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| V. The > 5 T \ Trolleys Business - W&l’ ., T teited by Heary Trudeau of Putnam Were Re- 4 Report on to ‘Erect a Monument for Prudence Cran- i T mariing. of eggs. - No fresh eggs wi quire stamping. . ‘Mr. Burke, of East Hartford, said the cold stoage is being evaded as the containers and not the eggs marked and that the act under dis- cussion was a necessity. Mr. Fish, of Newington, sald the proposed bill. would decrease the price of cold storage and increase the price of farmer eggs, and therefore he fa- vored the bill. Mr Larramee, of Willimantic, op- posed the bill as it covered only a JTh ORE; of the N o 5 O0D the fested skin treatment If you want to experiment on your skin, there are plenty of treatments to experiment with. But if you want something the value of which has been grovern by years and years of successful use, if you want a treatment that ‘doctors prescribe constantly, that you Arow contains nothing harsh or injurious, you will dence Crandall at Canterbury. Re- (erred to committee on appropriations. Filing of Lis Pendens. (Special to The Bulletin.) Hartford, April 4—Chaplain Bene- dict’s prayer at the opening of the find it in Resinol Ointment, aided [BA by Resinol Soap. It usaally EA\ stops itching #nstantly, and rare- @\ ly fails to clear away all trace [ER) of ordinary skin-eruption. Seld by all druggists PACIFISTS ARE LOBBYING AGAINST WAR RESOLUTION Are to Continue Their Work position to Conscription. Wastfngton, April 4—Louis P. Lochner, former secretary of the Ford Peace Commission and now directing the activities of the pacifists in Wash- ington, said late today: > “We have spent the day ‘lobbying in congress. We will continue the work. U the war resolution is passed we then will start to work asainst con- soription. We are dead asainst this Whole thing and have no intention of ceasing our activities. We expect more people here within the next few days to assist us. In reply to.questions Lochner add- ed: “Yes, we have promises from a number of senators and representa- lives to vote against this resolution. But_ the Information was secured in confidence and for that reason I can- not tell you the names of the men or how many of them there are. We have no other plans now than to continue lobbying and that, you may be certain, we will do.” NORWEGIAN STEAMER FARMAND TORPEDOED Carried Crew of 18, Whose Fate and Nationality Are Unknown. in Op- New Orleans, April 4—A cablegram reporting that the Norwegian steamer Farmand has been torpedoed and sunk by a submarine, apparently in the Bay of Biscay, while enroute from Havre for Lisbon, Portugal, was received here today by the steamer’s agents fro mtheir representatives in Bergen, Norway. The Farmand was owned Norway and carried a .crew of 18 whose fate and nationality are un known. She left New Orieans Jan- uary 17 for Havre and left that port for Lisbon Miarch 15. BESTLIVERAND BOWEL LAXATIVE FORFAMILY USE “CASCARETS” REGULATE WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN WITH- OUT INJURY. TAKE WHEN BILIOUS, HEADACHY, FOR COLDS, BAD BREATH, SOUR STOMACH. salts, why in Instead of nasty, harsh pills, castor oil or dangerous calomel, don't vou keep Cascarets handy vour home? Cascarets act on the liver and thirty feet of bowels so gently vou don't realize you have taken a’ cathartic, but they act thor- oughly and 1" be depended upon when ‘a good Lver and bowel cleans- ing is necessary—they move the bile 2nd poison from the bowels without sTiping and sweeten the stomach. You eat one or two at night like candy and you wake up the headache, biliousnes: breath, coated tongue, sour i pation or bad cold.disappears. Moth- ers should give cross, s feverish or bilious children a whole Cascaret for the little fol feeling fine, bad APPEALS TO PATRIOTIC YOUNG AMERICANS In Electri ights Along New York’s “Great White Way. New York, April 4—Appeals to pa- triotic_young Americans to enlist in the army, navy and marine corps soon will ‘blaze in electric lights along New York's “Great White Way,” it was an- nounced tonight. Many of the great electrical contrivances along the fa- mous way have been donated to the government for recruiting purposes. In addition, the larze stores have offered the use of their show windows for the display of army-navy posters and lit- erature. The impetus -which was given to re- cruiting at the various army and navy stations vesterday, after the presi- dent’s “war message” to congress, con- tinued unabated today. Crowds of voung men flocked to the stations, ea- ger to join the colors. Plans were perfected by the Militia of Mercy, whereby dependents of navy recruits_and reserves will be cared for while the men are serving with the colors. Three hundred automo- biles will be used in the work and at least 1200 families a month will