bill (H B. No. 39) entitled "An act divorcing Blanche E. Chapman from her husband, Hewit L. Chapman;" The bill (H. B. No. 88) entitled "An ac:1 to repeal Chapter 420, Volume 17, Laws of Dela ware;" The bill (H. B. No. 159) entitled ''An act to allow the Town Council of Milford to issue bonds for certain purposes;" The bill (H. B. No. 186) entitled "An act to amend Section 8, Chapter 369, Volume 16, Laws of Delaware;" The bill (H. B. No. 168) entitled "An act to revive the act entitled 'An act to incorporate Union Lodge, No. 3, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows · of the State of Delaware, at Georgetown,'' · And returned the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, reported to the House, as duly and correctly enrolled, the same having been signed by the Speaker of the Senate, the following Senate bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 28) entitled 608

''An acl: to provide employment at hard labor for certain classes of persons in New Castle county jail;" The bill (S. B. No. 35) entitled "An act' for the benefit of creditors and stockholders of in solvent corporations,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker of the House. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 370) entitled "An acl: to amend an acl: entitled 'An acl: to }ay out a new public road in Indian River h\lndred, Sussex county,' passed at Dover, April II, 1889," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. On motion of Mr. West, the bill (H. B. No. 368) entitled "An acl: to amend Chapter 418, Volume 14, Laws of Defa ware." Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes . . On motion of Mr: Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 366) entitled "An acl: to incorporate Crusaders' Castle, No. 5, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of the State of Delaware," Was read a ~econd time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. · On motion of Mr. Elki11ton, the bill (S. B. No. 39) entitled "An· acl: to inc01'porate the Robert Emmet Literary Associa tion, of the City of Wilmington, Delaware,'' Was read a second time, by its title, 609

And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Elkiilton, the bill (S. B. No. 33) entitled "An acl: to create an additional school district in Sussex county," Was read a second time, by its title, Arid further, on' his motion, was referred to the Committee on. Education. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B. No. 43) entitled '' An acl: to incorporate the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American, Revolution,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was' referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion ofMr. Higgins, the bill (H. B. No. 209) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 575, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para· graphs, in order to pass the House. ·· On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority,. Passed tlze House~ Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 40) entitledl "An act to authorize School District No. 100, ·New Castle county, to borrow money for building purposes," Was taken up for consideration, 39 610

And further, on his nrotion, was read a third time, by para~ graphs, in order to pass the House. · On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill re turned to that body. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (H. B. No. 310) entitled "An act transferring lands of Dr. Robert G. Ellegood from School District No. 45 to United School Districts Nos. 44 and 150, in Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the Hous-e. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. West, the bill (H. B. No. 308) entitled ''An act to transfer a portion of William H. Rodney's farm from School District No. 185 to School District No. 43, in Sussex county,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. 61 I

On motion of Mr. West, the bill (H. B. No. 286) entitled '.'An act to open a new public road in Broad Creek hundred, in Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his. motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House,?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 337) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the River Front Railroad Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma· jority, · Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. 6i2

On motion of Mr. Cranston fhe bill (H. B. 'No. 319) entitled'

• 1An act to incorporate the Worrell Carpet Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. · On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Elkfoton, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, ·R. 'R., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton and Mr. Speaker-18. Nays-None. So the question was decided. in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed tke H(lUse. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 320) entitled "An act to incorporate the Minqua Iron and Supply Com- pany," was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. · On the questibn, "Shall ·this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nay·s were ordered, which, being'taken, were as. follows: . Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbcey,. Elkinfon, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson,· Marvel, Morris, E. J., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton arid Mr~ Speaker-18. Nays-None. 613

Sq the ques~on was.decided in th(; .amrmative, , ' ' ,· ~ . . . ' . ' . . . And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the . House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion, the House .adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M..

SAME DAY, 3 o'clock P. M.. House met pursuant to adjournment. On motion of Mr. R. R. Morri~. the. bill (H. ~. :No. 302) en~ titled "An act to transfer the farm of William H. Prettyman from School District No. 88 to School District No. 13, in Sussex -county," W. as tak~f\ up_ Jqr consideration, And further, on his motio11, wa~ read a third time, by para- :graphs, in order to pass the House. · On _the que~tion, "Shall this bill pass the Hous~?" It was decided in the affirmative, Andthe.bill, having.received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. -On motion.oCMr;. Chl.pma11, t~e bill (H. B. :No, 290) eijw;}ed 614

"An act for the relief of School District No. 87, Sussex: county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para-- graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House .. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 288) entitled "An acr to lay out~ new road in Baltimore hundred, Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, •' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. ·Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills,. reported as duly and correctly enrolled the following Senate bills, viz: "An act to provide employment at hard labor for certain classes of persons ,in New Castle county jail;" "An act for the benefit of creditors and stockholders of insol vent corporations,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. 615

Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred, with an amendr.ient, in the bill (H B. No. 63) entitled · "An act in relation to free schools," And returned the same to the House, with the request that the House concur in the Senate amendment. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the bill (H. B. No. 144) entitled "An act transferring the farm belonging to Isabella Smith from School District No. 29, in Kent county, to School District No. 87, in Kent county," And returned the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to the House the following duly and correctly enrolled House bills and joint resolutions, viz: The bill (H.B. No. 117) entitled "An act for the improvement of Morgan's Branch, in Kent county;'' The bill (H. B. No. 257) entitled "An act to provide aid to St. Georges Marsh Company in the maintenance of its dykes and embankments;" · The bill (H. B. No. 173) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 613, Volume 17, Laws of Dela ware, entitled 'An act in relation to the estates of aliens and to complete their title to the same;" The bill (H. B. No. 118) entitled "An act to fix the time for holding the Superior Court and Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery in the several counties of this State;" The bill (H. B. No. 154) entitled 61.6

"An aa to renew the .charter of Chosen Friends' Lodge, No. 35, I. 0; O. F., at Harrington;" The bill (H. B. No. 170) entitled "An amendment to the charter of the Town of Cheswold;" The bill (H. B. No. 97) eptitled "An. aa to inco.rporate the; Detamore. Real Estate G<>mpany;" The bill (H. B. No. 81) entitled · "An aa to amend Chapter go of the Revised Statutes of the State of Delaware;" The bill (H. B. No. 150) entitled "An act to incorporate the W~lmington ~teamboat Com pany;" The bill (H. B. No. 119) entided "An act for the improvement of Pipe-Elm Branch; in Kent county;" The House. joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the reports of State officers;" The House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution accepting the invitation to visit Delaware College;" · The House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to pay Thomas Byrd $15 for work on State House;" · The House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to a monument marking the posi tion of the Fifth Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, at the battle of. Antietam,''· · · The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate. · He also repqt;ted to the House1 as duly and correctly enrolled, the_ sa.m,e,having beep signed by the Speakf!r of the S~nate, th~, following Se.nate bills, viz:· The bill (S. B. No. 30) entitled "An act to reenact and amepd the act entitled 'An act to in corporate the Atlantic and Carribean Steam Navigation Com pany,' passed at Dover, March 31, 1881 ;" The biU CS: B. ~o. 66) entitled "An act to incorporate the Dover Button Manufacturing Com- pany," · , · ' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker of tll.eH?use,. On motion of.Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 316) entitled "An act for the protection of priv~te property," Was take11 up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. _ On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On moti<:m of Mr. Chipman, the biU (H. B. No. 276) entitled "An act to incorporate the South. Prong Ditch Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. , · · On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The.yeas and nays were. ordered, which, being. taken, w.er:.e as follows: 618

Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Day, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rick ard~, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Hutson moved that the bill (H. B. No. 30) entitled ''An act to secure secret and independent voting, and to pre vent corruption, fraud, and intimidation, and to provide for the use of Myers' American voting machine," Be taken up for consideration, Which motion Prevailed, And further, on ·his motion, the bill under consideration was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being_ taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Higgins, Hutson, Thomas and W alton-7. · Nays-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Jackson. Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-14. So the question was decided in the negative, And the bill, having failed to receive the required m.ajority, Was Lost. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the Senate amendment to the bill (H. B. No. s) entitled "An aet to transfer the farm of Thomas D. Lynam from School District No. 20 to United School Distriets Nos. 21 and 97, New Castle county," Was read, And on his further motion, Was Concurred z'n. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 216) entitled . '' An act incorporating the Extension Ditch for the water privilege of the Mifflin Ditch and the Georgetown and Vaughan Ditch and Phipps Ditch," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hutson, Jackson, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Walton and Mr. Speaker-14. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 63) entitled ''An aet in relation to free schools,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the Senate amendment was read, as follows: 6~o.

