Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 7, 1917, Page 8

4 in Legislature JOINT SESSION HEARD GOVERN- OR'S SPECIAL MESSAGE ON WAR PREPARATION Sovernor Has Asked Power to Take a Census, Classified With a View of Their Availability for the Various Activities of War. (Special to The Bulletin.) Hartford, Feb. 6.—When the substi- tute, chaplain, Rev. Hadley, of Bloom- field, completéd his prayer, scintillating with' patriotism, the speaker announced a communication from the governor, ‘Which called for a joint session of the eneral assembly in the hall of the jouse at noon. Then followed several reports of disagreeing action as to the matter of reference of bills, which were ndjusted. The house concurred with the senate in referring to the commit- tee on federal relations the Hemenway resolutions declaring the loyaity of the eitizens of Connecticut to the presi- dept of the United States. The at- tendance in the house was of the or- dinary Tuesday size, which mean: many absentees. Judge Waller Again. The favorable report of the commit- tee on the judiciary was taken from the calendar and passed confirming the nomination of Charles B. Waller to be Judge of the court of commpn pleas for New London county. Like action was taken on the nominations of George W. Wheeler and Milton A. Shumway to be associate justices of the supreme court of errors and judges of the superior court. The vote was by ballot. Judge Waller's vote was 150 yes, 1 no. Minority Leader Geary made a glowing speech in commenda- tion of the renomination of Judge Wheeler. He received a unanimous vote of all present, 155. Judge Shum- way was accorded like treatment after remarks by Messrs. Peasley and Geary. The Senate Notified. ‘A resolution was presented to ap- point a committee of two representa- tives to notify the senate that the house was in readiness for a joint ses- son. The speaker appointed Repre- sentatives Peasley and Geary as _the cor The house then took a short recess. The committees of the senate and house reported that all was in readiness for The Joint Session, Lieutenant Governor Wilson called the session to order, apd prayer was offered by Rev. W. G. Fennell, senate ehaplain. A resolv’ion was introduced by Senator Kleet for the appoi~ a senator and two representatives to notify the governor that a joint ses- mion was formed and ready to receive Jo communication from his excel- The Geovernor’s Message. The committee escorted the governor %o the hail of the house and he imme- liately read the message printed below: Convention Dissoives. 3 On motion of Senator Kleet the joint convention was dissolved at the con- clusion of the governor's message, The teport of the proceedings of the joint tonvention were then read by Clerk ennealy. Authority for Census. The house concurred with the senate n the passage of an act to authorize e governor to take a census of men pnd inventory the manufacturing Ra.nul that may be of service in the ‘ent of war, and provision was made io meet the necessary expenses. The tter was passed under suspension of e rules and transmitted to the en- prossing clerk. Governor’s Message Endorsed, A resolution from the senate - Porsing !lhth loyal sentiments as ::- n e gOVernor's me and e :n‘reqlon.\l delegation and inserted “:.::Hg;lundcg‘cm. ‘The. house and the measure passed un- Ber suspension of e Pay for Militiamen, X resolution was adopted providf that members of the hu\ua,'who m 1s0 members of the Connecticut Na- For SAVE MONEY sale. All Value Value 3 Value that would come to them as. - rs of the assembly. Referrd . to Beiid committee on military affairs, S Military Hearing. use of the house was given bl ‘o i oot e public hearing on the militia laws, with » view to their conformity to the fed- bral regulations, which would be g0 Becessary in the event of war. The public hearing will be held this (Weds rfl"m) afternoon, commencing at 4 The house adjourned to 130 Wed- : Wea . RAILROAD AT SAYBROOK, The New Haven Company Wants to Abanden Unprofitable Section. The committee on railroads Tuesday on & bill presenied by Whitney authorizing the New BUY TURKISH TOWELS NOW AND ns in fine Towels and weight, with hemmed ends— ‘At:thews lower prices we shall have-ts fimit. the mumber of garments sold to each customer. : For 25¢c At this lowest price of all wesare able to offer some bar- gains, which, in these da) of increased prices, will prove very attractive. Twenty-five cents will buy Drawers with embroidery or with plain tucked