be provided for at the outset. AZTEC OFFICERS HAVE ARRIVED IN PARIS Will Make No Statement Except Through Official Channels. Paris, April 4, 3.00 p. m—Captain Walter O'Brien, commander of the American steamer Aztec Which was sunk by a submarine off Brest Sun- day night and Lieutenant Gresham, who commanded the American naval squad on board the Aztec, arrived in Paris_this morning from Brest. Cap- tain O'Brien and Lieutenant Gresham went at once to the American em- bassy where they made detailed re- ports on the sinkinz of the Aztec. Lieutenant Gresham wore the uni- form of an American naval officer which showed the effects of rough usage. The detachment of bluejack- ets remains at Brest, with the civilian survivors. Captain O'Brien and Lieu- tenant Gresham said ‘they were under strict orders from the navy depart- ment to make no statement except through official channels. They were unable to learn definitely, they said, how many were lost and how many survived, as some of the ship's boats may have reached the English or re- mote continental ports. INVESTIGATING CLAIMS TO AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP Oscar M. Pflug and Mr. and Mrs. Hart- wig Devisen Detained. New York, April 4—Oscar M. Pflug and Mr. and Mrs. Hartwig Devisen, who came out of Germany on For: Ambassador Gerard's special tr break when he left Berlin after the with Germany, and were taken off the ‘rain at his request at the French bor- the authorities there, were de- agents of the en they ar- der by tained in their cabins b; department of justice w. rived here today from Spain on the liner Alfonso XII. Their claims to American citizenship will be investi- gated. Government agent: catisfy themselves as to their status and ordered that they be kept aboard the ship overnizht to undergo further examination tomorrow. were unable to Danbury—To help knit sweaters, wristlets and mufflers for 500 sailors aboard the battleship Connecticut, Danbury women have joined a move- ment under the auspices of the Na- tional Red Cross society and the wo- men'’s section of the Navy league. Your favorite song will sound surpass- | ingly different in tone it played on the Stradivara Phomographe. or_Sepd for Catalog W. 23d St., N. Y. C. Ask Your Dealer SCHILLING CO., 112 MARSHALL’S The Specialty Store Dress Goods, Silks and Linings, Corsets, Gloves and Hosiery, Muslin and Jersey Ribbed Underwear. House Dresses, Petticoats, Sweaters, Etc. FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN We Never Sacrifice Quality For Prices OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST AND WE GIVE ROYAL GOLD TRADING STAMPS 101 MAIN STREET P. S.—Receiving office for CITY DYE WORKS » f | | state tuberculosis session of the house, Wednesday, was another -forensic demonstration of pa- triotism that touched the heart of his hearers. Then came the routine bus- iness, followed with constructive leg- islation in clearing the calendar. No snag was struck- until the act concern- ing the marking of eggs was reached. Then came a spirited debate, and there was a hold-up of other dar mat- ters, which were put back for at least one day. ? New London School Bonds. The act authorizing the city of New London to issue bonds for schaol pur- poses, which has been on the calendar starred for’ action several legislative days, by reason of the bill not being drawn,_in conformity to the wishes of the court of .commap council of that city, was called from the calendar Wednesday. The trouble concerned the selection of a school site and un- der the bill the selection of the site was with the board of school visitors and subject to approval by city meet- ing. Originally the council and the school board were to select the jointly. In conformity with a_ vote of the council passed iast Monday, Mr. Holt of New London offered amend- ment, substituting the court of com- mon council for the board of school visitors. The amendment was adopt- ed. After explanation by Mr. Holt the bill was passed as amended. Smelt ng. The committee on fish and game re- ported unfavorably the bill to prevent the taking of smelt in New London county except by hook and line. Re- port accepted and bill rejected. Like action was taken on bill which covered entire state. A bill concerning baiting of traps to lure dogs or other domestic animals was also rejected. Forfeited Rights Restored. - All rights forfeited by Henry G. Trudeau of Putnam by reason of crime were restored by unanimous consent of the house. Central Heating Plant. The committee on capitol. furniture and grounds reported favorably the bill for a central heating plant to heat the state capitol, the library and arsenal The cost will-be $235,000 and be dn annual saving of from $12,000 to $15.- 000. Referred to committee on appro- priations. 