Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-11-15
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enforce the same hold regular sessions
the first Thursday of each month grant
hearings and hold Investigations. Forms,
procedure and rules of practice Of the
board to he practically those Of courts Of
equity in this State: It's findings Of fact
to have the force and effect of reports Of
special masters. Parties asgrieved have
right OF appeal to supreme court. which
may reverse or affirm judgments or de-
crees of the board. and may remand the
cause to the board with such mandates as
law or equity may require; such appeal
not to vacate airy Judgment. order or de-
cree. but the couri or the board may sus-
pend execution. Board to have general
supervision Of all railroads in the State.
make examination OF each road and equip
mert at least once a year; has power o
xamine books or accounts of railroad COM
panics AS may be necessary; send for wit
nesses; employ expert assistance in con-
Quoting vct'igatons. at the expense II
the State. Railroad companies are required
to furnish what Information tho board
demands under penalty OF fine from 500 10
$500. Railroad arrangements to inform
the board Of accidents. and board shall iN-
quire into the cause of every accident in
volvng loss Of life and at its discretion
into causes Of accident. not SO resulting.
Persons or corporations claiming to be in
iuled by unlawful neglect or action Ct
railroad management may petition for
proceedings before the board. Violations
Of charters by railroads are to be dealt
with by the board; matters coming es-
Il tt,. riejs tot of "a
board. The crossings OF one road by an
other; proper depots; grade crossings and
signals; proper fences and guards: main
tcnance Of tracks, rolling stock ard equip
ment; corrections; issue of stock or Sc
curites; tolls and rate. when unreason-
able. The board may establish a uniform
system OF railroad accounts. conforming
TO system in ufe in other New England
States. New York and Canada. Board 10
report b.or,ially TO the LEGISLATURE.
". s02-Ry Mr., Finn Of Springfield, re-
lating to railroads; to railroads
II. 5o3-Hy Ny. Scnter OF Montpelier, pro-
viding for tho appointment OF IL board Of
railroad commissioners; repeats section l
Of No 6S OF acts Of 1902 and section 1892 II
Vermont statutes, relat,,.g 10 the board.
Provides for appointment by governor
with advice and consent OF senate OF 4
board of commissioner, and may remove
them at pleasure. TO hold Office two
years Sections I Of 6S OF acts OF 1902 and
section $500 Of Vermont statutes are re-
pcaled and the board appor'.ed under
such sec IONS abolished; to railroads.
II. 5O4-By Mr.. Burnett of Dummers-
ton, by request, to fix the salary of the
Judge of probate for the district OF
Marlboro Annual salary to be $1,000,
state and court expenses
H. 5O5--By Mr.. Chnmberlin OF Shell
don. providing for the reporting OF the
number Of deer taken In the State.
Person who kills or captures a deer
shall report same within ton days to
the state FISH and game commissioners
Fixes fine OF 50 for each violation. To
Joint committee on game and fisheries
II. 5O6--By Mr.. Amsden Of Reading,
to lcgalize the grand list OF the town
of Reading for 1906. To grand list.
II. bv.--By Mr.. Sparks OF Ripton. to
enlarge the Cook cemetery In that
town. To general.
Fl. 5OS-By M. Norton of Bristol, by
request, to provide for the preserva-
, ton of certain war records Military
affairs.
II. 5O9-By Mr.. Sherwin Of Chester
amends Secs. Is and "a of No rs of
acts Of 1904, relating to liquor licenses
Fifth class can be issued to persons
less than 20 years of age. Joint COM
mittee on temperance
III. 51O-By Mr.. Cobb of Brighton, ex-
tends provisions regarding Esscx
County Savings Bank & Trust com
pany, for two years from November 81
1906. To banks.
II. Silly Mr.. Post Of Irasburgh, re-
peals Sec. All of Vermont statutes. re-
lating to deduction for debts owing
Joint committee on taxation.
II. b12-By Mr. Senter Of Montpelier
providing for cataloguing the library
Of the Vermont Historical society
Joint committee on libraries.
II. 513-By Mr. Taylor of Pittsford
relating to the removal of stones from
highways. To highways and bridges.
! II. 514-By Mr.. Senter OF Montpelier
! (COntinued on 18th pnge.l