The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-11-21

fusel oil is in its last stages. His bill re-
pealing law OF nature and proven ing the
growth OF weeds is being amended by the |
committee so ss TO include bills to reform
the tax law. Frank is a promising candi-
date for position on the forestry commits
sion, where he promises to compel sumac
bushes to grow sweet pickles by grating,
The Free Press says
"Our good neiehbors OF Montpelier can
have one consoling thought. II the State
capital is moved, they will have n further
occasion to worry over the failure of the
Legislature to cause the removal OF the |
Btate house fence"
Why not let the dead and the beautiful
rest?
One of the jolly good fellows Of the |
House, who il wiihal thoroughly first
class business man and careful legislator is |
Mr.. Rowland of POuitney. He has clear |
comprehension OF the work of the House, |
and both in committee and on the floor is u |
most efficient eRi- lator. .,a s-i1-..
The lively sessions have arrived when |
red-hot discussion or lots OF fun can be !
looked for AZ any time. That this is under
stood is indicated by the crowded aud |
fences which are fOckng to the Capitol and |
witnessing the alleged deliberations.
Hon c. Page, who has been in town
for day or two past, has been given
royal ovation by hundreds Of old friends !
and hosts Of the boys TO whom the friend !
ship of the governor l. something 10 be !
proud Of II he had been just chosen vice
president his welcome would not have been
more cordial One Of Nature's nOblemen
and man whose friendship is signal
honor is Carroll Page In Office or out of
Office, his memory will never be dimmed by
forgetfulness.
II Mr.. Porter OF Wilmington ever comes
to Montpelier agaiu-and many hope he
will--or II he ever in the days to come meets
with one Of the boys around the session of
"naughty-naught," he will meet cordial
and enthusiastic friend. He has ability of
high order, rare faculty for winning
friends and is white man clear through.
One of the hard working members in the
committee and an ttficient director OF the
legislature is Mr.. Burdett of Pittsford.
Few Ne1monters are better known, and
every body knew how well Pittsiord would
be served and how it would be distinguish
ed in having him.
A man of broad mind, keen perception
and originality Of ideas is MIR. Buxton of
Middletown Springs. He is also quiet
power in the House, and " hen he says any
thing there is sure to be meat in it,
The brightest and sblest member the
town of Stannard has sent to the House in
years is Mr.. Sswtelle. Is full OF good
ideas and hard work, and is making good
record. s4L.a---- G-s asf&ss ga s-za-- IL
If some men were receiving the adulation
which is being heaped on the auburn head
of General Gilmore they would negotiate
thirty day option on the earth and advertise
tor favy r,Oxynr N ont Of iph m actt
champagne passers. but the General is 9TH
erwise ordained. Very likely will con-
tinue to harness his own horse to go to the
village for the mail and carry his boots to
be tapped while he waits.
1t appears that there has been no cattle
commission in this State since 1892 In that
year the commission was abolished and the
board OF agriculture named as cattle COM
missioners ex.otficio. Nevertheless, orders
have habitually been drawn in favor Of the
cattle commission, and there appears to be
general Misunderstanding as to the exist.
ence OF the commission as a separate body.
Not thigh license" but "local option"
The former term is cumbersome, mislead-
ing and improper, conveying a wrong i'm
preston and indicating ignorance or care
lessness. Therefore, call it local option.
one years of age to be elected town treas
urer, town superintendent and town libra
rieu, was passed by the House this morn
ing.
The bill com peling all practitioners of
medicine TO present 10 the State board Of
censors their diploma from 4 me medical
college Of standing passed the House We'd
nesday. The certificate from the board
allowing them TO practice costs So.
The Senate repeats the act allowing towns
to close their hquOr agencies, IL then wres-
tied violently with the bill to prevent the
hooking OF fish when they have not taken
bait and threw 1t with such violence that I
was killed.
The Senate bill allowing an annual sun
OF $500 for assistance in the State library
was passed by the House, after being
amended 10 make the appropriation $3.50
instead OF $500.
The bill of Senator Leland to obviste tho
necessity OF sending man ahead Of steam
automobile ran against snag in the House
on the question Of its passage, but WAS I'm
ally passed on close rising vote. OF
course the opposition WAS either ignorance
or joke.
The bill of Mr.. Hazen OF Windsor to in
crease the pay Of members from SO to 81
per diem came up on special order, and al,
amendment was moved by Mr.. Hazen a.
make IL 5000 for the biennial session. On
motion OF Mr. Mcintyre OF Dandy the bill
was dismissed. After much hilarity and
good feeling the House turned in and pass
ed the highway commissioners bill OF the
venTable member from Weathersfeld.
With the defeat OF Representative Mona
han OF Undsrhill as Judge Advocate Gen
era on Tuesday the last faint glimmering