Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-14
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Hartford March 1S.--Clerk kenealy called the house to order and 1t was announced that Speaker Healey would be absent for the balance of the week and that under the rules 1t was neces- sary for the house to appoint q speaker pro tenn. On motion of Mr. Hux1oro. the repu6lican house leader, MT. Peasley Of Cheshire was chosen He called MT. Geary of Waterford. the democratfc leader, to the chair, who presided during the session. In the was made to MT. Kelley of Killingly. who Is i'll with pneumonia The speak er's absence Is duo to the death of his brother, Thomas Healey.
 New London Bonds.
 The committee on finance reported favorably the act authorizing the city Of New London to issue bonds of $4O,- calendar. Favorable report was made on the act exempting from taxation the Eugene Atwood fund.
 Bills Rejected.
 From the finance committee came unfavoraable reports on these matters, and the reports were accepted and bills rejected: The payment of taxes phone companies. taxation of savings banks, collection and assessment of the personal tax.
 conourred With Senate.
 The house concurred with the senate in the rejection of these bills upon un- favorable report of the committee on education: The bill limiting the enroll tion of school buildings, which called for state aid.
 Restricting Fishing.
 bill was rejected upon unfavorable report which would prevent a person fishing in fresh water with more than 20 lines and taking more than 30 fish in a day, between in the evening and in the morning. A
 Auto Bills Killed.
 Bills were rejected concerning auto mobiles as follows: The registry num- bering, the use and speed of automo- piles, and to change the present law in regard to automobiles stopping when nearing standing trolley cars; that automobile owners carry liability insurance; concerning the appointment of traffic officers.
 Hedges Undisturbed.
 An act that would prohibit at the intersection of any highwaW a hedge or fence more than three feet in height above the level of the highway was rejected.
 Veterans Are Favored.
 An act was favoraGbly reported which provides that no soldier, sailor or ma rine who holds position in any public building of the state shall be removed except for incompetency or miscon- duet. Calendar.
 Factory Inspection.
 The act concerning notices given by the department of factory inspection was amended so that notice can be served by registered mail addressed to the party in interest at his last known place of address, and that returns shall be made to the commissioner of labor and factory inSDectiOp
 Fraternai Benefit Societies.
 An amendment to the act concerning fraternal benefit societies was taken from the calendar which provides that the insurance commissioner any person he may appoint shall examine, at least once in three years. the affairs of any domestic fraternal benefit so- ciety, and shall have access to all books, papers and documents of such society, and may summon and examine under oath any officer. agent or em- ploye or other person, in relation to the affairs of the society.
 Automobile Insurance. An act was taken from the calendar and passed providing that any cor poration authorized to engage in the business of fire insurance in this state may insure owners of automobiles against any of the hazards of fire, ex- plosion, transportation, collision and loss by legal liability for damage to resulting from the mainte- nance or use of automobiles, and loss by burglary or theft. or both, but not | against loss by reason of bodily injury to the person. This act shall take ef- l feet from its passage.
 Incarceration of Inebriates. An amendatory act provides that ] after receipt of notice the superior | court, any criminal court of common l pleas, or district. city, borough, police |
 
 having criminal Jurisdiction, may com | nit to said farm any common drunk l ard or any person who has been three | times convicted of intoxication therein l of any narcotic or spirituous or intox- eating liquor.
 Fees Are Increased. An act taken from the calendar and | passed increases the fees of clerks of | courts. other than probate courts, to | D for recording each Judgment in ap- oeai cases from inferior courts, and $10 | n divorce proceedings that are unde- | ended and in Foreclosures.
 Judges of Probate. An act concerning courts of probate | 'eadS as follows: There shall be a court of probate in each probate dis 1 rict held by one judge elected bien- | ,ffce shall commence on the wednes- lay after the first Monday in January lext succeeding his election; and such | udge, before entering upon his duties, mall be sworn and shall record his certificate of election upon the records If his court, and shall appoint a clerk md may appoint one or more assistant Jerks, each of whom shall be sworn Q faithful performance of his duties. hall, when required, give such bond s the judge of said court shall deem lecessary and shall continue in office lntil he shall resign, be removed or uperseded No person shall be dis ualified from holding the office of Jerk or assistant clerk by reason of ex.
 Section fse of the general statutes nd section 1 of chapter 103 of the ublic acts of 1907 are repealed. Passed.
 Commitment Conditions.
 The Connecticut Refor1natory acf. |