Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
especial to me Bulletin )


 Hartford, March 22.-Speaker Hea- ley conducted the business with rush Thursday, and the house nad been in session just an hour when the hesoverburdened calendar was reach ed and several matters disposed of which were of general and local inter est. It was the first session Of the week that any material raid was made in the calendar. which meant real con- structive legislation.
 Another radical change in the exist ing Sunday laws of Connecticut was recommended to the General Assem- ply, today when the judiciary commit tee reported to the house bill to per init the sale on Sunday of milk, bak- cry products, ice, ice cream. conrec- tioners. non-alcoholic beverages. to- hacco and tobacconists' supplies, news papers and periodicals.
 Real Estate Attachments.
 According to an act passed, mo at tachment of real estate shall continue in force as a lien for 8 longer period than fifteen years after the date thereof, unless within said period, the action in which such attachment was effect and a Judgment lien filed ac- cording to law. This act shah not af- feet attachments now on court dock
 Housatonie Power Company.
 The act to amend the charter of the
 
 fer to the Rocky River Power conn pany, and then to change the name to The Connecticut Light and Power company. This company then to have the right to acquire other similar properties. Mir. Talcott of the com rnittee on interpretations explained the bill in detail and claimed the result would be cheaper power and light. MT. Hall of Milford. spoke in favor of the bill. MT. Corbett, of Hartford, spoke in opposition to the bill. He asked how much territory was covered by the charter. Mir. Talcott said there was no limit as to territory, but this matter was up to the public utilities commission. Mir. Corbett asked H this company could build dams in any river in the state. MT. Talcott said Corbett said that was broad legisla- ture and it would be we'll for legisla- tors to keep an eye on this sort of legislation. this com9any could come into Nor walk ana oppose the municipal plant. l Mir. Tafcott said that could only be done by agreement. Mir sAverill of Washington said that | under the charter, this new company would enjoy the privileges of the two i companies taken over. The only new power to the new company Is the right | to construct and maintain steam l plants.
 MT. Marron of Derby objected to | chartering & company that does not | specify the location of dams. or power | plants, and some time limit noted. In | the section he represented neglect on | the part of the existing company had held up state highway work. Mir. Tal- colt said the gentleman from Derby | need have no fear of the company in- | terfering with highway progress. MT. | Marron said the bill was too broad | and too indefinite to suit his constitu- ency.
 NFv EIalI nf NJa.xr Hra1e;~a -aia +hnra 1 was a million dollar plant in course of construction and another was com ing that would cost $s,0oo, 900. He wanted to see the power of the Hou- I satonic valley developed which was essential to industrial success.
 The bill was passed. A motion to reconsider by Mir. Talcott prevailed. | MT. Fox objected to that method of l muzzling the people
 Rights Restored.
 All rights removed by reason of crime, were restored to Frank Mo Suire of Guilford.
 Individual Income Tax.
 The committee on finance reported