4 Groton Petition. A. E. Radmore and others of Groton, who petitioned concerning smelt fis ing in Baker's and Palmer’s coves, i the town of Groton. were given leave to withdraw, as the matter was fully covered in a bill introduced. More Rights Restored. Forfeited rights were restored to Giovachino Libero of New Haven in the house by a unanimous vote. Justices of the Peace. The judiciary’ committee reported favorably a_ bill which provides that any person legally elected a justice of the peace at the November election held" in 1916, and who failed to take the oath of office within the time required by law, may take such oath on or be- fore June 1, 1917. Change of Reference. The acts concerning the state farm for women and appropriations for Con- necticut hospital for insane at Middle- town for tubercular pavilion and for sanatoriums were referred to the committee on appro- priations at request of the committee on humane institutions. Mr. Curry’s Bill. Mr. Curry of Lebanon presented an act which provides that the statutes relating to attendance of children at school shall not apply to any boy over 12 residing upon a farm at the time of the passage of the act, provided the Loy is withdrawn. from school for the purpese of being empioyed in farming by the parent or person with whom the boy regularly resides. This bill must 50 to committee before action. Fishing in Salmon River. The committee on fish and ame re- ported favorably a bill to prohibit fishing for shad in the Salmon river in the town of East Haddam or in Hamburg cove of Eight Mile river in the town of Lyme. The penalty is $50 or imprisonment not more than 30 days, or both. Calendar. No Horse Sense. The bill_relating to the recompense of Troop B association for the loss of a horse, at the request of the appro- priations committee, was referred to the committee on claims. The Shore Line Road. The committee on railroads reported favorably an act amending the charter of the Shore Line Electric Railway company. Tabled for calendar. Mystic Power Company. The house concurred with the sen- ate in rejecting the bill amending the charter of the Mystic Power company. The Liquor License Fee. The committee on excise reported unfavorably the bill to increase the liquor _license limitation from one to each 500 population to one for each 1,000 jected. Prudence Crandall Monument. Favorable report was made on_the project to erect a monument to Pru- Report accepted and bill re- They judge a man’s age by his hair DE i e drawback in today. Hays Hairhealth It brings back the natural to gray or color faded bair. e oy A S it trous, healthy and LN:—.Q‘-,;T and $1.00 st ¥ dealer’s or by mail. Flilo-Hay Co.. Newark, N. J. . to | is just what it wants. An act amending an act concerning the recording of notice of the pendency of actions affecting real estate was taken from the house calendar and passea. The amended sections are as Zollows: Th eplaintiff in any action in which attachment is not - made on mesne. process, or his attorney at the time tHe action is commenced, or after- wards, or a defendant, when he sets specified class of eggs, and would per- mit tl pushing of inferior unmarked eggs, imder the guise of fresh country eggs, when as a ‘matter of fact they might not be strictly fresh, although they were purchased as such by the retailer and consumer “If we wait much longer, the eggs will spoil,” so T move the previous question,’ said Mr. Colver of Sey- wour. The motion prevailed. The up ar affirmative cause of action ins| bill was nassed by a vote of 117 to nis answer and demands substantive relief at the time the answer is filed, if the same be intended to affect real estate, may cause to be recorded in the office of the town clerk of each town in which the property Is situated, a notice of the pendency of the action, containing the names of the partles, the nature and object of the action, the court to which it is returnable, and the term, session or return day thereof, the date of the process and the description of the property. From the time of the recording only, shall the pendency of the action be notice to a purchaser or incumbancer of the property; and every person whose con- veyance or incumbrance is subsequent- iy recorded shall be a subsequent pur- chaser or incumbrancer, and shall be bound by all proceedings taken after the recording of such notice, to the same extent as if he were made a party to the action. For the purpose of this section an action shall be pend- ing from the time of the recording of such notice, provided such notice shall be of no_avail unless service of the process shall be completed within the time provided by law. - This act shall be construed to apply to mechanics’ liens and all other in- choate liens, certificates of which are recorded subsequent to' the recording of the notice of the pendency of the action; and in euits to foreclose mort- sages or