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

When the people really find out and make
up their minds what they want and agree
on it, they will have it.
Thus far this session the most cordial
harmony and courtesy has prevailed be-
tween the two houses, which is not always
the case, and the most kindly feeling has
existed and has been fostered throughout,
collectively and individually. Every body is
everybody else's good friend and we'll
wisher and not jar has disturbed the Sc
renity OF the session.
Before final adjournment the hat ought to
be passed or vote OF thanks carried for
Mr.. Lewis Of Norwich, the time saver OF the
House. 1t is estimated that he has saved
during the session the time Of an average
days session, costing 81 600 The most
can do for him is to say that he ought to be
returned biennially, as long as he lives.
In the midst OF it all let us not forget that
Weathersfeld will have two road commits
sioners, and that Uncle Warren is the hero
Of the Ok Bow country.
AS was foretold before session, even the
scheme to divide Grand Isle county be.
tween franklin and Chittenden died
peacefully Of inanition. The idea OF de.
molishing Grand Isle county as soon as it
has railroad of its owni
The Senate discovered that legal fence
might be four and a half feet high and come
within six inches OF the ground, and yet
only contain two strands OF barbed wire.
This colossal fact didn't seem to have oc-
CURED to the House,
A large compliment is paid to Montpelier
by the Barre Telegram, in this:
Zone advantage that Burlington would
have over Montpelier as the State capital
would be that the gentlemen of the House
wouldn't have to bring their booze with
them as they do now. Perhaps this is the
niger in the fence after ALL"
The Burlington Daily Neps says: "Vic-
tor Ira Spear, who was rejected by the Sem
ate as member of the Board of Agriculture,
we'll deserved better fate. His services
to agriculture and to the State have been
untiring and valuable, and his rejection
was no credit to the Senate"
The Chicago Daily Journal says: "Ver.
mont's legislature is again tinkering the
State liquor law. 1t is an inspiring sight
to see the member from Rocky Pasture
arise in his seat with two-thirds jag and
vote to perpetuate prohibition" This is
| only done at rare and infrequent intervals.
| While the effects OF the annex remain the
victim usually remains In his room.
The Rutland Neios meditates on the pos.
sible sorrows OF good man in these words
Lieutenant Governor Allen may now be
| the target for the criticisms OF some OF the
energetic Vermont women who want to ex
ercise their natural right to vote and mix
| in politics. 1t was he that cast the deciding
vote in the Senate killing the woman's
suffrage bill. 1t is hoped and expected thai
the Leutensnt-Go wonderful gift Of
gallantry and his breadth OF smile will
stand him in we'll in any ordeals he may
have to pass through"
J State Highway Commissioner Wall gave
| the House an instructive and interesting
| talk Friday afternoon, when that body
| had resolved itself into committee OF the
| whole to hear him. Certainly no one car
| doubt but that william has the subjec
down fine, and knows whereof he speaks
1t Is not at all likely that Mr.. Hitohcocl
| OF the board OF agriculture was selected be
cause OF the fact that he was Democrat
but rather, Notwithstanding that fact. III
any event. his democracy is not 30 violen
and active as to be known to any great OK