Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-11-10

Bristol has at last taken shape. Mr.. Lqndor
of Rutland introduced a bill in the House
yesterday, authorizing the Rutland Railroad
Company TO build branch from some poin
in New Haven TO Bristol. 1t was referred tc
the Committee on Corporations. Bristol |:
one of the most flourishing "inand" town:
In the State. 1t has good water power. 0
vast lumber region behind 1t, and 1t only
needs the structure Of u railroad to develop II
into large manufacturing locality.
Election of state Officers and Judges.
On Tuesday afternoon a joint assembly
will be held for the election of State officers !;
and on Wednesday afternoon joint assemb-
ly for the election of judges Of the Supreme
Court.
Hills Introduced.
BY Senator Martin of Washington, $. l2i,
''to amend section 5000, chapter 102 of re-
vised laws, relating to days of grace
Makes three days grace on contracts payable
at sight.
By Senator Walker of Rutland (by requccst)
5. 1872. "rcpcaling sections 1890, 1891, 1892
and 1898 of the revised laws. And relating
lto the Vermont Reform School," Sections
repealed relate to contribution by towns fol
support; recovery of towns and towns
remedy. The bill provides that, on dis
charge of inmates, the superintendent shall
Immediately return the boy or girl TO the
town or city from which they were commit.
ted the town or city within ten days after
demand, to pay trustees of school all the
proper cost, charges and expenses for keep
ing the boy or girl. In cases of neglect OF
failure by town or city TO pay, trustees, in
name OF State treasurer, may sue for and re-
cover in action of general assumpst return
able at Nergenncs. The superintendent
shall Through or place out all inmates com
mitted since January last, or hereafter
committed, within SIX months after explra.
ton of two yeas from time of commitment.
unless for reasons TO the contrary, as pro-
vided.
Ii. 211. by Mr.. Hyde of Grand Isle, ''prO-
viding for the filling Of vacancies in school
district officers caused by failure TO elect"
Provides that such Offices shall be filled by
the selcctmen in the town where II majority
of the residents of tho district reside.
ii. 212, by Mr.. Butler Of Essex, "relatlng
to the compensation of supcrinendents OF
schools" Provides that on presentation Of
sworn bill of expenses, the account may be
allowed and paid by the State auditor.
ii. 213, by Mr.. Taylor, of Guilford, re-
lating TO collection OF taxes. Provides for
publishing notice of having the lax warrant
by the town treasurer.
BY Mr.. Noble of st. Albans, II. PA, ''to
prevent frauds upon travellers and RAILROAD
and steamboat companies Provides for
he furnishing of their ticket agents, by rail
road and steamboat companies with Il certiii-
cate attcscd by the corporate seal OF the
company; authorizing them to sell tick
els and imposes Il fine of not more than
$500 or imprisonment not exceeding Que
year, or both, Tor selling without such
certificate; certificate 10 be posted conspicu-
ously and shown on demand; railroad and
steamboat companies are required to redeem
tickets in whole or part when not used, the
holder being restricted from dispCsing Of it
except by presentation for redemption,
BY Mr.. Hooker of BrattlcOoro, ii. 215,
ITO secure liberty of conscience in matters OF
religion TO persons imprisoned or detained
by authority of law" Removes rule OF CON-
pulsory attendance upon religious services,
when ii is of a form against The dictates OF
any prisoner aud provides that the officer in
charge of penal institutions shall furnish ia
cities for the prisoners 10 receive instruction
from clcrgymen OF their own religious de-
nomination under reasonable icguriiOns pro.
vided no additional expense is incurred
Bills Passed.
In concurrence ii. So, bill incorporating
the Rutland trust company (with proposals
OF amendment subjecting the corporation to
all general laws which may be hereafter en-.
acted.
ii. l46, Mr.. Weiss bill, extending county
taxes TO unorganiZed towns and cores.
ii. 105, 10 prevent damage to street lights
$. Az, Incorporating the Rutland street
railway.
In the Senate 5. lOG. Senator Pages bill
changing the time of holding the LamoiIlC
county cuu,t, making times second Tuesday
IN March and September.
5. %, Senator llogans bill, providing Gin
addition TO the provisions OF the present law
III regard 10 the auuulment of marriages OF
ground that the consent of the Ialtics was
obtained by force or fraud that in case.
where such proceedings have been commenc
ed and the party whose consent was SO obtain
ed dies before final decree, any parent or rcla
ton Interested to contest validity Of mar
riagc may enter and prosecute such applca
| ton
5. -, Senator Walkers bill amendn. nc
incorporating the Mercantile trust company
by extending the time required for the open
| ing OF the subscription book until Dec. |
1884, and adding Carlos 5. Sherman, Joe
NJ. Haven and John A. Sheldon to the coipo
ra,ors.
| $. lls. incorporstinr the BURLINGTON trust
comnany.
In the House: fl. 23s. "t3 legalize tn,
grand list of the town Of Colchester IL
257, "lcgalizinr the grand h st of the town o.
Arlington:" IL. $50, incorporating the In
ternnt,on Press Cnmnsny for MAKING Ina,
and cotton presses :" IL p4o correcting III,
uuadrenniai appraisal of II, Il. of sccont
class in Ncwfarc."