Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-12-15

fcoturo but n very strong sentiment Of
opnosition 10 town licensing boards ex-
istcd Many favored county boards
elected by the people and the proposition
adopted was in the nature of u compro-
mise lust as ardent friends OF the peo-
MIC as the gentleman from burlington
favor tho county plan. referring to st.
A,ba,e he said that the liquor element
ran the politics of tho town so that it
could control tho issuing of licenses. In
answer TO the query as to whether the
ST Albans commissioners are good men
Or not. he would say that very recently
one of the licensees had reported to him
that n commissioner WAS in the habit
of coming to his place on Sunday to Sc
cure liuuor and that he had complained
thereof TO tho states attorney.
Mr.. Archibald of Manchester, as a re-
nublican. would not consent to hasty ac-
| tion on this bill. He thought the county
Judge feature would put tho matter into
poltics. and work havoc all around. Bet
| ter commissioners can be secured by
letting the town name thcm. Two men
can be more easily approached than more.
| He hopcd the amendment would prevail
Mr. Grout Of Derby said IL the House
began TO amend the bill there would be
lno end to It, lie sustained the commit
tees action as faithful effort in the In
torost OF the people. on behalf Of good
LEGISLATION lot US say the committee has
brought forth a child in ignorance or has
dono its work we'll. Ho opposed the
amendment. lie didn't believe the saloon,
thc selectmen and tho commissioners
should be IN the same town, since that
sort Of combination is likely to create
oF
be imagined. He supported the assistant
Judge feature and thought it would bring
about satisfactory results. lie hoped the
amendment would not prevail.
Mr.. Smith Of Rutland city said his con-
stIucnts would favor this amendment.
Mr. Graves Of Bennington said tho
committee had discovered trouble with
the boards as at present constituted, and
he quoted the Burlington city member
Of the senate as in favor Of the associate
Judge feature as reported.
Mr.. Malone Of Fair Haven said his town
vss strongly for license. that it did not
control in politics and that It was well
suited with the present administration
County Judges IRE not we'll qualified to
lamont commissioners because they do
not know tho local conditions or the poo
pie at large.
Mr. Archibald Of Manchester said iron
ically that tho county judges and the sa-
loon keepers would mako bad pair. This
bill is not sacred white elephant to be
ga2od on from far but is to he dealt
with intcllircrty by the peoples repro
sentativos horc. oven n If should delay
adjournment
The amendment Of Nh Papc was diso-
greed to, on % rising VOTE yeas %, nays
101.
MIR. Walker If Fer fgh moved &c
dismiss the bill But a* tins was a Senate
bill the motion was of no effect.
Mr.. billiard Of Cabot moved to amend
by striking out entirely tro provisions for
a second-class license.
Pending action on thu amcndment Mr.
Hanks of Bristol move 10 adjourn; dis
agreed to.
on motion Of Mr.. Kicker Of st. Johns
bury, debate on the question was closec
by vote Of IL 10 IS, and the amendment
offered by Mr. billiard of Cabot was dis
agreed to by yea and nay vote OF 1iS to
G5
MIR. Proctor OF Proctor moved that de
bate on the pending question now cease
So ordered. The third r.3dng OF the bill
was ordered by viva voce vote will
some opposition.
Mr.. HMlard OF Cabo loved that tho bill
be read third time l., s title only. Mr.
Billiard of Burlington jected.
Mr.. McGinn OF J.: cid moved to ad
iourn and it was ordered by RISING
vote.