Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 24, 1917, Page 6

Mohican Baking Chocolate, /; Ib. cake 17c Mohican Special Flour, 13 bbl. sack $1.33 Mohican Baking Soda, 1 lb. package.. 7c Mohican Stuffed Olives, 7-ounce bottle 9¢ Mohican Wisteria Shaker Salt, package 8c Mohican Warrior Head Tea, all kinds, FRUIT-VEGETABLES Sweet Potatoes, Ib. . . New Potatoes, quart. Fresh Tomatoes, Ib. HPR FLORIDA ORANGE 15 for 25¢ Fancy Head Lettuce, head..........12c Fresh Spinach,Ib.........,........29¢ Hot BAKED BEANS and - ] FRESH, LARGE EGGS dozen 32¢ Best Maine POTATOES peck 79c¢ Paramountcy Is Limited. 014 John Barleycorn 1s. probably be- ginning to feel that the war situation. Tiresome to Both. To be cooped up is quite as tire- some for a nation as for an individual. —Philadelphia- Ledger. FOR SATURDAY Starting Suits Off With a Sale SELECTED FROM $19.75 and $23.75 Models ‘18.22 A VERY SPECIAL OFFERING Assembled from our regular $19.75 and $23.75 Spring assortments—to begin Easter selling with a rush A German Protest. 1 i Protesting against the sta.ving of Wwomen and children, Germany sank a Belgian relief ship.—Albany Jourral = i, v b \ Il PRt Y . MANNISH SERGES, POPLINS, GABARDINES AND TAFFETAS The extreme in smartness, youthful and trim in line— showing all the correct new Spring colorings Smart Easter Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Waists “INDIVIDUALITY” has been given first con- sideration in gathering our displays of Spring modes. In other words, the woman who se- lects her Easter garment at this store will have a garment entirely different from any other she will see in the “promenade.” A complete stock to choose from, in all the latest shades and materials, YOU’LL LIKE OUR PRICES, TOO Suits, [ Where ‘“‘Smart” Style Meets Moderate Price Wauregan Hotel Block s a secondary matter.—Toledo Blade.] | . Leader Peasley’s an- t on Thursday that be a Monday session but did favor and when Babcock’s thi would include on the gemeral ballot the vote on the liquor license ques- tion. Unfavorable veports also made on the bills to reduce the license fee to $415 in towns of 10,000 or less; .concerning a criminal per- sons posted; changing the law so that residents, and not citizens, may sign Hquor license : provid- “|town clerks for distribution: adjournment will be reached the first week in May, if not soomer. Unused Savings Account. mIhe act in regard to annual state- ‘men unused savings accounts was Rmended S0 as not to Abply 10 Ao counts of persons known to be liv- ing, cr to_such accounts as shall not exceed $16. No Monday Session. Leader Peasley announced that, pro- vided the members remained during the present day’s session, and made inroad on_the overburdened calendar, thers would be no session on Monday. The Counsel Bureau. There was taken from the calendar an act to establish a legislative coun- sel bureau, which among other things would supplant the officz of clerk of biils, now fitted by an: official who has served as assistant clerk, clerk of the house anl clerk of the senate. This was reported informally by the ju- diciary committez and Mr. Back of Killingly, spoke in support of the re- port of the committee. Mr. Corbett of Hartford spoke in favor of the bill, ana the tendency of the state is to stick to old landmarks. The purposs of the bill was to expedite legislative business and was in_keeping with the recommendation of the American Bar association. An assembly of this kind is unwieldy, he sald, and there shou:d be a commission to outline the work in advance. This scheme has been in operation in other states for twénty- five years ard unsuccessfully, and therefore is not new. It is non-politi- cal and needed in this state. Mr. Curry of Leb was ormosed commizilon ¢ the busin Fishing is Barred. An act was passed, which specifies that no person shall take or attempt to take any fish through the ice in lake Holbrook, in the town of Bolton, prior to January 1, 1922. Money Due the State. There was change made in the act of taxes, fees and assessments due the state so that they shall bo Hable to interest at nine per cent. per annum of the same is delayed more than 30 days. Uniform Tax Lists. An amendatory act was passed which provides that tha printed blank forms to be used by the property own- ers of all towns and cities for listing taxable property therein -and form of printed abstract book to be used by tax officials of such municipalities shall be prescribed by the board of equalization. Transfer of Millions. This act was taken from the calen- dar and passed: The treasurer shall, within ten days from the date of the passage of this act, transfer the sum of three million dollars from the civii list funds to the sinking fund created under the provisions of chapter 224 of the public acts of 1915. The treas urer is authorized to use all or any part of said fund for buyinz and can- | celling bonds of this state or may in- vest all or any part thereof