New Britain herald., 1929-03-07
rom which a defendant in q negli-

from which a defendant in q negli- gence action has taken policy.
 Senator peasley, Judiciary chair man. in commenting on the unfa>- orable report Of his committee on the measure, declared, and Senator Conroy admitted. that the reason for it was to disclose to the jury that an insurance company would pay the judgment and not an individual Senator Peasley declared this would result in too liberal judgment and might influence the jury oth,-r- wise.
 Senator Conroy declared it Was necessary and though the spirit # the present statute allows such question, an opposing attorney might set an objection sustained, Senator U'Counor declared the statute pro vided adequately and that the b'.l would defeat Senator Conroys and all other attorneys purposes. The argument went back an forth until Lieutenant Cove Rogers called a vote The bill was rejected.
 The bill authorizing the governor 10 appoint special commission to he known as the state Capitol, vet eran's way and Burr memorial com mission. 10 make plans 10 beautlLN Capitol grounds, was passed by the senate.
 Other Bills Adopted
 Other bills passed included: Amending charter Of trustees Of the BerkeIv divinity school concerning number and manner Of clcctiNg trustees
 Authorizing incr. aec to s&1o."Hp in value Of real and personal pro- perty that can be held by the Om!- Cron Trust association (Iork Hall dt Yalo).
 Allowing Use Of doctors reports 10 the state health department on occupational diseases in Norkmens compe nsation cases.
 Aiding calves and sheep to the other animals that may be slaggh- cred III slaughter houses licensed ny the health officer or health boarI of a town.
 Providing st.5o a day pay for H. tive duty 10 the band of the stat" militia.
 A favorable report >,as received on the bill setting a 5000 fine go days In jail, or both for misrepre- sen'auon by tte agent or officer of one iHeurange company Of the con tracts and policies Of rival firm,
 Birth Control Ip Again
 Representative pccks orato y powers. well known m tn" house anl in the bar. were brought to the at- '"utjon of the tower body today. for the first time this session. His re- marks. mild today. did not reveal tue ,eh"mtnce which he intends 10 dis play on the floor tomorrow when nr will seek to show the view point O' the Judiciary committees minority cone, rnins the bin. rejected by the senate yesterday which would re- peal the penalty provisions of th" statute prohibiting the practice Of, and issennlnation oI information on, birth control.
 The hous. rejected several fishing and hunting bills and several bills recommended by the juridIcal council, heard before the judicia " yesterday afternoon.
 The hunting bills provide the re- duction of anglers license fees 10 sl.25: hunters license fees to sl.25, eAempting from licenses fees for fishing in tidal waters.
 The judicial council bills included those making provisions for cXamiu- alton Of jurors by judges instead Of attorneys: for reference Of cases e referees on the courts motlo9. providing rules for common pleas courts: providing payments Of cos : in non-sUitS and withdrawal Of 4"- tions: providing no costs on Was. garnishments unless demand iS ma h. more than 90 days prior 10 action. Court clerks offices would he closed Saturday afternoons under . bill fas ora bly reported.