Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26

searchlights so placed that the direct
rays will dazzle the eyes of other
users of the road.
Joint Use of Utilities.
By Mr.. Read-Provides that the util-
ity commission may require the joint
use by two public utility companies Of
the properties.
BY Mr.. Hutchinson-Makes 1t a mis-
demeanor for u member of the board
of commissioners of any village or any
agent, inspector or supervisor OF any
municipality to be directly or Indirect
ly concerned In any contract to which
a municipality is a party.
BY Mr.. Rathbun-Annexes a portion
Of the borough of Florham Park to the
borough of Madison, in Morris county.
By Mr.. Smalley-Provides that where
proposals are submitted for contracts
a certified check for 5 per cent of the
total amount of the bid shall accom-
pany the proposal instead of 10 per
cent, as heretofore. The contract is to
be awarded within fourteen days there
after to the lowest responsible bidder.
Amends chapter POP Of laws of 1913.
BY MI. Pierce-Requires the seere-
tary of state to furnish to each board
Of registry and election three certifi-
Gates of registration. Provides for the
filing of n copy with the secretary Of
state, one with the county clerk and
the third with the clerk of the munich
pality.
BY MIR. Read-Extends the definition
Of the term public utility so as to in
clude any municipal corporation. eS
cepting cities of the first class, who are
engaged In the management. operation
and control of any subway, gas. cleo
trio light. water. or telephone
plant.
BY Mr.. Observation-Disclosures the board
Of public utility commissioners to re-
quire physical connections to be con-
structed between the tracks of street
railways and the tracks of railroads
Incorporated under the general railroad
act at the point of intersection of said
tracks.
BY Mr.. McGinnis-Makes it a misde-
for any person or corporation
to give, SELL manufacture or expose for
sale any cigarettes containing opium,
morphine. cocaine, sugar, saltpeter,
hemp or arsenic.
BY Mr.. Ackerson-An act for the
prevention and control of rabies. En-
powers local boards of health to make
regulations for the control of animals
likely to become affected.
By MI. Colgate-Permits the Y. w.
@. A. to enjoy the same legal oppor-
tunities and status as now provided
by law for he Y. M. G. A.
BY Mr.. Gaunt-Permits the purchase
Of turnpike roads, the cost to be borne
by the commissioner of public roads
and the boards of chosen freeholders.
Br. Mr.. Barber-A supplement to the
food and drug act, defining the term
essence" as applied to food and drugs.
Assembly Measures.
Bills introduced in the house include:
BY Mr.. Oliphant-Changes the time
for catching pike from May 1 to June
10. Makes the law the same as those
for catching bass.
DIV MI. IONluGS lOI WOllcn
watchers at a special election to be
held on the constitutional amendment
election.
BY Mr.. Ramsay-Provides that any
person that sets himself out as an
attorney at law when he has not been
admitted as such shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
By Mr.. Dalrymple-Provides that the
Judge of any county may appoint three
supreme court commissioners who shall
have power to fix bail and reduce bail
in cases fixed by magistrates and
Justices in the lower courts.
BY Mr.. Ramsey-GivesN commissioner
Of deeds right to take acknowledge
ments In entire county.
BY Mr.. Pilgrim-Provides for the es-
Enlistment of a two platoon system
In the fire department of cities In the
first class. no increase being necessary
in the number of men employed.
By NJ. Colgan-Reduces the time in
which claims may be presented against
an estate from nine to six months.
BY Mr.. Stevens-An anti-treat bill.
1t is aimed against liquor licenses held
by a keeper. agent or servant OF any
hotel, saloon. club or cafe. 1t provides
that not more than one drink shall be
sold to any person: also provides that
lawful money shall be paid for such
drink. Bill aimed against the owner
giving credit to any person for a drink.
BY Mr.. Stevens-Another anti-treat
bill drawn against any hotel. saloon or
club. Similar to preceding bill. Makes
a person violating the law guilty of a
misdemeanor and a fine not to exceed
$50 or Imprisonment not to exceed thir-
ty days.
BY Mr.. Whitman-Makes legal the
publication of ordinances in cities
where there are no newspapers by pub
fishing in a county newspaper.
BY Mr.. Runyon-Gives prosecutors