Connecticut western news., 1889-01-30
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

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 A bill was presented by Senator Hall amending section 9S9 of the general statutes so that the plaintiff in any civil action returnable to the superior court. court of common pleas. or district court, may withdraw such action in vacation at any time before the day on which the action is made returnable; also one amending civil statutes so that, when in claim for civil action mistake k made in 8 writ, so that the court to which the suit is brought has no juris- diction, the writ may be amended as shall be necessary and one lsgalizing and fixtures of telegraph, telephone aud electric light companies, in the same way in which real estate is attached.
 A bill was introducel by Senator Morse, forbidding the sale of tobacco in any form to 8 person under 15 years of age, under penalty of S20 fine.
 A resolution introduced by Mir Callaghan, of Waterford, instructing the committee on constitutional amend ments to report on the advisability of providing tor election of public officers by a plurality vote, was passed by the house.
 A bill was presented by Mir Blrnes, of Hartford, which provides for the reorganization of the state board of agriculture. making 1t consist of the governor, one person appointed by him from each congregational district, and one person from each county who shall be elected by committee composed of delegates from. the granges and farmers clubs in the county,
 Representative Hill, of Hartford, introduced 8 bill providing that no person shall serve as janitor or custodian of any steam heating apparatus in any school building who has not had one years experience in the management of steam boilers, or who Is addicted to the use of intoxicants, or is a cripple, or has been convicted of crime, or who uses profane language.
 A resolution appointing William J. McConville, clerk of the senate, judge of the Hartford police court for the term of two years from July 1, 1889, was passed by the senate and the house concurred.
 A bill introduced by Mir Hyde, of Hartford, concerning the election of county commissioners by popular vote, and providing for minority represeu- tation, was referred to the judiciary committed
 A bhl presented by Mir Sanford, of Redding. requires selectmen to provide moneys for the relief of iudigent soldiers and sailors. and the families of deceased soldiers, to be drawn upon by officials of the local or nearest Graud Army post upon recommendation of the relief com mittee. It prohibits sending old soldiers to almshouses, except by approval oi Grand Army authorities.
 MT Ripley, of Pennington, offered g bill prohibiting the contract or auction system in regard to medical treatmen, of paupers.
 A bill submitted by Mir Futile, oi East Haven, requires railroads to furnish free transportation to state officers and members of the general assembly wheI on public service.
 Ex-Speaker Tlbbits has been looking over the legislative situation and says in his paper, the New London Day "The legislative machine, which vii be in good running oraer next week promises to keep in motion nearer tivt weeks than four. There is every reason to suppose that the session will be ont of the longest on record, for business has been accommodating for two year and many matters are coming up as tt which there will be long and exciting contests We shall not be altogethe overcome with surprise if the first da, of June finds our lawmakers still il session."
 The meeting of the Litchfield count, Representatives was held Wednesda. afternoon, Representative Taylor, o Neu llilford. presiding. A tax of one