The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-16
WITHOUT DISSENTING VOTE
Employers Liability Bill, Similar to
Measures Previously introduced, Was
Presented To-day by Mr..
Miller of Bethel.
State House. Oct. lG.


. cepting the report OF Chairman +.
Adams of the committee on elections
which approved Of DIR. Aldrich of 81
Johnsbury taking his seat. The com
nittee reported that they found no rea
son DR.. Aldrich should not have the seat
that in their opinion he did not and does
not hold an office of profit or trust undel
the federal government. They held that
his appointment was not that of regu
lar officer under the federal government
and that the law according to the con
stitution of the state of Vermont wa!
not intended to apply to persons who
have employment only at intervals. like
an examiner. but to an officer who wa,
regularly appointed and who was acting
in that capacity. They also held that
the House had power in the matter and
recommended that the oath be admins.
/ tered to Dr. Aldrich and that he take
UP the active work in the House
Thereupon Dr. Aldrich was conducted
! TO the bar Of the House by an escort
composed of Mr. Adams of Marlboro and
/ Mr.. Cook Of Lyndon. He took the oath
of office and signed the oath in the pres
ence of the House When the vote to
accept the report and recommendations
of the committee was asked by the
speaker, thcro was not dissenting vote,
the House being unanimous.
The following bills were introduced in
the House:
Fl. 20. by Mr. Converse OF Charlotte.
an act to amend section ALSO Of the pub
lie statutes, relating to the maintenance
of unnecessary, fence. Prohibits erection
or maintenance of fence or other struc-
ture. more than four feet in height. for
annoyance of owners of adjoining prop
erty. Seleetmcn empowered to remove
same after "a hours notice, at owners
expense.
IT, 81. bv Mr. Plumlev of Northfeld.
an act in addition to CHAPTER l50 of the
public statutes relating to the appoint
menf of guardians. Inefficient persons
unable to manage their affairs may apply
to probate court for guardians court may
appoint guardian without notice or pub
lie hearing.
Fl. %. BY Mr.. Carpenter of Chester
an act to appropriate certain sum for
support of the soldiers home at Ben
nington Provides s32.0 for wears 1913
and lal4. or so much as NAV be deemed
necessary; superintendent of the home
to furnish monthly to auditor of ac
counts expense account of preceding I
with vouchers. if expenses exceed |
estimate auditor shall draw order for
balance.
IT. %. by Mr. Knapp Of Woodford. an
act to amend section 1921 of the public
statutes. as amended by section / OF
No. 1893 of the acts of 1910. relating to
the hunting of deer Deer having horns
not less than three inches in length may
be taken annually from November | to
30, inclusive. Sundays excepted. between
o'clock in the morning and ) o'clock in
The evening, bv licensed hunters.
IT, "a, by Mr.. Cameron of Norton. an
,ct relating to the hunting season in
Essex county Licensed hunters may
sill deer having hoins not less than three
inches long. annually from November |
% 30 inclusive. person or corporation
law she'll be fined 500 for
,ach offense.
H. 25. by Mr.. Knight of Dummerston,
o amend section 1921 of the public stat
ties, as amended bv section | of No. :
93 of the acts of 1910, relating to hunt ,
ng Of deer. Open season, last week in !
october containing six working days, !
sundays excepted
H. 26. by Mr.. Miller of Bethel. relat-
ng to liability of employers for injuries +
o employees. Modifes comparative con- !
negligence jury shall not in
Leir first verdict in any given action as !
ess damages in excess of $1,000. but
o that limitation.
II e. & ]
Q amend section G24S of the public stat
ties. as amended bv section | of No.
NO of the acts OF 1908, relating to sal
ries of states attorneys. Increases Es- 1
sx county 5000.
II. 2s, by Mr. Ward of Danville. to
mend section 36t3 of the public stat
ties as amended hy No. So of the acts \
1908. relating to fire districts May q
~ for building sidewalks. 1
Important Measures in Senate. 4
After devotional exercises by Chaplain b,
. W. Farman. the Senate took mp the e,
production of bills. among which was Ii
second measure upon the trustee proc al
: in which. If effects in the hands OF the 81
ustee do not exceed $40. the trustee ID
all be discharged. and il does not ap- 81
10 processes INI ftfflfftttH VI ttNfN. : a.
troduced bv Senator Dyer Of Rutland. n,
Senator Roy Of Caledonia introduced %
mate bill IL for examination of pupils pr
r advanced eiucations. which repeals
ction G Of No. GS Of the acts Of 1910. gi
ID il was referred 10 the committee on in
ucation. ir
One of the most important measures ca
troduccd 10 date in the Senate occurred II
is morning. when Senator Wallis Of de
ashington county introduced Senate 50
] ~ providing for the election of rep th
sentatives BY plurality vote on the ba
ird ballot and which will DO away tiC
IN the long-drawn-out elections
aitsfield. the resident town Of Mr.. Wal
. carried an election along three davs:
srefore Mr.. Wallis has good grounds
: introduction Of his measure. which -
s referred to ,he committee on elec- -
ms
Senator Roy Of Caledonia introduced
? first measure on liquor traffic. II i
nate ls. and vas referred 20 The Joint Bs
nmittee on temperance. IL provides e..
a vote AZ March rneefirv % .s.a. "