Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-23

moved that the percentage be made per
cent, which would in effect allow the sale
of beer containing less than that amount
OF alcohol to be sold in the state without
hindrance. The amendment was killed
by vote of 1913 to 81 and the bill was dis
missed.
Another bill relative to the sale of liquor
in the state Of Vermont was considered
somewhat this afternoon. 1t is the bill
compelling all town agents TO sell only to
persons making oath that they are pur-
chasing the liquor for medicinal, mechani-
cal or chemical purposes. Agents are
authorized to administer such oaths. The
bill Is made a special order for tomorrow.
The senate today has not had much Of
Importance before It for consideration.
This forenoon 1t ordered to third reading
the bill providing for an election of state
railroad commissioners by the general
assembly. This afternoon the bill to
abolish capital punishment was reported
favorably, but was ordered to lie. The
bill to allow the right of suffrage to women
who are taxpayers was reported adversely,
but on motion of its father, Senator Royce
OF Franklin, was ordered to lie and be
made special order tomorrow afternoon.
The house sat down on the jnnket bust
ness with decided frmness today. A
member Of the committee on education
proposed TO authorize that committee TO
visit the three normal schools Of the state
at the public expense, but the proposal
did not get dozen votes in its favor.
Mr.. Hicks bill to repeal the law allow
ing offsets for debts owing met death in
the general slaughter this morning, as did
also Mr.. Porter's bill reducing the legal
rate Of interest to per cent.
One bill was killed by the house this
afternoon which probably ought to have
been allowed to survive. 1t was the bill
prepared by the committee on public
health, providing for an improved and
uniform system of registering births, mar.
riages and deaths. The house killed the
bill without waiting for its merits or de-
merits to be considered.
A joint resolution was introduced in the
house this afternoon by Mr.. Miller OF Bur-
llngton and adopted as follows: "In con-
sideration of the distinguished valor of
Brigadier- General Emerson Il. Liscum,
commanding the 9th United States In
fantry, who gave his life for the flag in
the assault of TAku forts at Tien Tsin
China, July IS, 1900; be 1t resolved by the
general assembly Of the state Of Vermont
that the governor be and is hereby author
lied in behalf of the people of the state to
contract with painter of competent
ability and experience, for the painting of
portrait of Gen. Liscum TO be suitably
inscribed and placed in the state capitol in
COMMUNICATION Of his distinguished ser
vice to his country, and as a token of
affection and admiration of the people of
his native state; and the state auditor is
hereby directed TO draw his order on the
state treasurer in favor of the governor for
any moneys expended or required TO be
expended in the execution of this COM
mission"
The following bills were introduced in
the house this afternoon.
By committee on judiciary, amends No.
Is, acts of 1898 so as TO enable selectmen
to proceed against collector within the six
year limit.
BY committee on manufactures: Pro-
vides that where mining and quarry rights
are held, listers shall have right to assess
such mineral leases, deeds and rights.
By committee on game and fisheries:
Making all acts enacted at this session re-
lating TO fish and game, part of chapter 1s9,
V. s., and subject to its provisions.
By committee on game and fisheries:
Provides that person who deposits poison
on lands or in buildings belonging to him.
self or others shall be fined not more than
$50 and not less than $40, and to be liable
for any damage to person injured by loss
OF any domestic animal. Does not apply
to poisons used to kill insects.
BY committee on game and fisheries;
Provides that person owning private
ponds artificially constructed and stocked
at his own expense with trout or other fish
artificlally Matched may take same when
he pleases for purposes of propagation or
consumption.
By committee on education: Provides
that the state school tax be proportioned
according to number of schools maintained
instead of on attendance, and all other
public money be divided ON basis of attend
ance.
By committee on public health: Amend
ing certain sections V. s., relating to pub
lie health. Bill states how board of health
shall be organized; fixes compensation of
each member at 81 per day and expenses.
Amount not to exceed $1,000 for any bien-
NAL term. States the duties of the board.
BY committee on education: School di.
rectors shall provide transportation and