"St:tike '. out all. after the word. ' Distriet ' in the, second Jine thereof to the wo'rd 'hereby,' iri the fourth line, and put in lieu thereof the word 'is.' IN SENATE, March 31, 1~1. Extracf from Journal. For .concurrence. EDWARD D. HEARNE, C,ler~; of the Senate.,. On the further .motion,of Mr. Day, The amendment wiis Concurred in: · Ord~red, that .the Se.nate ,be informi;d thereof. Mr. Chipman, on behalf of the Committee on Agriculture, to whom had been referred the bill;(H. B. No. n3) entitled "An act concernipg Peach Yellow,s," Reported the same back, with amendments. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (H. B. No. u3) entitled "An act concerning Peach Yellows," Was tak!!n up for consideration, And, on.his .further motion, the amendments proposed by the. Com.mittee on Agriculture, Were read, And further, on. his motion, Wer;e On the further motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill, as amended, was read a 'third · time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. · On the question, "Shall this bill pass the .House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received. the required majority, Passed the Efouse, Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 299) en titled ''An: act to incorporate Milton Council, No. 14, Order of United American Mechanics, of Milton, Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the amendments proposed by the Committee on Private· Corporations were read. Mr. R. 'R. Mofris'moved that the amendments be adopted, Which motion Prevailed, And further, on his motion, the bill under consideration was read, as amended, a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass 'the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pa'ss the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Day, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rick ards, Ridgely, Thomas, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 341) entitled

"An act to incorporate Eureka Council, No. l, Junior Order United American Mechanics,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in· order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House ?'' 622

The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Day, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R .• Rick ards, Thomas, West and Mr. Speaker-z4. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative. And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 276) entitled "An act to incorporate the South J;>rong Ditch Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On tne question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Day, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Higgins, Hutson, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rick ards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-16. .Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Hickman, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 376) entitled 623

"An act to aid the Laurel and Roaring Point Railroad CQm pany to construct their road, and for other purposes,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Hickman, was read. Mr. Hickman, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Tindall, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 377) entitled "An act transferring Lemuel W. Evans and John Lynch from School District No. 31 to School Districl No. 120, in Sussex ,county," Which, on motion of Mr. Hickman, was read. Mr. Hutson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Jackson, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 378) entitled "An act to authorize the appointment of a janitor for the State House,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Hutson, was read. Mr. Hutson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, op. motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 379) entitled "An act in relation to the Orphans' Court," Which, on motion of Mr. Hutson, was read. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 328) entitled "An act to divorce Mary E. Reed from her husband, William M. Reed,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the amendments reported by the Committee on Divorce were read, And, on his further motion, Were Adopted. On the further motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill, as amended, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. ·.On the questibn, "Shall this bill pass the Hotl'se ?" It was decided in the affirmative. And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tlze House, ' Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Hickman, tlie bill (H. B. No. 100} entitled "An affto transkr .the house and lot of Mary"E. Ly1i'ch to ~chool District No. 173, in Sussex county," was taken up for consideration, . And' further, on his motion, was· read a thfrd time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received'the required majority, Passetl Me House. Ohlered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 298) entitled "An act authorizing ·School District No. 179, in Sussex county, to use the surplus money now in hand, or as much of 'said money as is required to pay for the new schoolhouse in said district,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required nrajority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the· Senate· for conctirrerice. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 292) entitled "An act transferring the farm of G. W. Willen and John W. Short from School District No. 61, in Sussex county, to School District No. 65~. in Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question; "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having rec~ived the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

THUR~DAY, April 2, 1891, 10 o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present-Messrs. Attix, Chipman. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Hutson, Jack son, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Thonias, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. · Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Divorce, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 196) entitled 40 "An act to divorce Thomas Rodway. from his wife, Anna RQdway," . Report~ the same back to the House, with the recommendation that 1t pass. · Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as duly and correctly enrolled the following House bills, viz: The House bill entitled . "An act incorporating the Rehoboth Beach Association;" The bill (H.. B. No. 159) entitled "An act to allow the Town Council of Milford to· issue bonds for certain purposes;" The bill (S. B. No. 66) entitled "Ari act to incorporate the Dover Button Manufacturing Company," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. E. J. Morris, on behalf of the Committee on Education, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 275) entitled "An act for the relief of School District No. 77~, in Sussex county," · . Report;d the same back to the House with the recommenda- .t1on that 1t pass. . Mr. E. J. Morris, on behalf of the Committee on Education, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 363) entitled "An act to authorize United School Districts Nos. 125 and 171, in Sussex county, to borrow money for school buildings," Reported the same back, with an amendment, and with the, recommendation that the bill, as amended, pass the House. · Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee oh Private Corpora tions, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 38) entitled "An acl tel incorporate the Wilmington and Brandywine "'Real Estate Company;" The bill (H. B. No. 281) entitled "An acl to incorporate the Deep Hole Ditch Company, in Baltimore hundred, Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 293) entitled "A further supplement to the acl entitled 'An acl to incor porate the Wilmington Coal Gas Company;' " The bill (H B. No. 334) entitled "An acl to incorporate Washington Cainp, No. 1, Patriotic Order, Sons of America, of Seaford, Delaware," Reported the same back to the House with recommendation that they pass. Mr. Ridgely presented a claim of Thomas Cox, against the State, for $6.oo, Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read, . And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. • Mr. Ridgely presented the claim of C. R. Ferguson & Son for ~~ . Which, on motion of. Mr. Ridgely, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Coinrilittee on Claims. Mr. Eisenbrey presented a. resolution adopted by the Farmets' Institute of Kent county, at its meeting, held at Felton, March 23, 1891, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, · And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. Mr. Eisenbrey, .in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Rickards, obtained leave to introduce a bill (Ft. B. No. 38o) entitled "A supplement to the act entitled 'An act to reincorporate the Bright and Haynes Glades Ditch Company,' passed at Dover,. March 14, 1889," Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (S. B. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend Section 4 of Chapter 123 of the Revised Code, as amended and republished in 1874," Was read a first time. Mr. R. R. Morris, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 381) entitled "An act to incorporate the Georgetown, Milton and Delaware Bay Railroad Company," Which, on motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, was read. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 50) entitled "An act to incorporate the Gordon Heights Club," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 51) entitled "An act to incorporate Ivanhoe Castle, No. 2, Knights of the Golden Eagle of Delaware,'' Was read· a first time. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and,. on motion of Mr. West, obtained leave to introduce a bilI (H. B. No. 382) entitled "An act for the protection of the owners of stallions," Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 378) entitled ''An act to authorize the appointment of a janitor for the State House,'' · Was read a second time, by its title, -629

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. · On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 374) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 678, Volume 18, Laws .of Dela war~, in relation to officers' fees,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 379) entitled· "An act in relation to the Orphans' Court," Was read a second time,· by its title, And further, on his motion, was referr,ed to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 375) entitled "An act to divorce Leah E. Corey from Charles T. Corey," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Divorce. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (H. B. No. 376) entitled "An act to aid the Laurel and Roaring Point Railroad Com· pany to construct their road, and for other purposes,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. On ·motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 377) entitled "An act transferring the farms of Lemuel W. Evans and John Lynch from School District No. 31 to School District No. 120, in Sussex county," Was read a second time, by its title, 630

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. · · · On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 373) entitled ''An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Town of Georgetown,' passed at Dover, March 2 1 18691 " Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on, Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (H. B. No. 372) entitled '' An act in relation to Road Commissioners,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had passed and requested the concurrence of the House in the following Senate bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 36) entitled "An act to transfer the farms of Preston Lea and Silas Thomp son from School District No. 71 }'6 to School District No. 80, New Castle county;" The bill (S. B. No. 71) entitled "An act entitled 'An act authori;i;ing the appointment of a no-- tary public for certain corporations:' '' The bill (S. B. No. 53) entitled "An act for the relief of George C. Morton;" The bill (S. B. No. 22) entitlecl ·'An act in r

"An act to amend Chapter 617 1 Volume 18. Laws of Dela ware.'' . 631

He also informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the following House bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 147) entitled "An act to dissolve the bonds of ~1atrimony between William B. Watson and Amanda E. Watson, his wife;" The bill (H. B. No. 203) entitled "An act to vacate parts of King, French and Walnut streets,. in the City of Wilmington." Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to the House the following duly and correctly enrolled House bills, viz: · The bill (H. B. No. 172) entitled '' An act to revive the act entitled 'An' act to incorporate Clay ton Lodge, No. 4, of the Knights of Pythias of the State of Del aware,' passed at Dover, January 14, 1869;" The bill (H. B. No. 140) entitled "An act to amend and renew the charter of the Farmers' Mu tual Fire Insurance Company, of Mill Creek hundred;" The bill (H. B. No. 155) entitled "An act to further amend the act entitled 'An act to reincorpo rate the Town of Dover;'" The bill (H. B. No. 26) entitled "An act for the relief of the commissioners of School District No. 148, Sussex county;" The bill (H. R No. 13) entitled "J\.n act to incorporate the .Wilmington City Railway Com pany," The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 281) entitled 632

