Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-04


McCuen Of vergennes introduced the
following resolution: Resolved, that the
clerk of the House inform the Senate
that the House Is organized and ready
on its part to proceed with the busi-
ness of the session. Adopted
Mr.. Scott of Brandon introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution:
Resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives that the two houses meet
in Joint assembly on Thursday, October A.
at 1910 o'clock In the forenoon to receive
the message Of the retiring governor.
Mr.. Harris Of Stowe nominated the Rev.
p. A. Smith Of Morristvwn. Mr.. Scott Of
Randolph nominated the Rev. q. w. Pat
terson OF that place Each candidate was
seconded by several members. The chair
appointed as tellers to receive the ballots
Mr.. Harris Of Stowe, Mr. Burnett of Roy
alton, Mr.. Darling of Chelsea and Mr..
Latham of Milton. The result: Number
of votes cast, 232; Mr.. Patterson had IA,
Mr.. smith had IS, and Mr.. Patterson was
declared elected.
The Senate reported 10 the House as
organized and ready for business.
Mr.. Darling of Chelsea offered resolu-
ton for the notification of his excellency
| the governor that the House was organ
ized. The chair appointed Mr.. Darling Of
Chelsea and Mr. Porter Of Wilmington
notification committee.
Joint resolution by Mr.. Darling Of Chel-
sea for rental OF three typewriters; Mr.,
Senter of Montpelier moved TO amend by
purchase instead of rental; adopted on
part Of the House.
BY Mr.. Archibald Of Manchester, pro-
vidng for committee to canvass votes for
county officers; adopted on part of the
House.
The chair appointed Mr.. Darling OF
Chelsea, Mr.. Porter of Wilmington and
Mr.. Archibald Of Manchester standing
committee on rules.
Announcement was made of the appoint
ment of Charles A. Plumley of Northiell
and Harry A. Black of Newport as assist
ant clerks.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson of Barre city,
adjourned.
UOUSE-AFTERNOO
The House proceeded with the drawing
of seats.
| The chair announced as official re-
porters Of the House. j. W sault Of Lud-
low and ]. C. Norton OF St Albans
Resolution by Mr.. Jackson Of Barre
city of coincidence with the member from
Montpelier over the bereavement involved
in the death OF a daushter, adopted.
The chair announced the following
members, on the part Of the House OF
the Joint committee to canvass votes
| for county officers
| Addison county--Mr Cady of Mid
dlebury, Martin Of Ferrlshurgh. Preble
loo h1r tao
Archibald of Manchester, Drysdale OF
Bennington, Harrington Of Searsburgh
Caledonia county, MIR. Stevens of Dan
vile, Fisher of Lyndon, Mooney OF
Wheelock: Chittenden county, Mr.. Ora
ton of Burlington. Mr. Hayden of Jeri-
cho, Mr.. Latham of Milton Essex coun-
ty, Mr.. House OF Iilo, m1eld, Reed Of
Concord, Jones of Victory. Frankllr
| county. Mr.. Dewart Of st. Adams. bar
ncy OF Swanton, soule OF Fairfield
Grand Isle county, Mr. Soule of AL
burgh, Hulburt of Grand Isle Dodds OF
North Hero: Lamoillc county. Mr.. Bick
nell of johnson, Willie of Waterville
Slayton OF Elmore; Orange county MIR
Taylor of Bradford. Scott of Randolph
Dow of Vershire; orleans county, Mr.
Cowles of Albany, Kirkpatrick Of New
port, Wright of WcstfTld.
Rutland county, Mr. Clark Of Castle
ton. Mr. Malone Of Fair Haven. Mr.
Stafford of Dinmouth: Washington
county, Mr.. jackson Of Barre city, Mr.
Senter of Montpelier, Mr.. Cady Of North
field Wndham county, Mr.. Gibson o.
Brattleboro, Mr.. Ray Of Rockingham. Mr.
Porter of Wilmington; Windsor county
Mr.. Sherwn of Chester, Mr.. Noyes o
Sheron. Mr.. Barrows of Hartford.
Joint-Resolution by Mr.. McCuen o
Vergennes. covering the matter OF dali!
papers for members.
On motion of Mr. Shaw Of Marlboro
adjourned,