Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-20
Wednesday, January 20, 1886
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.

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 mfss1oners Have To Say And Then
 Appoint AudifOrs-The Consolidation n
 Scheme Hearing Postponed Two
 Weeks The Labor Committee In
 Session.
 HARTFORD Jan. 19, 1886. Special to the JOURNAL AND COURIER.
 The opening day of the third week of the session, although cheerless one, brought a fair number of the Senators and Representa- tives to the Capitol. When the Senate was bers were in their places. A half hou1 later when the House was called to order there were many vacant seats noticeable, but business proceeded rapidly under the direc- tion of Speaker Tibbitts and a half houl sufhced to clear the table and take an ad, journment until tomorrow.
 Immediately after adjournment the New Haven county members met in room 25 tc hear the report of the county commis. sioners. Representative Lee, of Meriden, presided and Representative Tomlinson, of Milford, acted as secretary. Commissioner Jacobs made brief statement regarding county affairs, dee ming it unnecessary to go into details as tie report had already been printed and circulated He said the report as originally made and sent to the Governor was up to June 1, to conform to the new order of things; but as the last legislature made no change in the time for making county commissioners reports, the Governor returned it with the request that it be made up to November 1, which was done. He sug- gested that the law be changed at the present session to make the time of making report correspond with that of the other legisla- tive reports.
 In regard to county homes MT. Jacobs said he had his own opinion about them that he did not care to ventilate at this time. If, however, they were to be continued, the county should own home suitable for the purpose and not be required to lease a place. He thought the institution should be located in the suburbs of New Ha- easily accessible at all hours by steam and horse cars. If move was made looking to permanent location it would be necessary to provide funds for the purpose.
 The election of auditors to audit the coun- ty accounts being in order Senators Robert son and Golden were placed in nomination. The ''labor element" seemed to favor Senator
  tor Robertson urged his claims on the ground that past experience abundantly qualifie d him for the position motion to elect by ballot was lost and Senator Robertson was then appointed by viva voce vote. Mir Dean, of Seymour, was then appointed for the other member of the auditing committee without opposition.
 A motion to appoint committee to con- slider the recommendations of the commis- sioners and report at a future meeting was passed and Senator Bradley and Representa- tives Graham, of Orange, and Futile, of East Haven, were appointed. The caucus then adjourned subject to the call of the chair man.
 This afternoon large number of New Ha- ven's prominent citizens appeared before the Committea on Cities and BoIoughs to ask for continuance of the hearing on the cou- sOlidation of the town and city governments of New Haven. Among the number were Town Agent Reynolds and Selectman Beech CT representing the town, Attorney Hobart L. Hotchkiss, who looked after the interests of Westville, Prof. William K. Townsend for the borough of East Haven, Attorney White, who represented the Taxpayers association, Corporation Counsel Driscoll watching the interests of the city, Capt. Chas. H. Townshend and George Townshend and many others. The opponents to consolida- tion asked for an adjournment of the hearing to some tuGQre Qay, ana there being no Spe cious opposition to this, the committee after deliperation set the time for Wednesday, February 3d, at ? o'clock in the afternoon. The committee gave both sides to understand that there would be no further postponement and they should expect all parties in interest to be on hand at that time with their wit nesses.
 The Labor committee held meeting this afternoon for the purpose of endeavoring to for fhaif. haar seems to be q rather difficult matter from the fact that Representative Lee of Meriden, who is chairman of the committee on the part of the House, is also member of the Judiciary committee and this committee holds almost continuous afternoon hearings up to nearly the time of final adjournment. MT. Lee sug- gested that perhaps the Labor committee could meet Mondays and Saturdays, but this did not seem to meet with favor among the country members. It was thought, however, that some plan might be ultimately devised whereby Mir. Lee could perhaps divide his time between the two committees on which he is called upon to serve.
 For the remainder of the week it will be busy place about the Capitol, as the commit tees are fully organized and are actively en- gagged in preparing for hearings on the diff ferent bills and petitions that are being con- stantly received
 Following is a summary of the business transacted in the Senate and House to-day:
 The Senate.
 The Senate was called to order at p. m. by Lieutenant Governor Cooke. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Parker.
 The following business introduced by Sen ator Robertson was referred: Annual report of the Whitneyville horse railroad; resolution instructing the quartermaster general to loan William H. Stowe, of New Haven, 100 mus kets, two cannons and two caissons; bill for II 111. in every other respect except the acknowl- edgnent of the justice of the peace.
 Senator Alsop presented the annual report of the Middletown Hospital for the Insane,
 Senator Reorganization for the ineorpo- ration of the Holmes & Edwards Silver Go. of Stratford; bill permitting the borough of Norwalk to issue bonds.
 Senator Golden-Petition for act regulat- ing the employment of children in factories
 Senator McLean-Bills amending the game laws
 Sundry bills and petitions from the House were referred in concurrence.
 Senator Stanton presented the annual re- port of the Board of Education.
 Senator Stanton moved that the hour for meetings of the Senate be 12:45 p. m. unless otherwise ordered.
 Senator Staub moved to amend by making the hour 10:45.
 The amendment was lost and the original motion prevailed.
 At 1:25 the Senate adjourned until Wednesday at 12:45 p. m.
 The House.
 The House was called to order at 80 by Speaker Tibbitts. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Downey.
 Petitions were referred as follows: Of horse railroad company for to charter; of New Haven Fertil izing company for change in management of offices at Experiment Station.
 Bills were introduced and referred as fol- lows: Concerning election of judges of pro- bate; establishing a borough court in Dan bury; to provide for a secret ballot at cleo tions; concerning the taxation of railroad companies; to define the qualification of voters in town meetings; concerning sewer age; concerning convict labor; for protection of life and health in public buildings.
 Resolution instructing the Judiciary com rnittee to propose bill providing for the release of persons by Probate courts when the claims are less than $1 ,000. Passed
 Resolution instructing the Finance com nittee to make inquiries regarding the inc qualities of local taxation and provide 8 remedy therefor. Passed.
 Resolution incorporating the society of the Fourteenth regiment 0. V. Referred. The Speaker announced the committee on constitutional amendments as follows: Hub bard of Southington, r; Davis of Meriden, d. Miner of Rozrah q. MorAhouse of Wilton q.