Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-11

on motion of Mr.. Gale of Guiford
II. 27l and S. 1s2 We're returned to the
Senate agreeably to it's request.
on motion of MIR. Bailey Of Newbury.
rule 80. relating TO the printing of bills,
was suspended for the remainder Of the
session.
BILL PASSED.
Mr.. Smith of Mortified called up n.
49,, court fees and county clerks, moved
an amendment relating to numbering Of
sections, which was agreed to, as were
also others of a minor nature offered by
Mr.. Smith, and the bill was passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND PASSED.
II. +5e-By Mr.. Gale for judiciary com
mittee relating to taxation. Read first and
second times, and under suspension Of
rules read third time and passed. Prop
erty of a heat, light or power company
to he subject to taxation for benefit of
county, town or municipality whore To-
Gated.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL REPORT
Mr.. Wilder of Weston presented the
report of the joint committee which vis-
tied the Vermont Industrial school, which
was ordered to lie and be printed. The
committee found things in excellent shape
and commend the institution generally.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
II. Al. Incorporating Connecticut River
Power company was called up by Mr..
Stafford of Morristown, who offered in
behalf of the committee on corporations,
sundry amendments which, he said. had
been agreed on by the parties Interested.
These amendments We're adoptd and the
bill was passed.
II. 5ol, to pay William NJ Brown the
sum named.
II. 3l5. to pay James b. Donoway tho
sum named.
II. 800, regulating right to anchor
booms in the MissIsquoi river.
II. i30 relating to pay of petit jurors in
certain cases Mr.. White of Woodstock
and Mr. Mattison of Glastonbury favored
the bin as a matter of fairness. Mr..
Bailey of Nowbury asked why it had been
reported adversely. Mr.. Haynes OF North
Hero explained for the committee Mr..
White recitod an instance at Windsor coun-
ty court. The bill was also favored by
Mr.. Fletcher of Cavendish, Mr. O O'Lrtn Of
South Burlington and Mr.. Morrill, oi Icaf-
ford. The bill was ordered to a thigj ...t-
ing and read.
Mr.. Rider of Bristol moved to str.. ..-
the provision for board of officer having
jury in charge. Disagreed to.
The bill was passed.
RAILROAD COMMISSION BILL PASS
ED.
II. 452, railroad commission bill. was
taken up as special order.
Mr.. Bailey of Newbury moved an amend
| ment to correct q clerical error
MIR. Bundy of st. JOhnsburY interrOGated
tho committee as TO penalties imposed.
/ Mr.. Vincent of Burlington explained an
apparent Inconsistency.
Mr.. McFecters said no provision was
made ,u the bill for collecting the fine.
lie unfaVoraby criticised several featul $
( of the measure which he said didn't leave
the law quite AS good a. it vs. before.
Mr.. DuriCk spoke IN favor of good sized
| fine and no Determinations against the
/ poor man IN favor of the railroad official.
Mr.. O'Sullivan Queried whether the rail-
road management had committed any
gross oftense that warranted the imposi-
tion of heavy fines. lie didn't want the
slouse TO go on record as opposed to cor
porations on general principles. lie lid
not favor drastic measures. This hill is no
Improvement over the present law.
MIR. Durick OF Castleton said the rail
roads could afford to be kind to our people
as they enjoy many immunitics esp, cIallE
in taxation. He gave instances of poor
railroad service, failure of connections.
etc. that might be improved under this
bill.
Mr.. McFeoters of Enosburgh said the tax
question didn enter. He retCrrel to oN-
istng statutes rs sun fio.ent to compel ira \
connection. lie objected TO tho extensive
power given the commission to hire legal
/ talent, engineers, etc.
Mr.. Floto her Of CaVendsh said 1t WAS
Impossible by law TO make trains connect,
always. Sometimes the weather inter-
fercs. The purpose OF this bill Is to give
more direct action to hurry the railroads
up.
Mr.. aBiley of Newbury gave the history
4 0f no "a D. , i'm of lfil I1s GHf
committee, after long consideration. This
committee does not desire to perscCute rail-
roads or their officials.
The bill was then passed viva voce,
by a good majority.
BILLS KILLED.
II. 137, relating to mechanics liens.
| II. 81. TO reduce State expenses to the
extent of $-9r0oO. Mir. Hundy of st. johns
bury spoke in favor OF his bill and read
figures from State officers reports
Mr.. Gale of Guiford opposed the bill
as a whole though some features of 1t
We're worthy.
Mr.. Dunkloe OF Vernon showed up
some of its Inconsistencies in connection
with the board OF agriculture.
The third reading was ordered viva
voce.
Mr. Abbey Of EesaX said the bill was
a comprehensive one ana intortored
seriously with legislation already settled.
lie opposed its passage.
Mr. Fish of Royalton opposed the bill
and would he sorry to see its provisions
carried into effect.
Mr. Goodhue of Westminster criticised
the school provision.
Mr. Bundy said the bill was subject to
amendment.
Mr. White of Woodstock believed the
bill had points OF merit especially the
opSOlidatiOn of boards.