Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-03
TIMELY PRAYER BY HOUSE CHAPLAIN
That the Men Responsible for the Present Unjust Prices for the Necessities of Life May be Brought Realization That They Are Weakening the Strength of the Nation No Quorum in the House Friday, But Business Was Transacted
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Especial to The BulIetin.)
 Hartford March 23.-There was the usual Friday attendance and precau- ton was taken to avoid the taking of a vote that might divulge no quorum. therefore considerable business, not or the formal opening of the house ses- sion by Speaker Healey, the chaplain, Rev. W. H. Benedict, of Bloomfield, of- fered the following timely prayer: z1 O God, our heavenly Father. we come before Thee. acknowledging our dependence upon Thee. We recognize the seriousness of the many problems which confront us as Q nation, and of these problems pertains to the very existence of life itself. Without the proper nourishment the poor and un- fortunate cannot have the fair chance to become refreshed. purified, enno- bled and strengthened for the daily tasks of life. May the national and individual conscience become so stir red that those who are in authority and those responsible for the existing conditions of unjust prices for the necessities of life, may realize that national strength is to be had only in the physical. mental and moral de- yelopment of the people. Grant, we pray, that there may be brought to pass the fulfilment of the requirement which is to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly before Thee, our
  name. Amen.
 Why Men Do Not Enlist.
 The military committee reported unfavorably the bill to investigate the reason why young men did not join the militia MT. Rudd explained that the introducer of the bill favored Its withdrawal, as the matter was cov- cred in the new milita1y bill. The re- port was accepted and bill rejected.
 nrinke For Votes
 The bill relating to gifts of intoxi- eating liquors to influence electors on election days, was reported unfavor- ably and rejected.
 No Flags at the Polls.
 The bin which provided that the American flags be displayed at every polling place in the state on election days. was reported unfavorably and the bill rejected. Like action was taken on tho bill which would allow poor persons to prosecute and defend in civil cases
 No Change in Registration.
 The bill was reported unfavorably. which provides that any male person who presents to the registrarS at any time before the end of the session for making voters shall, upon the affidavit of two electors, shall have his name Fenton spoke at length of the defi- ciency of the law in this particular and the matter was tabled
 Fraudulent Advertising.
 The bill was rejected concerning fraudulent advertising, which provided that any person making false state ment in advertisement shall be fined not less than s10 nor more than $50
 Contributing Negligence.
 The judiciary committees reported unfavorably the bill relative to the proof of coatributory negligence in actions for the recovery of damages for injuries. The report was accepted and bill rejected.
 More Bills Rejected.
 These bills reported unfavorab1y by the judiciary committee were reject ed: Concerning correction of registry lists: sentences in criminal cases; re- moval of election from one district to another within the state; the prepara- tion, from and use of ballots; con corning the courts of common pleas, i, an act concerning maps which pro- vided that no lots be sold from tract of land that is not plotted; voting residence of electors in reference to the soldiers homes and like inStitu- tions; to abolish the courts of com- mon pleas and the district courts of Waterbury and the work of these courts be taken over by the superior court; concerning desertion or non support of wife by husband, or of children by either father or mother and providing punishment therefor; prohibiting the use of the third de- gree except to habitual criminals (ta- bled): to establish a legislative coun- sel bureau and making an appropria ton therefor (tables); amending an act concerning the state farm for inc briates, concerning commitments; act concerning the photographing Of bills
 Soldiers Gravestones.
 The committee on military affairs reported unfavorably a bill which provided for headstones for two de- ceased soldiers, one who was credited to New York and the other to Penn sylvania. MT. Rudd explained that were plain that the tonfbstones could only be given to those who served in time of war and credited to the state. The report was accepted and bill re- jected Like action was taken on the bills concerning the national guard that are covered by the new militia bill.
 Specials for Hartford.
 Bill was passed under suspension of the rules that authorizes the mayor of Hartford to appoint special con- stables for service in city buildings and parks.
 Amendment for Babeoek.
 The bill which provides that the salaries be paid to members of the house who are also members of the Connecticut National Guard and naval militia, was amended as to include Representative Bourbon A. Babcock of Stonington, who is a major in the Rhode Island National Guard.
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