Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

The man from PutneY proposes the so
called Dubuque law OF Massachusetts,
which provides that in case Of Judgments
for debt that cannot be satisfied the debtor
may be summoned to court and required
10 show up his financial condition that the
court may judge as to his ability to pay.
II convinced that he can pay, the court
shall order him TO do so, and II he fails
may hold him in contempt and order his
confinement in jail not over fourteen days.
This law is said TO work well in the case
of many dead beats.
A bill by Fits OF Brattleboro approprI-
ates $4,000 for support OF deaf, dumb,
blind and idiotic children.
Newton OF Reading wants the taking OF
trout for purposes Of sale stopped.
A bill requires all towns either 10 main
tain high schools or provide advanced
pupils with high school instruction.
South Burlington is the first town to
ask for aid in maintaining its highways.
Mr.. White OF Csvendish has a bill
authorizing the erection OF a probate
building in the Windsor district; referred
10 the members from that county.
Waite OF Hyde Park has a bill giving
officers the right to arrest and prosecute
intoxicated persons without a warrant a
needed change in existing law.
Davis OF Chester wants the state to pay
for the cattle slaughtered at Chester in
stamping ont the foot and mouth disease.
The appropr alton for the Soldiers
Home IN House bill introduced by Dartt
Of Springfield is 1900
House members OF the Joint committee
TO investigate state expenses are Miles Of
Barton, Wall OF Dorset and Chedel of
Stock bridge.
Wednesday was 'sProctor day." At
high noon, the two houses convened in
JOINT assembly and the official record Of
yesterdays vote in each house was read by
the clerks OF the two houses and
the declaration OF Redtield Proctor )
reelection for the ensuing term OF six
years made.
Senator Proctor was invited TO address
the assembly, being greeted with ap-
plause. tie thanked the assembly for its
hearty reception. He said il was no small
honor TO serve Vermont in any capacity.
To be called repeatedly 10 such service
adds tenfold measure. He referred to the
illustrious record of his predecessors and
said that while il added TO the honor of
the place it also added to the responsible
ity.
Senator Proctor alluded feelingly to the
death OF his former colleague, Senator
Morrill,. s'No father could be more con-
siderate OF a sons welfare than he was Of
mine"
He said the best OF feeling existed at
present between all the members OF the
Vermont delegation, not the least friction
orbickering. All are united in their de-
votion TO the interests OF the state.
Six years ago, when elected, Senator
Proctor alluded, he said. TO some phases Of
the Spanish war then just completed.
Now we are in the midst Of political
campaign, but il does not seem appropri-
ate 10 speak OF matters that can have only
partisan bearing.
Mr. Proctor said he was proud Of his
party, but tried TO represent all the people
OF Vermont; The primary DUTY OF
member OF the United States Senate is to
the larger national interests committed by
the constitution to that body. At the same
time i do not intend to be unmindful Of
the peculiar interests of our own Yer
NO =
A.fI must be judged by what have ac-
complished, can claim but little, but II
judged by my constant purpose and en-
deavor TO serve the state faithfully and
efficiently, feel that have given the best
service that IN me lies. To continue so to
do will, Mr.. President and Gentlemen, be
my aim and ambition so long as shall
represent Vermont in the position to
which your confidence has assigned me.
The senate Wednesday forenoon dis
cussed the deer bill Lord questioned the
OF requiring hunters
from without the state TO pay a tax, but
was willing TO leave the question to the
court. A proposition that property dam
aged by deer be paid for by the state was
not accepted and the bill passed with the
sl5 License fee, deer to have horns three
inches long.
The senate passed the bill to knock out
the hounties on noxious animals and the
resolution providing for printing the cat
tie commissioners report
In the senate. a bill extends the author
ity OF the state board Of health. especially
as TO drainage and water supplies.
In the House, Ryther Of Dover had bill
in to allow school superintendents TO issue
four teaching permits in town. Now
the directors NAV issue three only.
Chedel Of Stock bridge has bill provid-
ing for election Of town representatives by
plurality on fourth ballot, in case majority
has not been secured before.
Crane Of Brookfeld proposes that chill
dren attaining school age after fall term
begins shall be admitted az beginning OF
spring term
Gates Of Morristown wants pupils in
public or private schools having more
than so pupils instructed in fire drill.
A bill TO require selectmen to fight forest
fires is IN.
An important bill is one by Campbell Of
Rockingham pure food bill. IL follows
the NlheeaGuAHEAlH INV anu AhlllNr n IIAihA-
ty for the adulterstion OF medicine or
food. Persons handling goods shall be
required TO submit samples TO state labor
atory for analysis Many regulations
are prescribed TO insure the proper prepa-
ration OF ali articles Of food for man and
animal.
measure to permit the organization OF
town and county cooperative insurance
such as flourish in some other
states, is in the House.
bill framed by the state Board OF
Health revamps the present system Of
Keeping vital records and relates particu-
larly to death. burial and removal permits.
4 bill by Bullard Of Burlington puts the
screws on insurance.
The House ordered TO third reading
without debate the bill TO abolish animal
bounties, the bill giving a woman the
right to sit ON certain state boards, and
bill making the state auditor certifying
officer. This last bin requires the auditor
10 issue certified copies OF his vouchers
and records. The Judiciary committee
made an important amendment, providing
hat the vouchers shall not be deemed
open 10 public inspection without the au-
iitor's consent. How viii this suit Glenn
mt?