Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-24

ized Committees-The Valued Poli-
 cy Law-Adverse Report On New
 Haven COnso1idation-Paten Ral-
 lot Boxes-Work For The Labor Conn
 mittee.
 HARTFORD, February 23, 1886. Special to the JOURNAL AND COURIER
 Both houses went promptly at their work this afternoon, but somehow matters did not seem to move as smoothly as they do at some other times. This was particularly the case in the House where there was a disposi- tion shown to talk more than ususl over small matters. The Fourth of July bill, D or the bill for the repeal of the law passed last year, which was in the interest of the sick and afflicted and those who did not wish to be broken of their rest between midnight ant. sunrise on the morning of the 4Fourth." " gave rise to great flow of talk. There was s great deal of Spread eagle" talk over the bill, the preponderancs of this class of oratory coming from those who favored unbridled license to Young Am erica to dis charge Chinese crackers, cannonA' and small arms on Independence day. After all the talk, however, of the advocates of repeal the good sense of opposition prevaileN1 and the law will remain on the statute books for another year at least.
 The session of the House was continued to such late hour this afternoon that 1t seemed to demoralize the committees and but little was accomplished. The Insurance committee held another hearing on Repre- sentatives Clark and Hoyt's ''valued policy" bills and several persons were heard Tn the short time that the committee were together. FrI IJovyf nF Nnrr Canaan, which is the second section of the New Hampshire law, reads as follows:
 s'In any suit that may be brought in this State against an insurance company to re- cover for total loss sustained by fire or other casualty to real estate or buildings on the land of another, the amount of damage shall be the amount expressed in the contract as the sum insured, and no other evidence shall be admitted on trial to the value of the property insured; provided, whenever there is partial destruction to the property insured, it shall be the duty of the company to pay the insured sum of money equal to the damage done to the property; and pro- vided further, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the admission of testimony to prove over-lnsurance fraudu- lently obtained"
 There is very strong opposition to this bill, which comes principally from the insurance companies.
 The Committee on Cities and Boroughs have decided to report adversely on the bill providing for the consolidation of the town and city governments of New Haven. It is understood that the committee were a unit in their decision. Although such report has been anticipated, there will be addi- tional satisfaction to the opponents of the scheme in that the committee were unani- nous in their finding.
 The Finance committee were engaged this afternoon in hearing parties interested in the joint resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint commission to examine into the assessment and collection of taxes.
 Ex-Judge Lynde Harrison was before the Judiciary committee this afternoon in oppo sition to the bill providing for the restora- tion of certificate voting. Tomorrow the same gentleman will be heard in support ot the bill for ballot boxes which shall register the number of ballots deposited One of the patent boxes will be exhibited to the com mittee.
 Tomorrow afternoon the Labor committee will give hearing on the following: Bill, that products of convict labor shall be so branded. Bill, eight hours on State work. Bill, no State work by contract. Bill, that earnings of convicts shall be applied to their benefit.
 Following is a summary of the business transacted in the Senate and House to-day:
 The Senate.
 The Senate was called to order at 12:45 by Lieu tenant Governor Cooke. Prayer was offered by
 The resolution instructing the Judiciary commit cial charters came from the House asking for committee of conference On motion of Senator Marvin the Senate voted to adhere in rejecting it
 Concurred with the House in passing resolutions appointing B. A. Hough judge and H. B. Scott as assistant judge of Borough court of Danbury to he sgd Gh in he nual report of the Con soidated cad was amended requiring the committee ito ascertain whether or not said allegation is true and if it is that said mittee then proceed to inquire into the of the discrepancy and to ascertain whether and 10 what the returns made made to the comptroller or untrue; and whether in conse- said S s S ana % ss Whas tent and whether any further legislation is needed committee report by bill or otherwise
 On motion of Senator Chapman the substitute Iution It was afterward taken up debated by Sen ators Chapman and Bradley and tabled again by
 Committee reports were made as follows
 Senator tor, va on JudicarymSubs any institution receiying State aid shall purchase shan be held to have resigned his office; and if such accept compensation for making contract for supplies, he shall be imprisoned from thirty days to one year and be fined $3oO or both calsn dar and printing. Against bill restricting suits, save concerning land, brought before justice to towns in which plaintiff or defendant resdes calendar. Against Bill for written notice of injury highway fifteen ward bill rejected on motion of Senator Smith. Favorable to sundry amendments of probate law
  ishing minority. selectmen; calendar. Against 1 town, ecclesiastical and cemetery associations passing laws to protect monuments trees, etc.; sespdr 6 rejected % Gn molten to appropriate for Memorial day; calendar and | By Senator Marvin-Committee on School Fund Bill making six cent. the legal rate of interest for loans made from the school fund; calendar and Senator Alsop called up, adversely reported bill | and it was rejected The bill extmpting wages from taxes was re- ferredlto the Committee Labor and petition ofW H. Potter ct; als:E for prohibition of farming out on report of Commi ttee Judiciary. ! Business on the calendar was disposed of as fol Rail or cannot be shot between January ! and September The Terry school district of Hunt post No g. G. A R., of Colchester, was incorpor- ated. The balance of the Shepaug railroad taxes l and deputies shall receive s per day for court attendance; constables and messengers B 50. Passed Act concerning trial of civil actions laying school district taxes; concerning ferrets; town special town meetings and prosecuting agents; rejected ! From the foot: Incorporating the Eureka Hook and Ladder company of Bethel; act permitting towns and school districts to loan text books; passed At o'clock adjourned motion of Senator Smith to 1045 a. m. tomorrow.
 The House. The House called to order at i: 80 D. m. by | Speaker Tibbitts. Prayer offered by Chaplain | Downey. Reports from committees received as fol lows: Judiciary-Adverse bill relating to trial of l civil causes; rejected Forfeited Ri9hts-Favorable petition of Jesse W. Perkins, of Sourhington Adverse restoring rights to Elisha Griggs, of Brooklyn; rejected.