''An act to incorporate the Deep Hole Ditch Company, in Bal timore hundred, Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 171) entitled "An act to provide ,for the appointment of a justice of the peace and constable for Cheswold,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further. on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion, the House adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M. 633

SAME DAY, 3 o'clock P. M. House met pursuant to adjournment: On motion of Mr. Attix, the bill (H. B. No. 196) entitled "An act to divorce Thomas Rodway from his wife, Anna Rod- way," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para- . graphs, in order to pass the House. On the· question, "Shall this bill pass the .House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (H. B. No. 181) entitled "An act to protect certain game in this State," Was taken up for consideration, And wrther, on his motion, was read a third time, by para g:£aphs, in order to pass the House. . Pending the question, ''Shall this bill pass the House?" Mr. Eisenbrey moved that the bill be laid on the table until II o'clock to-morrow morning, Which motion Prevailed. Mr. Eisenbrey presented a petition from Capitol Grange, No. ~s. in Kent county, praying for the passage of the act to equalize taxation, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, 634

And further, on his motion; was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. Mr. Eisenbrey presented the claim of R. H. Van Dyke against the State for $154.70, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Eisenbrey presented the claim of Wm. Hunter against the State for $5.00, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, · And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Eisenbrey presented the claim of George White against the State for $20.00, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey. was read. And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Dav, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the House bill entitled "An act entitled 'An act to merge School Districts Nos. 58. and 149 into one school district," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. E. J. Morris, on behalf of the Committee on Education, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 355) entitled "An act amendatory of 'Ari act to promote the education of the deaf and dumb and the blind,' passed at Dover, March 4, 1853, and of the supplement thereto, passed at Dover, February 15, 1861;" The bill (H. B. No. 362) entitled 635

"An act to transfer the farm of Paynter Frame from School District No. 21 to School District No. 33, of Sussex county;" The bill (S. B. No. 33) entitled "An act to create an additional school district in Sussex county,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. Mr. E. J. Morris,· on behalf of the Committee on Education, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 114) entitled '' An act to provide free text books for the free schools of the State, &c.,'' Reported back to the House a substitute for the bill, and re commended the adoption of the substitute and the passage of the bill. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to the House the duly and correctly enrolled bill (H. B. No. 213) entitled · "An act to consolidate School Districts Nos. 19 and 115, in Kent county, and to provide for building a schoolhouse, and for other purposes,'' The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate. On motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 363) en titled "An act to authorize Unite:d School Districts Nos. 125 and 171, Sussex county, to borrow money for school buildings," Was taken up for consideration, And, on his· further motion, the amendment proposed by the Committee on Education, was read, And further, on his motion, Was Adopted. And, on his further motion, the bill, as amended, was. read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 38) entitled "An act to incorporate the Wilmington and Brandywine Real Estate Company," Was. taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by· para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. AttiJ<;, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R.R., Rickards, Thomas, Tindall. Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-14. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. · Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr. E. J. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 114) en· titled "An act to provide free text books· for the free schools of the State, &c.," Was taken up for consideration, 637

And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bi~l, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 321) entitled "An act to incorporate the Newark Manufacturing Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, · Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 313) entitled "An act to incorporate Riverview Land Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question,• " Shall this bill pass the House?" 638

The yeas and nays were ordered, which, bting taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipm~n, Cranston, DaJ-:, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Jackson, Marvel, Morns, · E. J., Morns, R. R., Rickards, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative. And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (H. B. No. 307) entitled "An aet to incorporate the Union Temperance Benevolent Society of Laurel and vicinity," Was taken up f~r consideration, And further, on his motion, the amendment proposed by the Committee on Private Corporations was read, And, on his further motion, Was Adopted. On the further motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill, as amended, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. · On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, 1'homas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. · Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, 639

And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion.of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 334) entitled "An act to incorporate Washington Camp, No. 1, Patriotic Order Sons of America, of Seaford, Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, \)eing taken, were as follows: . Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Hickman, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Walton and Mr. Speaker-14. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bifl, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. FRIDAY, April 3, 1891, 10 o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present - Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Mar vel, Morris, E. J., Rickards, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 342) entitled "An aet to incorporate the North Side Improvement Com pany;" The bill (H. B. No. 289) entitled "An aet to incorporate the Georg-e Churchman Lumber and Engineering Company;'' The bill (H. B. No. 327) entitled "An aet to incorporate the Chandler Trustee Company;" The bill (S. B. No. 43} entitled "An aet to incorporate the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution;'' The bill (S. B. No. 37) entitled · "An aet to incorporate the John T. Dickey Company," with. Senate amendments; The bill (S. B. No. 69) entitled · "An aet to incorporate the Newark Real Estate Improvement Company;" · . . The bill (S. B. No. 52) entitled '' An act to incorporate the Marshall ton Building and Loan As sociation;'' 'The bill (S. B. No. 41) entitled "An act to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Association of Wilmington, Delaware,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that they pass. Mr. Hickman, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported as duly and correctly enrolled the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 63) entitled ''An act in relation to free schools;'' The bill (H. B. No. 88) entitled "An act to repeal Chapter 420, Volume 17, Laws of Delaware, and Section 34, Chapter 5, Laws of Delaware, and to amend Section 36 thereof;'' The bill (H. B. No. 322) entitled "An act to transfer certain real estate from certain school dis tricts to certain other school districts in Kent county, and for other purposes;'' The bill (H. B. No. 144) entitled "An act transferring the farm belonging to Isabella Smith from School District No. 29, in Kent county, to School District No. 87, in Kent county:" The bill (S. B. No. 30) entitled '' An act to reenact and amend the act entitled ' An act to in corporate the Atlantic and Carribean Steam Navigation Com- pany,' passed at Dover, March 31, 1881," . And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Higgins presented a petition from William P. Biggs and twenty-six other citizens of New Castle county, praying for the passage of an act to allow the Levy Court of New Castle county 41 to rnake ptoper arrangements with the land owners on the banks of the River Delaware, in St. Georges hundred, to repair the dykes and embankments on said river, Which, on motion of Mr. Higgins, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. Mr. Walton offered a resolution, which, on his motion, was read, as follows: Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Dela ware, That two hundred copies of the report of the secretary of the State Board of Health, when printed, be delivered to E. B. Frazer, secretary of the said board, And, on the further motion of Mr. Walton, The resolution was Adopted. Mr. West presented a remonstrance from the Sussex County Pomona Grange, against the sale of the mortgage bonds held by the State against the J. & B. and B. & F. R. R., Which, on motion of Mr. West, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Special Com mittee on J. & B. and B. & F. R. R. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 383) entitled "An act to incorporate the Delaware Hosiery Company," Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read,

And, on his further motion, Rule 12 was suspended as to the bill under consid~ration, And, on his further motion, the bill was read a second time, by title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. 643

The hour having arrived for the co.usi

''Amend Section I by inserting between the words 'robin ' .and ' or ' in the seventh line, and also in the twelfth line of said section, the words 'woodcock, Wilson or English sni~.'

"Also, further amend Section I by inserting the word 'wild' before the word ' rabbit ' wherever it occurs in said section.

"Further amend the bill by striking out Section 2 of the bill. "And also add to the bill the following- " 'SECTION 2. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent herewith .are hereby repealed and made null and void.' " On motion of Mr. Ridgely, The report was Accepted, And further, on his motion, the amendments agreed to in the -committee of the whole, Were Adopted. And further, on his motion, the bill, as amended, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order tQ pass. the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the vote by which the House con curred in the Senate amendment to the bill (H. B. No. 5) en titled "An act to transfer th~ farm of Thomas D. Lynam from School District No. 20 to United School Districts Nos. 21 and 97, New Castle county," Was Reconsidered, And further, on his motion, the amendment Was Non-concurred in. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body.

On motion, the House adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M.

SAME DAY, 2 o'clock P. M. · House met pursuant to adjournment. . Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 384) entitled · "An act for the better government of the City of Wilming· ton,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 53) entitled "An act for the relief of George C. Morton," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 36) entitled "An act to transfer the farms of Preston Lea and Silas !fhomp -son from School District No. 71~ to School District No. 80, New Castle county," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 71) entitled "An act entitled 'An act authorizing the appoi.ntment of a no tary public for certain corporations,'' Was read a first time. Mr. E. J. Morris, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Tindall, obtained leave to introduce a bill {H. B. No. 385) entitled ' ''An act authorizing the Governor to appoint an additional ,constable for Georgetown hundred, in Sussex county;'' Which, on motion of Mr. E. J. Morris, was read. Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous· notice, asked,. and, on motion of Mr. Walton, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 386) entitled "An act to further amend an act entitled 'An act to revise ·and ,consolidate the statutes relating to the City of Wilmington,' passed at Dover, April 13, 1883," Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read.

