Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-24


terday in the House was one
by McFeeters, of Enosburgh,
taxing church and school pro-
perty not actually used for church
purposes.
BY Mr.. Davis, Of Pomfret, requir-
ing all oleo sold in the state to be
stamped as such. Penalty 800 first;
5000 second offense.
A bill to reduce minimum penalty
for manslaughter from to l year.
In the Senate, one by Smith, Of
Orange, taxing deposits in excess of
1000 in savings banks.
The bill by Norton of Waitsfeld,
yesterday, is most important one,
providing for an efficient, official in
spection Of all the creameries Of the
State. The provisions Of the bill are
in effect that after January l, 1901,
there shall be two State inspectors of
creameries to be appointed bfennially
by the governor. Inspectors shall be
men well versed in creamery business
and qualified to operate the Babcock
test. They shall not have any inter-
estin any creamery. One shall be ap-
pointed from and for each Congress-
ional district.
Inspectors shall visit and inspect
at least once each year all the cream
cries in their respective districts.
They shall examine machinery, inves-
tigate sanitary conditions and test or
cause to be tested a sample of each
patrons milk or cream and compare
it with last preceding test; also shall
examine books and see that all cream
cry statutes are conformed to. They
shall make such directions and sug-
geStionS as they may see fit. Any
creamery manager refusing to comply
within 80 days shall be subject to fine
CT $50. Inspectors shall report to
general assembly. They shall re-
ceive 81 per day and expenses while
on duty.
Hon. Jonathan Ross has writren
the following letter to Gov. Stickney:
"St. Johnsbury, VT, Oct. 20, 1900,
"Hon. William w. Stickney,
"Governor of Vermont,
"My dear SIR Kindly allow me,
through you, to express my high ap-
probation and heartfelt thanks to
the people, and especially to the bar of
Vermont for the numberlesS kind.
nesseS and for the uniform courtesy
and great forbearance shown me dur
ing the nearly thirty years Of public
service just closed. No one more
keenly realizes the imperfections
which lntermingle with all human
service.
81 have, however, the consolation
Of having always earnestly endeavor-
ed to serve my native state honestly
and faithfully to the best Of my abili-
ty, and therein, of having strlven to
do equal right and justice to all
persons irrespective of parties and
positions.
= "However diverse my views may
be from those prevalent and to some
extent seemingly approved, in the re-
cent senatorial canvass, they are my
settled convictions of right and duty,
and entertain only the kindest feel
ings for every one, and for every in
terest of the state.
''Most sincerely your obedient ser
want, JONATHAN Ross.
To this Gov. Stickney replied as
follows:
Hon. Jonathan Ross:
'sMy Dear Your letter OF
congratulation Is received. 1t shall
be given to the press and published
tomorrow. But it would not be just
to let this occasion pass without as
suring you that your long and devot.
ed public service is deeply appreciated
throughout the state by every loyal
citizen who has at heart the best in
terest of the community. Let me
add that your faithful labor upon the
bench, covering period Of more than
% wears, and your recent distinguish
ed career in the Senate of the United
States will live long in memory as
the works of one,
" Whose armor is his honest thought,
And simple truth his utmost skill.
"WiLh high esteem, remain,
"Very truly yours,