ruffle—Corset Covers either lace or embroidery trimmed—Short Skirts finished with plain tucked ruffle. These garments are all worth half as much again. . MUSLIN UNDERWEAR For 50c Drawers, Corset Covers, Envelop Chemises, Night Robes, Long and Short Skirts are all offered at this price. In every one of these garments we are giving you a very.at- tractive bargain. The Drawers are variously trimmed with laces and embroideries—the Covers are trimmed in front and back—the Envelope Chemises are a really wonderful value at the pricc—the Gowns are offered in both high and low neck designs—the Skirts, both long and short conform to the latest style requirements. All are well made and as pretty as can be. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR . For 79c¢ We have made quite an extensive showing of handsome models and unexcelled value for this price. In style and in ornamentation they carry out the ideas expressed in garments sold at the higher prices, and the materials are of very good quality. Long Skirts, Envelope Chemises, and Night Robes, all of the regular dollar grade are offered at thie price during this big White Sale. A SPECIAL NECKWEAR BARGAIN GEORGETTE CRBEPE AND ORGANDIE COLLARS—the Correct in every way.and just as very mewest eollars. pretty as they can be— Sale Price 50c the Home BLEACHED MERCERIZED TABLE DAMASK Economy dictates the use of this hand- Very handsome and a 2o some damask. good - rare bargain— LA Value 55c a yard Sale price 420 ey 1;: Value 8¢ a vard Sale price 75¢ ::“ 22¢ 22c WHITE CREPE for under- price 33c wear and children’s wea: price 4% Sale price 19¢ %%3}%}/‘6 A World In - Sale of 1917. Values in instance The entire sale offers you ‘the most exquisite lingerie at the very low- Sale S720cr7e Hundreds of yards of beautiful Crepe-de-Chine and the finest white muslins turned into hundreds of the All go to make up a bewilderingly beautiful =ssortment of the highest types of underwear designs hemstitching. NIGHT ROBES, 50c TO $12.98 Gowns in the Empire style with its emphasized waist line —the “slip-ons gowns with the quaint low neck—kimouo gowns that suggest Japan—gowns with high necks—gowns with low—gowns with the ever-popular V necks—all in the greatest profusion. = SKIRTS, 50c TO $11.98 Charming ideas in Skirts of latest deeign, whiéh display the prettiest laces and embroideries in great varjetr. The various models are designed to conform to the latest style standards. ENVELOPE CHEMISES, 50c TO $7.98 At the lower prices dainty muslins are shown—at the larger . prices_ crepe-de-chine. is specially featured. Our stock is new anad different and replete with designs never before shown. _ . DRAWERS, 25¢ TO $2.98 , > A ge®a Tepresentation of the most desirable models has been prepared and .they all show the most effective use of good laces and nnbmll’ieries in the trimming. ¢ SILK KNICKERS, $2.98 TO $5.98 These are not simply_utilitarian garments, but.are gar- ments of actual beauty, in which flesh colored Jerséy plain_silks have been combined with filet and other with ‘unusually eharming effect. CAMISOLES, $1.00 TO $4.50 ' Clever styles in great variety make this the most djs- tinguished presentation of these popular garments we have ever attempted. Beside these which dispiay the.generoiis use of fine laces, we show plainer models, particularly” in the lower prices. Sale fSmbroierre. EMBROIDERED FEOUNCINGS—TWENTY-SEVEN INCH —Pretty designs and fine materials make these flouncings very deSirable, particularly at this low sale price— SALE PRICE 69¢ EMBROIDERED: FLOUNCINGS WITH EMBROIDERED EDGES—These are well adapted for use in children's dresses or’for kindred purposes— SALE PRICE 8% EMBROIDERED YOKES FOR BABY DRESSES—Just what you have been looking for. The yokes are all ready for use, with sleeves attached—simply sew on the fiouncing. Regularly 50c each— SALE PRICE 3% WIDE FLOUNCINGS IN ORGANDIE AND VOILE—We have some few pieces of wider flouncings which have become slightly soiled. These we have marked down to very low prices— GREATLY REDUCED Saleofs /3 lorises This White 8sle of Waists affords more than mere econo- “mies, though these sre some of the chief attractions. You will find it; first of I, a comprehensive gathering of new styles in Waists of white for all purposes. Lingerie Blouses for Only 95¢ Dainty Voile and Organdie Walsts. are offercd at this ver little price, and our large acsortment gives you a la range of choice. Latest styles of collirs and siceves ars .cris‘p Voile Blouses for $1.75 Sikilful use of .embroideries, sheer organdle, a=d fine laces Bives to these §00d ‘Voile Biouses a rather unusual charm. “They are a little out of the ofdinary in both appearance aid price. . 