On motion of Mr. Rickards, the bill (S. B. No. 22) entitled ''An act in relation to the free schools of this State," Was read a first time. -On motion of Mr. Chipman, the bill (S. B. No. 65) entitled "An a8l: to amend Cha.pter 6,17, Vol:ume rs, La:ws of Defa ware," Was read a first time. Mr. Cranston, in pursuance of previous aotice, ,asked, and, on, motion of 'Mr. Walton, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 387.) tmtiillled "A:n act in relation to underground viir~ in t'he ·Chy df ·wn-- mington,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was rea:d. On ·motion ·of Mr. -Day, the biU (S. R No. ·50)-entitled ''An :a81: ·-t'G incorporate the Gtir-don Heights Club,,., Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on· Private C01!p<>Tatioos. On motion or Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 51) entitled

"A1l •aB: to incor,porate Ivanhoe Castle, No. 21, .Knights 0f the· Golden E:a2:le, of Delaware,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on .his motion, was referred to the Committee .on 'Ptittate Corporations. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (H. B. No. 3'8!2) entnletl ''A:n aa: ·for the protection elf ·owners of ·stallions,'' Was read a second time, by ltstitle, And further, on his ,motion, ·was referred to the C«immittee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (S. B. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend SeB:ion 4 of Chapter 123 of the ReYised. Code, as amended and republished in 1874," Was read a second time, -by its tide, And further, on his motion, w~s .referred to the Com.i:nii.te.e .on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. · Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 38o) entitled "A s~pplement t.o the act entitled 'An act to reincorporate the Bright and Haynes Glades Ditch ·Company,' passed at Dover, March I 2, 1889," · Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his ,motion, was referred .to the Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 381) entitled \ "An act to incorporate 'The Georgetown, Milton and Dela ware Bay R~ilroad Company,'" Was read a second time, by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the .Committee on Private Corporations. On motion of Mr. Wa,lton, the bill (H. B. No. 355) entitled "An act amendatory of 'An act to promote the.education of the deaf and the dumb and the blind,' passed at Dover, March 4, 1853 and of the supplementthereto, passed at Dover, February 15, A. D. 1866," W:as taken up for .consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by· paragraphs, in order to .pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" it was decided in the affirmati.ve, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the Huuse • .Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (S. B. No. 27) entitled "An act relating to the McCullough Iron Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House ?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J ., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill re turned to that body. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 362) entitled "An act to transfer the farm of Paynter Frame from School District No. 21 to School District No. 33, of Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 289) entitled "An act to incorporate the George Churchman Lumber and Engineering Company," . Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, •' Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays w~re ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: . Yeas-M. es.srs: Chipman, Cranston, Day, ~isenbrey, E!kinton, Hickman, H1ggms, Jackson, Marvel, Morns, E. J., Rickards, Ridgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker -17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Hickman moved to recommit, t0 the Committee on Educa tion, the bill (H. B. No: 131) entitled "An act to repeal Chapter 75, Volume 18, Laws of Delaware, in relation to School District No, 173, in Sussex county," Which motion Prevailed. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 383) entitled · "An act to incorporate the Delaware Hosiery Company," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it pass. On motion @f Mr. R.iqgely, R..ule I 2 was suspended .as to the bill (H. B. No. 383) entitled · "An act to incorporate· the Delaware Hosiery Com,pany," And, on his further motion, the bill •was tak,eJl ,1;1;p for coll.Sider ation, And further, on his motion. was r.ead .a .thi.r.d time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, ''Shall this bill pass t~e House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, wer~ .as follows; Yeas-,Met;srs. Attix. · Ot\pma.n, Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jaakson, Morris, E. J.. , Rickards, Riqgely, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, 'West and Mr. Speaker-16. · Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required co.ostitutional ma jority, Passed tke House. · Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr . .Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to the House the fallowing duly and correctly enrplled bills, viz-: The bill (H. B. No. 301) entitled "An act .ewitk!d 'An .act ,to merge School Districts .Nos. s~ and 149 into one school districl:;' " The bill (H. B. No. 144) entitled "An act transferring ihe fanm of Isabella Smith, from Scb<)ol District No. 29, in Kent county, to School District No. 87, m Kent _county," The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate · Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred in the bill (H. B. No. 190) entitled "A further sqJ?plemen~ to the act entitled 'An act to establish the Kenton Public 'School,' passed .at Dover, 'March 10, 1885," And returned the same to the House. On motion, the House adjourned until Monday nett, A1>ril 6> at 5. 30 o'clock P. M.

MONDAY, April 6, 1891, 5.30 o'clock.P: M. ·

.House .met ,punsuant .to aqjournnumt. Prayer .by the .Cha,plain. Roll called. Members present-Me1s,s.. Eilsenbrey, Higgins,. Marvel, Rickards, Smith, Thomas, Walton and Mr. ~aker. Thette being no quorum \present, On motion, the House adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. TUESDAY, April 71 1891, at 10 o'clock, A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by, the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present-Messrs.· Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, ~lkinton, Hickm:1n, Higgins, ~ut son, Jackson, Marvel, Morr1S, E. J., Moms, R. R., Rick ards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journals of April 3 and April 6 read and approved. Mr. Smith, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the following House bills, .viz: · · "A further supplement to the act entitled 'An act to establish · the Kenton public schools,' passed at Dover, March 10, 1885;" '' An act to divorce James K. Polk and his wife, Creesy J>olk, from the bonds of matrimony;" ,. An act transferring the farm· of William T. Newnom from School District No. 41 to School District No. 123, in Kent county;" . . "An. act to amend Section 8, Chapter 369, Volume 16, Laws of Delaware;" "An act to vacate parts of King, French, and Walnut streets, in the City of Wilmington;.'' "An act to dissolve the bonds of matrimony between William B. Watson and Amanda E. Watson, his wif«;!;" "An act authorizing the Levy Court of Kent county to accept a certain public road in Mispillion hundred;" "An act requiring the placing of electric gong signals at acer tain railroad crossing in Christiana hundred, New Castle county;" 653 "An act divorcing Blanche E. Chapman from her husband, Hewit L. Chapman;" "An act to revive the act entitled 'An act to incorporate · Union Lodge, No. 3, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of the State of Delaware, at Georgetown;' '' "An act to divorce a vinculo matn'monii Sallie E. Martin from her husband, William R. · Martin, and to change the name of the said Sallie E. Martin to Sallie E. McCullough;" "An act of incorporation entitled 'An act to incorporate Jef ferson Council, No. 10, Order of United American Mechanics, located in the City of Wilmington, Delaware;' " Also, the House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the Delaware State Hospital for the Insane,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo· rations, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 345) entitled "An act to incorporate the Peninsular Printing Company:" The bill (H. B. No. 351) entitled "An act to incorporate the Dover Electric Light and Heat Company;'' The bill (H. B. No. 366) entitled "An act to incorporate Crusaders' Castle, No. 5, Knights of the Golden Eagle of the State of Delaware,'' · Reported the same back, with an amendment, and with the recommendation that the bill, as amended, pass the House. . Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the following bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 39) entitled ''..An act. to incarpor.ate the Robert Emmet Literary Associa tion of the City of Wilmington, Delaware;" The bill (S. B. No. 47) entitled "An act to incorporate Kadosh Commandery, No. 25, Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta, of the State of Dela w.aire;"· The bill (S. :B. No. 56) entitled "An act to revive, renew and continue the charter of Damon Lodge, No. r2, K of P., of Middietown, Del.;" The bill (S. B. No. 68) entitled "An act to incorporate the City Real Estate and Investment Company," Reported the ~ame back to the. House with the recommendation that they pass. · Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had adopted and requested the con ,currence of the House in a joint resolution entitled, "Joint resolution relativ~ to the tax· on the shares of banks," And presented the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had concurred, with amendments, in the the bill (H. B. No. 32) entitled "An act entitled an act to transfer the farms of John G. Smith and Stephen G. Hearn from School District No. 48 to United School Districts Nos. 163 and 163~, Sussex county, Delaware; ' also the farm of Nehemiah B. Lecates from &hool District No. ·s7 to United School Distriel:s Nos. 163 and 163~, Sussex county, Delaware,'' And returned the same to the House, with the request that the House concur in the Senate amendment. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to the House the following duly and correctly enrolled House bills, viz: The bill (H. B. No. 159) entitled 655

