Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-13

were unfair The trade Of small towns
goes to build UP the centers.
Mr.. Kendall Of West Windsor considered
II likely that better roads which would
result would attract summer visitors
which would help the large places more
than the farming centers.
Mr.. White of Woodstock criticised the
bill, which he said would not benefit the
roads.
Mr.. McFeeters of Enosburgh read from
the State highway commissioners report.
IL the State House goes to Burlington,
Chittenden county would have no reason
to complain.
Mr. Vincent said that If Burlington got
the capital. az II undoubtedly would, a
good road would be necessary to move Il.
He referred to the heavy burden of his
city incurred for good roads. He limited
that there was a remedy, If the bill
passed.
Mr.. Ayers Of Swanton questioned the
justice of the law, which robs one town
to benefit another Tho legality of this
policy has never been submitted to the
courts.
Mr.. Hyde Of Bakersfield considered the
matter broader than State lines. The
whole State is interested in good roads
and profits by them The tax goes into
permanent work
The bin was passed on a viva voce vote.
BILLS KILLED.
n li5. to grant relief to Andover Isl 600
was read third time. Mr.. Vincent Of Bur
lington and Mr.. O'Sullivan of St Adams
| inquired II this appropriation would ba
necessary In case the State tax were In
creased Mr.. OBrien of South Burlington
said the majority of the committee con-
sidered 1t advisable. in view of Andover
tax of 81 Is. Mr.. Ayers OF Swanton and Mr..
McF'eeters of Enosburgh opposed the bill
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H. 2'3, Berlin quadrennial appraisal and
grand list
THIRD READING ORDERED.
| Fl. I'll. relief for town Of Woodford. Mr..
Madison of SALISBURY pleaded for Wood
ford as deserving and needing help. Mr.
| o Brien gave facts regarding the financial
condition there. Mr. McFeeters opposed
the bill Mr.. Vincent of Burlington didn't
| question the sincerity of the committee
Mr. Rider of Bristol Intercepted the com
! mittee and favored the relief to this poor
! town. Mr.. Perrin queried as to the charac-
| ter OF roads to be repaired Mr.. Madison
said hilly roads and easily washed Mr.
! Dunsmore of st. Adams town favored the
bill Mr.. Gallagher interrogated the com
mittee. Mr.. Wood of Woodford favored
the Dill. Mr.. Gushing Of Bethel moved TO
amend by making the appropria ton 81 500
instead of $500 Amendment lost
n. 347, amending statute relating to ex-
empttons Adds organ and piano.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
Fl. 302. Incorporating Interstate Railway
company Amended as other similar bills
have been with relation to acquiring water
privileges. etc, and in other minor par
ticulars.
THIRD READING ORDERED
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balming. Requiring embalmers to be
licensed by State board Of health, with
amendments proposed by committee
which were adopted
II, 2T3. to restrain vicious dogs. Amend
ed so as to provide for investigation by
selectmen before owner is required tc
chain or muzzle dog
II. 299. permitting towns so voting tc
elect two road commissioners. Amend
ments provided for division into two dis
tricts, when two commissioners are elect
cd, and for apportionment of highway
funds by selectmen
II. 526, to pay Walter d, Berry the sun
named
5. l. legal holiday bill
s. s, maturity Of contracts
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
s. l1G. Vermont Industrial association.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED.
S. 10, relating to provision for steno
graphic reporter; to committed on Stat,
and court expenses.
PETITION.
For retention of cattle commission. u,
Mr., MOrey of Rupert Referred TO com
mittee on agriculture
JOINT RESOLUTION.
BY Mr.. Vincent OF Burlington, authoriz
ing State auditor TO convey to Unitet
States government the land on which
stands the Vermont monument on Ante
tam battlefield Adopted on the part o
the House.
EXPENSES OF THE MILITIA.
A communication from the adjutan
and quartermaster-g general in reply t,
the resolution OF inquiry as TO the allege(
increase in expenses Of the militia for tn
last biennial term over the two year
preceding. 1t stated that in 1898 there wer,
no June drills or annual encampment, ais
in 1899 no June drills and but three days
enCampment. IT also stated that in spit
IF the increase In company membership
from 81 to 60 men and increase Of the pa,
to officers and the purchase of hospita
supplies to amount of 1886. the expense
have decreased over 81 500 the past tw,
years from that OF two years preceding
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