Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-11-12

to the payment Of bank deposits 70
foreign executors or administrators.
By Mr.. Hitchcock OF Pittsford, 70 re-
peat sections 1887 and 3666, relating TO
the removal of paupers.
By Mr.. Fish OF vergennes, amending
law relating to the ceding to the United
States exclusive jurisdiction Of certain
lands in weybridge. Giving Jurisdiction
over the lands to be used as the govern
ment horse breeding farms.
BY Mr.. DeBoer OF Montpelier, amend
ing statutes relating to trademarks
DEER SEASON FINALLY FIXED.
After strengthening out the legislation
regarding the open season for deer 50
that the open season should begin sun
day, Nov. s. at midnight and close Satur-
day, Nov. IA, at midnight and hedging
this legislation around with amendments
50 that no one could possibly construe the
law as to allow the shooting Of does this
year, and after putting in full day with
rontine business, both houses adjourned
Friday afternoon until Monday evening.
Az soon as the bill fixing the open sea
son for deer was signed by the governor,
II. q. Thomas. state fish and game COM
missioner, issued q notice relating TO the
open season and the regulations under
which bunting is to be done.
The Senate discussed at some length
the bill originating in that body shich
passed the Senate Thursday. which pro-
vided for members Of the prison con-
grsss to be held at Denver ct the expense
of the state. The vote passing the bih
was recensidered sud the bill was amend-
ed 30 that only one member OF the board,
or superintendent OF q penal institute,
may attend such congress ct the expense
OF the state. The bill was then passed by
yea and mas vote Of II tot.
/ OF the seven bills introduced in the
House Friday afternoon one was By Mr..
HOVE Of Bennington which makes close
season for brook trout. lake trout, salmon
or longe from Aug. to May 1 of each
year. Mr.. Howe also introduced anoth-
Ter bill which provides . penalty Of $40
for each ofIense Of taking brook trout,
lake trout, bass, salmon or longe for sale
or gain.
Il The House bills relating to the open
season for deer and relating to the power
Of the governor in declaring an open sea-
son we're taken mp as a special order Fri
day forenoon. These were the bills that
passed both houses Wednesday and were
recalled after they had gone to the Cover
nor for his signature. The Senate made
. proposal Of amendment to the bill relat-
ing to the open season by adding "all
other provisions Of the law relating e
deer shall be enforced during the open
season proYided'i and then passed it. Il
is 50 near the expiration Of the close sea
son for birds and all game except deel
that it was thought Of no use to do any.
thing with the bill relating to the pow
ers Of the governor and this bill was left
on the table.
The roll call Friday morning in the
House showed 46 absentees, OF whom
about half had been excused because o.
illness or to 20 with the committees or
state prison and house of correction.
The bill introduced BY Mr.. Davis q
Springfield, enlarging the jurisdiction o.
the railroad commissioners, is in fact
public service corporation measure. L
gives the railway commissioners q salary
of 81, 500 per year, and necessary ex
penses, with q. 500 per year for the chair
man. Under the provisions Of this bill
the railroad commissioners are given tn
control Of all railroads, telegraph and tel
ephone lines and electric light or ga
companies now doing business in tn
state.
Mr.. Howe Of Bennington introduced /
primary election bin, formulatep afte
! the primary law Of the state OF Washing
ton.
: By the provisions Of the biz introduce.
BY Mr.. Miller OF Bethel, new cider can b
sold between Sept. and Dec. 81 Of eacl
, year without coming under the designa
ton of intoxicating liquor.
Mr. DeBoer Of Montpelier introduced
bill with similar import to the one in
troduced by Mr.. Davis of Springfield
which places the manufacturing plants o
: gas and electricity under the supervision
and control Of the railroad commission.
Bashful couples who are contemplating
matrimony viii be, interested In the bill
introduced BY Mr.. Howe Of Bennington
entitled, An act to prevent hasty mar
Z riages. This bill provides that at leas
three days before marriage ceremon
. Is performed the marriage license granite
therefor must be posted in the office Q
the town or city clerk where it is issued
Mr.. Batchelder of Townshend woul
amend the present automobile law b
limiting the speed on bridges of over 5
9 feet in length to six miles per hour. in
side the limits Of cities or incorporate
villages to 10 miles per hour, and o
t highways 25 miles per hour.
l PLURALITY BILL SAVED.
. The House got in some more hasty leg
= isiation Friday morning by killing I'll
4 bill originating in that body which PR
+ vides for plurality election Of represent
s atives to the general assembly and a
Il hour later reconsidered its vote refusin
this bill third reading and ordered it II
: committed to the committee on elections
J.. The Senate passed Friday
r. 81. Il, relatingto grade crossings.
H. 81, relating to quarterly statement
d by county clerks.
b. 80, relating to salaried officers.
Il Il. "a. relating to payment Of salar ie
H. e5, relating to fees OF probate judge
Il. 90, requiring orders for none
drawn from state treasury.
n 8. 81, relating to free transportation
railroads. Bin explained BY Senator o
re Wis. It was opposed by Senator Flagg.
8. 4S, requiring committees to prepal
b. bills carrying out their Recommendation
The Senate killed H. 1875, relating I
g sale Of bread and cake.