"An act to anow the Town of Milford to issue bonds for certain purposes;" The bill (H. B. No. 19) entitled "An act incorporating the Rehoboth :Beach Asso~tion;" The bill (H. B. No. 7) entitled "An act to enable Charles T. Purnell and Peter R. Lynch to. locate certain vacant lands,, consisting of an island of marsh fand, sometimes called Lower Bush Island, and situated in Rehoboth Bay and in Lewes and Rehoboth hundred, in Sussex county," The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate. He also reported to the House, as duly and correctly enrolled, the same having been signed by the Speaker of the Senate, the following Senate bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 34) entitled "An act to incorporate Eureka Conclave, No. 5, Heptasophs, or Seven Wise Men;" The bill (S. B. No. 1) entitled '' An act to provide for the holding of a special election for the purpose of ·ascertaining the sense of the people in respect to call mg a constitutional convention,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker of the House. The Speaker presented the claim of Freeman & Weber against the State for $434.85, Which, on motion of Mr. Hutson, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee ori Claims. Mr. Cranston presented a resolution from United School Dis tricts Nos. 21 and 97, in New Castle county, in relation to "the school bills now pending before the House of Representatives, Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read, And further, on.his motion, was referred to the Committee ·on Education. Mr. Jackson offered a resolution, Which, on his motion, was read, as follows: Resolved, That Edward Ridgely and Alfred P. Robinson be and they are hereby employed, on behalf of this House, to con sider the guestion of the adequacy of the mortgages held by this State agamst the J unetion and Breakwater Railroad Company and the Breakwater and Frankford Railroad Company, amply to secure the State against loss of the debts respectively, or any portion of them evidenced by said respective mortgages, and that they give their opinion, in writing, to this House, with their rea sons therefor, and such suggestions as they may think fit to make in the interest of the State, and that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Clerk to the said Edward· Ridgely and Alfred P. Robinson, And further, on his motion, the resolution Was Adopted. Mr. Rickards offered a joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution appointing a committee to make biennial set tlement with the Attorney General and State Librarian,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Rickards, was read, And further, on his motion, the joint resolution Was Adoptetl. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Ridgely offered a joint resolution entitled . ''Joint resolution in relation to the tax on the shares of banks,'' Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read, And further, on his motion, '.fhe resolution was Adopted. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. 657

Mr, Cranston, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Smith, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 388) entitled "An act to incorporate the Glynrich Land Company," Which, on motion of Mr. Cranston, was read. Mr. Elkinton, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 389) entitled "An act for the benefit of Narrow Dyke Marsh Company," Which, on motion of Mr. Elkinton; was read. On motion of Mr. _Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 71) entitled "An act authorizing the appointment of a Notary Public for certain corporations,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion, the House adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.

SAME DAY, 3 o'clock P. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker announced the following committee on the part of the House to consider and report in relation to the tax on bank shares, in accordance with the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the tax on the shares on banks," viz: Messrs. Hutson, Ridgely, Rickards, Hickman, R. R. Morris, Tindall, Cranston, Smith and Higgins. 42 Mr. West, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr.. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 390) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 148, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,'' Which, on motion of Mr. West, was read. Mr. Jackson, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hutson, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 391) entitled "An act to incorporate th-e Delaware Terminal Railroad Com- pany," Which, on motion of Mr. Jackson, was read. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the Senafe joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to tax upon shares of banks," Was read, And, on his further motion, The joint reso1ution was Concurred in. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, and the joint resolution returned to that body. Mr. Day, in pursuance of previous notice, asked; and, on . motion of Mr. Thomas, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 392) entitled "An act to incorporate the Delaware Construction Company," Which, on motion of Mr. Day, was read. Mr. Day, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Walton, obtained leave· to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 393) entitled "An act to divorce Mary E. Jackson from her husband, Stephen B. Jackson," Which, on motion of Mr. Day, was read. 659

Mr,. Hutson, on behalf of the Committee on Revised St~es, "to whom had been referred the bill (S. B. No. 71) entitled "An act authorizing the appointment of a Notary Public for ·· ~ertain corporations," 1 Reported the same back to the House with the recommendation that it pass. On motion of Mr. Hutson, Rule 12 was suspended, And, on his further motion, the bill (S. B. No. 71) entitled "An act authorizing the appointment of a Notary Public for certain, corporations,'' . Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the bill under consideration was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' · It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, · Passed Ike House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill re-. turned to that body. · On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 36) entitled "An act to transfer the farms of Prestoi;t Lea and Silas Thomp son from School District No. 71~ to School District No. So, New Castle county," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Educati(!n, On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 384) entitled "An act for the better government of the City of Wilming ton," Was read a second time, by its title, 660

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee ODI Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the ,bill (H. B. No. 386) entitled "An act to further amend an act entitled 'An act to revive and consolidate the statutes relating to the City of Wilmington,~ passed at Dover, April 13, 1873," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on: Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 387) entitled "An act in relation to underground wires of the City of Wil mington,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And furtner, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. On motion of Mr. E.]. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 385) enti tled "An act authorizing the Governol:' to appoint an additional constable for Georgetown hundred, Sussex county," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Rickards, the bill (S. B. No. 22) entitled "An act in relation to the Free Schools of the State," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 53) entitled "An act for the relief of George C. Morton," Was read a second time, by its title, 661

And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant lands. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (S. B. No. 65) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 617, Volume 18, Laws of Dela -ware," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Hutson, the bill (H. B. No. 339) entitled "A.n act to amend Chapter 1, Volume 13, Laws of Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Walton, the bill (H. B. No. 165) entitled. ''Ah act for the relief of School District No. 55, New Castle -county," · Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, •'Shall this bill pass the House?'• It was decided iri the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed the House • .Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. '6612

Mt. H.eume, ·Clerk ofthe,senate, being a(lmitted, inf&tmtd..the House that the Senate had concurred in the 1bill (M. :B. No. 3'83), entitled "An acho incorporate the Delaware Hosiery Company,'' With an amendment, and returned the bill to the House. with the request that the House concur in the Senate amendment. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 383) entitled' "An act to incorporate the Delaware Hosiery Company," 'Was 'tuken up for consideration, :And ftirth~r, ·C>n '.his in<>tion, the Senate ·amendmeht was read,. as follows: (Not journalized.) And, on his further motion, the amendment Was Ordered that the Senate be informe

"An aet entitled 'An act for the incorporation of the Newark Real Estate Investment Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, " Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Hutson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R .• Rick ards, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker -17. Nays-N.one. So the question was decided in the affirmative, Arid the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, . Passed tne House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the · bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 293) entitled "A further supplement to the aet entitled 'An aet to incorpo rate the Wilmington Coal Gas Company," Was taken up .for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follo'W'S· . Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Spea~er-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the bill (S. B. No. 56) entitled "An acl: to revive, renew, and continue the charter of Damon Lodge, No. 12, K. of P., of Middletown, Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 231). entitled "An act" to divorce Mary Elizabeth Raymond from her hus band, George H. Raymond," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. 665

On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative. And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill (H. B. No. 275) entitled "An act for the relief of School District, No. 77~. in Sussex county,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, ·Passed tke House, Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 366) entitled "An act to incorporate Crusaders' Castle, No. 5, Knights of the Golden Eagle of the State of Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the amendments proposed by the Committee on Private Corporations were read, And, on his further motion, The amendments were Adopted. And, on motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill under consideration ·was read, as amended, a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. . . · · . On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" ·666

The yeas and nays were order.ed, which, being taken, wetre as follows: · . Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson. 'Marvel, Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely. Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. :B. No. 52) en.titled "An act to incorporate the Marshallton Building and Loan Association,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in·order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House'?" The yeas and ·.nays were ·ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins. Jackson, Marvel, Morris, 'R. R., Rickards, 'Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr• .Speaker-15. N~s---None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. ,Order,4d that. the Senate be. informed thereof, :and the bill .re turned to that body. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 41) -entitled 667

''An aa: :to inoorporate the Y aung Men ls ,Chiistian Aiisociation of Wilmington, Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by ,para graphs, in order to pass the House. On :t}re question, "Shall this bill'pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, beihg takeh, were as follows: YetJS--Messrs. ·Cranston, Da,y, ·Elkinton, ·Hickman, Hioins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, 'R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith. Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was d~cided in the affirmative, And th!:! bill, having reteiv-ed ·the .requi~ constitutional majority, Passed ihe House. Ordered lhanhe 'Senate be ini'otrt1ed ·thereoi, atid tb'e blll .returned to lhat body. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 37) entitled "An act to incorporate the John T. Dickey Company," Was taken up for consideration, And futthsr, on -his motion, was read a fthird tinre, by para graphs, in ,order :to pass ~ House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were· ordered, ·which, being :taken, wet.e as follows: . . Yeas....:.~essrs. 'Cranston, .Day, 'Iti~ilb'rey, 'Etkirnot_1, 'ltjggins, Jackson, Marvel, Mortis, R. R., 'Rickards, 'Ridgely, .Smith, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, 668

