The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-03
HOUSE WORKS
RIGHT ALONG
While Senate SuspendS Its
Session
1873 PRESENT IN HOUSE
OF the 46 Abense Members Sixteen Were
Excused for Various Reasons--Big
Vote Is Expected at the
State House.
1873 PRESENT IN HOUSE
state House, Nov. 3.


An unusual situation prevailed at tnC
State House this morning. The session.
Of the House continued in spite of The
fact that II Is election day, a national
holiday in most OF the states, but not in
Vermont, and in spite Of the fact tha,
the Senate had adjourned until Wednes-
day afternoon. The resolution proposed
by Mr.. Howe Of 81. Johnsbury the other
day relative TO the enforcement OF the
rule forbidding absences evidently had
its effect, for when the Tuesday roll cal,
was finished the clerk had recorded l0s
present and but 40 absent. This was 70
better than a quorum.
The following were excused on ac.
count Of Illness, Messrs. Crossman, Ellis,
Hill, Heath, Martin, Wheeler and Shei-
don; on account of business, Batchelder
and Fletcher; on account Of death in
the family, Flint; on account OF being
election officers, Adams, Fren, Fuller,
Millard, Pinney and Robinson; excused
until noon, McClintock This made 80
absent without excuse
Ten bills were introduced and several
acted upon. II. l49. relative to the sale
OF intoxicating liquors lawfully taken by
attachment or on execution issued by q
court by duly authorized officer was
ordered to a third reading. H. 1926,
that cakes and bread sold in
carts must be wrapped in wax paper
was passed This bill was introduced
by Mr.. Howe Of Bennington.
The bill introduced a few DAYS ago
by Mr.. Fish Of Yergennes from the com
mittee on fish and game TO allow the
governor to modify his proclamation so
that hunters can shoot game on which
the open season IS now on, was brought
up for passage. 1t was read the third
time the other day. Mr.. Fish stated
that the gentleman from Derby who
opposed the bill before was absent and
might want to speak, so he asked that
The bill be made special order for We'd
nesday morning at 1915 o'clock.
II is expected that the largest vote
syer cast at the State House win be i
Dolled this afternoon. Speaker Cheney
that the members could vote
N the Office of the secretary Of state be-
tween and 2:30 this afternoon.
The House this forenoon killed the blil
'elating TO marriage and divorce, forbid
ling divorced parties to remarry within
hree years. A substitute bin was pre-
'ented this morning for House SO, an
lct TO provide for publicity in business
introduced by Mr.. Howe OF |
st. Johnsbury. It was ordered to lie and
,e printed.
New Measures in Senate.
In the brief time that the Senate
vas in session yesterday afternoon prior
o adjournment to Wednesday morning,
he following bills were introduced;
BY Senator Gleason Of Caledonia, to /
onsolidate the Chestnut Hill Reservoir I
ompany and the Sunset Lake Water
ompany. 70 municipal corporations.
BY Senator Croft of Franklin, to
mend charter Of village Of Enosburgn
'als To same committee.
By Senator Barney of Franklin, to
mend charter Of village Of Swanton.
% same committee.
BY Senator Cory of Washington, re-
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ealth as to burial or removal OF dead
odies. To joint committee on public
ealth,
BY Senator Potter of Bennington, re.
lting to returns of births, deaths and
Marriages. To same committee.
BY Senator Croft of Franklin. to
mend charter Of Enosburgh Falls Saw
lgs Bank and Trust company. To mu-
icipal corporations.
BY Senator Cory Of Washington, re-
lting to salary Of state librarian. To
on state and court expenses.
BY Senator Flagg OF Orange, to pro-
ide for display Of flags on school prem
es. To committee on military affairs.
By Senator Orvis of Bennington, to
" tax on Bennington county to a
1ecial committee consisting of senator
'om same county.