Connecticut western news., 1899-03-30
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

 one mans days catch of trout to thirty fish; penalty of not less than " nor m ore than $50. or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both. Law does not apply to persons taking trout from his own hatcheries for purpose Of stock ing other waters. the governor shall appoint three commissioners of fish and game on May and biennially thereafter. They shall take office July and hold for two years or till their successors are appointed d-That public schools shall be open to children over five years of age, but school visitors committees and boards of education may admit any over four years of age. Kindergartens shall be open to children over three years of age.-Punishing assault on female child under IF years of age with five years in state prison; consent no defense; does not affect the penalty for sodomy.-Authorizing Nor folk Sewer District to issue bonds Providing for election of probate Judges in advance of vacancy occurring, when deemed wise.-For permits from com missioners for collecting birds nests and eggs for scientific purposes.
 Following measures have been reject ed by the House: Providing that citizen may vote in town six months after he had left it.-Allowing paupers to vote in district where they lived before going to almshouse. To prevent persons from voting in the caucus of party other than that in which they voted the twelve months previously.-Requiring public school teachers to have state certificate. That school teachers re- ceive 82 per weak from the state treas- ury for teaching after the the school year.
 The Senate has passed the bill au- thorizing the Litchfield county Con- mon Pleas court to naturalize aliens at Torrington. Removing all restrictions from the running of electric cars on Sunday.
 The Senate has rejected the bill re- pealing the law impoeing poll tax.
 The House has passed the following Senate bills: Allowing Sunday trains to be run at the discretion of the rail- road commissioners. Vote 131 to 2I. The bill is now before the governor. On naturalization of aliens.
 The Senate concurred with the House in passing the following bills: Provid- ing that the court of Common Pleas for Litchfield county shall have jurisdiction in civil actions where the an nount invol- ved exceeds $100 but is not over $500, and concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior court in cases for equitable or legal relief up to $l00O.-Act permit ting the Superior court to sit at Win chester in February as we'll as in June. Allowing first selectmen of towns. to administer oath to any persons testify ing before tho board of selectmen. = That public and private acts shall be numbered with Arabic numerals That children under IA shall not be employ ed during school hours.-Relating to North Canaan school districts Amend ing the charter of the Sharon Fire District.
 The following bills have been reject ed by the Senate in concurrence with the House: Providing for printing the laws in German.-For the protection of of all (colored) persons in their civil rights.-Providing imprisonment for debt. For election of county commis- sioners by the people.-Limiting time of working town rosds.-Allowing hunting of rabbits with ferrets Re garding notices of proceedings before Probate courts.-Regarding examina- tions of teachers. rs.-Payment of $2 per week to teachers by the State.-Re- garding tuition of children in high schools in adjacent towns. Concerning voting by paupers.-Concerning right to vote in towns where formerly re- sided. Voting in caucuses.
 Ex-Comptroller Nicholas Staub of New Milford gave fish dinner at the Heublin, Hartford, last week Wednes- day night in honor of the Democratic members of the Legislature from Litch- field county. The donor proved him. self Q capital entertainer. Seventeen of the Democratic members from the county were present as were also Gov ernor Lounsbury, Speaker Brandeges, Mayor Preston and Senator Smith.
 Willard A. Reraback has been ap- pointed judge of the borough court of Torrington. ..... .-
 There will be no session of the Legis- lature tomorrow.
 A substitute bill has been reported legalizing the sale of trout artiicially raised for food; season from February to October l; license to be procured from fish and game commissioners. Fine for selling in any other way during closed season, $20.
 The bill providing that towns must furnish fire proof safe for probate records has been rejected.
 It is rumored in Hartford that Gov ernor Lounsbury will veto the Sunday train bill.
 Today the bill making trading stamps illegal will be heard by the judiciary committee at 2 pm. Also the bicycle lantern bill. A big attendance is likely.
 The hearing on the rival telephone bill will begin on April 5. It will be the biggest fight of the present session.