5 White Crepe-de-Chine Blouses for $1.95 Very low priced’ considéring the stagsering advances of (he past year, The quality is £ocd, the styles smart 4nd price very low. Unquestionably this is the tims to buy. . »Grqiq-do-chine Blouses for $4.50 A splendid,” heayy gfade of this pretty si'k’ dis ingui*hes this lot-of Walsts. Your choice of a varfety of clever mode’ at this price, some rather simple in effcct, and others a I tlé more élaborate. HANDKERCHIEFS 26c WOMEN'S LINEN HANDKERCHEFS—Pure Linen Handkerchiefs with ficely embroldered Initial— SALE PRICE 17¢ WOMEN'S FINE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, made wicn embrofdered corner and colored border— SALE PRICE 12/c ‘WOMEN'S COTTON HANDKERCHIEFS—A superior, Cot- ton’ Handkerchief ‘with either white or colored embruidery in ‘corner— SALE PRICE 10¢ MEN’S LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS colored border. —plain or with fancy A great-value for the SALE PRICE 15¢ money— 50c SILK HANDKERCHIEFS for men. The regular haif- dolfar quality—— . SALE PRICE 250 MEN'S FINE - COTTON . HANDKERCHIE] best Cotton Handkerchiefs we could ‘find— 7t SALE PRICE 10: very 20c WHITE RIPPLETTE requires no froning Sale price 17¢ WHITE NAINSOOK, 12 yards for $1.50 A twelve-yard plece is worth $2.00. $1.30 CROCH PILLOW CASHS AT BARGAIN CROCH PRICES - Two sizes, 42 by 36/and 45 by 36— Value 2bc..... .-..8ale price 19c Value 85c .Sale price 25¢ OF VARIOUE Value 38c.. .Sale Price 29¢ SALE. Rebate Coupons Given Out All Day Today 90c SHEETS SHE] QUILT cut-out corners, QUIT il s . For the Home worth -8ale price 7 ..8ale price $1. $2.50. Sale price $2.00 R It r fringed Sals price § OILED QUILT with ork, New Haven and Hartford Refl. ey betweandon track and|ang Fenwick. Should the bill be HERE of way between Saybrook Foint |granted this Flght of way Will probably Propesition Was Discussed by the Commission at the Capitol. The members of rivers, bridges and If your halr is sray, streaked with |2t New London. The session was heid - &ray, prematurely or just turning gray, |in connection with the bill introduced or if your hair is dry, harsh, thin or | by Senator James R. May, which pro- falling, simply shampoo hair ang|Yides for an appropriation.of $500.000 nating, and entire head of hair | for the grain fields of the west. i5 0 beautifully and evenly darkened | It was aiso stated with grain as an Do one could suspect you had applied Q-Ban. 1t is absolutely harme be taken over by the town and utilized in connection with the public highway. This is said to be the only measure brought to the legislature by the rail- road company. 7 = L] GRAIN ELEVATOR AT PIER — - s Dark - harbors commission, of which Govern- -~ L] Geay Hair Evealy j or Holcomb is a member, -held a ses- sion in the office of the governor, on N Tuesday afternoon, for the main pur- %t Darkens Gray Hair. Evenly | poss of Siscossmns one teamomics "5t v constructing a grain elevator on state property near the state terminal pier 3 the . It was stated that mcalp & few times with Q-Ban Hair|ihe eain elevator would make the Color Restorer. Soon every strand of terminal pier complete for 'the pur- Bair (whether gray or not) becomes | pose for which it is intended, and that evenly dark, soft, flossy, Aufty, full of | the rallroad connections would make Jife (nd health, "full and heavy and|the elevator practicable as an outlet ess and B dye, but Q-Ban acts o roots, re- | was practically assured. storing color glands.. Sold on intimation that if the state was not ~back guarantee, x , | permicsion might be asked from the psConn. - Out-of-town 'folks | state, by or individuals, corporations, s or both, to erect the elevator as an in- vestment. It was also intimated that inclined to build the grain elevator, | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Hearing on Charter Amendment and Extension of Beneficiaries. The committee on incorporations | Tuesday afterncon gave hearings, Tuesday afterncon, on |committee gave hearin; $2act to amend the charter of " the g:'t:lsn(u):(t !nmueed a0 Brad Knights. of Columbus, and on an act ont: to vaildate certain 4 — Home. oF the Meat. | &fternoon ion a bil} ‘presented by Mr. to extend the right of beneficiary. The ACTS OF JUDGE DAN HOME for Their " Validation. on_the vali- y Mr. Brad- torney, Charles