in bonds of the United States, cr in bonds, the bayment of which is guaranteed by the Uniited Statas, or in the obliga- s of any state or city of the United ates, or of any city, borough or town, or of any school, fire or sewer district in this state, provided such bonds or obligations are legal invest- ments for savings banks in this state, d provided such bonds or obliga- ons mature previous to the maturity of any bonds of the state which may be outstanding. Le Roy Smith’s Claim. The committee on claims reported unfavorably on the claim of Le Roy Smith, for $20,000 for injuries recsived by him on September 29, 1916, at Straights bridge, in Waterford and East Lyme, as the claimant had op- ‘portunity to bring suit in the regular way, as it was not a case against the state. New London Assesors. The committee on cities and bor- ougshs made favorable report, on the bill printed in Thursday’s Bulletin, which would provide for the appoint- ment of assessors by the mavor of New London, and the abolishment of the office of board of assessor. This bill has a referendum clause. Eyes of the New-Born. An act concerning the reporting and care of inflammation of eves of the new born, reported favorably by the committee on public health and safe- ty, was tabled for calendar. Motormen Qualification. ‘The committee on railroads report- ed unfavorably the bill that would per- mit any motorman or conductor on any trolley car to operats same, until after 15 days of instruction under a competent instructor, connected with the road on which the men are em- ployed. Rejected. Bird and Game Season. The unfavorable report of the com- mitteo on fish and game was accept- ed, and bills rejected that would change the close season on quail, partridge and gray squirrel Inspection of Cattle. A bill, unfavorably reported and re- jected, referred to the inspection and transportation of cattle. References Changed. A number of bills from the agrical tural committee and the judiclary, fa- Don’t Neglect o g Koo e grees with it, strengthen it with PILLS Lasgest Sale of Any Medicine in the Werld. Sold everywhere, In boxes, 10c., 25e. cerning the purchase of liquor by agents; soliciting orders in no-license towns;’ the bill relating to sale of liquor’ by druggists, like bill being in possession of the commitice on pub- health and safety. The commi! lee reported favorably, the bill to have the differences in regard to distrfbu- tion of license fees in New Haven and Meriden police and firemen's funds; and on the bill that when a town changes from license to mno-license, that dealers be allowed sixty days to dispose of the stocks on hand. The Babeock bill was tabled for calendar. Town Ordinances. Any town may make ordinances con- cerning mt-tters not of a criminal na- ture and impose a fine not exceeding 325 for each violation of such resu- lation, according to a bill reported fa- vorably by the committee on cities and boroughs. Tabled for calendar. Favorable report wus also le amending the charter of the cliy o Shelton. Uniform Law. . The committee on banks reported favorably an act’to make uniform the law of transfer of shares of stock in corporations. Tabled for calendar. Aid For Libraries. Favorable report was made on the ct amending the act concerning the public library committee, which pro- vides that not over $100 will be ap- propriated annually to any one Ii- rary. Calendar. Guarding the Ballot. |_An act was passed in the j which house on the day of election, except the of- ficial ballot booth tenders in charge of the official ballots at each polling place. Night Messenger Service. There was passed in the house an act providing that no person under the age of 18 years shall be employed by any telegraph or messenger com- pany, in cities having a_population of 20,000 or over, to distribue, transmit or deliver goods or messages between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and 5 o'clock in the morning. Any person who shall violate any provision of this act, after notification by 2 police officer, probation officer or inspector, shall be fined not more than twenty dollars for each day of such employment. . Concerning Vaccination. The committee 4 public health and safety reported favorably a bill which provides that parents who obfect to the vaccination of their childrm, may, upon application to the state bonrd of fealth, the payment of a fee of $1, and submission of a presented statement as to the conditions, stating objection to vaccinatior. secure an exempt certific cate, which would permit of attend- ance at school. Typew: An act was passed which specifies that typewriting or printing on pub- lic records or in any instrument. shall bave the same lezal force, mpraning and effect as writing, and the term “writing” shall include typewriting or printing, provided this act shall not be construed to effect any provision of law concerning signatures. Supervision of Banks. An act was passed amending