And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed Ike House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. · Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, reported as duly and correctly enrolled, and having been signed by the Speaker of the Senate, the Senate joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution respecting the tax upon the shares of banks," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker of the House. Mr. Smith, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the House joint resolution entitled ''Joint resolution respecting the tax upon the shares of banks,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Ridgely, on behalf of the Committee on Municipal Corpor ations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 369) .en titled "An act to incorporate the Tidberry Branch Ditch Company," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it pass. Mr. Ridgely, on behalf of the Committee on Municipal Cor porations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 291) entitled "An act to amend Section 13, Chapter .161, Volume 18, Laws ,of Delaware," Reported back to the House a substitute for the bill, and re <:omm.ended the adoption of the substitute and the passage of the bill. Mr. Ridgely, on belialf of the Committee on Municipal Cor porations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 347) entitled 669

"An aet to further amend the afr entitled 'An aet to incor porate the Town of Lewes, and for ·other purposes,' passed at Dover, March 2, 1871," · Reported the same back to the House with recommendation that it pass. Mr. Cranston, on behalf of the Committee on Judiciary, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 331) entitled "An aet limiting the lien of judgments, an,d for other pur poses,'' . Report~d the same back to the House, with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. Smith, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Cranston, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. ~94) entitled "An aet to provide for the appointment of a Municipal Com- -mission for the City of Wilmington," Which, on motion of Mr. Smith, was read. On motion of Mr. Rickards, the bill (H. B. No. 291) entitled "An aet to amend Seetion 13, Chapter 161, Volume 18, Laws of Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And, on his further motion, the substitute reported by the Committee on Municipal Corporations, was read, And, on his further motion, The substitute wa~ Adopted. And further, on his motion, the bill under consideration was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tlze House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. ?,fr; Hearne, Clerk of '1le Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the, Senate had adopted and requested the· con currence of the House in a joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution respecting the tax upon the shares of banks," And presented the same to the House. On motion Qf Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 243) entitled "An act. to amend an act entitled 'An act for the protection of women,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para - graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was. deeided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ortlered'to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Jackson, the bill (H. B. No. 369) entitled ''An act to incorporate the Tidberry Branch Ditch Company,'' Wa!$ taken up. for consideration, And further,. on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. · On the question, •' Shall this bill pass the House ?'' The yea:1 and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cral'lston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins,. Jackson, Marvel. Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-16. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 305) entitled "An act to incorporate the Union Electric Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass· the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, West and Mr. Speaker-16. · Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the HoUStt, Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 331) entitled ''An act limiting the lien of judgments, and for other purposes,'' . Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. Pending the question, ''Shall this bill pass the House?'' Mr. Higgins moved that the bill be laid on the table for further consideration, · Which motion Prevailed. On motion, the House. adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. WEDNESDAY, April 8, 1891, 10 o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present-Messrs. Attix, Chipman. Cranston, Oay, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jack son, Marvel, Morris, E . .]., Morris, R. R., Ricka~ds, Ridgely. Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Smith, on behalf of. the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the following House bills, viz: The bill CH. B. No. 161) entitled "An act for the relief of Minnie A. Hamilton;" The bill (H. B. No. 132) entitled "An act to confirm the title.of Charles DeKay Townsend to a certain lot of land therein mentioned;'' The bill (H. B. No. 77) entitled "An act to divorce Helen F. McVay from her husband, John Mc Vey;" The bill (H. B. No. 78) entitled '' An act· to divorce Henry R. Spencer from his wife, Elizabeth S. Spencer," . And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. He also re~rted to t~e House, as duly and correctly enrolled, the same havmg been signed by the Speaker of the Senate, the following Senate .bills, viz: The bill (S. B.• No. 1) entitled '' An act to provide for the holding of a special election for the purpose of ascertaining the sense of the people in respect to call mg a constitutional convention;'' The bill (S. B. No. 34) entitled "An act to incorporate Eureka Conclave, No. S, Heptasophs, or Seven Wise Men,'' And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the bill (S. B. No. 43) en titled "An act to incorporate the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution," . Report~d the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpora tions, to whom had been referred the bill (S. B. No. 50) entitled · "An act to incorporate the Gordon. Heights Club," Reported the same back, with an amendment, and with the recommendation that the· bill, as amended, pass the House. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred-the following bills, viz: The bill (S. B. No. 51) entitled "An act to incorporate Ivanhoe Castle, No. 21, Knights of the. Golden Ea.e:le, of Delaware;'' The bill (H. B. No. 278) entitled "An act to incorporate Brandywine Commandery; No. 57, of the Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta, of the State of Delaware;'' The bill (H. B. No. 373) entitled

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"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the 'J:'ow,n of Georgetown;'' The bill (H. B. No. 380) entitled ""A supplement to the act entitled 'An act to reincorporate the B_right and Haynes Glades Ditch Company,' passed at Dover, March 12, 1889," Reported the same back to the House with the' recommenda tion that they pass. The Speaker announced as the members on the part of the Homfe of the joint committee constituted under the provisions of the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the ~altimore and Philadelphia Railroad Company," the follow ing, viz: Messrs. Ridgely, Hutson, Walton, Sm_ith and West. H_e also announced as the members, on the part of the House, of the joint committee to settle with the Attorney General and State Librarian, Messrs. Rickards, Cranston and E. J. Morris. Mr. Hickman presented the claim of the Sussex Journal against the State for'$16.25, • Which, on motion of Mr. Hickman, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. · On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 394) entitled "An. a~ to provide /or t~e app?intment of a Municipal Police Comm1ss1on for the City of Wilmington," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. · · ' On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (H. B. No. 392) entitled "An act to incorporate the Delaware Construction Company," ,, ' ' ' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. · Qn ~119tio.n ofl\fr. Day, th.e bill (H. B. No. 393) entided. . I. • . ·( •· . , , . .. ' "An act to extenuate the rubification of municipalties unck.r :adverse circ~mstances," ·· .. ·· Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Divorce. .,. On motion of Mr. Jackson, the bill (H. B. No. 391) ~ntitled "An act to incorporate the Delaware Terminal Railroad Com- pany," · · · Was read a second time, by its title, And, on his further motion, was referred to the Committee on Municipal Corporations. · · · · · " On motion of Mr. Cranston, the bill (H. B. No. 388) entitled . . '. ,,, ' ' . . . .'. ·• ·"An aet to incorporate the Glynrich Land Company," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations. On IllQtion of ~fr. :gl~into~, the bill (II. ~- No. 389) enti~~d "An act for the relief of Narrow Dyke Marsh Company," Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Roads and Vacant Lands. · · ·· Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the ~1o.u.se. t.hat the Senate had concurred in the following ~

