The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-11-01
Busy Sessions But With Many
Members Absent
new BILLS ARE BROUGHT IN
House Refused to Reopen the Guildhall
Contested Election Case and Also
to Sidestep ON the "Christ-
mas Tree" Proposition.
State House. Nov. !.

State House, Nov ].
II took less than five minutes this
morning to sidetrack an attempt to re-
open the Guildhall contested election
case. Mr. Martel of Alburg was on his
feet about as quickly as he could get
into that position after Chaplain Ford
1 finished praying, and moved that the
House reconsider its action of Thursday
in refusing to declare Daniel Kellum' :
seat vacant. Mr. Martin OF Bennington,
on point of order, stated that he did
not believe the House had a right to
again ieopardize Mr.. kellum's right to
seat in the general assembly. Mr..
Weeks of Middlebury said, in view of
the many vacant seats, he would move
that Mr.. Martell's motion lie and 1t was
so voted. Apparently there is still an
inclination on the part of the House
to adopt Il plan of refusing to accept
the verdict
Mr.. Vaughan of Randolph introduced
a bill to authorize the commissioner OF
may deem necessary to extermnate or
prevent introduction of the San Jose
scale, gypsy moth, brown tail moth and
other pests at state expense.
Though there was easily quorum IN
the Heuse. many seats were vacant, the
members evidently having left the city
in anticipation of an early adjournment
this afternoon. While Clerk Black was
reading the II House bills introduced at
the morning session, the members turned
their attention to the morning papers.
Mr.. Gardner of Pownal introduced n
bill providing that the salaries of pro-
bate judges shall be full compensation
for all services.
Mr. Gage OF Weathersfield asks for
an appropriate of $4,000 annually FOR
the survey and purchase Of state tor-
ests. His bill was referred to the com.
mittee on conservation.
Another appropriation is asked by Mr.. !
of Vergennes, who introduced a |
bill 10 appropriate $4,000 for a suitable |
TO Commodore Thomas Mae !
ionough and TO provide for the celebra-
tion at Vergennes of the construction |
II the American feet at that place which I
defeated The British squadron in the bat
lie OF Plattsburg Sept. II, 1914.
A bill of interest to every citizen was
introduced by Mr. Martin of Bennington,
the carrying of bread about
'or sale or delivery unless each loaf be
wrapped separately in waxed or other
,aper approved by state board of health.
The House voted TO appropriate $32,-
100 for the support of the soldiers home
It Bennington and $4,000 for the aid
# INDECENT soldiers,
The House took another turn on the
Christmas tree bill' this morning when
/ came up for third reading, and Mr.
levitt of Plainfield moved to recommt
he measure to the committee ON con-
ervation. rising vote showed 20 in
avor of recommittal and 9s against
Mr. Hapgood said he favored the bill,
fhch repeals the present law. Orv's
/ Manchester wanted to know if the
natter could be brought up again if the
louise should pass the bill. The rufe
'as read which states that matter {
aving been disposed of by passage cam !
ot be brought up again in the House. {
hen the House passed the bill.
Mr.. 0rvis of Manchester introduced ii
i'll asking that the governor consent q
, and direct the state highway depart
rent to construct free public high
ay in place of or parallel to the Peru
turnpike company.
Bills introduced in House.
BY Mr.. Vaughan of Randolph. an act !
,lating to the determination OF insect
ests. Authorizes commissioner or ag-
culture to use such means as seem
acessary to exterminate or prevent IN a
of the San Jose scale, gypsy f
9th, brown tail moth, and other pests, "
expense of state. Repeals section IL Y
acts of lsH0S. To committee on agrr- n
lture.
BY Mr. Ripley of Poultney, by request, l.
act to amend section IL of No. 276 q
the acts of 1908, relating to the VII m
ge of Poultney. Directs town treas v
er to pay village treasurer all high
ly taxes assessed on property within Ia
llage limits, same to be used within m
id village To committee on agrf- 81
lture. o,
BY Mr.. Gardner of Pownal, an act TO 4,
lend section 6220 of public statues. OF
amended by section ] or No. 1913
the acts of zoos, relating to the sal n,
les of probate judges. Fixes salary IN Nh
u compensation for all services To m
mt committee on state and court ex- m
nses W,
By Mr.. Gage Of Weathersfeld. an act ca
provide for the purchase OF state -or- So
s. Appropriates $4,000 annually for SO
rchase and survey of such lands. To ne
nmittee on conservation. M
By Mr.. Donnellv of Nergennes, an act ra
provide for the celebration at Yer
mes of the centennial of the con- We
uction Of the American fleet at that III
ce. which defeated the British squad de
at the battle Of Plattsburg Sept. m.
1914. and for the erection in said he
V OF suitable memorial TO Commo- he,
e Thomas Macionough. the .imeri- oil
commander Appropriates sl50o0 as
the general committee and the com po
ttee on appropriations. tn,
iv Mr.. Cross Of Whitingham. an act
authorize the Deerfield River Railroad ito
npany to extend its line to Manches-
and 70 the Massachusetts, state line. A.
committee on railroads iur
iy Mr.. Martin Of Bennington. an act he
improve sanitary conditions IN the lev
? Of bread and cake. Prohibits car wh
ng about for sale or delivery unless a.
h loaf BE- wrapped separatelv in va
Ved or other paper approved BY the MAJ
ts board of health. Penalty FOR v.o-
on. ss.o0 To joint committee on at
H.