The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-28

arguments and answered some Of his state
ments. IL was question Of enforcing the
law, IL Is well enforced in St. Johnsbury.
When he used to come to Montpelier when
the law was not enforced the working men
were pooly dressed and dirty set Of men
while the workingmen OF his town we're
we'll dressed, but since the law was enforce
ed the case In very different.
Senator Walker opposed the bill, the peo-
pie elected the legislators to make laws and
do not want to make laws themselves. He
told his experience in his younger days
when liquor was free at raisings, trainings,
etc, and he did not want to see that condi-
ton OF things again.
The bill was refused third reading.
Yeas ~ nays II.
The previously known fact that both
houses would get at the local option bills
on special order at 1890 drew the expected
large attendance OF visitors on Thursday
and nearly every member was in his seat.
The visitors confined their attention largely
to the House, which was packed as It has
not been since the senatorial election.
The fight on the bill in the House was
inaugurated by the attempt of Mr. Hough-
ton of Putney 10 amend the bill, which at
once plunged the body into warm debate.
Chairman Fleetwood opposed the amend
ments az occupying time unnecessary, and
was seconded by Judge Waterman, who
moved TO dismiss the bill Mr. Smith OF
Halifax followed briefly in the same vein.
Mr.. McFeeters of Enosburgh strongly IA
vored the consideration OF he amendments
as mark Of courtesy, although stating that
he would vote against the bill.
The first set speechswas that Of Mr..
White Of the city OF Rutland, who spoke on
the merits of the bill and made a very for
chile presentation OF the local option senti-
ment.
He was briefly followed by Mr.. Field of
Springfield in opposition to the bill, who
pgngpiallV m
the wives aud mothers.
Mr., Miller Of Burlington then argued the
merits of the bill at length, and pleaded
with the smaller towns to consider the larger
ones and their desires in this matter.
Mr.. Williams OF Bloomfield demanded the
yeas and nays on the motion to dismiss.
Mr. Taplin of Barton spoke forcibly
against the bill and for continuance of
prohibition. There.is no trouble with pro-
hibition il those who say it can't be en-
forced would try to enforce it, He de-
Tended the part taken by women in this
question. They have right to defend
their homes and children. Give them the
right 20 vote and we would not fear the rum
power. He wanted no part OF the revenue
OF the Stateto be derived from the sale of
rum Some ministers have signed license
petitions but not many.
Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh dwelt on the i'm
portance OF the question. We, here, are
the State, and 1t is our duty under the Con
sttution, to frame laws. He deprecated
following blindly public sentiment. Why
cannot the large towns enforce the law?
He could name twenty men in Rutland or
Burlington or st. Adams who, in six
months time, could create a sentiment that
would mean straight enforcement The
newspapers could help greatly. No law is
perfectly enforced. This law has a re-
straining influence. The women have fully
as much interest in this subj eCt as the men,
but cannot vote. Not womans name can
be found on license petition. That by
! implication condemns it morally. Throw
| the idea OF revenue to be derived to the
winds This is question of deeper mo-
ment. Go to other States and study re-
suits.
Mr.. George of st. Adams warmly defended
| the bill and argued as to the impossibility
of enforcing prohibition in the larger towns
Mr.. Fleetwood believed that the referen
dun proposed was unconstitutional. Mr..
Porter OF Wilmington warned prohibitions
lists against the wrath to come two years
hence, if the bill was defeated. The debate
was closed by Mr.. White of Rutland after
which yea and nay vote resulted in lac
yeas and 90 nays and the bill was dismissed
for two years.
sENATE-MoRHINo.
Passed s. 1876, relating TO prisoners who
violate their parole. II. 40, to provide for
| geological work. H. 449, relating to dis
relating to sale of cigarettes to minors, as
amended.
License.-S. Sc, the high license, loca
| option, referendum bill came mp on spec
| ial order. The measure was supported by
| Senators Clement and Ballard and opposed
by Senators Dunnert, Walker aud Gates
The third reading was refused, yeas II
nays II.
The Senators voting yes were Aldrich
al Ind
ell, Green, Leavenworth, Porter, Royce
Vsrney, Wall II.
The Senators voting no were, Aiken
Baldwin, Campbell, DeBoer, Dunnett
Gates, Graves, Hill. LELAND, Marvin, Miller
Nelson, Pike, Pollard, Stanton, Smith
Not voting, Fuller.
Adjourned.
HoUsE-MoRNING.
Mr.. Graham of Craftsbury moved thai
the record of yesterdays action regarding
| II. 420 be stricken from the journal. Dbl
amends charter of Barre Pure Spring Water
Company The bill was then read third
time and passed.
Railroad COMMISSIONER 1913. increasing
power OF railroad commissioner, and
| amending certain sections V. s., was or
| dered to lie.
Liquor agencies.-S. rs, repeating the act
enabling towns to close their liquor agen
I cies was killed.
License.-H. 279, the license, local option
referendum bill came up for third reading
| Various motions were made relating to
amendments and their printing, which were
| lost.
Mr.. Waterman Attention enough had
been given the bill. Moved to dismiss
| After an extended discussion the motion
to dismiss was carried. Yeas 40, Nays 92
Adjourned.
sENArE-AFTERNooN.
Berlin claim.-H.7 to pay the town OF
| Berlin the sum named. This bill was re-
| ferred to Senators De Boer and Stanton, who
reported adversely and accompanying the
report were their reasons for 80 reporting
| On motion OF Senator Royce the report was
| ordered to lie and be printed.
HoUsE--AFTKRoooN.
Bill introdooed.-H. 478, provides that re-
tail dealers in milk who issue tickets shall
| issue same in coupon form and DESTROY
Immediately after use under penalty OF So
Passes TO judges.-H. 1882, to prevent fur
nishing free transportation to judges in this
| State, was reported without recommends
| ton. Third reading ordered.
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