"An act to transfer the farm of Joseph J. Collins from School District No. 178, Sussex county, to School District No. 17, in Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 78) entitled "An act to divorce Henry R. Spencer from his wife, Elizabeth S. Spencer;" The bill (H. B. No. 38) entitled "An act to divorce Sarah C. Conaway and her husband, Wil- liam C. Conaway, from the bonds of matrimony;" , The bill (H. B. No. 94) entitled "An act to divorce Nellie Strain and William A. Strain, her husband, from the bonds of matrimony;'' The bill (H. B. No. 193) entitled "An act to incorporate the Architectural and Supply Com- pany, of Wilmington;" The bill (H. B. No. 145) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 21, Volume 16, Delaware Laws;" 'The bill (H. B. No. 77) entitled "An act to divorce Helen F. McVay from her husband, John McVay;'' The bill (H. B. No. 152) entitled "An act for the 'protection of food fish in St. Jones River, in Kent county;" The bill (H. B. No. 123) entitled "An act to divorce Wilbur Needles from his wife, Annie Needles;'' The bill (H. B. No. 85) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 617 of Volume 17 of the Laws of Delaware, entitled 'An act in relation to sheriffs making deeds for lands and tenements sold by them under execution process,' pass~d at Dover, April 17, 1883;" The bill (H. B. No. 2o6) entitled "An act for the relief of John Wiggins;" The bill (H. B. No. 49) entitled "An act to transfer the lands and premises of Edward E. 1Iearn from School District No. 53 to No. 55, in Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 225) entitled ''An act for the benefit of St. Andrews' Church, Wilmington, Dela:ware;" · The bill (H. B. No. 151) entitled "An act to transfer all the lands and premises of George C. Twilley from School District No. 183 to School District No. 141, in Sussex county;" The bill (H. B. No. 76) entitled "An act to divorce Lizzie Cooper from Fletcher E. Cooper;'' The bill (H. B. No. 198) entitled "An act in relation to the sale oflaw books;" The bill (H. B. No. 143) entitled "An act to make valid the record of two certain deeds in New Castle county," And returned the same to the House. He also informed the House that the Senate had concurred, with an amendment, in the bill (H. B. No. 41) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Front and Union Street Railway company," And returned the same to the House, with the request that the House concur in the Senate amendment. · . Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that the Senate had passed and requested the concurrence c0f the House in the following Senate bills, viz: · The bill (S. B. No. 81) entitled "An act to incorporate Greenwood Lodge, No. 39, of the In dependent Order of Odd Fellbws, of Greenwood, in the State of Delaware;" The bill (S. B. No. 6o) entitled ''An act in relation to the lien of taxes;" The bill (S. B. No. 75) entitled . '.'ft.Ti act for the relief of the heirs of Mary Ann Barlow, de ceased:" The bill (S. B. No. 45) entitled . «~n act to amend Chapter 692, Volume 18, Laws of Dela Wll.re,'' The bill (S. B. No. 57) entitled "An act to incorporate the Sh'a.i-on Lodge-, No. 18, I~depen d~L Ord~r Qf .{,ood Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria, of Laurel, Delaware;" The bill (S. B. No. 72) entitled ''An act to provid·e for the appointm'ent of commissio~era.. for the promotion of uniformity of legisla.tion in the United States;" The bill (S. B. No. 24:) entitled •'An act to exempt from ta,xation the real estate of the Asso- ciated Charities of the City of Wilmington;" The bi11 (S. B. No. 44) entitled' "An act in relation to t'he larcen'y of money.;" The bill (S. B. No. 91) entitled .;''i\,l).act to enable the comroission~rs o( Unite~ School. Pis tricts Nos. 24 and 159; in Sussex county, to borrow money fut· building purposes;" The bill cs. B. No. 62) entitl~d '' An act authorizing the Mayor and Counc{l ·or Wilrrtinkton Sy ordinance to give five hundred dollars to the widow of Charle~ W. Schultz;" the bill (S. B. No. 59) entitled "An acl: to amend Chapter 176, Volume 17, Laws of Defa ware;" The bill (S. B. No. 94) entitled · . . . ·' . " ' "An act to change the name of Clara E. Scott to that of Oara E. Moore, and for other purposes;" The bill CS, B. No. 82) entitled . "An act for the protection oyster boats while in harbor in St. Jones River;" · · The bill CS, B. No. 61) entitled "An act providing for the weekly payment of wages by cor porations;" The bill (S. B. No. 73) entitled "An act to authorize the Governor to appoint one additio~al Notary Public for Wilmington hundred, New Castle county;" The bill (S. B. No. 83) entitled "An act to amend 'An act in relation to oysters;" The bill CS. ~· No. 78) enti'tled "An act to enable Mary A. Mccolley to make a will/' And presented the same to the House. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, returned to t~e House the following duly and correctly enrolled House bills, VIZ: The bill (H. B. No. 63) entitled "An act in relation to free schools;" The bill (H. B. No. 88) entitled "An acl to repeal Ch~pter 420, Vo.lume 17, Laws of Delawa,r~. and Section 34, Chapter 35, Laws of Delaware, and to amend Section 36 thereof;'' The bill (H. B. No. 322) entitled 680

''An act to transfer certain real estate from certain school dis tricts to certain other school districts in Kent county, and for other purposes;" The bill (H B. No. 301) entitled "An acl: entitled 'An acl: to merge School Districts Nos. 58 and 149 into one school district,' " • The same having received the signature of the Speaker of the Senate. · Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed the House that tfie Senate had concurred, with an amendment, in the House joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution in relation to the insane department of Sussex county," · And returned the same to the House, with the request that the House concur in the Senate amendment. On motion of Mr. West, the bill (H. B. No. 390) entitled "An acl: to amend Chapter 148, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware,'' Was read a second time, by its title, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Private Corporations.

On mo.tion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 278) entitled "An acl: to incorporate Brandywine Commandery, No. 51, of the Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta of the State of Delaware," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" T1'e yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: 681

Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-IS. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 315) entitled "An act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Diamond State In vestment Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the amendments proposed by the Committee on Private Corporations were read, And, on his further motion, The amendments were Adopted. And further, on his motion, the bill under consideration was read, as amended, a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. ]., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely. Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-IS. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, 682

.. ,,4:q~. the bill, having recei~ed the required constitutiona! maJority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 327) entitled "An act to incorporate the Chandler Trustee Company," Was taken up for consideration, '. ' T And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para . graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" .. The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as (ollows: Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eis~nbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. ]., Morris, R.R., Rick ards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker -17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, . .And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Higgins, the House joint resolution entitled ''.Joint resolution in relation to the insane department of Stls- sex county,'' Was t.iken up for consideration, And forth.er, on hi~ moti~n. the Senate amendment was read, as follows: "Amend by adding thereto the following, to wit:

Provided, kowe~e~. Th.at the SU~ so paid to the Tru.stees of the Poor of Sussex county shall be first applied to the payment of 68j

their bonded, permanent, and fix~d ind~btedness o~fore any p~r tion thereof is a'pplied to the payment of the current expens"es of the institution. IN SENATE, Apiil 7, 1891'. Extract from Journal. For conc\1rrence. EOWARI'.> D. HEARNE, eterk ot the seiiate. •• And further, on his motion, the amendment Was Concu;retl in. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 41) entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Front and Unioti Stt~et Railway Company," w~ takdrt up fdr considerati6n', And further, on his motion, the Senate amendment was read, as follows: '' Amend the bill as follows: Provi'ded, That the Front and Union Street Railway Company shall not enter up.on any streets or roads to lay tracks or erect wi,res or .Roles wi.tho~t the cons~mt of t~e duly authori~~d ~µtqor• ities of the city or county, as the case may be, and th.at the .s~w company shall be required to pav.e within the rails of the trad.cs and for .the

Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill re turned to that body. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 47) entitled "An act to incorporate Kadosh Commandery, No. 25, Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta, of the State of Dela- ware," · Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. ]., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, and the bill re turned to ~hat body. On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 50) entitled 68,6

.. A,~ a~.t t9 incorpor~te the Gordo1;1 H,~igl_its Pu,?," Was taken up for consideratio~, · And, on his further motion, the amendment proposed by the Committee on Private Corporations, was read, as follows: ''Amend the bill by adding thereto the following section- • SECTION 5. That this act shall be deemed and taken to be a private act; and the power to revoke the same is hereby re- s~rved to the Legislature,' '' . And, o.n t.he further motio.n of Mr. Day, The amendment was Adopted. And further, on his motion, the bill, as amended, ~as read a tph;d ti,m~, by paragrap,~s? i,n order to pass tqe l;Iouse. On the question, •' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: · · · ·· ' · Ye~-Messrs. Ch9>man, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J:, Morris; R. R., Rickards, Rid~C;lY, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-18. · · · · · · Nays.;....None. So t~e ,question '1Vas decided in the affirmative, •. ' •· t ,. ' 'I •:• . A,nd ~l}e bUl, liaving received t}le required constitutipnal majority, · · · · · · · Passed th~ Housf. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, and the bill re turned to that body, and concurrence in the amendment request~d. · · On motion of Mr. Elkinton. the vote by which the f,Jouse ado1>ted th.e resoluti~n authorizing the special committee on· the Ju~~H?il & Breakwater Railroaq and Breakwater & :i,~a~kford "R.ailtoa'd, to employ Ed"'.ard Ridgely and A. P. Robmson as <:ounsel to the committee, · · Was Reconsid,er.ed, 687

And further, on his motion, th.e resolution was laid <;>n ,the table. · ·•

On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, the bill (H. B. No. 380) entitled "A supplement to the act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Bright and Haynes Glades Ditch Company," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, ih order to pass the House. · On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?.'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., 'Rickards, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker -17. . .• Nays-None. $0 the question was decided i.n the affir.mative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence.

On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 51) entitled • 1' • ' , "An act to incorporate Ivanhoe Castle, Np. 21, Knights o( the Golden Eagle, of Delaware,'' ·was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graph~, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: 688

Yeas-Messrs. Cranston, Da:y, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Jackson. Marvel, Morris, E. J., Moms, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely. Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House . . Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, and the bill re turned to that body.

