Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

an amendment to the charter or the city of New London providing for the removal of snow, ice and sleet from sidewalks and gutters.
 pormitory for WiIIimantic. MT. Fenton of wiIIimantic introduced an act that the state board of educa- ton be authorized to construct a dor mitory for the state normal school at Willimantic. An appropriation of $150,000 is asked for the purpose.
 Judges of Groton.
 MT. Hampstead of Groton presented Latimer judge and Albert $. Hewitt deputy judge of the borough court of -Stonington.
 New London Vocational School. MT. Fox of New London presented an act for New London vocational $20, GOO.
 Knights Of Columbus.
 Mr. Fox of: New London presented an act amending the charter of the Knights of Columbus, increasing the beneficiaries in the event of death of an insured member. In the event of a member becoming dependent upon incorporated charitable institution he shall have privilege of making such institution his beneficiary.
 Deputy Judge of New London. MT. Fox of New London presented a resolution appointing S. Victor Prince assistant judge of the city and police court of New London.
 Aid for Dependents.
 MT. Fox of New London introduced an act which provides that overseers of the poor shall aid all mothers with dependent children under 16 years of age, if such mothers are fit to bring up their children properly with the aid furnished. The aid furnished shall be sufficient to enable the mother to bring up these children properly in their own homes. The children and mother not to be deemed paupers.
 Speed of Trolley Cars.
 MT Healey of Waterbury introduced an act that provides that any street railway company shall not operate cars in excess of eight miles an hour upon approaching intersecting highways, and have cars under control so that they can be stopped within 50 feet.
 Rogers Lake Fishing.
 MT. Pierson of Old Lyme presented an act which provides that there shall be no fishing in Rogers lake, in the Dec. to March 1, under penalty of $50.
 School Physicians.
 MT. 'Fenton of Willimantic presented an act which provides that the board of school visitors or other boards in
 
 more school physicians.
 The Term of Judues.
 A resolution amending the constitu- tion was proposed which provides that the terms of minor judges, after June 30 of the first year after the amend ment is adopted, shall be four years
 Use of Ferrets.
 MT. Williams of Groton presented an act that prohibits the use of a ferret for the purpose of taking or destroy ing wild harss or rabbits between Oct ' 1917, and Oct. z, 1920. The penalty is not less than $1 or Imprisonment not more than 30 days
 Health Officers Exams.
 MT Atwood of Brooklyn presented bill that requires that applicants for appointment as deputy health officers must pass examination before appoint ment.
 Bridge Footpath.
 MT. Russell of MiddIetown introduced an act providing for an appropriation of $2O, 900 to build a footpath on the bridge between Middletown and Port land.
 Liquor License Fees.
 An act was presented by MT. Martin of Holland to amend the liquor laws regarding license fees, the fees to be S700 for retailers in towns of 10000 and over and s415 for towns of less than 1000.
 Compulsory Vaccination.
 MT. Lang. by request, presented an at making it unlawful to town au- thorities to enforce vaccination on school children.