Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-03-31

found that those who aid not answer
were all pro-allies s.
Mr. Fenton Of NIllimantic. did not
consider the amendment necessary a.
the courts would decide that point
Mr.. Foord OF Stamford said there
had been trouble in getting the CEN
sus and the passage of the bill without
delay, for if amended the bill must
go back to the senate
Mr.. Taylor of Danbury advocated
the passage Of the bin without amend-
ment, but il at any other time. he
would favor the amendment.
Mr.. Leete Of Enfield also spoke
against the amendment. Mr. Ayerill
of Washington said the court would
give any person opportunity to an
swer through an interpreter.
MIR Rogers of Manchester said that
while he stin believed there was abb
solute necessity for the amendment
he would ask permission to withdraw
the amendment under the circrn-
stances The permission was granted.
There is a section in the act which
specifies that when man refuses to
answer he questions that he shall re-
main in jail until he does answer Mr.
Burke OF East Hartford would like
to have the word may substituted for
the word shall. IN that regard
Mr. Henderson of Norwich moved
the previous question which prevailed
Mr.. Rudd in closing spoke strongly
| III SdlPOAt I VI lnc OI1 6S d MILITARY
emergency in a critical time. The bill
was adopted.
Speed of Trolley Cars
A bill was rejected upon unfavora'bls
report of the railroad committee,
which would regulate the speed of
| trolley cars upon approaching inter
esting highways.
The Portland Bridge. II
| The COMMITTEES on roads, rivers and
bridges reported unfavorably bill for
an appropriation of 900 Cor a side
walk in the Middletown- Portland
was explained that this ard kindred
| matters was provided for In a general
bill in course OF preparation.
Consurred With Senate.
The house couclrred with the sen
ale In the reference Of the bill con.
cerEins trade schools from the com
mittee On education TO appropriations.
Pick Pocket Cash
The committee of the judiciary re-
disposition of cash found on pick peck
cts Tabled for calendar and print
ing.
Backus Hospital Dormitory.
tons. has decided to recommend an
appropriation of $4,000 for a nurses
dormitory at the William W. Eackus
hospital Norwich.
New London School Bonds.
The act to authorize the city of New
London to issue $4,000 in school
bonds. was on motion of Mr.. Holt,
calendar. This bill has BEEN changed
by the committee so that the court
of common council shall have nothing
to do with the issue of the bonds on
the disposal Of the income.
a Monday Session.
Mr.. Peasiey of Cheshire moved that
when the house adjourn it be to next
Monday at 1870. Mr.. Curry objected
a. members wanted time for their own
business Mr.. Ayerill of Washington
said that there were members in
Litchfield county who would have to
leave home on Sunday. Mr.. Rogers
of Manchester favored a Monday scs-
sion The speaker SAID day now is
motion prevailed and the legislature
Will meet next Monday
Sale of Certain Business.
An act taken from the ca lendar and
passed provides that any person vino
makes il his business to buy conruodi-
titles for the purpose OF making a
profit, and any person having any in
terest in any barber shop, dental par
lor restaurant, shoe-shin.ng or hat
cleaning business, or any fixtures used
therein, who intends to sell, assign, or
deliver, not in the regular courst OF
business the whole or a large part OF
the stock in trade or fixtures, or any
interest in such barber shop. dental
parior, restaurant, shoe shining or
hat-cleaning business, or in the Tx
lures used in connection Herewith,
shall not less than fourteen nor more
than thirty days prior to such SALE
assignment, or delivery. cause. to be
recorded in the town clerks ONCE IN
the town where such vendor conducts
such business. notice of his intention
,<.l. e<,Ie 81 erY7rr1 a ny -
livery
An amendatory act was passed re-
quiring physicians or midWiyes TO re-
registrar Of the town where the birth
occurred.
Certificate of Ineompetency.
An act was passed which provides
that the court appointing conserra-
tor over the I'll operty or person of any
person shall forthwith cause TO be re-
corded in the land records a certih-
cate setting forth the name and resi-
dence of the Incompetent person, the
name of the conseryator and date of
appointment
Sales on Sunday.
An act taken from the calendar and
passed provides that the public acts
Of 1913 win not be violated by the sale
OF milk, bakery products. fruit, ice.
ice cream, confectionery, non-alconolic
beverages and drinks, tobacco IN any
form, smokers supplies, newspapers
and other periodicals, drugs or auto
mobile supplies, by retail dealers whose
places of business are open for the
sale thereof on secular days, shall not
be a violation. OF the provisions OF
chapter 119 OF the public acts OF 1919
An amendment was made by Mr..
Burke of East Hartford so that a
liquor dealer could not sell these arti-
cles at the regular place of business,
and therefore not allow the opening of
saloons on Sunday. Mr. Sherwood
said the amendment was not necessary
as already covered by law. Mr.. Burke
said the amendment would remove any
Doubt The amendment was adopted
and the bill passed as amended.
Sehooihouse Construction.
An act passed provides that no
shall be constructed so as
to contain more than two stories above
The basement, unless such schoolhouse
is of fireproof construction throughout