Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-10-25

around benefit to the entire state. NO
body would be harmed by the institution
of such a fair.
Mr.. Finn OF Springfield had no special
interest IN fairs, but favored dotSg sono-
thing along this line. Wealthy and worthy
and distinguished men want to exploit tho
state products without expense TO the
State, and ought to have the opportunity.
Mr.. Latham Of Milton failed to see any
merit in the bill, he would prefer an up
preparation for the exploitation of our
manufactures.
Mr. Chaffee OF Enosburgh demanded the
yeas and nays. but changed his mind and
requested rising vote. Tho result: For
third reading, ~; against, 113, so third
reading was refused.
Mr. Sontcr of Montpelier moved the re-
considering OF the bill. Pending this, on
motion of Mr.. Nichols of Richmond, tho
House adjourned.
HOUSE-AFTERNOO
RI. 51-State fair bill, taken up as un-
finished business. and the motion TO lay
upon the table the motion of Mr.. Senter
of Montpelier, for reconsideration, was
agreed to-
BILLS INTRODUCED.
establish district courts; judiciary. Pro-
vides for "A district court In each county,
with one judge to which appeals from JUS
tice courts shall bc taken: said court TO
have final jurisdiction IN civil causes
whore matter IN issue doesn't exceed 800:
clerk of county court to be clerk of dis
trict court without extra slaary; have
trict court without extra salary; have
tiopS Of RI matt o, Issue GOnGp''
exceed $500: exceptions may be taken 10
supreme court; have jurisdiction in all
civil causes whore matter in issue doesn't
exceed $500. and original jurisdiction in
causes whore matter IL, issue exceeds that
amount; hill prescribes as to fees and
general operations of court; judges to be
appointed by governor on or before Do
cenrher /. 1905, and office becomes elective
by the people at each succeeding State
election; salary ranges from $500 To $1,000.
according TO counties.
II. 2l0--By Mr.. Finn of Springfield,
relating to fees under the law relating
to Intoxicating liquor; judiciary.
IT. 211-By Mr.. Bancroft of Barre
town. relating to local elections com
mittee on elections.
/ II. 212-By Mr. Senter of Montpelier,
to allow payment OF fines after COM
mitment to county jail judiciary.
II. 213-Bv Mr.. Archibald of Man
chester, establishing Il State board of
embalmers and undertakers and to re-
peal No. IFS of 1902 acts relating to
practice Of embalming; public health.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
| II. 11--Amending charter Of North
ern Telephone company.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
IL 93-Amending law relating to in
struction of deaf, dumb and blind.
II. l4o-Changing name of Dog pond.
PETITIONS.
By Mr. Griffith of Poultney and Mr..
Cady of Middlcbury, concerning pick
erel and automobiles: referred to game
and fisheries and general committee,
respectively
JOINT RESOLUTION.
From the Senate. authorizing con-
tnuance of the Vermont experiment
station under present arrangement
with the United States government;
adopted in concurrence.
SPECIAL ORDER.
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proposed by committee substituting the
fourth ballot for the third, agreed to-
Mr. Hapgood Of Peru supported the
bill Mr. Kicker of Groton was in favor
of the bill. Mr.. Shipman of Westmin-
ster offered amendment making plu-
rality ON the second ballot instead Of
the fourth.
Mr. Alexander of Georgia thought
the fourth ballot was far enough from
the majority basis. Mr.. Chedel of
Stockbridge, introducer of the bill,
thought the second ballot should be
on the same basis as the first, and was
in favor of the bill now before the
House. He opposed any further
amendment. The amendment was lost
and the third reading of the bill was
ordered.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
II. 22-Munioipal suffrage for women.
Taken up special order
Mr. Shaw of Marlboro spoke in defence
of the principal involved in the BILL He
believed many women wanted the right
to vote; the bill would not compel any
woman to vote who didn't care to. He
quoted from letters received to show that
suffrage asked for was really wanted.
Mr.. Kicker Of Groton drew the line OF
favors to women at voting; he couldn't
allow that
Mr.. Finn favored the bill as an act OF
justice. Considering all that woman has
done In the development of this country,
there is nothing that should not be done
in justice to her. He believed the MASSAGE
of the bill would work benefit 10 the State
at large, whether woman is asking for It
or not.
Mr.. Dewart of St. Adams city also
favored the bill as an index of progress
OF civilization; he secuted the idea that
woman was not the equal of man, and
had confidence in her ability to use suf-
frage wisely
He rehoarsed the development of the
woman suffrage movement elsewhere
and results attained
Mr.. Scott OF Brandon spoke for the
''committe of bachelors" and favored the
bill
The main question was put, and third
reading was ordered by a rising vote, 14f
to "a.
WEEKLY PAYMENT BILL
II. l5-Wcekly payments. Read third
time. On question of passage, Mr.
Archibald of Manchester asked why the
State should interfere with arrangements
between employee and employer only when
the latter IS corporation. He believed
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