The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-02-02

the bill synopsized in the report of the
on "Uniform Legislation"
The House, on Monday, passed Senate
No. I, which provides that Justices of the
Supreme Court may sit alone in murder
trial, thus relieving the County Judge
from sitting in the case, and giving him
an opportunity to hold his own court
while murder trial is pending, was re-
ported with amendment, re-engrossed and
then passed. 1t was sent to the Senate,
but was soon after recalled.
Among the bills introduced in the
House were these
No. 43, Mr.. Fighter. Authorizes the
dividing of every township in the state
into as many school districts as there are
school houses therein that such a school
district shall contain school house that
at the next township election three trus-
tees shall be elected from each district
who shall constitute the township board
of election. The voters at each school
district meeting shall vote such sum of
money as they wish for current expenses.
No. a., Mr.. Fighter. Provides that all
real and personal property of any mu-
nicipality shall be subject to taxation if
located in any other municipality.
No. AZ, Mr.. Lloyd. Prohibits trespass-
ing on railroad tracks under penalty of
$50 fine or ten days imprisonment.
No. 4S, Mr.. Lloyd. Marriage license
measure, provides that no marriages shall
be solemnized until license therefor
shall be obtained from the city clerk or
registrar of vital statistics of the city, or
clerk of the county. The minister or per-
son performing the ceremony must make
a return within thirty days to the proper
authorities, under $Ioo fine as penalty.
Fee for license 81. The city or county
clerk must make report each month to the
state board of vital statistics. Minors
must have consent of parents or guar
dian, and no persons under the influence
of liquor or any other narcotic shall re-
ceive license.
No. So, Mr.. Hopkins (by request). Pro
viding penalty of 500 fine or one year
imprisonment for practicing veterinary
medicine or surgery upon false certi6
cate or without one.
No. 81, Mr.. Hopkins. Appoints George
B. Fielder, Ernest c. Stahl, Abram Low
er, Amos R. Dease and John T. Garwood
managers of the New Jersey Home for
disabled Soldiers and Sailors, who are to
hold Office for five years. Their success
ors to be appointed by the Governor with
the consent of the Senate. These persons,
upon the approval of the Governor, shall
have full charge and control of the home,
and appoint the officials thereof. The
commissioners shall also purchase a site
for and build said home as soon as pos
sible.
No. Sc, Mr.. Scovel. Fixes penalty of
$1,000 fine or three years imprisonment
for erecting or building dams or pounds
for taking fish in the ocean or bays of
this state.
No 81, Mr.. Scovel Prohibits the TAX
ing and possession of insectivorous birds
excepting for scientific purposes, which is
done under license
No. s., Mr.. Scovel (by request. Re-
peals the act permitting the catching of
catfish and cells by set lines, fish baskets,
etc.
No. SO, Mr.. Scovel (by request). Re-
peals the act relative to fishing in the Del
aware, approved last year.
No. 90, Mr.. Scovel. Provides uniform
procedure for the enforcement of all laws
relating to fish, game and birds, and
places the jurisdiction in district police
and justices courts.
No. 81, Mr.. Scovel (by request), Fixes
rabbit, quail, squirrel, woodcock and
pheasant hunting from October 18th to
December 18th of each year.
No. 81, Mr.. Scovels(by request). Au-
thorizes the fish and game commissioners
to fix the compensation of the fish and
game protector and fish and game war
dens.
No. g, Mr.. Scovel Authorizes the state
military board to provide FIVE dollar
medal for all honorably discharged sol
diers who served three years in the rebel
lion for the state of New Jersey.
No. 81, Mr.. Atherton. Provides that
the members of the state board of edu-
cation shall have annual passes over all
railroads in the state.
No. 81, Mr.. Porter. Provides that in
actions for the death of an individual the
same shall be brought within twelve cal
endar months.
On Tuesday, these bills were introduc-
ed in the Senate
No. SO, Mr.. Engle. Amending the act
of March 10th, 1898, and making the sal
airy of prosecutors in fourth-class coun-
ties $500 year.
No. Al, Mr.. Parry. Amending the free
holder act in counties of not less than
$4,000 and not more than rs, 900 inhabi-
tants, namely Bergen, Burlington, Cum
berland, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mon
mouth, Morris and Warren. In each of
these counties it is proposed to have FIVE
freeholders elected, three of one party
and two of another, who shall have full
charge of county affairs. The salary is
fixed at 500 year, and the term of Office
at three years.
The Senate held an executive session,
confirming all appointments made to that
time, and then adjourned to last night.
The House held short session on
Tuesday, but transacted little business of
to this neighborhood.
House So, providing a penalty of 500
fine or one year Imprisonment for practic-
ing veterinary medicine or surgery upon
false certificate or without one, was with
drawn by its introducer, Mr.. Hopkins.
Adjourned to last night.