Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
Especial to The Bulletin, ,

I resulted in the recommittal of the bill Ws1fch had been unfayorably re- ported. Another long discussion fol- lowed when n private act concerning ! In Stamford. was called from the ta- | bIe, and the rules suspended. mo- ttOn by Leader Peas1ey that the mat ter be tabled for calendar and print bill was then passed. The rules were again suspended and the bill was transmitted tc the senate.
 Railroad Taxation. A hi1I was passed which provided for tax returns from public service corporations, to be made on December 31 instead of June 30.
 The Grain Elevator. As announced in The Bulletin sev- eral weeks ago, that the bill to pro- vide for grain elevator on the state drawn. that for1mality took place in the senate, Thursday afternoon, when Senator May withdrew the bill. He stated that while there was absolute need for the elevator that owing to the present unsettled conditions 1t was deemed best to withdraw the bsi1 at this time. but gave notice that it would be again presented at the next session of the general assembly. The petition of the Shore Line Electric railway to extend it's trackage in the city of New London. was also with drawn
 Train Service Abandonment. The Judiciary committee made in-l favorable report on the petition of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for authority to dis continue the operation of trains be- tween Saybrook Point and Fenwick Station. The report was accented and petitioner given leave to with draw A bill had already passed in the house giving the company authcri- ty to do all that was specified in the petition.
 No investigation.
 The committee or railroads report- ed unfaForably the resolution to raise committee to investigate into the con ditions Of travel on the steam rail- roads of the state. Report accepted and bill rejected
 No Signal Changes.
 The railroad committee reported un- favora5,y a bill that would change the present system of signals used by street railways Report accepted and bill rejected.
 Text Books Free.
 A bill concerning text books in pub lie schools was reported unfavorably by the committee on education and the bill rejected. It was explained that in many places there was free text books. and that it was quite prob able that the matter would be cared for automatically. and that there was TO need for legislation. Another bill in this respect was rejected which provided that the purchase of text hooks be made by the state board of health, and that guarantee be given that the bookseller does not sell at a lower rate to anyone else.
 No State Hymn.
 Admiral Cowies.= the member from reporting from the com mittee on education, reported unfavor- ably or the act to adopt a state hymn It was explained that no one appeared before the committee in favor of the bill and that the committee not having heard the hymn, could not de- terrnine whether 1t sounded good or Il bad. Report accepted and bill re-
 Consideration of Salaries.
 The committee of the judiciary re- ported favorabiy the act concerning salaries. and recommended reference to the appropriations committee. It was so ordered.
 Municipal Gas Plants.
 The committee on cities and borougfls, reported unfavoraby. and quire nunicipally owner gas and eIec- tlic companies to report to the public utilities commission.
 A Blanket Bill.
 Mir. waitt. of the committee on roads, rivers and bridges, stated that covering automobiles, bridges and fer ries, in explanation of the unfavor- able reports concerning these matters i There was large number of bills and they were all rejected.
 Bill Board Ads.
 The committee reported unfavorable the bill concerning taxes for advertIs- i11T T5z @r.f bill boards. Report accepted and bsll l rejected.
 Rights Restored Rights that were lost by reason of | crime, were restored to: Mariana An astatio. of New Haven, money under l false pretenses: Antonio Di Marco. of | Stamford. murder.
 Stable For State Horses. The house concurred with the sen ate in the passage of a bill to appro- oriate $1o.00e for the erection of | stable to house horses owned by the 'tate. The stable to be erected adja- .ent to the state armory and arsenal t was explained to be an emergency measure and to provide for the horses low roaming on the grounds near the
 Trolley Petitions Rejected. 4 big batch Of bills from the Con- Ii ecticut company for additional harter rights in several cities in the t<1Jc, 1nC4uul11S NOTWsch and New l. sondon. were unfavorably reported 1 nd petitioners given leave to with raw. It was explained that these iatters were covered in general ! w.
 Contractor to SeIectman. a The military committee reported un- F a bill that would divide the g of placing soldiers t between the contractor C nd sefectmen. Bill rejected
 Military Matters. The house concurred with the sem n ke in the rejection of number of n Ills, which were covered by the gen. a ta1 military bill.
 SawmilT Spark Arresters. n Am act taken from the calendar and | assed. provides that every portable ' cam boiler operating In this state r ialI be equipped with an effective park arrester and no such boiler iaH be operated without such device c use and in good condition, except il 1ri11x sJYfh lime AZ thA e.rnaand fin fha E