The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
THE LEGISLATURE,
AFTER ALL-NIGHT
SESSION, ADJOURNS

there was, however, turn OF the tide
toward the governor. just what the ex
tent Of the drift was Is uncertain. As
the situation now remains there is a
question as to who is inspector OF f.
nance. The Senate claims that the man
they designated, Fred S. Platt, the last
occupant, who was named in the bill
which the governor signed Dec. 1, IS
inspector, as the legislature created an
Office and named the officer. Gov. Bell
is saying nothing concerning the matter.
1t is probable that Mr.. Platt Will at
tempt to serve.
Judge Maxham's appointment as trus.
tee Of the insane asylum was held up
because Of the coming investigation Of
the asylum.
Governor Bell has designated the fol-
lowing as delegates from Vermont TO
the American Forestry Association meet
ing 10 be held in Washington january
2 to 6, 1905. William J. Van Patten
Of Burlington, Edward C. Smith OF st.
Albans, Fletcher ID. Proctor of Proctor,
Geo. Aitken of Woodstock and A. j.
Croft Of Enosburgh.
Automobile Legislation.
At s.45 o'clock this morning the law
regulating automobiles passed the legis-
lature, several Senate amendments being
eoneurred in by the House. The first
amendment strikes out the clause max
ing nonresident auto drivers subject to
local regulations. The second strikes out
the drastic provision requiring that driv.
ers OF motor machines must stop 10 feet
im front OF team; the substitution
says that auto drivers must use care
and that when the horse stops and ap-
pears frightened the autoists shall stop
and wait until the team gets by or the
driver Of the horse signals him to pass,
The third fixes the penalty for the first
offence as $50, and fne Of 500, OF
imprisonment for ten days, for each sub
sequent offence. The fourth strikes out
the local option section which gives
the selectlnen Of towns right to pro-
hibit the use Of automobiles on certain
roads.
Along toward o'clock this morning
the Senate became restless and passed
bin requiring the election Of representa-
tiyes on the first ballot. They passed
I IL II to z. The House declared the Sen
ate's action was an imposition and re
fused to concur amid a perfect storm D
protests. The Senatorial lobby" thei
marched out 81 the House chamber amit
the plaudits of The Representatives.
Them the folmal notification Of thl
governor and the other legislative brancl
was carried out according to custom
and the members dispersed at a quarte
past five. Formal adjournment wa
made in each house at O'Clock thi
morning.
Legislature Was Most Generous.
| This legislature was d generous on
as the Iargesses bestowed last night ar
evidence. Speaker Merrifeeld Of th
House was given a sum Of 500 ia gold
/ the speech being made BY Fr. d. J. O'Sul
livan Of st. Albans, ans tho speaker re-
sponded feelingly. Fir. 0Sulliyan said
o'Sullivan's Speech.
III the members Of this House wer
/ to take their leave Of you, sir, and o
one another, without first expressing Il
you their appreciation Of the manner i
which you have discharged, during thi
session, the trying and delicate dutie
OF the Office OF speaker Of this House
they would feel that they had left al
imperative and gratifying duty undone
@Your fellow members, therefore, de
sire ID offer you this small purse 0
gold, not for what it Is in itself, but a
la symbol Of their sentiments toward
YOU. Gold represents value and excel
lence. and we wish 70 proclaim our be
lief ia your worth and integrity. Col
energies from the fiery erucible pure an
luntarnished, and yon, sir, have come ou
81 many critical trials with the lustr
Of your reputation for honesty, justice
fairness and courtesy moge resplenden
than ever. Gold symbolizes love, an
we wish, sir, in a frank, manly way, I
offer you the assurance Of our friendship
estecm and affection.
"We congratulate you on whateve
success we have achieved Under you
guidance. IN wishing you Godspeed o
your return to yonr home, we feel tina
YOU may % with the consciousness 3
work well done"
Speaker Merriheld's Speech
Father o. Sullivan and my friends
Iii thank you with all my heart for thi
| Gift. From the morning on which v
larst assembled up TO the closing hour
III have received from you all, member
ana officers, and all connected with thi
session, the utmost courtesy and kline
ness. / appreciate, more than ] ca
tell you, what you have done for m'
II win be q precious memory TO me 9
Ilong as | shall live. Again thank you
The president Of the Senate, LieuteI
ant Governor Stearns was given mas
sive cut glass punch bowl, Senator Lor
telling Of the pleasure it gave the Ser
ate ID make the presentation. Lieu
Gov. Stearns was so surprised and owe
come that for some time he could nc
respond. I,
The blind chaplain of the Senate, Il
Rev. M. w. Farman, was richer in pocl
ct bv S1s7. Senator Fish presented !
IN responding Mr.. Farman declared tbs
he was probably the only clergyma
who had ever held such roll of bills,
Representative Dan O'Brien Of ;
Burlington Is popular member Of u
House, and lie had q tangible eviden'
in purse Of Sc, with the stipulatic
that It Be exchanged for gold heads
sane. Mr.. O'Brien viii buy the cai
lin Burlington today.
Miss Ethel Ainsworth, the eiliciei
telephone operator at the State Hous
was very surprised young lady wh'
tP. G. Dodge presented her $50, a contF