Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
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Especial to The Bulletn-)
Hartford, March 31.-The woman
Suffrage bill, which carried with it a
referendum to the people, came from
the committee with a report unani-
moaIsly against the proposition. On
motion of Mr.. Hyde. of Manchester,
house leader, the report was tabled for
calendar and printing and made the
order of the day for next Wednesday
at 11.45 a. m. Mr. Hyde gave as a
reason for the action on Wednesday
INSTEAD of Tuesday was that on the
afternoon of the latter day the hall
of the house would be occupied by
the committee on new towns and pro-
bate districts for a continuation of the
hearing on the proposition to divide
the town of Norwich. This Norwich
matter has developed into one of the
most important of the SesSiOn-that
is, more persons are interested in 1t,
that know little of the true situation,
than has been evinced in any other
proposition that has been submitted
to the present legislature. A strong
lobby is at work in favor of the di-
vision and lieutenants, sergeants, cor
poralS and privateS have all been as
signed to their part of the lobby work.
Whether it is all a labor of love and
devotion to the best interests of all
concerned. or for some other substan
tfal reason, is an open question. After
being in session for nearly two hours,
on motion Of Mr.. Hyde, the house ad
journed.
People Will Decide.
The act submitting a proposed
amendment to the constitution con-
corning mileage of members of the
general assembly was taken from the
calendar and passed The measure had
been passed by the house and the act
was to conform to law in the form
of presenting the matter to the peo-
pie for action
No Billboard Tax.
The bill which provided for the tax
alton of billboards by the square foot,
came from the judiciary committee
unfavorably reported and the report
was accepted and the bill rejected.
Humphreys Monument.
Favorable report was made by the
military committee of an act making
appropriation for a monument to Gen
eral David Humphreys and also appro-
priating for the correction of errors in
in the Revolutionary war. Referred
to the committee on appropriations.
Highway Bridges.
On motion of Mr.. Macdonald of the
committee on roads, rivers and bridges
highways, which carries with it an
appropriation of $500. coo. was referred
to the committee on appropriations.
Would Di.franc+ise.
Unfavorable report was made by the
judiciary committee on an act regu-
lating voting and report was accepted
and bill rejected. It provided that an
electbr who failed to vote in national
election his name be taken from the
voting list and he not be allowed to
vote for a period of ten years. # he
failed to vote at the national election
following, he would be further dis
franchised for six years.
Armed Guards Law.
The committee on the judiciary
made unfavorable report on an act
that would prevent employers from
bringing armed guards into the state.
In explanation, Mr.. King said the mat
ter was covered by present law. which
prohibits any person acting as con-
stable, or deputy sheriff not a resident
of the state. No law could prevent
persons from placing guards on their
private property. The measure was
favored by Mr.. German of Danbury
Tax and Other Liens.
The act concerning tax and other
liens passed in the house and amend
ed in the senate. was passed in con-
currence, and provides that when liens
have prevailed for fifteen years, they
shall remain in force one year there
after the act not to operate on liens
in which suit has been commenced.
Barber Law VioIators.
The law regulating the BARRIERS
commission was amended empowering
health ocers to act as prosecutors, ex-
cept in cities and towns where regu-
larry appointed prosecutors are located.
Calendar.
Petitioners Given Leave.
In concurrence with tie senate the
house voted to give Norwich school
teachers permission to withdraw petit
ton for pensions for teachers.
Salaries of Clerks,
The judiciary committee reported
favorably on the act concerning sal
aries of clerks and assistant clerks
Of superior courts. Tabled for calen-
| dar.
Dental Pariors Included.
The act concerning the sale of GER
| tain business and insurance thereon
was amended in the senate, to include
dental parlors, and passed as amended
| in the housse.
Fire Balloon Law.
The senate amended the fire bal
| loon act and the house concurred in
| the passage OF the amended bill which
| provides that any person who shall ig-
mite, or lfbcrate when ignited. any bal
| loon that may cause a fire, shall be