Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-23


of Concord moved the previous question
but withdrew it to allow Mr.. Wheelock
opportunity to present an amendment to
he "Bratileboro" amendment. Mr..
WheelOCk then withdrew his amendment
to allow the "Brattleboro" amendment to
a vote. The last amendment was voted
down
Mir. Palmer OF Waterbury proposed to
strike out chapter two and subs .ilute
section providing for two assistant super
lntendeuts to examine teachers, grant Ger
tifiCates and assist at teachers Institutes
Superlnleudency is to be by the town as
now. MIR. Cbild favored that part of the
amendment allowing superintendent of
education to appoint assistant county
sup rintendents. MIR. Prouty obie ted
He thought the amendment If adopted.
would xii the bill. The Senate would not
concur The amendment wa further dis
cussed by Messrs lIOlton and Palmer and
It's adopj ion refused by the House, Mr.,
WheelOck Of Milton proposed to amend It's
follows: BY striking ont the section au
thoriHing the governor to appoint super
Vlsors and substituting another III sub
stance as follows The board Of educt-
tlou shall, Oh the first Tuesday of April
and every second year thereat or, elect
supervisors.
Mr Prouly explained that this would
leave The cuoc Of supervisors with the
people. That the committee at first was
opposed to his idea, but had changed their
minds On motion OF MIR. Ilulton, the
sevrral conflicting sections were stricken
cut. Suldry amendments were then pro
posed and agreed to. The question being,
",usl the oil be read ihe third time =
Mr.. Palmer of Waterbury demanded the
yeas and nays, which resulted Yeas l34
and nays -, and the bill wNs ordered to
third reading tomorrow morning.
| the bill does not strike snag in the
way of some other pet educational
scheme" of the Senate, it viii pass the up
per branch without much discussion one
Of the best speeches made on the Dill, and
one of the best this session, came from the
member from Milton MI Wheelock.
BILLS PASS THE HOUSE.
IN the House these bills passed-H. 3?6,
tn incorporate Mortified House Aque
duo, company H. lO4, extending time of
normal schools; H. 1876, relating to ineb-
rates; II. PSI, relating to commissioners
AHd allowance of claims II 3lG adultera
ton of mix aud the tase branding of
butter: Ii. 365, relating to the Justices Of
the peace II. 4l6, authorizing the repair
of the steps and grounds about the CAPT
toll II. 4l9 relating to the appointment Of
assistant town clerks.
PROHIBITION DISCUSSION.
When H. 44s, relating to the distribution
OF fines and costs was taken up, Mr..
Marsh objected to the bill. Mr. Furman
thought it placed e premium upon the
neglect of the States attorneys, and that
they would prosecute the rum sellers Just
so far as they could ply the fines and make
a profit. 1t was measure for these OIL
GERS alone.
Mr. Mann of Wilmington explained that
this bill involved 4 similar feature OF
the existing statutes. Mr.. Prouty OF
Newport sald "You can never enforce
the prohibltory law unleS' you go at 1t as
you do in other cases. Never can you pro-
hibit the sale O. liquor while prosecuting
officers are allowed moeties.
THE GRAND ISLE BRIDGE BILL
The afternoon session was opened by
disposing of a grist of "small fry" which
was rapidly cleared away. Then came the
Grand Isle bridge bill and the result of
the combined eloquence of half score of
members efTectually cleared away the mis-,
understandings of the majority and the
bill was ordered to a third reading.
This disposed Of the highway bill-an-
other troublesome CustOmer-was COM
menced to be debated when suddenly the
gas went out and involved in darkness
someone moved to adjourn, which was
done, and az speedily as the darkness
]
ELLIS PASS THE SENATE.
In the Senate these bills were passed
5. 3, to amend section 227l, Revised Laws,
relating to appeals from commissioners :.
~, in amendment of section 4J3, Revised
Laws, relating to sale of land for taxes /;
5. l3,, relating to pay and expenses of
States attorneys in certain cases II. 263,
| in amendment of 40 Gj laws of 1856, re-
latlug to levy Of execution; II. l95, relat-
ing to mechanics liens on PERSONAL prop
erty; II. 279, relating to pr gs@ H. 27l,
/ to amend section S44, Revised laws, relHt-
/ ing to process ; h. 23d, regulating costs in
| criminal prosecutions ii 261, IN amend
ment of section 2230, Revised Laws, relat-
ing to estates of deceased persons; II. -,
| amending No. A of the acts OF 1856 IL.
| 29S, aneudin No. S5l, Revised Laws, re-
/ lqting to jurisdiction of constables in
| serving process H. 394, to amend section
| r. Revised Laws, relating To elections
! II 42G, in addition of section 2026, Revised
! Laws relating TO bonds of probate judges
/ II. 1S, relating TO savings banks ii 135
! 10 Incorporate the village Of Wells RYer
ApPOINr>!ENTs nY THE GOVERNOR CON
FIRMED.
In executive session the Senate confirm.
| ed the following nominations of the gov
! tFnOl SupGTFlSOIS VI Illc luSduS - IlOlhci
/ Goodhue of Westminster, Russell 5
Johnson OF Concord Chester NJ. Ferrln o.
| ES-ey.
Directors of States Prison and House ol
/ ColrectiOu--W William II. II. Bingham
/ stowe John W. CramtOu, Rutland.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION,
l. is currently reported that Hon. Wal
ter +. Howard, member from Falrhaven
is to be the next perinteudent of educa
, ton,
TIE CIGARETTE BILL
The cigarette bill having been slightly
| amended in the Senate, came 10 the HOus,
which cuucurred therein and the Dill ha-
gone to the governor TO be signed.
FINAL ApJOTGNNENr
The special JOINT committee consisting
Of senators Strauahau and Perkins
aud Representatives Proctor, Haz-n anC
Stevens OF st. AlUans, will PROBABLY re
port that the business can AL he accomp
| lished 10y the 2Sth inst. The only doubI
me committee bSd was IA to whether The
| iu.lciAry committee of he House could
| report in season for them To nr acted
upOu, the three or fOur.sCore of bills now
! with that committee. Investigation u