other liens said persons whose conveyances or incumbrances are sub- sequently executed or subsequently re- corded shall forfeit their rights there- 'nder unless they shall apply to the court wherein said action is brought to be made parties thereto, prior to the date when the judgment or decree in said action shall be rendered. Corporations Exempt. There was passed in the house an act which provides that mortgage ponds of any corporation secured by ilen upon property of such eorpora- tion in this state which lien does not sttach to tangible property corporation outside this state shall be exempt from taxation to the amount hich the property of such cor- poration on which such bonds are a en is assessed Bill Recommitted. The favorable report of the excise committee and the accompanying bill whict concerns the continuation in bysiness a specified period by saloons after a change in license by vote, wa recomziitted to the committee on ex- cise. State to Issue Bonds. Amendment was made, by vote of the house, to the general statutes which direct the state treasurer to set apart annually the sum of $500 which. with the income thereof, shall constitute a sinking fund which shall be used only for the purchase or redemption of state bonds. The treasurer is author- ized to use all or any part of said fund for buying and cancelling: bonds of this state, or may invest all or any part thereof in bonds of the United States, or in bonds the payment of which is guaranteed by the United States, or in the obligations of any state or city the United States, or of any city borough or town, or of any school, fire or sewer dis- trict in this state, provided such bonds or oblizations ars legal invest- ments for savings banks in this state, and provided such bonds or obligations mature previous to the maturity of any bonds of the state which may be out- standing. i Beam Trawls Barred An act was passed concerning the use of otter or beam trawls, which provides that no person shall take or attempt to take any fish or shell-fish from the waters of the Thames river of Niaptic bay above the bridges of the New Yorl ew Haven and Hart- ford Railroad company, or from the waters of Mystic river by ‘means of any otter or beam trawl or device of a similary nature. Any person violat- ing anv of the provisions, of this act shall be fined not more than fifty dol- lars, or imprisoned not more than thir- ty days, or both. This act shall take effect from its passage. The Marking of Eggs. An act taken from the Calendar provided that any person who shall sell or offer for sale has been preserved by process, or which has been storage more than fifteen days in any place where the temperature is re- duced by means of chemicals or other agents, or which has been incubated |rington. for twenty-four hours or more, uniess such egg shall be plainly stamped with indelible ink with the words “Cold Storage,” “Preserved” or “Incubated” of such] 58. Mr. #herwood made motion that the vote be reconsidered, and with- drew with consent of the house. Norwich Extensions. An act amending “the charter and extending the privileges of the Con- necticut company in various sections of the state is starred for action on the house calendar. These privileges in Norwich, according to the act. are revised and continued in force until the rising of the general assembly at the January session, 1919. From a ‘connection with its tracks in Boswell avenue over Pratt street, or anv convenient private way to, in- to and across Mohegan park to a suitable point near the lake in_ said park: also from a connection with the tracks on McKinley avenue .through Rockwell street or private land, or said park, to such point near said lake. Also, from a connection with the tracks at or near Tafts station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, thence in a genera] northerly direction to a connection with the confpany’s thacks at or near Central Village. Also, from the present terminus of its tracks in West Main street, south- erly over the Salem turnpike or on any convenient private right.of way to a suitable terminus at or near Maple- wo0od cemetery. Also, from u connectlon with _the tracks in South B street, through Nor- wich avenue to a_connection with its tracks in North B street. Water Supply Property. An amendatory act concerning the taxation of property used in connec- tion with any public water supply provides that land owned or taken by an municipal corporation for the pur- vose of creating or_furnishing a sup- ply of water shall bé exempt from tax- ation, when the inhabitants of the towh ‘in which such land is situated hate the right to use, and use such water supply upon the same terms as the inhabitants of such municipal cor- poration. Municipal corporations alone are exempted under the act . Separation Allowances. The house concurred