Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-13

called to order at 10.45 by President Pro Fem. Brooks. Prayer by Chap lain Sexton.
 Windhapo High School Site.
 On the motion of Senator Luther substitute for house joint resolution No. 142, that land in Windham be conveyed to the town to be used as a part of the premises for a town high school building. The land is described in the hill as follows: 'Cumirencing in the easterly line of Windham street at the southwest corner of land of the town of Wipdham, used as a site for high school building. and at the northwest corner of land of the state thence easterly at a right angle to said easterly line of Windham street by land of the state to land of Susan E. Perry; thcn5e northcrly by land of said Perry. about 32 feet to land of the town of Windhain: thence westerly by lHnd If said town to the first-men- toned point and place of commence ment. As a imminent of the title thereof, the treasurer of the state is hereby authorized and empowered, in behalf of the state, to execute and deliver to the said town of Windham suitable and proper conveyance thereof. by him duly executed, &C., knowledged and recorded in the office of the secretary of state"
 Income Tax Bill.
 The committee on federal relations reported on the income tax amend ment to the constitution of the United States that it be referred to the next session of the general assembly.
 Senator Courtney said the commit tee was of the unanimous opinion that the matter should be referred to tho next session of the general assembly. He moved the adoption of the report and .he rassage of the resolution.
 The report was accepted and the resolution passed by a unanimous vote.
 On the motion of Senator Courtney the resolution was immediately trans. ,. mitted to the house.
 Telephone Rates.
 Senator Peck moved that the sen ate concur with the house in appoint ing committee of conference on the bill relating to telephone rates.
 Senator Searls said the bill is the same little joker that has been before the senate several times previously.
 The motion of Senator Peck was car ried and Senator Searls was appoint ed on the committee on the part of the senate.
 Death Damages Limit.
 Senator Chase reported for the committee on conference on the bill in reference to- compensation for in- juries resulting in death. He said he had given the matter closer attention. He reported a disagreement of the committee and moved that the senate adhere to its formr action. It had oc- cured to him that the bill might be amended. The amendment that came to his mind was that the damages re- covered should go to the relatives of the deceased. He had found that thers are nine other states which have a limit on the damages to be paid. There are others which have modified limits. He moved the acceptance of the committees report
 On the motion of Senator Chase the senate voted by vote of 14 to 13 to adhere. J
 Sunday Law Vetoed.
 Executive Secretary Goodwin pre- scented communication from Gov ernor Weeks containing a veto of the Sunday law On the motion of Senator Latimer the consideration of the veto was made the order of the day for Tuesday next at 11.30.
 Board of Pardons.
 Senator Heineman called from the to the meetings of the board of par dons. and moved the passage of the bill.
 Senator Searls offered an amend ment making the time of meetings the second Mondays of June and Decem- ber instead of the first Mondays. The amendment was accepted by Senator Heineman.
 Australian Ballot Bill Passed.
 The Australian ballot bill was passed as reported by the committee on the judiciary. The bill provides that it shall go into effect Jan. 1, 1910. Sen ator Higgins offered an amendment that it go into effect on it's passage, but he afterwards withdrew the amendment and the bill passed by a unanimous vote.
 Calendar.
 Rejected.-House bill No. 799 con- cerning appeals from county commits sioners.
 Tabled.-Concerning the powers of judges of common pleas and city courts; concerning a board of finance.
 Reports of Committees.
 udiciary-Unfavorab on ball con- corning clerks and assistant clerks of the superior court. Bill rejected.
 The senate adjourned to Tuesday at 10.45.