Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-27

tions was further along with it's work 1t was better to let the matter remain in abeyance. It is possible a half mill will not be enough and it may be too much. He moved that the bill be tabled for the foot of the calendar.
 The motion of Senator Alsop to table the bill for the foot of the calendar was passed unanimously.
 To Attend Norwich's Anniversary.
 The committee on appropriations re- ported favorably on the bill appro- priating $500 for the expenses of the state militia in attending the celebra- tion of the two hundred and fftieth anniversary of the town of Norwich. Calendar.
 Trades SehooIs-@
 Senator Luther explained substitute house bill No. 252 concerning the es- tablishment of trade schools The bill was passed. It is as follows:
 Section l. Chapter 250 of the pub lie acts of 1907 is hereby amended to read as follows: The state board of education is hereby authorized and di- rected to establish in each of the two towns in the state which may seem to said board best adapted for the puF- pose, a free public day and evening school, for instruction in the arts and M dSIANCS VI U ddSSy anu Salu DOdIO may make regulations covering the admittance of scholars, but no person shall be admitted to schools estab- hshed under the provisions of this act under fourteen years of age; provided however, that, during vacations, said board may admit children under four teen years of age.
 Sec. 2. The state board of educa- tion shall expend the funds provided he @f T point and remove their teachers. make rules for their management, and shall file semi annually with the comptrol- Ter, to be audited by him, statement or expenses on account of such schools, and shall annually make to the governor a report of the cendi- ton of such schools and the doings or said board in connection herewith. Said board may enter into arrange ments with manufacturing and me- chanical establishments in which the pupils of said trade schools may have opportunity to obtain half-time prac- tice, and may also enter into and make arrangements with schools al- ready established for instruction in trades approved by said board under the provisions of this act.
 Sec. 3. When such schools are es- tablished under the provisions of this act, the state board of education may construct buildings, or hire, tempor- arily, rooms in which such schools shall be housed, and said board shall be authorized to spend not more than fifty thousand dollars, annually, for the purpose of erecting buildings and maintaining such schools.
 Sec. 4. Any town in which trade school is established under the pro- visions of this act may contribute any sum properly voted therefor to the enlarg cement of such school. and for the improvement of it's efficiency.
 In reply to Senator Blakeslee, Sen ator Luther said the bill is an amend ment to the law passed at the session of 1907, and that it carried with it an appropriation of $50,OO0 a year.
 Senator Manwaring said the bill is 8 step in the right direction. and it should pass.
 Senator Peck also favored the bill. and said it was not as easy for a young man to learn trade today as It was twenty-five years ago.
 The bill was passed unanimously
 Bounty for Shade Trees.
 The bill concerning bounty for plant ing shade trees was amended by the acceptance of the house amendment on the motion of Senator Alsop. and Dy all dulenuIHeHI OHeTeu DY senator Middleton, and as amended passed
 Calendar.
 Passed-Extending to November l, 1910, the rights of the East Lyme Street Railway company; making ap- to the amount of $336,- 7S632 for military purposes.
 Communications bill No. 190, concerning the sale of eggs.
 Foot of Calendar Concerning statements of express business.
 Clerks and Treasurers.
 The judiciary committee reported fayorably on substitute bill concern ing the removal of town clerks and treasurers. It empowers the states to bring charges to the su- perior court against the effiocials when he finds grounds for complaints of misconduct or neglect of duty. The official against whom the states at tcrney has brought charges may be removed from office by the judge who has heard the evidence.
 Care of Tuberculosis.
 The senate passed substitute for ! house bill No. 697, concerning the re- porting and care of tuberculosis. The