Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-18

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| the amendment would not prevail.
| Mr.. Hammer of Lincoln favored the
amendment as a matter of justice.
| Mr.. Flynn of Underhil favored the
| amendment. The amendment was dis
| agree to.
and was passed.
| DOHERTYS SENTENCE.
| II. %. to commute the sentence of
Charles Doherty; favorably reported.
| Mr.. McFeeters OF Enoshurgh said that
| while he was sorry there was an insane
| man in Vermont, yet IL there were no
| other way to save Charles Doherty from
the gallows he thanked God that Doherty
was insane. The speaker referred to the
| findings of the committee that examined
Doherty and pronounced him insane.
sHAw's SENTENCE.
II. il2, committing the sentence Of Frank
Shaw Mr.. Kendall of West Windsor
urged the passage of the bill. He re-
| viewed the history of the case and said
many good words for Shaw.
Mr.. Fish of Royalton had known Sheriff
! Hoffman intimately and been thoroughly
stirred by his death. lie had heard from
| the lips of the dying man what had con-
| WINGED him that 1t was the wild impulse
of moment of excitement that caused
the death of his friend. The speaker de-
MED any generalization In connection with
this murder. He claimed that the jury
| had made n great mistake. and every
| member of 1t admitted so.
Mr.. Dixon of Hardwick said that there
was reasonable doubt whether Shaw
was guilty of murder in the first degree.
| He would vote to commute
! Mr.. O'Sullivan of st. Adams city said
| that ii was no cause for shame to be
| compassionate. This is a matter of JUS
las
when We act as jury. Do we believe
that this man was really guilty of murder
in the first degree? Did he. with delibera-
ton and malice aforethought kill his VIC
tim? The speaker thought not He crit
icized the course of officers in the pur-
suit showing how it led up to the shoot
ing lie described the homicide, pointing
out WI erein it lacked the elements of first
degree murder. Precedent has nothing to
do with this case, let justice reign.
Mr.. Fletcher OF Cavendish said Windsor
county sentiment did not demand Shaw's
| death.
Mr.. Newton of Reading condemned Hoff-
mars rashness responsible for his death
He Said the sympathy of Windsor county
was with Frank Shaw.
MIR. White OF Woodstock said he would
not vote otherwise than for Communication.
Mr. Vaughn of Pomfret spoke in favor
of communication, and thought Hoffman
had been too hasty.
Mr.. Rarr of Mt. Holly said Shaw had
been badly treated.
The third reading was ordered without
opposition. and the bill then passed.
EAsTwOODs SENTENCE.
II. 1l9-Commuting sentence of Fred
Eastwood, was then read the third time
and passed.
INTRODUCED AND KILLED.
II. 465, from the general committee, pro-
} hibitng the acceptance of passes over
railroads by State officials. excepting
through the secretary Of State.
Mr. McFeeters of Enosburgh opposed
the bill. Mr.. Pape of Barre city defended
IT.
, Mr. Davis favored the bill.
Mr. Bailey of Newbury thought it UNI
wise to bring in bill of this kind at this
late hour.
Mr. Bundy of St. Johnsbury and Mr..
Smith of Mortified favored the bill.
Mr. Simpson spoke in support of the
: bill, as did also Mr.. Kendall of West
: Windsor Mr.. Blake of Eden thought it
a good measure. Mr. Gallagher favored
Mr. Goodhue of Westminster opposed. MI
Gale of Gulford favored
Mr. Rider of Bristol thought the bill
had "a loophole in it. The penalty is too
big for the offence. 1t is disgrace to the
State of Vermont that her Judges ride on
passes. The speaker said he was for the
bill although he had a pass in his pocket
at the moment. He scored the present
trend of legislation. The bill was ordered
to a third reading.
Mr. o Sullivan of St. Adams queried as
to the intent of some points of the bill
which were explained by Mr.. Pape.
Mr. Fowler of Manchester offered a
facetlous amendment which was ruled
; out. Third reading was refused; yeas &C.
nays So
Joint resoluton-By Mr.. Burke of West
Rutland, relating to portrait of Admiral
Dewey. Authorizing the goverlNr to Sc
cure such a portrait. Adopted on the
part of the House.
Mr., Davis of Proctor moved reconsld-
Grafton of vote refusing a third reading
Of II. 462, to aid Mt. Tabor. The motion
was ordered to lie.
On motion of Mr. Pinney of Bridge
water, the House adjourned,
HOUSEKEEPING.
II. 32a-To pay j. r. Pcmber the sum
named was read the third time and pass
= ed.
SPECIAL. ORDER.
S. 2lS-St. Louis exposition bill was then
? taken up as q special order. Mr.. Bailey
of Newhury favored Vcrmont's represeu-
ration i'm Creditable shape at any world :
fair This appropriation would not neces-
state a State tax. 1t means about sever
cents per capita to raise this amount Mr.
l Bundy of St. Johnsbury opposed the bill
+ We didn't do this for Buffalo, why do i,
t for St. Louis? Mr.. Kendall of West
? Windsor said the Senate had killed the
State highway tax bill but it seems to have
{ sl5JtO to put into this scheme. he opposed
S the bill. MIR. Durick of Castleton thought
c tins bill would saddle debt on the State
He had rather distribute $25 coo among the
D smaller towns thar send maple sugar
party to ST. Louis. He opposed the bill
Q as involving no benefit to the State. Mr.
: White of Woodstock doubted if 1t would
be a benefit. Mr.. Batten OF Stannard OPP
e posed the bill. Mr.. Peck of Brandon had
some pride in Vermont 1t was annoying
3 to have the men of our State hold back
in the broechng' every time any thing OF
o this kind comes up. This bill appeals L
our generosity. lie would be ashamed OF
! the State If she refused to contribute tC
e this end there is money enough in III,
1 treasury &c do this thing well. He wanted
r Vermont TO walk straight up to the bl
and take it and do herself proud.
Mr., McFeeters of Enosburgh said he
e had attended some of these eXpositions
and had always been ashamed of Yer
: mont Without the necessity of raising d
direct tax Vermont can now afford tc
L do something creditable
Mr.. OBricn of South Burlington haC
$ become convinced of the wisdom of tn,
= appropriation
T. Mr.. Conland of Bratteboro said he con
omy to take part i'm this exposition. w,
v llhn a. tbnr tat do