W. Comstock. School Text Books. There will: be .a hearing- Thursday Judiciary Wilcox, of Stonington, by request, acts’ first matter was to add the names |ville probate court. While the speci- | which amends the e relotive o ton |able duty. of two more original members to fhe | fled matters were of minor fmportance, | palc 2 e list of Incorporators. This organiza- | the act of valldation la neccasary o | beowae tnre T iczochools, so as to tion was organized in New Haven, in- | establish absolutely their legal stand- ng. nd bec i . he committee also gave hearing on PChesls 8Y ance. ‘hrough error these names were | the resolutions appointing . Vietor Prince and Thomas E. Troland, assis- | 50 V- HOLCOMB'S MESSAGE corporated under Connecticut laws, and became nation-wide in import- omitted and the amendment is to cor- rect this error. The other matter would amend the insurance branch of the order, the beneficiaries being extended beyond |resolution appointing Mr. Prince. The - Troland was tor es of Nor- Mr. Prince the kin of members, so that homes, | resolution to appoint charitable and kindred institutions | presented by Senat could be named as beneficiaries. ‘wich, and that to by Representative - THE LEARNED MISSION. L’;m Other Missions Desire Discontinuance for Consolidation Purposes. Tuesday afternoon the committee on incorporations gave on sev- eral matters of special interest to New London. Acts were considered, three of them, to authorize the Central Mis- sion, its successor the Bradley Street their and of the Billings P. incorporation - Tearned Mission, as successor. It was that Mr. Learned left th cation shall adopt a list of text books to be used. in schools every five years. Asks Power to Take Census of Re- sources in the State Likely to be Requisitioned. Hartford, Feb. 6.—“The world is face petition states innocence of the crime |by our fathers vests the power of de- |agencies of man-power, materials, & 5 for which she was convicted, and that [claring war and making general pro- |duction, finance and transpori, an. i Resolution of Representative Bradford |she has suffered punishment for any |vision for the national defense in the |this land of steady habits is to serv offence which she may have commit- |federal. government; ted. The petition is signed by her at- [poses upon the several states of the ciently, it must begin early and ac union certain subsidlary obligations of | promptly. serious moment: - As members of the American flmllé:, each must perform 6 o part Haek petriptam . aud | o 05507 08 Gris sitiation and these Connecticut a Veritable. Arsenal., direct and peculiar interest in the na- .« tional defense. It might almost be said |the work progresses, especially if I find > that Connecticut. ON THREATENING WAR oo Vgt that Weuld |3 e or destroyed by , . |numerous and powerful undersea flest and a foreign force should .reach Asks Power to Take Census “In_view of this tuation. and these but it aiso Im- |itself and the nafion bravely and em- |#CFibed by one, o f eqt. martyrs o er be given to your governor to take | #1¢ ¢ is today the arsenal|that it promises to be expensive. If the naval stockade | believe that euficient information for departments, SN S ey whatever is. ry. outside. of clerical ‘work involved. * State Has Never Fallen ““I make this recommendation e;lhapnu because of the high tradi- T honorable bodies tions to which cenius, classified wiih a view of their A avaljability for the various activities ‘Aside from the general considera- |of war, of the men of the state which tions of love of, country and state re- war would call into.requisition.. If 1 sponsibility, our_state has its- own am granted this authority 1 may from tme_ to time consult you further as the e every contes peak, the sons of stood and struggled. In every rangom state we have & holy acre on wh storm hae left its three thousand distinguishable hil on Jonely lake and stream, jn field our [commerce and similar Civic organiza- fall | tions, and can readily be collected and - |made available, and I am confident ment If [necu nks of, Us part § armho lood $3 necticu ippi outh, ‘thicket.” cad-the palmetto o ridge ata emerald . waves uch ;has beeh the' stealifust hour of peril. of the sone of Connecticut in sve , Marching, In. compas with the heroid past, let us in this u toward hour of world agony face i fiinchingly. ' the events.” ¢ meBacing tide & % B4 One ot the o apparees follows the use of a Cleantiness & a;mlos otter barber oo o8