Connecticut Sunday Law
By Editor
A DESPATCH from New Haven, Conn., under date of April 22, to the New York World, says that "a bill to-day passed the House by a large majority vote prohibiting all Sunday labor and sport." The fine is $50. It is stated that if the provisions of the bill "are strictly construed, it would stop the electric cars and stages, and would make it unlawful to ride out in carriages or on bicycles, or to go boating, fishing, or swimming. One provision of the bill is that no store can be kept open on Sunday and closed on Saturday. In New Haven there are a large number of stores which close on Saturday and observe that day as the Sabbath, and then open on Sunday." Most Sunday bills contain an exemption clause for those who keep the seventh day. The framers by this acknowledge the injustice and partiality of Sunday laws; but this element seems to be lacking in this Connecticut bill. We hope to hear whether it passes the Senate or not.