with the sen- ate in the passage of the bill which provides for separation allowance, with special reference to the soldiers and sailors who are in service, leaving dependerits entitled to their allow- ances. - The rules weer suspended and bill transmitted to the engrossing clerk. . The house thea adjourned to 11 o'clock Thursday morning. IN THE SENATE. Trustees Appointed for the Norwich Hospital for the Insane. Prayer was offered in the senate Wednesday by the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Hill, pastor of the South Con- grecational church of New Britain. The committee on the judiciary re- ported a biil increasing the salaries of the judees of the supreme court of er- rors and of th2 superior court $1.500 each. The bill provides that the sal- aries shall be as follows: YVhief jus- tice, $9,500: each associate Justice of the supreme court and each judge of the superior court, $9.000, and each state referee $3.500. The act is to take effect July 1, 1917. The bill was tabled for calendar. Norwich Hospital Trustees. The committee on senate appoint- ments reported favorably on the fol- lowing nominations of trustess of the Norwich Hospital for the Insane: J. A. Doughty of Torrington, Kirk W. Dwyer of Middletown, Edwin . Pin- ney of Stafford and Henry H. Gallup of Norwich, each for the term of six years from July 1. 1917. On the mo- tion of Senator Lyman the report was accepted and the resolution for the appointments passed under suspension of rules. The committee on the judiciary re- ported favorably on the bill which provides that clerks of the supsarior court sholl be county clerks for the purpose of certifying to the authori- ty of justices of the peace, notaries public ‘and commissioners of the su- perior court. Calendar. Rejected. On an unfavorable report from the any egg which|committee on excise the bill for the an artificial | appointment of excise commissioners kept by |was rejected. An untavorable report was received from the committee on cities and bor- oughs, incorporating the city of Tor- Bill rejected. > Sale of Firearms. A favorable report was received from .the committee on the judiciary as the case may be, shall be fined mot | Felating to the sale of firearms. It pro- more than $25. effect April 1, 1918, This act shall take|vides that firearms shall not be sold unless the intended purchaser has 2 Mr. Corbett, &f Hartford, said the|Permit from the chief of police, war- committee was not unanimous in the |den of borough or selectman of town favorable report and was_ opposed to the passage of the bill. Mr. Cain, Naugatuck, also opposed the bill as it would mean an increase in the cost of marking. Mr. Ives of Guilford, said the mark- ing would cost half a cent a dozen. ot for to. make the purchase. A fine of $50 imprisonment for not more than six months is provided as a penalty for violaing the law. Calendar. War Insurance. Senator Hunt, chairman of the com- mittee on insurance, moved that the Mr. Cain sald upon information of a | following bill be passed pnder sus- Hartford grocer that it would from three to five cents a dozen. cost | pension of rules: He | ies organized under the laws of this “Insurance compan- wondered how the marking system |sState having power to insure against would work in - the investments |loss by fire may make insurance where the consumer does not see the |against loss by wind storms, lightning. egg of the shell and the marking. Mr. Curry, of Lehanon, said the tornadoes, cyclones, and war provided the same shall be clearly expressed in only way to get fresh ezgs was to get | the policy.” the eggs from the farmers, and he Senator Hunt said the blll was ap- doubted if they could be marked for |Proved by the insurance commissioner half a cent a dozen. meant an increase in the price of eggs. Mr. Hall, of New Milford, said the This marking | and it was for the purpose of includ- ing war risks. The bill was passed and on the mo- marking of eggs meant the marking|tion of Senator Hunt it was frans- up of the price. Mr. Geary said the title of the bill ought to read the increase in the price mitted to the house. . Motor Vehicle Commissioner. Con! to expectations the con- trary of eggs, rather than marking, or that|sideration of the bill creating the office Cold storage | of commissioner of motor vehicles did eggs are a necessity and why advance |not cause a discussion. There was the price. He had purchased eggs from supposed honest farmers, but if only one amendment offered to the bill and that came from Senator O'- they were fresh, they were laid by |Sullivan, leader of the minority. The diseased hens. as price of eggs. He said the cold stor- age egz was a needed food commodity | elimination of these He opposed the bill |amendment struck out the words “and it merely meant the increase jn|may be an atiorney at law