The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-11
BAY STATE LEGISLATURE.
"Nsw England aud New York Railroad.
Docking Horses Tails.

Docking Horses Tails.
BosToN, May i0.-The state senate spent
the afternoon discussing the question OF
the referendum instead Of succun bing to
the fascination of the diamond.
The committee on judiciary reported a
new draft of the bill relative to docking
or mutilating horses tails. II provides
that whoever cuts the bone of the tail OF
any horse for the purpose Of docking the
tail, or whoever causes or knowingly per-
mits it to be done upon premises OF which
he is owner, lessee, proprietor or user. or
who assists in or il present at such cut
ting. shall be punished by Imprisonment
in Jail not exceeding one year, or by a fine
not exceeding $500 and not less than 500.
II a horse is found with his tail so cut
and with the wound resulting from such
cutting unhealed upon the premises of
any person. such fact shall be prima facie
evidence that the person who occupies or
has the use of the premises has COM
mitted the ofiense. One-half of the fines
collected upon the complaint or any Off
Ger or agent of the Massachusetts, Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals
she'll be paid over to said society.
The resolve providing for an amend
commissioners of insolvency shall be ap-
pointed by the governor, instead of being
elected by the people, was adopted by q
yea and nay vote Of 21 to4
The house adjourned at o'clock, and
betook itself to tn ball game, where 1t
passed upon all good plays with viva
voce vote.
Previous to adjournment Mr.. Wellman
tad m nat fnr ne inc
ating the New England and New York
Railroad company. being the fruition Of
an attempt to reorganize the New York
and New England railroad. The petition
ers represent that they desire and request
the passage of an act of incorporation for
the purpose of acquiring, holding.
using, maintaining and operating the
railways and other property, rights
and franchises, or any of them. now or
hereafter belonging to the New York
and New England Railroad company, and
with the power to acquire, hold, use,
maintain and operate such railways and
other property, rights and franchises or
any of them. and with all the powers,
rights. immunities and franchises con-
nected Herewith. and with all powers
generally used and enjoyed by railroad
corporations
The house took recess of 10 minutes TO
allow members to pay their respects to
Frederick Douglass, who was visitor In
the house.
Mr.. Utley spoke in favor Of the bill to
establish the Office of state fire marshal.
Mr.. Rosnosky offered substitute bill,
providing for two marshals. one for the
city of Boston and one for the state at
large. Mr.. Rosnosky's substitute was re-
jected. The original bill was then ordered
to third reading.
The normal school bill came up on a
motion to discharge and assign. The
question was argued, hut the bill was not
taken from the calendar.
The resolve providing for biennial cleo
tions of state officers and mem bers of the
legislature WIS passed to a third reading
by general consent, IL being agreed that
those opposed to the resolve will attack 10
at the next stage.
Mr.. Hayes moved to substitute for the
bill to regulate the practice of medicine
and surgery bill to punish persons IL
legally using the designation of IN. D."
The substitute was rejected and the bill
was ordered to third reading.