an act concernirg of supervision of banks. savings barks, and trust companies, so as to read as folows: The treas- urer of each savings bank on or before the first day of November in each vear, shall transmit to the bank com- missioner a sworn statement of its condition, as of the first day of Octob- er. giving the par value and book valie of its assats, including in the whole amount of deposits the divi- dends accrued and payable to deposi- tors on said October first, and giving information as to all particulars _re- quired by the commissioner. Sald treasurer shall also give from time to time such other information as shall be required by said commissioner. Mystic Fire District. The act amending the charter of the Mystic Fires district was taken from the calendar and passed. The test is printed elsewhere. No Seat, No Fare. 3 The bill which provided that only half fare be exacted from a passenger on a trollev or steam car who s not provided with a seat, was taken from the calendar. ~Mr. Healey, of Water- bury, in advocating the bill said 2 per- son paid for transportation and seat and was furnished with half. that he showid pay for half only. The bill was rejected. Defrauding Gas Companies. The act concerning the defrauding of gas companies was amended, so as to include the gad that has passed throush the meter, and water, or un- lawtully used. Town Clerks Barred. There was amendment to the act concerning joining persons in mar- riage, so that no public official or dep- uty_ shall, legally authorized to issue marriage licenses shall join in mar- riage under authority of a license is- sued by himself. The penalty is 2 fine of 350. The act also provides that all judges, justices of the peace, and ordained or licensed clergymen belong- ing to this state, or any other state, of the ministry, may join persons marriage: and all marriages attempt- ed to be celebrated by any other per- son shall be vold. An amendment was offered that required such min- isters to be a naturalized citizen. The matter was discussed at length by Messrs. Smitn, Rogers, Dillon, Peas- ley and Hennon. The latter spoke in strong opposition to the amendment as he, as a Catholic, considered marriag- a clergyman who can talk their ow- state importance. He sald tha many who come from foreign coun tries desire that they be married b @ clergyman who can tal ktheir owr and that should not be a bar to the ceremony. Mr. Curry. of Leb: enan, made a patriotic speech. anc favored being an American first, last and all the time. If any man comes | Mr. Healey sald this was a consideration. ence the one with the other. easy to make a patriotic speech, but there was no cause for a special-eagle talk at this time and moved the pre- vious question on the ame: 4lment. The mation prevafleq 4nd the amend- ment was rejected. Disputed Tax Cl An act was passed which provides that the board of control may state the tax payable to the state assessed against any person or _corporation, which tax has Been found to be un- collectible, and shall certify such abatement to the treasurer. ‘The house adjourned to 11.30 next Tuesday morning. THE SENATE Decks Are Cleared for Action on Home Matters Next Woek. There was a brief session of the penate, Friday, the hody playing a ‘watchful waiting ‘game, for business from the house, which will come in force next week. A bill was passed which will require insurance compan- les to file with the compensation com- missioners, the names of persons and corporations insured under the com- pensation law. No’ Consolidation. Unfavorable report came from tht agriculture committee to abolish the office of commissioner of domestic ani- mals, and add the dutics to those of the state board of agriculture. Bill' rejected. Woman Suffrage Bill. The senate concurred with the house in sending the two bills on women’s suffrage to the committee on woman suffrage. Judge Waller’s Satary. Favorable report came from the - committee increasing | the appropriations. Pool Room Favorable report bill to prohibit th sons under 18 in poc unless accompanied by guardian. The sale of foo rooms is also prohibited. calendar. de_on a of per- rd rooms Tha Bomee o Koppenbeias FOR 1 sembled a more notable collection of fine cloth: anhattan Spring Glothes MEN ARE NOW READY! THE HISTORY of this store we have never s for men and young men than we are placing on sale today. OUR ASSORTMENTS ARE WIDER and more varied than ever before—our standard of quality higher—our basis of service broader. Judge Reappointed. A’ communication ve the governor nomina Markham associate jud of common ple: for fou Executive nominations. Wholesalers Not Ex. The committeo unfavorabiv on a county com~. license to rep liquors not to b~ dr ises. Bill rejected. Mosquito Elimination. The committee on and safety reported u bills for the maintanance of w eliminate mosauito breeding and for the assesement of da caused by work done in the dcstru tion of mosquitoes. Bills