of mature experience” in the sixth line. By the words the only and the price ought not to be raisgd |qualification for commissioner is that by the legislature. Mr. Peasley, said that if the cold |ope: -“he. shall be a practical motor vehicle r.” The amendmenrt was ap- storage eggs were to be increased in!proved by Senator MacDonald, chair- one who dresses correctly. gives you the opportunity have good silk-lisle hose in had in black, white and all Dainty Hosiery For Easter ATTRACTIVELY PRICED AND OF HIGH QUALITY Lustrous silk, combining smart appearance with actual vaue, and silk-like lisle, are the two kinds of hosiery which approach the ideal established by the major portion of this year’s Easter costume. you were looking for. black, white, tan and all the Spring colors, as low as 35c, and at that price we have also a very good fibre-silk boot-hose in black only. hose at 65c a pair are really great bargains, and may be Come in and get your Easter Hosiery now. them for the boys and girls too. TR g G The selection of the hosiery is of prime importance to Our large and varied stock We Silk boot- desirable colors. The very reliable Phoenix Silk Hose in black or white, we carry in two qualities, 80c and $1.10 a pair respectively. can spend a little more, and want something decidedly nice for Easter, our better Silk Hose ranging from $1.25 to $3.00 a pair will certainly attract you. too, for we carry plain whites and blacks, solid colors, hose which are variously embroidered, hose with stripes run- ning up and down, hose with stripes which run around, and some handsome lacy effects. If you There’s variety, We have man _ of the committee on bridzes and rivers, and adoptec senate. The bill as amended w passed unanimously. ds, the s then Manufacture of Explosives. The committee on public health and safety reported a substitute bill con- cerning the manufacture and storage of explosixes by the adjutant general and that the license issued him shall state the location of the factory or storehouse. The act shall not ap- ply to or affect the storage or manu- facture of explosives by persons, firms and corporations engaged in the bus- iness on January 1, 1917. Calendar. Calendar. ! Passed.—Giving t%e highway missioner control over the ope of ferries and toll bridg over the Connegticut river: placin; hom:; for aged people under the supervision of the state board of charities: concern- ing the clearing of railroad rights of way; relating to the practice of vet- erinary medicine, surgery and dentis- try: concern xaminations for li- censes to practice osteopathy: author- izing the state board of education to appoint prosecuting agents, with the approval of the superior court: au- thorizing the City Bank of Hartford to act as guardian, conservator, or ov- erseer, trustee, assignee, etc.: that the office of the fish and game commission shall be in .the capitol; that teachers nominated by supervisors of schools shall be appointed one month; creat- ing the office of assistant city artror- ney in Norwich, and fixing the salary at $300; that plans for the disposal of sewage in tidal waters shall be sub- Ject to the revision of the state board of health. Moving Picture Theaters. Senator RBissell offered an amend- ment to the bill concerning the sale of tickets for moving picture enter- tainments. It vented the sale of admission tickets for standing room Senator Hemenwas opposed the amendment, and said it was diametri- cally opposed to the bill. Senator Brooks opposed the amendment and original bill. On motion of Senator Hall the amendment was tabled for printing. Senator Kopplemann offered an amendment to make the bill apply to trolley cars, aeroplanes, jitneys, etc., so to prevent any one from beinz carried in them who was not provided with a t. Senator Klett character- ized the amendment of Senator Kop. plemann ridiculous and absurd, a description which the senator from the sented but he afterwards amendment Separation Allowances. On motion of tor Brooks, a bill was passed uspension of rules and transmited to the house ving the board of control charge of th t of separation allowances in e o7 ind providing that the allowances all be paid by towns which will be afterwards reimbursed by the state. Baks Shops. The substitute for house bill No. 850 placing the regulation of bake- shops in charge of the labor commis sionor was, after a brief explanation by Senater Bissell, the chairman of the tee on public health and safety, | Adjournment. The senate adjourned at 1115 o’clock. to Thursda GET THAT NEW BOOK “THE ROAD TO UNDERSTANDING” by the author of “POLLY ANNA” It will command your interest from start to finish. It’s time you were selecting your EASTER CARDS. Our line is the best that can be obtained. THE CRAN STON CO. 25-27-29 BROADWAY

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