Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

Hartford, Conn., March 11.-The general assembly put in it's most strenuous day so far this session to- day, and two matters were in effect sessions occupied days of attention only to meet the same end. that of re- lection These matters were the per sonal tax which the house once again refused to abolish. and the IiberaIia- ing of Sunday to the extent of permit ting moving picture shows
 No Sunday Moving Pictures.
 The latter bill. unfavorably reported, was practically unanimously rejected although many senators declared that opinion did not violate the Sunday; that they were a good recreative
 means for the masses who might do worse things on Sunday and they constituencies in favor of more 1b- eral interpretation of the Sunday laws.
 Accused of Violating Law.
 When. however, Senator McDonough declared that moving picture promot- CTS are not observing the laws, which he added were most excellent and liberal ones, and that they were not entitled to the special privilege of giv- 9ng theatrical performances on Sun day. the senate almost to a man swung to the support of the judiciary com u1fttee and accepted the report and rejected the bill. There are other bills cf like tenure but MI. McDonough told the senate that they would be re- ported unfavorably. There remain. however, bills which are intended to fiberalize the Sunday for recreatfve sports and to permit the sale of the necessities of life on which reports are Co be made.
 Small Towns Against Personal Tax
 Repeal.
 The house is expected to act in con %Sx %bz, A~ \. --sf bill and such exhibitions on Sunday will not be 1egalized this session.
 On the personal tax bill the small town representatives against repeal vote of 161 to 47. Concurrent action in rejection of the bill is expected in the senate.
 "Free Mileage" Bill Passes.
 The legislative mileage question went one phase further, but according to popular opinion. no nearer the set of giving the members their mileage. Both branches passed the Peck bill 1 providing that railroads shall give l free mileage" The vote was 1o6 to l Ss in the house and 12 to 10 in the 1 senate This sends the bill to the gov l ernor. It Is recalled that in debate | last week Colonel Hall of Wilmington 1 quoted the governor to the effect that | his excellency would not approve of 1 any bill which was contrary to the | constitution, but at that time this was taken to mean that he would approve 1 of no measure that requires expendi- lure of state money to equate mem Ders on their mileage.
 Passage Over Possible Veto Unlikely. The free pass bill amends the charters of common carriers and ] makes 1t compulsory for the railroads to provide transportation; members expected veto on the ground that hn~ fs voIved. As the vote on the bill was very close in each body passage over B veto would appear to be doubtful.
 Governor Springs Surprise.
 Governor Baldwin made number of appointments subject to confirma- don by the senate. The surprise was n the naming of John F. Addis of New Milford to be common pleas court judge In Ldtchfield county to succeed Judge Welch, who will retire for age, Committees reports have begun to come in in large volume indicating the following of the policy laid down early |