Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
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 Hartford. Feb. 26-After making an unofficial count of members present in the house of representatives, MT. Hyde, republican leader, made motion for roll call, presumably tor the purpose of having a larger attendancS at the Friday sessions. The roll call divulged 1S6 present, seven above quorum In New London county 2l of tho 30 members were absent. and in WindhaIn county Is of the 24 mem bers were among the absentees.
 Unfavorahie Judiciary Reports. The committee of the Judiciary made 1lnfavorable report on these matters and report was accepted and the meas ures rejected: Concerning foreign at tachments, reducing the amount to be attached from $25 to $9: relating to mechanics' liens; chattel mortgages on cattle, horses and automobiles; mo- tice of intent on sheirs of contractors and material men; concerning billiard and pool rooms; redumption of leases: one day of rest in seven, which had reference to hotel and restaurants; concerning foreign attachments.
 Mir. Wilcox Wins.
 The committee on federal relations made favorable report on the measure proposed by Representative Elias Will cox of Stonington, which is against polyga11ly, and which Stipulates that the legislature of Connecticut in oppo sition be communicated to the secre- tary of state of the United States, the senate and house of representa- tives of the United States and to the several members of congress for Con- neoticut and the legislatures Of other states.
 Fishing and Cunning.
 Unfavorable reports came from the committee on fish and flame on these measures, which were rejected and committee reports accepted: Concern ing close season for Woodcock for ten wears. rejected as this matter was be- ing handled by the national board; limiting the number of pheasants to be taken by one person at ten Q day was left with the national board.
 Change of Reference.
 The judiciary committee reported back the act relative to the sale of liquors in hotels and recommended reference to the committee on excise. It was so referred.
 Petition Withdrawn.
 A petition presented by Mir. Back, of Killingly, by request and referred to the judiciary committee was re- ported upon adversely It referred to foreign attachments. Ar. Back, for the committee stated that there was no appearance for the petition and q motion prevailed that the petitioner be given leave to withdraw.
 The Governors Staff. The military made unfavorable re- port on the bill concerning the gov ernor's staff and the bill was rejected. It was explained that a~substitute bill will be presented. The substitute will provide for the appointment of seven aides instead of three and that four of these shall be officers of the national guard.
 Merger Opposed.
 The interpretations committee made unfaVorable report on the, resolution to merge the Meriden Agricultural so- ciety with the Meriden grange, and favorably on the incorporation of The Kingsley Trust association.
 Error Was Corrected.
 The resolution appointing James E. Brickenhof judge of the city court of Stamford was rescinded, to correct an error, as he was the choice for dep uty judge and not judge. Resolution was then passed favorable to MT. Brickenhof as deputy judge.
 Favorable Finance.
 The committee on finance made fa- vorable reports on an act concerning the collection of taxes and in author izing the county Of Fairfield to issue bonds of S22S,o00 for a, court house in Bridgeport.
 A Federal Matter. The committee on federal relations reported unfayorably a bill to rec ommend to congress a. reduction of the rate on export postal parcels
 Besides the receipt of senate bus fness and tabling of the same for cal endar and printing, no other business was transacted. It was voted to ad- journ to 11.30 Tuesday morning.
 Legislative Notes.
 Not a single matter was starred for action on the calendar for Friday session in the hauSe, save that at the foot of the calendar which relates to an increase of $500 in the salary of superintendent of state police.
 Representative Elias Wilcox of Ston- ington is house chairman of the i'm portant committee on railroads and he entertained the members and their wives at dinner at the Hotel Bond which was specially served for MT Wilcox and his guests. His two broth CTS, Roland and OrTin, and their wives were present.
 The members who were not detained by committee hearings made a bee line fer the railway station immediately sitter the general assembly adjourned on Friday.
 Governor Holconb declined to say anything in regard to the civil service act when questioned on Friday. He said that when the official document reached him ft would receive official action. It was generally understood that he would affIx his signature on