Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-06


tinctvely OF private character, there is
no merit in introducing a bill, embodying
new and constructive legislation or in
amendment of an existing statute, unless
reasonably satisfied that its enactment y
into law will result i'm the greatest good
to the greatest number. Doubtful and in
exrcdicnt legislation Is expensive to the
State without accomplishing any good
purpose whatsoever; in this, 1t prolongs
the session, is productive OF ill-advised
and hasty action, consumes the valuable
time of committees, and of the House,
that ought to be devoted to a more careful /
consideration Of other and more import i
ant measures. and furnishes n vast ,
amount of material for future litigation .
in the courts. With these few remarks
and with the hope that the session may
prove a pleasant one for US, brief as may
be consistent with faithful performance
of duty, and profitable to our beloved !
state; again thanking you, | now invite
your attention to the further business OF
the session.
The resolution concerning the furnishing
of newspapers which was passed in botn
chambers this morning has an unusual
significance. 1t is the customary resolu-
luton with this additional provision that
the papers furnished shall be published
in Vermont" This will forcstall any calls
for the Youths Companion, which have
been made In previous sessions, and will
keen the money expended by the State for
this purpose within its borders. This res
olution was introduced by Representative
Hale in the House and the amendment Ac-
! strictinE the choice to Vermont papers
was made by Senator Hit in the Senate
! The members of the House met ct l:S0
y. m. to draw their seats. There was OF
course tho usual amount of figuring to
Eet favorable positions. McGeary of Bur-
lngtun is seated in No. 20 and DR.. W. $.
/ Webb who has not arrived chose No. "a by
z1.axR xxfa 4
ty are seated as follows: Essex No. ZIG,
Bolton No 10, Charlotte No. ., Colchcs-
ter No l6, Hncsburgh No. S. Huntington
No. 2S. Richmond No. 119, Jericho No. l5i.
Milton No 90. South Burlington No. "a,
st. George No. So, Underhill No. 20. West
ford No. l05. Williston No. lci. The last
man to draw n seat was James Dele
hanty of Castlcton and he got No. id9.
But little business of interest was ac-
complished In either house during the af
ternoon session.
\ pleasant event of the day was the ar
rival of Representative J. Il. Norton of
Waitsteld. 1t will be remembered that
charges of bigamy have been brought
against HIM and suggestion made that he
would not be allowed n scat. Two large
stage coaches and n long procession of
; teams accompanied him to the capital to
! show that his constituents were still loyal
to him.
, e. Z. Mower of Burlington received his
, appointment as second assistant clerk in
the House this afternoon.
; Below is the official report OF the pro-
, ceediEss of the day.
HoUsE-MoRNING.
Retiring Secretary of State Chaunccy
A.. w. Brownell called the House to order at
' 1880. President NJ. II. Buckham of the
University of Vermont led in devotional
services. Secretary Browncl read the
G roll OF membcrs-eicct and rs OF the total
= membership of 246 responded.
For the Office of speaker, Mr.. Miller OF
T Dummerston nominated Hon. Kittrcdge
o Hasklns of Brattleboro. The nomination
was seconded by Mr.. Hale OF Luncnburgh
Mr.. Buttcrheld OF Derby Mr.. Ballard OF
Georgia, Mr.. Wall OF Randolph, Mr.. Fem
: OF Plymouth. MIR. Harris of Bennington
placed in nomination George a. Dickcy
g of Bradford seconded by Mr.. Swascy OF
I Barre city and Nr. McGcary of BurlirS
: ton. Mcssrs. Miller. Hale and Harris vcr,
appointed tellers. The ballot resulted:
y Whole number of votes.
Necessary for choice ..................,,.ll IL
= KlttrcJge Haskins ...............l9S
: George A. Dickey ...................37
scattering ............ .,..........., !
@ On motion of Mr.. Dckcy, seconded h,
Mr.. McGcary, the election was mad,
q unanimous.
n The chair appointed Mr.. Butterfield o
II Derby and Mr.. McGeary of Burlington t,
/ notify Col. iaskns OF his election and 4
l. conduct him to the chair. This committe,
o performed its duty and the oath was az
II mnistered to Speaker Haskins by Secrc
@ tary of State Browncll.
l. For clerk Of the House Mr. Tcrrill o
l. Morristown nominated T. C. Cheney o
lie Mocrisvillc. Seconded by Mr.. Emery o
E Chelsea and Mr.. Cheney was elected b.
ID n viva voce vote. Mr.. Terrill of Morris
IT town and Mr.. pickcy of Bradford wcr
s. appointed to notify Mr.. Cheney OF hi
'e election and present him al the bar q
"a the House To receive the oath of Office
is For chaplain OF the House Mr. Rannc
OF Newport nominated Rev. J. X. Fullc
T. of Barton Landing. Seconded by Mr.. Bal
O. lard of Georgia and Mr., Tilottson Of Ga
20 kcrsheld, and Mr. Fuller was elected /
te a Viva Vocc vote.
The chair appointed Edwin A. Mutt q
Montpelie, and Luther B. Johnson of Ran
dolph as official reporters OF the Hous,
'e Mr.. Butteriield OF Derby and Mr.. Luce {
,e stowe were appointed by the chair
wait upon the governor and inform hii
'e of the organization OF the House.
or RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
ls Ey Mr.. Davis of Mondon-That III
he rules of the last session be the ru.cs
r. the present session until others are adop
n ed.
10 BY Mr.. Ballard of Georgia-That n
clerk inform the Senate that the Hou,
Us is organized and ready for business.
ne BY Mr. Buttorfield of Deroy-TAat Il
ne governor be Informed by committee tn;
en- the House is organized.
IL BY Mr.. johnson of iardwck-That Il
hg House proceed to election of chaplain.
SIS BY Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh-Tha caC
n member ana officer of the House be pr
am vided with one weekly and two dai
MS newspapers, published in Vermont. durir
al the session,
nd
in JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
TO BY Mr.. Abel of West Haven-That Il
Die joint rules of last session be the jo
or- rules of the present session until othe
Us ere adopted.
rs: by Mr., Smith OF Br'andon-That the ty
houses meet in joint assembly on Thur
day October G. at IL n. m., to receive q
Ia message OF the retiring governor.
or AFTERNOON SESSION.
ide Tho House commenced at 1880 the assig
for mcnt Of seats. II. G. Abel of West II
og ven, who has sat in the House for IA yea
50 and is called the father of the House, W
in permitted on motion to choose his oy
not seat. Ilo picked out No. l5l
nd The chair appointed as committee
, the part of the House to canvass votes /
rge State officers.
en- Addison county. Hyde of Salisbul
act White of Panton. Dunton OF Whiting,
all. Bennington county, Parker of Sundt
our and. Faulkner of Readsboro, Burhee
'all Winhall,
ms. Caledonia county, Leslie of WhecloC
! Ball OF Newark, Phillips of Sheffield,
md Cittenden county, Foote of Chariot
er- McGeary OF Burlington, Terrill of
George.