On motion of Mr. E. J. Morris, the bill (H. B. No. 347) en titled "An act to further amend.the act entitled 'An act to incorpo rate the Town of Lewes, and for other purposes,' passed at Dover, March 2, 1871," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey. Elkinton, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rick ards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker -17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed tlze House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. 689

On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 342) entitled "An act to incorporate the North Side Improvement Com pany," Was taken up for consideration, And further. on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House ?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, ·Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, West and Mr. Speaker -17. Nays---None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed the House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Eisenbrey offered a joint resolution entitled · "Joint resolution in relation to the amount of direct tax due from the general government," . Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, And further, on his motion, The joint resolution was . AdojJtetl. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 344) entitled "An act to reincorporate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association, of the State of Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, 44 690

And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Eisenbrey, Elkin ton, Higgins, Jackson, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-17. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And · the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, · Passed tlze House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B. No. 39) entitled ''An act to incorporate the Rober~ Emmet Literary Associa tion, of the City of Wilmington, Delaware,'' Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: .Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jackson. Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Walton and Mr. Speaker-14. Nays-None. So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, Passed tlze House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr. Elkinton, the bill (S. B. No. 33) entitled "An act to create an additional school district in Sussex county," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the House?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof and the bill returned to that body. On motion of Mr. Jackson, the bill (H. B. No . .354) entitled "An act to incorporate Lebanon public schools," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by para graphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, '' Shall this bill pass the House?'' The yeas and nays were ordered, which, being taken, were as follows: Yeas-Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Day, Elkinton, Higgins, Jack son, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker-15. Nays-None . .So the question was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required constitutional ma jority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Qn motion of Mr. Smith, the bill (H. B. No. 158) entitled "A supplement to the a8:s incorporating and reincorporating the F,rJners' Mut_ual Fire Insunµice Company of the State of Delaware, and amending and reenacting the charter thereof,'' .· Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, the Senate amendment was tead, ~ folio~: · (Not joumali'zed.) And, on the further motion. of Mr. Smith, . The amendment was Concurred in. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof. Mr. Smith, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on moaon of Mr. Day, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 395) entitled . "An aa: to incorporate the Guarant~ Title and Trust Com_. pany," · Which, on motion of Mr. Smith, was read. On motion of Mr. Waltop, the bill {S. B. No. 75) entitled "An aa: for the relief of the heirs of Mary Ann Barlow, de- ceased,'' Was read a first time. Mr. Rid~ely ~ff'ered a jc;>int resolution entitled "Joint resolution authoriiing T. 0. Culbreth to purchase wood, coaf, and lights and stationery, for the use of the next session of the Legislature,'' Which, on motion 9f Mr. llidgely, was read, And further, on hi$ motion, Was Adopted. Orderetl to the Senate for concurrence. 693

On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (H. B. No. 375) entitled "An act to divorce Leah E. Corey from her husband, Charles T. Corey," Was taken up for consideration, And further, on his motion, was read a third time, by paragraphs, in order to pass the House. On the question, "Shall this bill pass the Ho.use?" It was decided in the affirmative, And the bill, having received the required majority, Passed tke House. Ordered to the Senate for concurrence. Mr. Ridgely, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Hickman, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 396) entitled "An aff in relation to the free schools," Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read. Mr. Ridgely, on behalf of the Committee on Municipal Corpor ations, to whom had been referred the Senate bill entitled "Art aff to amend Sections 27, 35 and 38, Chapter 175, Volume 18, Laws of Delaware,". . Report~d the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that 1t pass. Mr. Eisenbrey, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Rickards, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. B. No. 397) entitled "An act to provide safeguards against fraud," Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read. On motion of Mr. West, the bill (S. B. No. 57) entitled "An act to incorporate the Sharon Lodge, No. 18, Indepen dent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria, of Laurel, Delaware," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (S. B. No. 81) entitled "An act to incorporate Greenwood Lodge, No. 39, of the In- · dependent Order of Odd Fellows, of Greenwood, in the State of Delaware,'' Was read a first time. Mr. Smith, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the bill (H. B. No. 383) entitled . "An act to incorporate the Delaware Hosiery Company," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Hearne, Clerk of the Senate, being admitted, informed •the House that the Senate had adopted and requested the concurrence of the House in a· joint resolution entitled . "Joint resolution relative to the publication of the Revised Code, as amended, with additional laws,'' And presented the same to the House. On. motion, the House adjourned until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. THURSDAY, April 9, 1891, 10 o'clock A. M. House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. Roll called. Members present - Messrs. Attix, Chipman, Cranston, Day, Eisenbrey, Elkinton, Hickman, Higgins, Jack son, Marvel, Morris, E. J., Morris, R. R., Rickards, Ridgely, Smith, Thomas, Tindall, Walton, West and Mr. Speaker. Journal read and approved. Mr. Smith, on behalf of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, re ported as duly and correctly enrolled the bill (H. B. No. 41) en titled "An act to amend the charter of the Front and Union Street Railway Company," And presented the same for the signature of the Speaker. Mr. Rickards, on behalf of the Committee on Private Corpo rations, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 390) en titled "An act to amend Chapter 148, Volume 18, Laws of Dela ware," Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it pass. . . Mr. Tindall, on behalf of the Committee on Constitutional Re form, to whom had been referred the bill (H. B. No. 284) enti tled "An act in reiation to furnishing the lists of the voters of the election districts of East Dover hundred,'' Reported the same back to the House with the recommenda tion that it pass. 696

Mr. Thomas offered a resolution, which, on his motion, was read, as follows: Resol~ed, That the Clerk of the House be authorized to have printed and bound in sheep, twenty-one copies of the Journal of the House, in addition to the number already required by law; one of said copies shall be delivered, by the said Clerk, as soon as completed, to each member of the House of Repre sentatives,'' And, on the further motion of Mr. Thomas, The resolution was Adopted. Mr. Eisenbrey presented the claim of William P. Godwin against the State for $20.00, Which, on motion of Mr. Eisenbrey, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Ridgely presented the claim of J. S. Godwin against the State for $7. 75, Which, on motion of Mr. Ridgely, was read, And further, on his motion, was referred to the Committee on Claims. On motion of Mr. Eisenbrey,. the Senate joint resolution en titled "Joint resolution in relation to the publication of the Revised Code, as amended, with additional laws,'' Was read, And further, on his motion, the joint resolution Was .Concurred i'n. Ordered that the Senate be informed thereof, and the joint resolution returned to that body.

On motion of Mr. Day, the bill (S. B. No. 72) entitled · ''An aa to provide for the appointment of commissioners for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in the United States," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. West, the bill (S. B. No. 78) entitled "An aa to enable Mary A. McColley,· formerly Mary A. Hearn, to make a last will and testament, and to convey and transmit title to real estate and personal property," Was read a first time.

On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill CS. B. No. 82) entitled "An aa for the proteclion of oyster boats while in harbor in St. Jones River," Was read a first time. Mr. R. R. Morris, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on motion of Mr. Smith, obtained leave to introduce a bill Cl-I. B. No. 398) entitled ''An acl in relation to the office of Secretary of State,'' Which, on motion of Mr. R. R. Morris, was read. On motion of Mr. West, the bill CS. B. No. 44) entitled · "An aa in relation to the larceny of money," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill CS. R No. 60) entitled "An aa in relation to lien of taxes," Was read, a first time. On motion of Mr. Ridgely, the bill (S. B. No. 83) entitled "An acl to amend 'An acl in relation to oysters,' " Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. West, the bill CS. B. No. 91) entitled 698

"An act to enable the Commissioners of United School Dis tricts Nos. 24 and 159, in Sussex county, to borrow money for building purposes,'' Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Tindall, the bill .(S. B. No. 94) entitled "An act to change the name of Clara E. Scott to that of Clara E. Moore, and for other purposes," Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (S. B. No. 45) entitled "An act to amend Chapter 592, Volume 18, Laws of Dela- ware,'' Was read a first time. On motion of Mr. Hickman, the bill (S. B. No. 59) entitled

"An act to amend Chapter 176, Volume 17 1 Laws of Dela- ware," Was read a first time . . On motion of Mr. Walton, the bill (S. B. No. 24).entitled "An act to exempt from taxation the real estate of the Ass<>-: ciated Charities of the City of Wilmington,'' . Was read a first time, On motion of Mr. Walton, the bill (S. B. No. 62) entitled . "An act authorizing the Mayor and Council of Wilmington> by ordinance, to give five hundred dollars to the widow of Charles W. Shultz," Was read a first time. Mr. Day, in pursuance of previous notice, asked, and, on mo tion of Mr. Marvel, obtained leave to introduce a bill (H. -B. No. 399) entitled · '• An act to incorporate the Swedish B,meficial Society of Wil- mington, Delaware,'' . . .

· 5S9 Reported the Same Back to the House with the Recommenda­ Tit>H That They Pass

· 5S9 Reported the Same Back to the House with the Recommenda Tit>H That They Pass