Morning journal and courier., 1886-01-21
Thursday, January 2I, 1886.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,.

 Rapid Work And A Short Session
 Predfcted-A Benefit For Sheffield Scientific School-The Democratic
 Caucus-The Proposed Monument over The Grave Of General Put
 nam-COntest For New Haven County
 COrnmfssfOnershfp- Tibbttts'
 New Rule.
 HARTFORD, Jan. 20. Special to the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 If the legislative work of the past two days is any criterion to go by, and the work done shall be as profitable in the days that are to come, an unusually short session will be as sured. The petitions, resolutions and bills have come in rapidly and the work before the committees is accommodating so fast that they will be necessarily obliged to at once ar range for hearings in order that they may dispose of the mass of matter on their hands. Several of them have already named dates for hearings, to-day the Committee on In- corporations naming Tuesday next at p. m. as the time for hearing on the petition of the West Haven Water company for proposed amendment to their charter. To- day the Committee on Agriculture agreed to recommend resolution approving a bill now pending before Congress providing for an appropriation by the general government of $15, 900 annually to each State in aid of State experiment stations. Should this bill pass the Sheffield Scientific school would get the benefit of it, in aid of the experiment station at New Haven. The same committee voted to support any measures that may be introduced to prevent the spread of conta- gious diseases.
 After the adjournment of the House to- day the Democrats held caucus in room 70 for the purpose of organization, which was called to order by Representative Goodwin, of East Hartford. Representative Tomlinson was selected fer permanent chairman and Representative Goodwin, of East Hartford, for secretary. The caucus adjourned subject to the call of the caucus committee, of whom MT. Phelan, of Bridgeport, is chairman.
 This afternoon there was hearing before the Committee on Appropriations ill the chamber of the House to hear parties inter ested in the petition for a monument to be erected in Brooklyn over the grave of the brave General Israel Putnam. There was a large number of representatives present, be- side many citizens and number of ladies. Governor Harrison and Judge Carpenter were seated on the Speakers platform Interesting addresses in favor ot the petition were made by Hon. Henry c. Robinson, ex-Lieutenant Governor Sumner, Judge Carpenter and Hon. Charles A. Rus sell The petitioners ask for an appropria tion by the State of $10,000 and there seems to be doubt but that they will get what they ask for.
 Tomorrow immediately after the adjourn ment of the House the New Haven county Republicans will meet in caucus to select a county commissioner in place of Hiram Ja- cobs, whose term expires in June. The in dications at present are that Mir. Jacobs will be his own successor, although the friends of ex-Commissioner Perry, of Waterbury, and those of General Goodyear, of North Ha- ven, are doing good deal of buttonholing for their favorites. The friends of MT. Jacobs claim that he has served the county faithfully and we'll, and there is reason why he should give place to one who at least cannot perform the duties any better than he.
 Speaker Tibbitts has adopted rule that will be very convenient for members and others who desire to consult with him on legislative matters. Hereafter he will be i'll his room at the Capitol from to p. m. on each day of the session.
 The following is a summary of the .busi- ness transacted in the Senate and House to- day:
 The Senate was called to order at 12:45 p. m by Senator Stanton, president pro tenn. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Parker.
 The following petitions presented:
 Senator Dunbar Of Bristol Electric Light com
 Senator Cole-Petition and resolution of the Da. bury Mutual Fire Insurance company for an amend without the issue of premium notes; to Incorpora tions.
 Cole of Canton to be set off from the River School district to the Collinsviile district
 Bills were introduced as follows:
 Senator McLean-Bin giving the Board of Par dons al the authority of the Superior court power to compel the attendance of witnesses and authofi Senator smith-Bilf giving judges of probate power appoint administratorson estates interest ed in the Fl 1ench spoliation claims Judiciary
 Senator Smith Resolution requesting the rail road commissioners to investigate the frequent kill ing and rnaiming of brakemen on the tops of chandise box cars, and to report to this legisla would be necessary 10 avert such disasters in the future: Railroads poratons reported in favor of act incorporating the Young Mems Christian association of New Hd- ven and it was placed on the calendar Senator Cook-Resolution appointing Nathan H. l Ayres, of New London, commissioner for New Lon l don county for three years from July l, 1856; pass Senator Stakeholder Resolution appointing Jo- seph K. Judson of ThomaSton, commissioner for Litchfed county for three years from July 1, 1es6 passed. Walsh went into executive session and confirm ed the following nominations sent in by the Gov Srnor. State Prison Directors-Messrs. Nathan M, Bel den and Cyrus B. Newton
 
 seph ". Alsop and EphraIm H. Hyde. New Haven Harbor Commission Thomas R. Trowbridge, jr. The following Senate appointments were also made: Trustee of the State Reform School-Albertes & Bruce, of Pemfret. Trustee State Insane Asylum Ex-Senator Clarke E. BarTows. Trustees Of the Storrs Agricultural School-Ex Speaker William Edgar simons and the Hon. Henry c. Mics. Senator Staub, on the opening of the doors for the pubic session moved that the Senate hereafter meet al ,0:45. Mir. Asop moved to table until to- MOTION, as the Senator from the Ninth (Stanton). on whose motion the regular hour of meeting was fixed 12:4a, net ill his seat His motion pre- vailed, and the Senate adjourned to Thursday
 The House. The House was called to order at 10:30 by Speak l