Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-15

all over the building, the democrats
filed into the galleries and watched the
rest of the proceedings from that want
age point.
How Quorum was Counted"
There was practically no other gust
ness except senate matters. Suddenly
Representative Banks produced a bun
die of bills. which ne explained were
matters left in the hands of the judi
ciary committee, and they include
many ones of familiar titles. These
were read and rejected altogether, ex-
cept one relating to the appointment of
county commissioners by the governor,
which Mr.. Hutchinson had tabled.
During some debate Representative
Banks replied to intimations that the
quorum by which the highway com
missioner's bill had been passed. had
been counted" to make the necessary
number, saying that while there was
not at that moment a quorum there
had been one a few minutes before, as
the house had been counted to make
certain.
Governors Veto Tabled.
The governors veto of the Connect
cut River company'S charter amend
nent. was received and tabled. At the
same time the veto Of the So-called
Judson resolution, which would make
the company. if it accepted the amend
ment subject to local taxation and ex-
emption of charter privileges, went in
TO the senate.
Excitement in Senate.
While the mouse was in the midst of
its troubles the senate was contrib
uting to the excitement.
The bill for amending the present
personal tax law was taken up and
Senator Donovan, who wants the act
repealed wanted the matter tabled un-
Urapi< he pOJIld offer
amendment. Republican senators, OBJ
pected to delay, saying they wanted
the matter disposed of.
Democrats Play for Delay.
Senator .Mahan wanted it made the
order of the day for Tuesday. Dur
ing the few minutes of debate Sena-
tor Woodruff said ne wanted to get
matters cleared up so adjournment
could be taken until next FRIDAY whe1,
the senate could come in for final ad-
iournmer,t Senator Paddock OBJECT
ed. He said he wanted the matter to
be taken up Tuesday. Senator Wood
ruff said he would leave the chamber
and compel adjournment through -
quorum. Senator Fem said this was
q threat.
Will Spoil Little New Haven Matter"
Senator Paddock said that while he
might not be present Tuesday there
wei hSi1OCldlS VINO COulO 90 1lISt
what Senator Woodruff threatened to
do and in "ducking OUT they would
spoil a little New Haven matter in
which some of the republicans were
interested
Talk of Political Trickery
Senator Mitchell jumped up and said
thas this New Haven matter related
to the judgeship. and if the republi-
cans were going to do any political
trickery there were some democrats
who would not help them carry
through their plans, as they would
walk out. instead. After this there
was no objection to making the per-
sonal tax matter the order of the day
for Tuesday at 11.30
No Quorum for Gratuity Resolution.
An attempt to pass a gratuity reso-
luton disclosed q no quorum and the
senate adjourned.
AT the senate's adjournment there
was general inquiry as to the sup
judgeship referred to by. Senator
Mitchell. The conference committee
are Senator Dickerman and Repre-
sentatives Banks and Huxford No
decision. if any. had been reached
could be learned.
Booth or Hall for Judge.
The report was general that the
republicans feared that Governor
Baldwin after the session ends would
would appoint a democratic judge,
and Mr.. Thomas name was mentioned
in this connection. The republicans
are said to have suggested the name
of John r. Booth, but those who have
objected to Mr.. Booth want Major
George Fl. Hall appointed.
Cigars for Lieutenant Governor.
AT the close of the session Lieut..
Governor Rlakeslee was the recipient
of two boxes of cigars from the senate
attaches.