New Britain herald., 1915-03-30


 use, because it practically al- sZ Dy16d the hunting of rabbits twenty Tour hours a day and seven days a week. The amendment was lost, seventeen to ten, and the favorable report of the committee was rejected, twenty-three to eight, killing the bill. A motion to reconsider was offered and lost.
 Everett J. Sturges of New Milford was confirmed as bank commissioner to fill a vacancy until July 1 next and for four years from that date.
 Other Measures Adopted.
 Among other measures adopted were those increasing the salary of the building inspector of Bridgeport from $1,6O0 to S2,000; repeating the $1 bounty on foxes, Senator Lewis saying that over $30,0OO had been paid out in bounties on foxes in the last ten years; requiring attendance at schools for the deaf or private schools of all defective and deaf chill dren between the ages of seven and sixteen years; prohibiting the use of certain dragnets along Long Island Sound; permitting transfer, of boys and girls from reformatory institu-
 
 1mbeciles with approval of the gov ernor.
 Magee Takes Stand.
 Senator Magee called attention to the requirement. that all bills carry ing appropriations should go to his committee, upon discovery of mea- sure calling for increases of $500 in salaries of assistant clerks of super for courts in Hartford and Fairfield counties. He pointed out that such reference was necessary as his com- mittee was obliged to make up a budget with enough money to cover the appropriations. Senator 1sbeI said that he agreed with Senator Ma gee to a great extent but that he wished this matter to be decided so that in all future measures, it would be known what action to expect. The bill carrying the salaries of clerks and assistant clerks in superior courts including the items on which in creases were to be made was sent to the appropriations committee. It came from the judiciary commit tee .'-.s,. .... .s..
 The bill providing an open season on deer the year around to all land owners on their own land or to any one who may have written permis- sion from land owner to hunt. deer on the latter's land provoked a live 1y debate imm ediately after Senator Lewis of the fish and game com mittee had explained it. Vigorous opposition to the bill was shown by many senators. An amendment by Senator Wadhams striking out the term "lessees'' so that land could not be leased for deer hunting was adopted. MT. Wadhams favored the protection of deer as in the past not believing the time had come to slaughter them. Senator Peasley believed that deer should be pro- tected. Senator Comley said he had received a suggestion which he of fered to the senate to the effect that in such state where roads run even through the forests to throw open the state to hunters at all times and places. Senator Barnes said the proper method would be to declare an open season for one or two weeks if the deer are too numerous. Sen ator Futile and Senator Alcorn op- posed the bill while Senator Lewis said that so much damage is be- ing done every year by deer that 1t is time something was done to curb this destruction
 Amendment Inconsistent
 Senator Hewitt said the amend ment was inconsistent and Senator Evarts tried to have the bill re- committed. Senator Lewis replied that at the hearing there was not single voice raised in opposition to the bill. The motion to recom- init was lost. The motion to pass the bill as amended was lost 21 to g and a motion to reconsider was lost.