Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-10-19

into the Union was not due until
February seventh, 1891. If not post
poned as long as that, he thought
it might properly be postponed until later
in this session. Perhaps after November
9th the House would feel more like max
ing appropriations. He thought the out
look was very favorable that way. Loud
applause greeted this remark
On motion of MI. Ballard of Burling
ton, the bill was ordered to lie.
THE SENATE.
In the Senate bills were introduced and
referred as follows: By Senator Bunker.
an act relating to the rates of interest
by Senator Fisk of Grand Isle, act author
lzing Grand Isle and South Hero to bond
for construction of bridge from Grand Isle
to North Hero and also the county by
vote therefor; the towns for not exceed
ing five times their grand list, or the coun-
tl for an amount not to exceed the grand
list Of the county appropGlates the sum
dollars from the State treasury to aid
III the construction OF the bridge by Sen
ator Higbee, an act to provide for fort
nightly payment of wages.
A joint resolution, by Senator Higbee,
authorizing special committee of Chitten-
den county senators and representatives
to examine Jericho and Willlston town
lines was adopted.
The committee on military affairs in
favor OF S. >, reported appropriatng S25,
600 for the Soldiers Home and third read
ing was ordered also in favor of 5. Z, re-
lating to the salaries of the adjutant and
Inspector general and quartermaster gen
eral. On motion of Senator Bates the bill
was made the special order for Thursday
at II O'Clock.
In the afternoon the Senate adopted
Joint resolutions from the House provd
public health, directing the committee on
military affairs to visit and inspect the
Soldiers Home.
These bills were read twice and referred.
H. 27, an act amending an act to incor-
pOrate the Sheldon Marble company II.
46, an act amending an act incorporating
the village of Rchford; II. As, an act to
Incorporate the Richford Aqueduct COM
pany.
THE HOUSE.
II 40, by Mr.. Barrows of Castleton, relat-
ing to taxation of certain religious cor
porations H. 81, by Mr.. Dwinell of Ca
Iais, to change names of certain persons.
These petitions We're presented and re
ferred to the judiciary committee That
of Mrs. S. l.. Leonard and 2i0 others, pray
ing for woman suffrage in municipal elec-
lions, by Mr.. Jenne of Glover; George
Chase and 226 others of Craftsbury, by
Mr. Seaver of Crattsbury Rhoads anu
others, by Mr.. Worthen of Barre Mr. At
well and 40 others, by Mr.. Stevens of Dan
vile.
Joint resolutions Authorizing the
special committee on establishing division
line between towns of Wiliston and Jeri-
cho to visit the plac., concurred; by Mr..
Barney of Chester, authorizing the mill
tAry committee to visit the Soldiers
Home, inquire into its sanitary condition,
and ascertain the prob able amount neces-
SarE Tor the maintenance of the Home for
the two years ensuing, adopted 4; by Mr..
HOltOn of Brattl-bOrO, that d Joint stand
ing committee, consisting of three seua
tors and ii representatives, be appointe1
| as a committee on State board of health.
Resolution-By Mr.. Lincoln of Lyndon,
setting the final date for the introduction
OF bills at November g; under the rule
ordered TO lie.
Passed-S, 6, relating to the trustees of
the Vermont Reform school. II. as, to in
corporate the village of Rlchford. II. u,
to incorporate the Sheldon Marble com
pany. H. As, to incorporate the Richford
Aqueduct company.
Passage refus4d-H. &c. to prevent the
use of barbed wire in bull ling certain
fences. H. 33, providing that Il judge of
the Supreme Court shall not be an officer
in any corporation doing business in this
State.
special order for Thursday mornings. l,
in amendment of sec 2029, Revised Laws.
h. 40, providing for the sale of leased land
for taxes: ii. l, providing tor the pro
lection of the public health and to pre-
vent the adulteratlon of dairy products.
In the House these bills were referred
fl. 90, by Mr.. Paul of Wells, relating to
mortgages OF machinery II. "a, by Mr.
Emery of Chelsea, TO correct clerical ell
ror in No A, acts of SO; H. %, by Mr.
Emery of Chelsea, to abolish per
capita assessments; H, %, by Mr..
Emery of Chelsea, providing for
State support of insane paupers
II. 81, by Mr. Field of Rutland, authuriz
ing the Rutland Missionary association
to establish home for aged women; d.
9S, by Mr.. Carpenter of Waterford, to
amend 3l79 X. L., relating to fences and
and fence viewers, H. 80. by Mr.. Seaver
of Craftsbury to allow female citizens
the right of suffrage and establishing the
polls of both male and female citizens at
one dollar each Ii. 100, by Mr.. Ballard
of Burlington, extending time for the CON
structlon aud completion OF the Mpntpel
ier and White River railroad to Novem-
ber l. 1898 II 10l. by Mr.. Prouty of New.
port, to amend 1892 and 1903 X. L., mak-
ing the penalty tor selling, furnishing and
giving away intoxicating liquor, upon
the first conviction not less than S5 nor
more than 500, and may also be imprisCn-
ed, in the discretion of the court, not more
than 80 days upon the second and sub
sequent convictions not less than $40 nor
more than 5000 Tor each otfer ce, and shall
also be imprisoned from 30 to 365 days
such torfeitures to be recovered IN an ac-
tion of debt in the name of State. Takes
effect December /, 1888; H. l62, by Mr
Prouty of Newport, providing that one
fourth of al. fines i,aposed and collected
shall 90 to complainant, but no portion of
such fines to prosecuting officers aud
States attorneys shall be allowed salary
,. 4-rhe Bennington monument bill
was ordered to lie.
Joint resolutions passed-Granting the
use of Legislative Hall on October 81, TO
the perintendent of the United States
Deaf aud Dumb asylum, to lecture aud
exhibit pupils, A petition was introduced
from legal voters of Canaan, protesting
against the admission of Mr.. Hartman to
seat in the House, and praying for an in
curry.
CAPITAL NOTES.
County Court is about to adjourn the
jury were discharged yesterday. Judge
Tyler has gained the good will of TINS
county bar by his most satisfactory ad-
ministration rs presiding judge He has
had the longest term of any of the recent