Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-01-15


REFORM SCHOOL.
Intheir report the Trustees Of tho State Reform
school recapitulate the facts concerning the burn
lns OF the school the 18th OF December, 1874 and
the steps taken by them in caring, temporarily
the hoys. For sufficient sum Of money 10 cover
the expense Of tho temporary structure, beds.
sheets, pillows, towels, clothing Tor the boys,
crockery, tables bunk frames, &c they ask 4
SPECIAL appropriation.
The Trustees then say. "The buildings burned
were OF brick, and in sOLdity convenience for the
purposes des. sned aud the beauty and simplicity
Ol hnsh, they can never be excelled. Only the most
praisewurthy economy could have brought their
COS within the sum expended. For the erection OF
similar buildngs-aud such We earnestly recon-
mend-the necessary heating and lighting appar
AUS, anu such furniture will be actually needed
sum not less than s55iOJJ vii! be required, which
Is ssluo over ard above that which Will come into
the treasury from insurance companies, and We
unanimously recommend the appropriation OF "a
sum not exceeding that amount. None can be USED
save what = absolutely necessary, and with money
10 20 On and finish the whole, the WORK be
done cheaper than Il there comes time when il
must stop Tor want OF funds if carried by the
Trustees, he done by borrowed money obtained
Al such rates OF interest as lenders may demand"
The report closes with proposition for the
peal OF tine yasrant act q November 81, ls64, and
d recommendation that no hoy under nine year v:
age be sent u the Reform School.
Mr. Slado of Middlebury, moved that the
clerk be directed to procure the printing of
500 copies of the message and accompany
Assembly; agreed to.
The joint resolution offered by Mr.. Lynde
Of Marlboro, was then taken up.
Mr. Mun.0n withdrew his amendment.
and offered a a substitute, that neither
House shall entertain any bill or resolution
which doe, not relate to or grow out of the
subject matter of the proclamation calling
This extra session, or some matter that shall
be recommended by message from the
Governor.
Mr. Lynie accepted the amendment pro-
posed by Mr. Munson.
Mr. Henry of Chester. moved to amend
the resolution. by adding the words except
by unanimous consent of that House in
which bill shall be offered
Mr.. HYDE Of Castleton, favored the amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Henry.
MIR Smaliey OF Burlington. favored i'm
mediate action, a all subjects necessary 10
come before the House can be brought be
fore it by message of the Governor
Mr.. Stanley OF Leicester, opposed the re
solution, as some unfinished matters OF the
last session might now be considered with
out taking any extra time Of the session.
Tie hoped we should not now tie our hands
50 that such matters As would promote the
public good might not be considered
Mr.. Rowe oi Pouitney. favored the resO-
luton.
Nh Perrin of Berlin, moved the previous
question, which was seconded and the
amendment to the resolution proposed by
Mr.. Henry of Chester, was then disagreed
to-ayes p, nays l07.
Mr.. Smal.ey Of Burlington, demanded the
previous question on the adoption OF the
resolution. which was seconded the rcsO-
luton was then adopted.
Biis INTRODUCED and referred. BY Mr.
Daniorth of Barnard. relating to septences
20 the Vermont Reform School, rs follows =.
see. D. No justice 60. the peace shall hereafter
have p7Ser 90 sentence any boy 10 the Vermont He
fI-ru School.
sec % when any boy under tho age " sixteen
years j. convicted 81 any crime by justice @. the
peace ia this state IN eases proper Tor him to try
aud determ ne, such justice shall hold the respond
emf % bali IN sum not exceeding three hundred
dollars ior bis appearance 70 the next stated term
c.. the County Court IN which County said offence
bias been comm tied, and when the respondent shall
Fail % enter such zlnce requ red. SAID JUS
tee may .ssue his warrant 90 commit such respon
dent 90 tho County jail, n said County, penl. <
such session % tie Court.
See. AL acts and parts cf acts ucJns stent
" fh This act are hereby repealed.
sec. T. Ia.s act shall take effect from Is passage
Referred to committee on Reform School
BY Mr.. Wright Of Waltham, relating to
sentences 20 the Reform School, and in
struc;ing the Trustees in certain cases. a.
follows:
Sec. 0. Section tv1 Fan ac; approved Nov. la.
lsfd. IS hereby amended so as to read as follows
80 persons but IA uors under siXteeT. wears %. axe
shall We sentenced 70 the Vernon; Reform school,
or bee received therein, and the follow sections Of
ile same art shall he amended that wherever the
w.cl y sy occurs the word boy " z.rl or IL nor
-.l be suas- tuted, as good sense n phraseolosy
shall require.
zee. /, Tie Trustees Of the Reform School are
authorized % arrange buildings ior the complete
= N "
and such SEPARATION shall &c strictly maintained
uule,s Tho Superintendent AMI Boa q OF Trustees
shall dccm any other arran-cI al sislole o. eX-
See j. This act shall take effect fro it, passage
ans be srhec 10 alteration. 1mendI lent repeal
by any future Legislature.
Referred t. committee on Reform School.
Mr.. Gilman OF Montpelier. that special
committee OF ono member from each county
be appointed 10 take into consideration all
matters relating to the Reform school ;
adopted.
JoiAf R,SoiuiioA.-By Mr. Ladd Of Al
burgh. that the Presi dent Of the Senate
and Speaker of the House are directed u
make arrangements " tn the managers Of
the Central Vermont railroad to transport
the members OF the lie gislature 10 and from
Ncrsennes. on the lith instant Tor the pGr-
pose o.! allowing sid members to inspect
the property at that place with a view Il
decide upon "A site 10y the Reform School,
adopted ON the par. of the House, yeas 1913
nays II.
On motion Of Mc. Dana Of Cornwall. al
journed.
AFTERNOON.
The Speaker announced the appointment
OF the following special committee to whom
shall be referred all matters relating To the
ReiorUl School
Nc srs. Gilman of Montpelier. Henry o
Che ster, Nash of New Haven, Kent of Dor
set Hall of Cro:on. Gillett of Richmond
S'orrs Of Brighton. Powell of Rich!ord
add of Alburgh, Stevens of Eden, Gilleti
of Thctiord, Currisr Of Troy, Goodeil o
Brandon, Webster of Putney.
Mr. Guild of Rupert moved that the refer
ence of House bills Nos. and >. this morn
ing referred to committee on K efoIm School
be recalled, and that the bills be referred t.
the special committee Just announced by ts'
Speaker and the same was greed to. ant
the reference made.
Mr.. Davenport of Wilmington called NJ
the joint resolution relating TO final adjourn
ment on Saturday morning, which was Ian
on the table this morning. lie favored III
resolution, rs giving ample time to console
all matters relating TO the especial purpoS
ior which the session Is cal led.
Mr.. Norton of Benni igton moved L
amend the resolution, by fixing the tim
for Friday morning, the 18th. instead o
SATURDAY., tine 10th.
Mr.. Dana of Cornwall moved to refer tb
resolution and pending amendment to tn
special committee on the subject matter q
the Reform School.
Mr.. Smallcy of Burlir gton opposed tn
motion to refer to commi ttee, and propose
that the original resolnti On should be adopt
ed without amendment
Mr.. Munson of Manel tester and Mr.. Lad
OF Alburgh, concurret with Mr.. Smalle
and favored the adopt ion of the Origini
resolution.