Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-31

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 30.-This was probably the most strenuous day for members of the general assembly this session. Throughout the day the in- terest was intense. and the number of spectators, made up largely of lawyers who were interested in pending bills was large in both chambers. The gov ernor sent in a message, which was read in the house, urging re-districting and two of his veto messages were over-ridden. the one exemp;irg civil yv-l- veterans from property taxation 1n the senate by the aid of the vote of Lieutenant Governor Blakeslee, and the Norwalk bridge bill by the house, by alt overwhelming majority. The governor sent to the senate for con- firmation the names of Rev. Francis Goodwin of Hartford Morton F. Plant of New London and Edward E. Brad ley of New Haven as members of the state park commission for two years, beginning September l, under the law signed last week.
 Bridgeport Pastors Bill.
 Senator Judson introduced a Sunday bill in the senate which has been known as the Bridgeport pastors bill and which will come up for action probably tomorrow. It is senate bill
 Change in Sunday Hotel Bill.
 The conference committee which had
 
 Jon between the two branches over the bill which aims to give hotels the right to sell liquor to guests on Sunday, re- ported to the senate through Senator Fr1sbie of the excise committee. The bill is changed somewhat from the original draft which the senate passed and the house rejected. but the exact wording of the bill could not be deter mined as it was read by Clerk Blod- gett and then placed on immediate la~rrr.r l.. S. Those for the bill were Senators Pierce. Hooker, Spellacy, Fenn, Bailey. Marlowe. Dickerman, Mitchell, Shan ley, Marsden, Parker, Platt, Lawlor, Mahan. Avery. Park, Bartlett, McNeil, Paddock. Judson, Hammond, Barnub, Peck, Foster, Elliott, Brinsmade, Wright and Leonard-6; absent, Sem ator Alsop; out of the chamber. not voting, Senators HalIoran, Lounsbury, Woodruff, Donovan and Meara.
 Senator Peck Opposes.
 The bill at once was sent to the house, but the house clerks did not know where it was later, when an ef- fort was made to ascertain the nature of the compromise on the bill, and it is understood 1t is in possession of MT. Banks, house chairman of the judici- ary. The change in the bill is said to be that it cuts out of the earlier bill
 
 right to sell liquor on Sunday must be Df a certain size as to. number of rooms. There is also a requirement that a town shall be of a certain mum Der of voters to make that town eli- g1b1e to have a hotel licensed to sell liquor to its guests on Sunday. When the bill was reported Senator Peck said that he opposed the the bill. as he had the original one, as being against the best interests of the state. Tt will let down the bars and give HIS a wide open sale of liquor on Sun day" said the senator. Senator Platt replied that the bars have been down for years, battered down by local sen- timent. The bill was then passed.
 On the No~waIk Bridge Bill.
 In the house the governors veto of the Norwalk bridge bill. was called mp. Representative Johnson of Newtown oaid he thought the governor was in consistent in this veto, for he had signed the New London bond bill
 Representative Elliott of Greenwich favored the bill. even though the gov ernor was older and so much wiser.
 Representative Burr of Westport thought the governor was honest in his intentions, but that he was looking backward The conditions of the pres ent are different from the past. Not one vehicle in ten now crossing the bridge is a local one.
 Monitors Were Sportive.
 Representative Banks. explained the nature of the Norwalk bridge, the character of the travel over it. which is largely of automobiles crossing the state, and added that the bridge was in . disyraceful condition. He be- lieved that the town should be assist ed. The previous question was or dered and upon a roll call the bill was passed. the governors veto notwith- . fA Ttr,@ 1trv fl,e roll call the speaker admonished mem bers from throwing paper. He said they were engaged in serious busi- ress and unless they preserve decorum now 1t would delap the arrival of the time when they could throw papers to their hearts content.
 Representative Candee of Ea ston, who usually opposed appropriations was cheered when he voted for the blll.
 :. A. the senate has passed the bill w VII now become law.
 AppIsuse for Senator Darovan.
 Senator Donovan. who fought for state aid of s5o,ooo, was heartily con graduated
 The house passed a resolution to fix the compensation of it's own doorkeep- CTS and messengers at this session at S1o0 month a portion of the month to be paid in proportion. The door keepers nave been paid SoOJ for the session and the messengers $I50 In spite of an unfaverable report from the incorp srat.ons committed the Waterbury Gas 'T.ight ccmpany's bill to have authority to increase its cap- ital stock was passed with an amend- ment offered by Nr. Thurs striking out the section which would prevent the issuance of stock and bonds based on the good will and franchise of the | cofhpany.
 State Park Goes Over. The bill io nave the state take sra shore front property at Savin Rock for 1 park purposes. reported unfavorably, | was referred to the next session. The telephone bill over which Rep- | Johnson If Newtown had | had debate. one of seventeen sent .o | cold stersge" by the judiciary com nitfee. and which concerns extension | 4 lifts tc house which is within a | 1unrter of mile of ths end of d line, l xae reported by Mir. Ranks unfavora-
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