Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-11-19

sue the state; they bad only two means Of
relief, one a writ Of mandamus TO compel
the state auditor to pay the bills on
which the supreme court would have had
to pass, and the other to come to the leg
isiature for relief
The Joint committee on state prison
which had visited that institution made
its report to the House Thursday. With
the exception Of certain minor changes in
bedding, etc, that were recommended
and an appropriation OF $4,000 to pur-
chase new dynamo. the committee re-
ported everything in frst-class shape at
that institution.
Among the bills introduced in the
House Thursday was one BY Mr.. Howe of
st. Johnsbury, which provides that the
minimum number OF men employed in
operating freight trains in this state
must be six, three hrakemen, q fireman,
an engineer and q conductor.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Leary of
Burlington prohibits pupils Of public
schools from becoming members Of secret
societies or fraternities.
The House the previous day killed the
bill abolishing the board of agriculture
and creating the Office of commissioner OF
agriculture, but Thursday afternoon that
vote was reconsidered and the bill was
again laid on the table for further consid-
Grafton. The most important measure
passed By the House Thursday was the
bin providing for q state board OF educa-
tion. Prior to its passage, Mr.. DeBoer Of
Montpelier made an earnest plea in its
behalf and explained some Of it's provi-
sions. No one appearedsin opposition.
The Senate passed the bill which pro-
: vides for the display Of Gags on school
houses
A debate occurred In the House over
J the bill introduced BY Mr.. Watson Of st.
: Adams city TO pay Giovanni Viscome
{ f3O5.56. money earned for the state by
; him while be was confined IN the state
! prison ct Windsor on q verdict and iudg-
: ment which were later reversed By the
supreme court. The committee on claims
!. reported adversely on this bill.
q viscome was convicted in Franklin
e county court Of granddaughter and SEN
: fenced to states prison Tor not less than
; ten years. He was defending himself in
Q his own house when be shot and killed 9
D man. The supreme court reviewed this
q case, ruled that every mans house is bis
, castle which he has q right to defend, 70.
versed the verdict and Judgment and Wis
come returned to st. Albans. He has
t. since had his liberty. While in state pris-
!, on he did contract work for the state and
! earned the amount claimed.
The bill was opposed by Mr.. Williaml
: Of Newport as vicious legislation, and b.
Mr.. Martin Of Brookline, who urged thai
q II this bill was allowed 1t would open thu
i door to hundreds Of other similar claim
> ants who have been unjustIy confined By
4 the state. The most effective speech u
favor of the bill was by Mr.. Howe OF St
V,k -. "a
: strated to the House that the state wa
! not asked to pay this man anything Of
4 give him anything except money he hat
3 earned which was now In the possession
8 OF the state. The House, however, re
fused to order the bill to third reading
n SUNDAY OBSERVANCE Law.
A second debate was on the bin intro
!, duced BY Mr.. Barber OF Brattleboro
amending the old blue law in regard 4
!. Sabbath breaking 30 as to allow the sal
& Of food. soft drinks and cigars on Sun
- day. The judiciary committee renderel
an adverse report on this bill Attempt
!, to amend Il were defeatsd and the HOus
\ refused to concur in the motion Of Mi
= Smith Of Weston that the bill be dis
missed. An attempt was then made {
=, refer II back to the committee, which wa
u1AcaNNQg anu the 0EtNlUaA 0AAA W&& AOECl
= bly, opposed by Mr.. Leary OF Buriingtol
: ana Mr.. Fuller Of Bloomfield and favore
by Mr.. Martin OF Brooklins and Nj
Howe Of Bennington. By Q standin
=. vote Of 113 to 90 The House finally OF
dered the bill to 4 third reading.
"A The Senate got into . snarl on Senat
II bill 10, relating to the practice Of options
try, but finally passed it BY yea and ma
:. vote Of II to 10.
Among the bills introduced in th
=, House Thursday was another one provic
ing Tor the appointment Of q state boar
- of license commissioners at a salary {
IS per day and expensea, introduced b
SIR. Thompson of Arlington. Nj
Thompson also introduced a bill provit
~ ing for town boards Of three licenl
n commissioners, to serve for two years at
salary of So per day and expenses.
Mr.. Kinsley Of Rutland city introduce
a. a measure appropriating 81, 900 for ii
erection in Rutland OF memorial to We
mont soldiers who fought in the Revolt
tionary war.
=. The Senate passed 8. 46. relating
~ duties OF board OF health.
- A new bill by Senator Butler provide
~ that fees Of masters and referees shall I
- fixed BY the court.
81 The bills passed BY the House Thur
- day included:-
"a Il. 1873, relating to appointment Of a
ministrstors, etc.
no H. 1872, relating to marriage csrtil
- Gates.
= II. 22s, amending various sections
M the school laws and repeating section Q.
P.S.
- H 227, to provide for a state board
=. education.
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~ lish cartridges and pheasants.
- New House bills that came in Thursds
were:-
By Mr.. sherwin Of Hyde Park, relatir
to IRE insurance policies. Fixes sum 4
lay which property IN insured TO be the 4
tee sured's interest therein.
ich By Mr.. Jones Of Sudbury, relating
Of the taxation Of mortgage liens.
so BY Mr.. Fuller OF Bloomfield, to amer
m statutes relating to taxation Of engin
ut and boilers and providing for taxation