Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-04
esnecial to rhe Bulletin,

ent. there were patriotic proceedings in connection with the opening or the house session. Immediately aIter a powerful and patriotic prayer py Chaplain Benedict, Admiral Cowies. representative from the town or Farmington, made motion that tne house extend a vote of thanks to the president of the United States for his splendid and patriotic message deliv- cred Monday in congress. Ma3oriy Leader Peasley seconded the motion- He said that what the president mas done will place Connecticut under the guns of Germany. cause much suffer ing and the loss of young men. nus the president responded to the senu- men ts of thepeople and declared thc United States to be in state or war humanity. The people are of one voice. The president has spoken, and ne 's entitled to the support of all the peo- pie of the United States. praise of the beautiful and patriotic prayer by the chaplain, and also or the patriotic work of the governor the best the state ever had, and that the governor voiced the sentiment of the people of Connecticut in this. crisis.
 Admiral Cowles' motion was passed by a unanimous standing vote
 MT. Curry of Lebanon made motion that, the president be informed that the Connecticut legislature, in general as- sembly convened, pledged their sup port. even with their lives, if necessary. The motion prevailed.
 Speaker Healey stated that the presence of the chief magistrate was attributable to the visit of the Lotus quartette of Boston, who with the sanction of the governors of Massa- chusetts and New Hampshire, were en oute to Washington and would sing in congress the new version of America, a truly American version, by Frank Peer Bee1 the author of the anthem, who was present. He said 1t was the the national anthem. It WAS then rem dered by the quartette ana recelved with enthusiastic applause. There was an encore response.
 On motion of MT. Peasley. the Ictus quartette received a vote Of thanks.
 Buffing Bill Buffed.
 The bill concerning the employment grinding was unfavorably reported hy the committee on labor. (Mr. Fenton in the chair.) In some states women are prohibited from this dangerous German, which results in grinding consumption. The only reason why women are engaged in this occupation is because their service can be secured at lower rate than is paid to men This bill was disapproved by the senate.
 Mir Fox of New London spoke at length in favor of the bill and said polishing establishment is no fit p ace for women to be employed.
 MT. German said he worked in a hat factory and a flaming system, the best in the world, was installed there to do away with the dust particles, which in this case would be of hair. The flaming system was not always ef- feetive. In the cases to be covered by this law the particles were of metal. In response to a query from MT. Mar tin, MT. German said about 500 women were affected. MT. Rogers of Man chester ascertained that the commit tee had not visited factories where this kind of work is done.
 MT Smith of Plainfield said he be- lieved this to be a case of an attempt to boost the women out of worK 10 make room for men at more pay.
 MT. Rogers of Manchester sail the reason why women were sought for this kind of work was because they could do as much work as man for less pay The women need work and no more advantageous time than the present.
 MT Hea1ey of Waterbury moved that the bill be referred to the committee Peasley opposed and the motion was lost.
 MT. Peasley moved the previous question, which prevailed. The report
 
 Intimidation and Boycott.
 There was unfavorable report on an act amending an act concerning intim- idation and boycotting, and MT. Back us spoke in opposition, claiming there was no need for the amendment, which simply stated that a strike would be so classed simply by the sayso of some one. The bill was rejected.
 Time Study of Employees.
 The act concerning the time study of employees, reported unfavorably by the committee on labor, was rejected. Like action was taken on a bill con- corning the sale of food in public billiard and pool rooms, as a subs::- ute bill would be acted upon.
 Library Expenditures.
 An amendatory act was passed con- corning expenditures by public library committee which provides that in 900 the committee may expend annu- ally for books for free library a sum not to exceed the amount appropriated by the town. In towns whose grand list does not exceed S1,250,000 the com mittee may expend for brooks a sum not to exceed the amount annually ap- propriated and expended from any source for the increase of the library. The state expenditure shall not exceed s100 annually for any library.
 Concerning NewssirIs.
 An act taken from the calendar and passed prescrfbes that no girl under the age of 16 years shall sell, or offer for sale, or distribute, any newspaper between 5 a. m. and p. m. in any city or town having a population of 0,000 or more. The parent, guardian or cus- todian of any such girl who shall per init the violation of any provision of section 1 shall be fined not more than $20.
 Fishing in Twin Lakes.
 The act concerning fishing in Twin lakes was amended so as to provide that no person shall take in one day more than eight pickerel, eight bass, eight salmon or 20 perch.
 SmeIt Fishing in Groton.
 The committee on fish and game re- ported favorably a bill which provides that no person shall take, or assist in taking, or attempt to take, any sp,elt from the waters of Pa1mer's cove. Po- quOnnoc river, or Bakers cove, or their tributaries, in the town of Groton by means of any net, seine or trap. The penalty is $25 for each offense.