Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-25
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Especial to The Bulletin.)
 Hartford, March 24-There was business from start to finish in the house Wednesday and for two hours there was earnest effort made to reach the goal of early adjournment and the establishment of a short session record. For an hour Speaker Healey presided and then Representative HuX- ford of Stamford was called to the chair and the business went merrtly along. After a session of over two hours 1t was voted to adjourn until Ills Thursday morning.
 Public Health and Safety.
 The committee on public health and safety made unfavorable reports on these matters and reports were accept ed and bills rejected: Concerning the state board og examiners of embalm- CTS. concerning the safety of WorkInen engaged in general construction, whereby employees were not to exercise even due care for safety; the petition CTS concerning the practice of chiro- practics were given leave to with draw.
 Fish and Game.
 Unfavorable reports were made by the fish and game committee: Concern ing hunting on state game preserves; concerning woodcock, which is cov- cred by national regulations and also  use of ferrets, as subject matter is covered in another bill.
 Reports from Judiciary.
 The unfavorable reports from the judiciary committee were: Concern ing Jurisdiction of petty claims; the licensing of plumbers, which covered the journeymen but not the masters, and prevents plumbers from working in any town in which they were not li- apply to sellers of coffees, teas and spices; the employment of veterans in public service and concerning the discharge and reduction of pay of vet erans: concerning hearing before coun- ty commissioners. the present law be- pensions to residents of the state who have attained the age of sixty years.
 UnfavorabIe Excise Action.
 Unfavorable reports were made by the excise committee on these mat ters and the reports were accepted and bills rejected: Concerning sale of H- quors by druggists: concerning clubs the committee to report general bill on this matter later; concerning the tion day and Good Friday, as Christ mas is provided for, a bill allowing saloons to open after the polls closed has been rejected, and Good Friday bill will be reported later; order for intoxicating liquors which would pro- hibit a wholesale dealer from selling at retail to anyone not a licensed dealer.
 Cities and Boroughs, Too.
 The committee on cities and bor- oughs reported unfavorably these measures and they were rejected: The extension of municipal powers to the Walnut Beach association; to amend charter Of city of Bridgeport.
 No Military School Law.
 Measures providing for military in struction in public schools were un- favorably reported by the committee on military affairs, and rejected; the act concerning the issue of checks without funds to meet same. while the act might benefit some, 1t would be a burden to many others; concerning the making of the Waterbury and Milldale Trolley company legal invest ment for savings banks.
 Griswold Deputy Judge.
 Under suspension of the rules, res olution was received in the house ap- the town court of Griswold. and was referred to the judiciary committee.
 Appropriation for Blind.
 The committee on humane institu- tions made favorable report of the measure making appropriation for the Connecticut Institute for the Blind. In the senate the matter was referred to like action was taken in the house. Unfavorable report was made on the appointment of a. woman's reformatory commission, and also concerning the transportation of the dead.
 Calendar Matters Passed.
 Amending charter of The General Hospital Society of Connecticut for the purpose of maintaining a general hos pital in New Haven: concerning for lent practices; authorizing town of Rocky Hill to issue school bonds; amending charter of Berlin Savings bank; establishing town court of Stratford: concerning town court of Manchester: concerning assessment of taxes in Fairfield: revising charter of city of Derby; authorizing town of Orange to borrow money; extending the time for organization of the Pe- quabock Water company; amending charter of The Seymour Manufacturing company: amending charter of the borough of Torrington; amending the charter of the city of Bridgeport.
 Pension for Charles G. Hall.
 An act was taken from the calendar and passed which directs the comp troller to draw his order on the state treasurer for the sum of $25 monthly in favor Of Charles G. Hall of Mans field, during his natural life, as com pensation for injuries received on the 4th of January, 1915. while in the ser vice of the state. MT. Hall was in jured while fighting fire at Storrs col lege.
 Impure Vinegar Sale.
 The general statutes concerning the sale of impure vinegar, was revised by house action, which provides that no person shall sell any vinegar, as cider vinegar. not wholly produced from the juice of apples any vinegar to which has been added any drug, hurtful or foreign substance, or any coloring mat ter or any acid; or any vinegar not having an acetic acidity equivalent eherein of not less than four per cen tum by weight of absolute acetic acid, and in case of cidar vinegar, not less than one and six-tenths per centum by weight of cider vinegar solids upon full evaporation over boiling water. The penalty shall be not more than $50 for first offense, and for a later offense not more than $10o, or im- pr:soned thirty days, or both.
 Title to Real Property.
 Amendment was made in the house to the act concerning actions to settle