Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-27


which shall give special prominence to the
effects of stimulants and narcotics upon the
human syslom." Senator Dart believed that
the curriculum Of our public schools was
sufficiently long already, and that more thor
ough instruction in the branches already pro-
vided by law was far more necessary than
the addition of new branches. Senator
Walker thought that the ideas Of the bill
were well enough, but he thought that the in
clusion of good behavior was unnecessary,
since this would be taught by any teacher
worthy of the name. This provision, how
ever, is in the original act passed IN 1876
Senators ldc, Howard and BDyden advocated
the bill. Dir. Idle believed that weekly lee
turc to the pupils on the subjects would be
very beneficial, and instruction could not be-
gin too early. Mr. Howard was IN favor of
extending the curriculum rather than mar
rowing it, and he wanted the bdckwoods dis
trict schools as well equipped as those in the
towns. Senator Bpyden believed that the in.
PRODUCTION of these studies will tend to put
down intcmperance and for that reason alone
he wanted it passed. Mr.. Chlds of WaIling-
ford also spoke for the bill. Finally the third
section of the bill, which provides that the
act shall take effect upon its passage was
struck out and the third reading of the bill
was ordered for tomorrow morning.
There will be strong opposition to this hill
in the House. Ii is understood that Mr.
Priest of Barre, the chairman of the CON
mttcc on education, who has been for many
years the principal of Goddard Seminary, aud
has had great success as II practical tachcr
is of the same opinion as Mr.. Dart. He be.
licvcs that no greater evil can occur to our
public schools than an oveiburduning Of the
list Of studies
EIccting Judges and STATE OHlccr
In the House, this forenoon Mr.. Thorpe
of Charlotte introduced a JOINT resolution,
which was adopted by both Houses, provid-
ing for the appointment Of committee,
consisting of two Senators and three repre-
scntativcs, to fix time for the election of
judges and State officers by the Legislature
The Senatorial members Of the COMMITTEE
are Senator Childs Of Wainefurd, ANA Scua.
tor Estey of Biattleboro the Representa-
tivcs are Mr.. Thorpe, Mr. Childs aud Cot
Hooker II is believed that next Wcdnes.
day and Thursday will he selected, one Ter
the election of judges and the other for the
election of State officers
More Highway BiiI-.
This has been u great day for highway
bills. Three long ones have been introduced,
the two first III. 157 and II. 1887 which |
give below, by 1ir. Munson of Manchester
the chairman of the general committee
who stated that they embodied two genera
classes Of suggestions which had been made
to the committee hut they were not the
result Of any action of the committee, r
| ul hnv l,,. Inn.
mittec. The third was introduced by Mr..
Ba,tel this afternoon H. 100. The bill Of
IA. 1877 is that towns shall be Liable for the
insuilicicncv Of any bridge, culvcit or slulce-
way, and for the iusuiiciency of any h.h-
way for the want of suitable guards or tar
riers upon It's margin in places Of special
! danger. In other respects it aims to supply
certain defects in the machinery Of HE pres
cnt law, particularly in regard to tic issuin.
of execution.
II. 1888 rcreals the present law II pro-
vidcs that any two citizens, or taxpayers
| may give notice to the selcctmcn of a town
of any insuilicicncy, describing it and, il
ktlc selectmen of such tom shall neglect foi
thrty-six hours thereafter to begin repairs
said citizens or taxpayers may file IA com,
plant with one of an adjoining town; and, the
compliments giving security for the payment
Of the costs, the selcctmcn Of such adj I'M 9
town. shall hear the case upon proper notice
and. if the defect is cs'abl shed. they shall
decide what repairs shall be made and with
in what time, AMI shall file their report il
writing in the town clerks Office of the town
in which the defective highway is siuited
Ii the town in fault shall ne elect to make til,
repairs ordered in said report within tn,
limited time, it shall he liable for all dam
ages caused by accidents occurring on nc
count OF said iusuilicioncy, until the road +
repaired. If the selectmcn shall make the ~
pairs called for, they may call upon the Sc
leCtmen OF the adjoining town 10 inspect tn
road, and, if they arr satisfied with the re-
pairs, they shall sign Il statement to that ei
feet, which shall lie kind Of ''ccurt it'll
to suiilciency." Other sections provide Ger
tain machinery for carrying out the proys
ions Of the bill. 1t also makes towns liable il
damages for insuilicicncies in bridges. cul
vcr,s and sluices
Mr. BattelIs bill wipes out highway sur
veyors and highway districts, aud provide
that the highway tax shall he % cents to b.
collected in money, and is To he CNpcude,
uudcr the direction Of the lie 'tmrn. |
leaves the "Judeyinc law as it i. and in
Guides the substance of Mr. tushnl's Til
H. i6, } which provides if the seltctmen ii
not make repairs within "A hours of notice
they shall be fined from - To $40.
In the House, this afternoon Mr., Flctchr
of Cavcndish introduced n bill, II. 1874. whicl
provides for the creation of commission
consisting Of the Governor, Secretary o
State and auditor Of accounts to award con
tracts for State printing and staioncrs' sup
plies. They shall make their award on tn
second Tuesday of July. hlennially, bcein
ming with 1854, and may award contracts 10
any time for printing and sta,iorers sup
plies. not included in the July contracts,
Bills were introduced in the Senate an
House to lay a tax on the county Of Add
SON, and to build new court house in Mid
; dlebury.
Special Order. for To-day.