The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-02-22

The forfeited rights of Frank 5, Mill Ter of Unionvill5l were restored by ugan- imous vote,
 Representative Warner of Putnam, chairman of the committee on incor- porations, explained the resolutions in- cooperating the Connecticut Building and Loan association of Bridgeport and the Society de Renaissance St. Jean Baptiste of Putnam, and both were adopted.
 Joseph W. Chandler was appointed judge of the district court of Stafford Springs by a unanimous vote
 A resolution was adopted giving the use of the hall of the house of repre- sentatiVes on Tuesday afternoon next. The bill to be considered is in relation to the prevention of tuberculosis among cattle, a matter in which large num- Der of farmers and dairymen are inter ested.
 Representative Judson of Stratford called attention to the fact that to- morrow is Washingtons Birthday and urged that the house should adjourn over in recognition thereof and it was so voted
 THE DEATH OF SENATOR PICKER
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 In the senate this noon Chaplain Thompson made an eloquent prayer in which he paid a beautiful tribute to the late Senator Pickering.
 Senator Hall of Hartford then arose and made official announcement of the Or'c TJo IoI seized with a cold on Friday last, but on Tuesday he wrote him a letter stat ing he was much better, but his physi- elan had forbade him from leaving the house this week He was greatly shock ed upon learning of his death, which took place this morning at 5:30. He had known him for twenty-six years and had been his business associate seven teen years. Senator Hall spoke feeling ly of his personal loss owing to this death.
 Senator Chapman moved that com mittee of four be appointed to prepare resolutions to be presented in the sen ate next Wednesday. President Ferris appointed Senators Chapman, Warner, Chandler and Webster.
 The senate, as a mark of respect, then adjourned until Tuesday at 1230 p. m. Senator Pickering's desk was covered with heavy folds of black cloth. It is expected his funeral will take place at Portland on Monday. The rector of the Episcopal church, of which the deceas- ed was a member, will officiate and Thompson of the senate will offer prayer.
 Just before the adjournment of the senate President Ferris announced the death of the mother of Senator Louns bury at her home in Litchfield.
 In the house Representative Judson of Stratford announced the death of Senator Pickering and paid a tribute to his memory. On his motion the house, as mark of respect, at 11:15 adjourn ed.
 Senator Pickering was born in Man chester, England, was sixty-three years of age and a manufacturer. He was a very genial and l5ind-hearted gentle man, was a general favorite in the sen ate, and his death will be sincerely de- plored. He came to this country when } lad. He leaves a widow, who is now In New York state, and a grandchild He was president of the Pickering Gov srnor company of Portland, and was as- in business with Senator yohn Hall. He was the United States agent m charge of machinery at the Paris, Vienna and Melbourne eXpositions; Connecticut agent in charge of the state cottage and machinery at the | exposition in 1876, and | United States agent at the New Or | cans exposition. He was the inventor | if the Pickering governor for stationary engines.
 THAT BOUNDARY LINE.
 The hearing on the North Haven and HIamden boundary line will take place before the committee on new towns and | probate districts March 12.