The Penn's Grove record., 1907-02-08

BY MI. IN at in pro-
ceedings to en- For public
improvements h benefits to
lands by the improvements shall be
considered.
By Mr.. Hahn (by responsibilities it
unlawful to catch crabs between Nov.
1 and May 1.
By Mr.. Hahn (by requesN-Makes it
unlawful to fish with a seine or fyke
net in the North and South Shrews-
bury rivers, Sandy Hook and Raritan
bavs. between May 1 and Oct. 1, ex-
cept for the taking of menhaden for
making fertilizer.
Ry Mr.. Baader-Provides that every
corporation operating a street railway
upon any street in a city of the first
class shall between the hours of Z and
9 in the morning and 8 and 8 in the
evening Of each week day cause to be
sta Toned upon the real platform of
every car a man whose duty it shall be
to protect passengers getting on or off
said car and signal to the conductor
or motorman when the steps of the
rear platform are clear. A fine of $500
is fixed for each offense.
By Mr.. Brady-Provides that the po-
lice Justice, recorder or police magis-
trate in second class cities shall be ap-
pointed by the mayor for a term of five
years.
Railroad Measures.
By Mr.. Earle-Provides that no rail-
road company shall be entitled to any
| charge for delay in unloading goods
until after the expiration of two days
from the time such car has been placed
in position for unloading.
By Mr.. Earle-Makes it unlawful for
any carrier to hold for the enforcement
or sell for the satisfaction of any
charge for the detention of any rail-
road car or for any demurrage any
goods in it's possession as such car
rier and provides that 1t may o
only by appropriate action at law.
By Mr.. Earle-Provides that every
locomotive while in operation shall car
~ thereon at least two men in plain
sight of each other while each is per-
forming his duty. In case any locomo-
tive is 80 constructed that the engine
driver cannot be conveniently reached
by the fireman a third man shall be
provided, able to operate such locomo-
tive. A fine of 5000 for violation Of
this requirement is provided.
By Mr.. Baader-Makes it unlawful
for any railroad corporation to use
kerosene oil or any other in1ammable
or explosive material for lighting the
coaches Of any passenger train.
MI. Hendrickson introduced a bill
providing for the prevention of frauds
in the capitalization of corporations by
requiring a statement under oath,
signed by all the incorporators, to be
filed with the secretary of state, set
ting forth in detail the true value of
the assets of the concern.
Mr.. Hendrickson also presented q
measure which provides for the for
fixture and annulment of the charters
of all corporations %transacting bust
ness in restraint of state or interstate
trade.
Against Trusts.
The incorporation of trusts or com
panies in restraint of trade and com
merce was treated in a fourth bill by
Mr.. Hendrickson, and it requires the
incorporators to file with the certificate
of incorporation a verified Statement
that such companies are not engaged
in illegal business.
In the senate Monday night Senator
Colby introduced a bill which is a sup
plement to "an act concerning juries,'
approved March p, 1874. 1t provide.
that in counties of more han 250&0(
people sheriffs or other duly appointed
officials on the second Monday of eacl
cause to be selected a panel of Jurors
to serve at the trial of all causes be
fore the county court from the Monda,
following such selection for a periot
of two weeks and that when such ju
rors are summoned the court shall
have power to discharge the panel be
fore the jurors are sworn.
These bills We're introduced in tn
senate:
By Mr.. Minturn-Provides a fine an,
Imprisonment for posting theatrica
bills without first obtaining license
This measure is for the publication o
the billboard.
By Mr.. Brown-Incorporates the boz
ough of Rumson, Monmouth county.
By Mr.. Wakelee-A measure whic
requires that the erection of municipa
buildings be approved by the a%ttorne
general.
BY Mr.. Wakelee-Increasing the stat
board of arbitration by enabling it t
summon witnesses and inquire tn
causes of strikes.
The legislature adjourned until mex
Wednesday, Tuesday being Lincoln
birthday.