Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-28

Mr.. Howe Of Bennington offered an
amendment which was adopted, provid-
ing for the appropriation of the $500,
provided that such schools are maintained
at a standard high enough to satisfy said
board that the graduates OF such schools
are properly fitted to become teachers.
The bill was then passed.
The House ordered to q third reading
the bill preventing giving false informa-.
ton to newspapers after amending it 50
that it shall read, "knowingly'' instead
OF 'swilfully."
The governor Thursday signed the pub
lie service commission bill.
NO INNKEEPERs' LICENSE.
The Senate bill providing for eighth
class OF innkeepsrs' licenses found only
two men, Mr.. Hinsdale Of st. George and
Mr.. DivolI Of Rockingham. to raise
voice in its support and by vote OF 40
to So the bill was refused third reading.
Several amendments which would vitiate
the bill we're proposed and rejected. Mr..
Jones OF Sudbury would have it amended
SO that licensees could not sell to any
person in the state. Mr.. Davis Of Brigh-
ton wanted 1t amended so that It would
take so instead of % per cent Of the free
holders signing q petition for such liz
cense and Mr.. Howe OF Bennington
moved to amend the amendment making
it 90 per cent Of the legal voters. Among
those who spoke against the bill were
Croft Of Berkshire, Boyce Of Proctor, Otis
OF Sutton, Davis Of Brighton, Montgom-
cry OF Hardwick, Seaver OF Williams
town, Smith OF Weston, Kineley OF Rut-
land city, Williams Of Newport, johnson
of Woodstock, Fuller OF bloomfield, Beals
of Walden, Patch of Stannard, Ballou Of
Chester, Stannard of West Haven.
The Senate Thursday passed.
H. 1sS, relating to the powers Of the
probate court in respect to mortgages and
leases OF property Of estates.
Il. pa, relating to fire districts, a.
amended.
s. 81, relating to automobiles.
n. 237, providing for publicity of part
nerships and the service OF process
against non-residents.
II. AL, to prevent "posted'' persons
from obtaining intoxicating liquor.
The report OF the committee on confer
ence on II. 3s6, relating to pool rooms,
billiard parlors and bowling alleys was
adopted.
The Senate killed.
). %. relating to the open season for
deer and for the manner OF taking deer.
s. 25, relating to deductions for debts
owing.
H. 172, relating to the powers OF the
governor as to open season for deer.
Fl. 562, relating to the taking OF land
and water BY railroad corporations.
The Senate ordered to third reading:--
H. l31, relating to the registration Of
automobiles and motor vehicles and the
disposition Of the registration fees. The
+ int Of : -
whole for the purpose OF having this bill
explained by Guy W. Bailey, secretary Of
state g. W. Gates, state highway com
missioner, explained the effect automo-
biles had upon highways.
II. 607, relating to exemptions from
taxation, slight amended.
The House bill relating to paying GER
tain printing concerns the sums therein
named. The bill was amended so Is to
pay the futile company Of Rutland
ses2.35.
H. 81, relating to the jurisdiction Of
the railroad commission.
The House Thursday passed.
! II. 63s, to appropriate certain sum for
/ the University Of Vermont and State
: Agricultural college.
H. SIS, to cede to the United States ex-
I elusive jurisdiction of the land in Bur
! lington conveyed to the United States oy
J the University OF Vermont.
s. 113, relating to the annual encamp-
ent OF the National Guard.
s. 1877, to regulate the sanitation Of
slaughter houses.
The House killed.
s. Il, relating to legal procedure.
H. 63s. relating to roads for the remov-
al of lumber.
II. 8, to appropriate money to the trus-
tees of the permanent school fund in part
liquidation Of the Huntington fund.
II. 625, for the protection Of appren-
, tees. Mr.. Bloomer of West Rutland
urged the passage OF the bill. Mr.. Pitts
. Of Mentlon moved that the bill be dis.
missed, but the motion failed. Mr.. Web
Der Of Woodbury. opposed the bill, as did
Mr.. Williams Of Newport. Mr.. Tilden OF
|, Barre city said the bin was q bad one and
should under no consideration pass. Mr..
/ Miller of Bethel thought that conditions
/, between labor and capital were growing
, better all the time and questioned the adj
visibility OF passing the bill. Mr.. Leary
OF Burlington opposed the bill and Mr..
Hinsdale OF st. George moved the previ-
Gus question.
: ANOTHER JUDGESHIP CREATED.
The House Friday discussed the Senate
bill providing for increasing the number
: of judges of the supreme court from foul
I to i've and finally PASSED it by q large ma.
/ iority. The House had previously re.
J fused third reading to this bill, but re
/ considered its vote in order that this
question might have fair discussion.
e Mr.. Watson Of st Adams city thought
I this one OF the most important bills oi
e the session. As the supreme court il
a now constituted, he said, there is posi-
bility Of tie or q non-concurrence. Mr.
4 Watson did not claim that the present
supreme court judges are cverworked, bui
J, be based his plea for another Judge on thu
il ground OF non-cpncurring opinions as th'
y court is now constituted.
8 Mr.. Barber Of Brattieboro referred Il
d the fact that in case of tie In supreml
r court, the judgment Of the lower court i
, affirmed and often in doing this on PR
II forma judgment an injustice is done
= Give us q supreme court OF five judge
d and Vermont will have as strong q su
; preme court as any state in the union.