The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-13

bury He could not see the least reason why the senate should not vote for the road. He moved the substitution of the minority report for that of the majority. Senator Paige took the floor against the passage of the bill He said that in 1901 the whole question had been fought out in the legislature. The ques- tion was then determined that the Wa terbury and Cheshire road was the most feasible for the accommodation of the people. Congressman Lilley was inter- ested in the action taken at that time He said that the legislature of 1901 de- cided that no new line would be au- thorized. So far as the people of Meri- den are concerned a new road from Milidale will be completed in ten days, by which they can have a quick and easy connection with Waterbury via Cheshire. The Waterbury and Cheshire line had been constructed at great ex- pense and has been thoroughly equip ped. There could be only one outcome, if the new road should be built, and ; that was it would have to be sold to , the stronger company. Senator Paige said it was for the interest of Water bury that the bill for the new road should be defeated. The Connecticut Railway and Lighting company is giv- ing the best service that can be desired. It Is making rapid extensions of its lines for the accommodation of the public. The inhabitants of Waterbury are not crying for the Waterbury and I Milldale road. Only four persons had spoken to him about the bill, The great , bulk of Waterbury people have no in i terest in the line. Senator Paige said that the use of the line that is to be completed in ten days by the people of | Meriden. They can reach Waterbury fifteen minutes quicker than by the Wa terbury and Milldale road, if it should i be built On vote the substitution of the minority report was rejected by decided majority of the senate. The bill was then discarded. -..s ,
 The bill concerning the New Haven ''cut," Northampton road) was reject ed in concurrence with the house.
 On explanation by Senator Paige ju- risdiction was given to the city court of Ansonia for the naturalization of aliens. The territory of Derby and Sey- mour is included in the jurisdiction of the court relating to alience. ,.c.>
 The senate, on motion Of Senator Bradstreet, concurred with the house in rejecting the bill allowing railroad companies to take land.
 Senator Whitney presented a bill giv- ing the, secretary of state until Septem- Der for the getting out of new numbers for automobiles under the new law. In the meantime the owners of automobiles will be allowed to run under their old numbers. The bill was passed and transmitted to the house. # In the house the bill relating to inde- terminate sentences was rejected, >
 The bill for the regulation of telephone rates was rejected. .- %~ .-...
 Representative Waller of New Lon don. who was the author Of the bill, made a brilliant defense of the meas ure. It was opposed by Mir Holcomb iof Torrington, the brother of Speaker IHolcomb.
 The house then passed resolution paying the salary of Representative
 Wallace to his widow; also a resolution lpaying Theresa Jane Ward $2O0 for in iJuries from falling upon the capitol grounds. 2 Y
 The conference committee on the bill requiring two brakemen on each pas sengcr train will report inability to lagree, thereby killing the bill. This de- Icislon was reached this morning by
 Senator Bradstreet and Representative Hugh M, Alcorn of Suff1eld. The meas ure has been fought out with great ve- Ihemence in both houses. There will be general rejoicing in the end over the lfate which 1t has finally reached.