rejected. Believe in Adve ‘The commiittee on excise reported unfavorably on a bill to empt appli- cants for renewal of liquor licenses from the requirements of the I relation to advertisi tications remonstrances, e i1l rejected. Calendar Matters. These bills were token from calendar and passed: To compe] par- ents pf children in the county home, born ‘out of wediock, to contribute tc their maintenance if able to.do s concerning appeals to district court of Waterbury making the close seosin in Moosup pond, town of Plainfield, f three years from October 1 to April War Veterans Favored. The committee on the judiciary re- ported favorably on a substitute bill to prevent any town, city or *oroush from requiring a license fee from hon- orably discharged United States sol- bill to prevent the diers and sailors to buy and sell goods or merchandise. Every person who falsely represents himself to me mn hortorably discharged soldier or sail: for the purpose of avaiiing himsels of the privileges of this act shall be fined not more than $7. Calendar. Mosquito Extermination. The committee on public healthand safety reported favorably on a sub- stitute bill for the extermination of mosquitoes. It carries with it an ap- propriation of $35,000 for the work. | The Connecticut experiment static— at New Haven is to have charge of the work. The report was accepted and the bill referred to the committee on appropriations. COLCHESTER Electric Light Company Sells Old Gil Engine and Generator—Mintz Ma- chinery Sold to Norwich Men. The electric light company has sold the oil engine and generator used in the power house on Mill street until the juice .was brought here from Leesville. The machines will be shipped at once to purchasers in Ken- tucky. Mrs. Willam Bigelow and daugh- ter, Miss Mabel, of Ne Haven are guests at Lemuel Clark’s. John F. O’Connell and Michael Siea, who are attending the University of Vermont, are at their homes in town for the Easter vacation. - Lenten Services. Specia! Lenten services were held in St. Andrew’s church Friday evening. L. B. S. Meeting. ‘The Ladies’ Benevolent society met in the chapel Friday afternoon with supper and the usual entertainment by members of the C. Y. P. S. F. H. Bartlett of New Haven was calling on friends in_town Friday. Mrs. Ida Wagner, Mrs. Mary White, u Physicians. No harsh nor rapid methods. TIL Booklet FREE (sent sealed). Telephone 615, Norwich, Conn. GRAND VIEW SANITARIOM, Norwich, Conn, reporged | have alway: us. about. fastness and wear. the dye situation as it is. have ever displayed. And in the matter of style, we have never seen g ments that expressed so well just the kind of style v wanted for men who buy their clothes of You will agree with us when you come in and Ic You will find the néwest and best of 1917 Spring styles from the House of Kuppenheimer, Fashion Park and Clothcraft, three leading American makers. Novel ideas in design, faultlessly correct, yet with just the snap that men who buy their clothes here like You will find YOUR kind of style, no matter what yo age, your build or your taste. weave, in color, in texture, This is important nowadays with New fabrics, new and each guaranteed as to Taken as a whole it is the snappiest, brightest, best showing of Men’s Clothing we AS TO VALUE—YOU CAN DO NO BETTER ANY- WHERE—MANHATTAN CLOTHES ARE THE BEST YOU CAN BUY AT THEIR RE- SPECTIVE PRICES At $15.00, at $18.00, at $20.00 or at $25.00 your money will buy the utmost clothes values here. Come in today—and see Mankattan 121-125 Main Street “A Real Man’s Store For Over Thirty Years” = Arthur Chapman and F. E. Baker mo- tored to Norwich Friday. Sells to Norwich Purchasers. H. Mintz has sold his soda water machinery and bottles to Norwich pur- chasers who were in town Wednesday taking it down and shipping it to Nor- wich. Prof. Timothy O'Connell of FEast Haddam was the guest Thursday of William Johnson on Broadway. Charles T. Wilson of Worcester, Mass., was caliing on friends in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Churchill have returned from a few weeks' visit in New York. Men have commenced work cleaning brick in “the old rubber company's yard which-were bought by & Norwich party. At the ‘Colcliester Baptist c Rev. B, D. Remington, pastor, day moining’s subject will be A Se- cret Discovered ‘and Applied. Phil 4 12. 'Evening praise and worship. ject, The Test of Christian Disc ship. -~ Jno, 5.42. Cottage prayeér meeting Thursd 7.30. at parsonage. Ladles' Ald Wedriesday at 3 p, m. These are nature’s best patural and unsurpassed p MEAT. in condition for next di ear’s crop. “Fertilizer Facts for BONE BLOOD MEAT lant foods. ‘Essex t foods made out of. Powerful crop producers, they also enrich the soil and keep it ’ ‘See our local dealer and write us for fitable Farming,” ic Fertilizers are BLOOD and ESSEX FERTILIZER COMPANY, Boston, Mass. ISAAC GEER, Nowwich CHAS. H. PHIGLIP OSCAR H. MAIN, Nerwich SWImD BI0s, Lel