Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Especial to The Bulletin)

Hartford. Jan. 31.-There was a short session of the legislature Tues in the near future has not yet travelled fthe routine necessary before 1t can be brought to the house and ton win soon change and soon the legislative sea will be covered with choppy bits of proposed laws. Of more or less importance and they will be picked up and put into cold storage, as rapidly as possible.
 That PiseonhoIs Plan. The proposition to change the joint rules SO that matters unfavorably considered in committee will not be reported for action in the house of oo1gin; sScep1 1y aafsr asD s refs referred oi to a committee comprised of Senator Kleet and Representatives Peasiey and Geary. A compromise was offered that would allow call for g. report pro- vided it was made by one-fifth of the members of the body where the bill originated. This committee held con- ference and Leader Geary was oppos- ed to the measure or any compromise ciple did not consider such . measure necessary, as time saver, or, for any other reason. Therefore, there will be a divided committee report, and it is expected that the bill will be referred to the committee on joint rules, and the outcome will be general debate in the house. Should the majority i'm sist. there will no doubt be more or less ilibustering in the house. The legislature will resume at 11:S0 Thurday morning.
 The House Recedes.
 The house, receded from its action. and concurred with the senate. in the reference of the bill concerning the mittee on agriculture, also the bill in regard to in spection of dairies and inspection of cattle to the same com- mittee.
 Disasreeins Action. The house insisted on it's action of reference in these matters and com mittees of conference named: Com mittee to investigate jails, referred to the judiciary committee and in the house to humane institutions. Peas ley of Cheshire and Taylor of Dan bury, committee; inspection of plumb ing, Martin of Orange and Williams of Groton; state license for sale of bonds, Marsden of Madison and Fox of New London.
 Change of Reference.
 The committee on roads, rivers and bridges, to which was referred the bill to remove dangerous Instructions on the state highway in the town of Haddam, recommended that the matter be referred to the committee on ap- propriations. It was so ordered. Debenture Bill Passed.
 Under suspension of the rules reso- lution of debenture was passed, So that members can draw on the treas urer for January compensation of 360 each.
 Judge Waller Again. Favorable reports came from the committee on judiciary appointing Charles B. Waller judge of the court of common pleas of New London coun- ty. George W. Wheeler and Milton A. Shunway Judges of the superior court and justices of the supreme court. Tabled for calendar. New Haven MayoraIty. A motion to pass under suspension of the rules to amend the city charter of New Haven prevailed. The amend duties of the mayor of New Haven, which would give the acting mayor full powers of the mayor, and to have succession in office. MT. Lepatin of that no public hearing had been given the matter. The bill was ordered transmitting to the expressing clerk. Quintette of Judges. Resolutions were taken from the calendar and referred to the judiciary committee. appointing Wesley IT. Pearne judge and $. Harrison Warn CT associate judge of the city court of Middletown. Frank W. Seymour judge of the town court of Winchester, S. Vctor Prince, assistant judge, city and police court of New London and police court of Meriden.
 MiddIesex Nominations. At caucus of the republican mem bers for Middlesex county, William H. Smith of Saybrook was recommended for county commissioner and Daniel Page of Durham, were elected county auditors.