Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-21

q. 81, relating to the srasurs of
from check lists.
The Senate killed.
b. $50. granting. powers of q justice Of
the peace to city and municipal courts.
81. 253. relating to the disposition Of
unexpended highway taxes Of Incorporate
ed villages.
New Senate bills:-
By committee on public health, an act
to prohibit the discharge Of sewage into
ponds and lakes.
By committee on public health, an act
to regulate the situation OF slaughter
houses.
By committee on insurance. an act re-
lating to insurance. Provides that every
ere insurance policy hat insures property
in Vermont must be countersigned by a
duly authorized agent Of the company in
surfing the property.
By committee on temperance. relating
to the sale Of intoxicating liquors and
providing for an eighth class license.
This bill IL q substitute for s. IS, provid-
ing for an eighth-class license.
The House Wednesday passed.
H. 1888, relating to the powers OF pro-
bate courts in respect of mortgages and
leases Of property Of estates.
s. 154, relating to contempt. .
HOUSE PASSED UTILITIES BILL.
The-House devoted nearly all Of Thurs
day afternoon 10 the discussion Of the
public service commission bill and finally
passed it by a vote Of 10 to so.
Mr.. Boyce of Waterbury offered an
amendment which was adopted, which
prevents the commission from restricting
competition or limiting the number of
persons or companies allowed to engage
in the business Of furnishing lights, heat,
power or any other business subject to
the provisions OF the bill.
MI. Howe Of ST. Johnsbury wanted tel
ephone companies specified In the amend
ment as well as light, heat and power
service. The amendment was s~atisfac-
tory to Mr.. Barber OF Brattleboro, the au-
thor Of the bill
Mr.. Leary OF Burlington believed the
amendment along the right line but he
said it would be impossible to compete
unless the commission gave permission to
a corporation TO 60 into business.
Mr.. Barber of Brattleboro replied that
there is nothing in the general law or in
the bill under discussion to prevent any
one coming 10 the Legislators and getting
a charter to begin business.
The amendment prevailed and the bill
was further amended on motion OF Mr..
Barber Of Brattleboro so that It shall take
effect April /, 1909.
Mr.. Leary Of Burlington then proposed
an amendment making the salary Of thu
public service commissioner f1.TO0 an
nually and necessary expenses instead Of
e, 800 as provided for in the bill. This
was an increase OF $500 per year from
What the railroad commissioners are now
receiving.
Mr.. Barber of Brattleboro aud Mr.. Viii
liams Of Newport opposed the amend.
ment. Mr.. Harding Of Verskire thought
the public service commission would b
q pretty expensive luxury at best and b
favored the lower salary. By q vote Of
ia to 90 the amendment proposed b.
Mr.. Leary was adopted.
On the question Of the passage Of tn.
bill, Mr.. Daniels OF East Mont
Montpelier objected especially to that fea
ture OF the bill that the commission shall
have jurisdiction and control over all tel
ephone companies. He said be is q direc
tor in an independent telephone compan.
: and wanted no interference from q publ
service commission. Mr.. Daniels oflerel
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