The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-03-13

1 UlSpIayln8 the naClOnal nag on lHe
 capitol grounds. Senator Coffey said the bill was improperly drawn, and
 was not grammatically constructed. It should be properly drawn and referred to the committee on capitol furniture
 and grounds. He said it was not on
 account of any lack of patriotism. If
 it was necessary he would stand up and hold up the flag himself. The mo-
 tion was adopted and Senator Coffey was selected to recall the bill.
 Senator Chapman reported for his committee on fisheries unfavorably on the bill abolishing the present board of fish commissioners, and offered a substitute bill authorizing the gover- nor to appoint a commission to be known as the fish and game com mission. This commission will have charge of fish and game matters in Connecticut, and can appoint deputies in each county. The commission will remain at New Haven.
 The bill introduced by Senator Hall of Hartford to prevent newspapers publishing pictures and accounts of social gatherings without the permis- sion of the parties interested, was un- favorably reported from the Judiciary committee and rejected.
 An unfavorable report was made on the bill to establish historical locali- ties in Connecticut.
 A favorable report was made on the bill to prevent the docking of a horses tail, The penalty is mot to exceed one year in jail or fine of $500.
 Favorable report was made also on an act concerning the taxation of in surance companies.
 An unfavorable report was made on the bill to uniform court officers,
 A favorable report was made on the bill providing for an extension of time for the completion of the Ridge field and New York road.
 A bill was passed incorporating the Society of the Cincinnati of Connecti- cut.
 BIG HAT BILL REJECTED.
 In the house the bill entitled "the proper safety and comfort of audiences in places of public entertainments" was rejected The bill provided that the theater attendant who found a big hat in front of him obstructing his view of the stage could get his money back from the theater manager. There was a penalty of $25 where the manager re- fused to refund the money.
 THE COUNTY MEETING TO-DAY.
 The New Haven county representa- tives will meet again tomorrow. The subcommittee will make a report in the matter of the Waterbury court house. Besides, the committee appoint ed to make plans and estimates for the addition to the New Haven jail will re- port. Representative Elliott of New Haven has looked into the matter of the jail and finds that when built in 1858 with 100 cells the jail cost $55,000. Later 100 cells were added.
 The county commissioners will also explain their plans.
 NEW HAVEN CHARTER HEARING.
 Chairman Marigold of the committee on cities and boroughs had intended to go on with the hearing on the New Ha- ven charter bills this week, but owing to the inability of several attorneys to appear this week. the matter will go over for two weeks. Senator Marigold | says he hopes to make a date for con- tinuing the hearing Tuesday, March 26. |
 THE POLICE PENSION FUND.
 The finance committee this afternoon | gave hearing on the bill relating to | the distribution of money received from liquor licenses. The bill provides that after July 1 50 per cent. of the license fees shall go to the town in which li- cense is given; 25 per cent. to the coun ty and 25 per cent. to the state Town Counsel Goodhart, representing New Haven, said it would be manifestly un- just to deprive the pension fund of mon- eys needed for the retired veteran po- lice. He made strong protest against the bill, as did Senator Johnson. Cor Counsel Ely appeared for the city of New Haven. An unfavorable report is likely to be made
 THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE.
 The subcommittee appointed by the New Haven and the Fairfield county considered the petition ,f the Bridgeport Traction company to operate cars over the bridge, held a 1earlng tn1S morning. It was the sen iment of the committee that the peti- ion should be granted under proper 'estrictions. The sum to be received oy the counties for the franchise was rot agreed upon, but the committee will meet again and report to the joint committee one week from to-day. It vas the sense of the committee that here should be electric signals used md that no team should be allowed yn the bridge until it was clear of ,ehicles. HAYDEN AND NORTH HAVEN. The hearing on the Hamden and z Worth Haven boundary line took; place his afternoon. There will be another / earing later and pleas will be made \ y counsel. To-day the people who wish s 0 be annexed to Hamden were repre- I ented by Attorney Webb; Edward L. I Iindsley and H. E. Benton appeared or North Haven and Attorney w. H. l fly for Hamden. [
 OTHER HEARINGS TO-DAY. | The committee on finance consid- red the resolution appointing tax h 1mmission for the town of Derby; O