Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-10-30
TAKING 1T EASY.
Vermont Legislators Not Wo frying
Over the Task In Hand.

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long as possible. Their duties do not
press upon them to the extent of disturb
ing their slumbers. Sufficient unto each
day is the labor thereof, is the prevalent
sentiment.
The two houses for the four weeks thus
far have met Monday afternoon, held two
alleged sessions a day and adjourned FRI
day morning in season to SHELTER for home
The sessions have varied in length from
ten minutes to two hours, with an average
of three quarters of an hour. There have
been numerous joint assemblies for one.
purpose or another.
Some work has been done, of course,
The committees, it is fair to presume, are
making some progress, though they ara
not hustling. The number OF bills in rs
far less than usual at this stage. Members
may have a great number up their sleeves,
but such is not the present indication IL
looks like a light session.
The social festivities of Ladies' week be-
gan Tuesday evening with an address on
aSome Colonial Conflicts" by Hon. g. q.
Benedict in Representatives hall before
Colonial Danes and an audience whlch
filled the hall. 1t was an opportunity for
the ladies to appear in fatigue Uniform"
Wednesday, there were afternoon recep-
tions for ladies at the Wood art gallery, by
the Colonial Danes, and at the Jewett
house by Mrs. Mccullough.
Wednesday evening, the state house
shone resplendently on the occasion OF the
governors reception. A very large and
brilliant company filed through the exec
utive chamber and were presented to Mrs.
Mccullough and members OF the receiving
company. Following this came the grand
ball at the armory. Eight hundred per-
sons were present, and the scene was
very gay and festive one. Gov. McCul-
Tough and daughter led the grand march.
Wiider's orchestra furnished exquisite
music. Waltz, galop and two-step were
enjoyed until late hour.
Thursday was veterans day"-the Yer
mont Officers Reunion society held ITS
business and social sessions. In the even
inE. President Allan ID. Brown of Norwich
University delivered an address in Repre-
santatives' hall on army themes, especially
the recent history OF the army IN Cuba ana
the Philippines. Afterwsrd' the oiheers
enioyed banquet at the Pavilion.
Barre city has a rafting good represent
alive in her Democrat, Pope. He made a
three minute speech Wednesday in favor
OF his bill giving justices authority TO
commit minors TO the industrial school for
a portion of their minority, that was a
gem and won hearty applause. There Is
| lad Construction OF the law as It stands,
J whereby justices, il they commit at all,
| must do so for the whole Of the ohild's
minority. The effect OF this Is TO give
children long terms OF practical punish-
ment for slight offences. The bill VIII go
through, unquestionably.
! Esther O'Sullivan, the Catholic priest
who represents ST, Adams, and Demo-
erat, scored ten spot Wednesday by in
/ Producing resolution commencing fresl-
| dent Roosevelt for his action in ending the
coal strike. Ii was read with applause,
i passed with whoop and VIII give YER
mont and Mr.. O'Sullivan a nice promi-
hence throughout the country. Mem bers
are learning to expect these broad-mlnded
and foresighted things OF Mr.. O'Sulliyan.
The bill to reduce the amount in trustee
process from $40 TO IS fell ingloriously in
the House Thursday. 1t had gotten along
swimmingly as far as the question OF pas
sage Then its opponents tackled u, lts
friends rushed to its rescue and for nall an
hour oratory resounded through the hall.
A dozen or more members discussed y,
among them Battell, McFeeters, Lawrence
and other good takers, The opposition
was based on the idea that such reduc-
! ton would be unfair and uniu TO the
moor wage Garner, robbing his family OF
weekly wages for the benefit OF some cred.
itor; that a considerable amount of prop
erty is exempted for the farmer and the ia
borer ought TO be as well treated; that II
would poster employers and chiefly benefit
the LAWYERS On roll call, the bill was
| killed, la to as. Vaughan OF Pomtret in
troduced the bill and spoke for IT,.
| Bills are in to commute the sentences OF
| Charles Doherty, Frank Shaw and Fred
erick Eastwood, who are under the death
penalty.
Battell's long awaited dispensary bill
| came i'm Wednesday and Is receiving its
full share of attention. Ii is altogether
original in plan and scope, for Vermont,
| although il is modelled after the South
| Carolina law. 1t provides that the state
shall go into the business of dispensing
liquor for all purposes, in such towns and
cities as so vote. Towns can vote to have
the selling restricted to necessary pur-
poses, il they wish. The selling is done at
state stores, under the most careful re-
strictions, by men employed on salary,
and who have no interest in pushing out
a lot OF the goods. Beer and lighter in
toxicants are sold by the glass on the
premises, but "hard stuff, is sold by the
| bottle to be taken away. The store keep
ers and their assistants are appointed by
county board, who are chosen by electors,
who are elected at March meeting, one by
| each town. There are also a state board
and state superintendent who purchase,
test and dispense the liquors among the
stores. All officers are under heavy bonds,
which may be forfeited in case OF miscon-
duct. Druggists, by paying S25, may sell
liquors for medicinal purposes, but must
procure their goods at the state store.
Hotel keepers, by paying 20, may serve
| malt drinks to their guests on the table
The profits go to the state, which divides
them among the towns according to pop
ulation. The bill takes effect on its pas
sage. without a referendum.
Percy Clement is to appear at pubic
meeting OF the temperance committee IN
Representatives hall Friday evening in
support OF his local option bill. The OPP
ponents OF the bill, including advocates OF
woman suffrage on the referendum, viii
be on hand. II will be ''field night"
Thursday afternoon, the legislature did
a curious thing. II interrupted business
entirely. held joint assembly and made
the occasion of the unwilling end presen-
tation to the state of portrait OF the late
Col. Emerson II. Liscum q dress parade
event. To some, 1t seemed like Juggling IN
extra legislative doings and dangerous
innovation on the real work OF the session.
The event was interesting enough. The
/ portrait. procured by Gov. Stickney under
a resolution of the last assembly, stood IN
front OF the speakers desk. Ex.-Goy.
Stickney presented il to the state, Gov.
Mccullough accepted il and O.. q. Bene-
dict gave a historical sketch OF Col. Lis
cum, who was born in Burlington, had a
fine record in the civil, Spanish and Phil