Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-10-17

Devotional exercises were conducted
by the chaplain.
Report of committee on privileges and
elections on the case OF Walter j. Aid
rich OF st. Johnsbury, Unanimous that
MIR. Aldrich Is entitled to his seat. Mr.
Aldrich was escorte ed to the bar of the
House, whore the oath was administered
by the clerk.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
H. 2O-By Mr.. Converse of Charlotte.
An act to amend section also Of the public
statutes, relating to the maintenance OF
unnecessary fence. Prohibits erection or
maintenance of fence or other structure,
more than four feet in height, for annoy
ance Of owners of adjoining property
Selectmen empowered to remove same
after "a hours notice. at owners expense).
To general committee.
II. H-By Mr.. Plumley Of Mortified,
an act in addition to chapter $50 of the
public statutes. relating to the appoint
ment OF guardians. Unefficient persons
unable to manage their affairs may apply
to probate court for guardians; court may
appoint guardian without notice or public
hearng) To judiciary committee.
II. 22-By MIR. Carpenter of Chester, an
act to appropriate a certain sum for sup
port Of the Soldiers Home at Bennington
Q'rOvides $4,000 for years 1913 and 1914, or
SO much as may be deemed necessary.
superintendent of the home to furnish
monthly toauditor of accounts expenseac-
count OF preceding month. with vouchers.
If expenses exceed estimate. auditor shall
draw order for BALANCED. To committee
on appropriations.
H. 23--By Mr. Knapp of Woodford, an
act to amend section 1921 of the public
statutes as amended by section of No.
1913 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 l to 80
inclusive, Sundays excepted, between five
| o'clock in the morning and five o'clock In
the evening, by licensed hunters) Join,
committee on game and fisheries.
H. 2%-By Mr.. Cameron OF Norton, an
act relating to the hunting season in
Essex county Licensed hunters may Kill
| deer having horns not less than three
inches long annually from November
| to 80, inclusive; person or corporation
| violating law shall be fined 800 for eacf
| cffense. Joint committee on game an(
| fisheries.
| H. 25.-By Mr.. knight Of Dummerstor
| to amend section 1921 of the p S., a.
amended by Sec. of No. 1913 of the act.
of 1910. relating to hunting of deer. (Oper
season, last week In October. containing
six working days Sundays excepted
Joint committee on game and fisheries.
| II. 26-By Mr. Miller OF Bethel, relat
Ing to the liability of employers for In
1uries to employees. (Modihes comparative
contributory negligence Jury shall no
in their first verdict In any given action
assess damages In excess of 5000. bu
subsequent verdicts shall not be subJec
to that limitation) Joint committee OF
immigration and labor.
II. H-By Mr. Cameron of Norton, t.
amend section GAS of the =. g., as amend
ed by section | of No. 700 OF the act
of 1908, relating to salaries of State
attornies. increases Essex county tw
hundred dollars) J'int cOmfn.Stee O.
State and court expenses.
II. S-By Mr.. Ward of Danville,
amend section 1868 Of the =. s.. as amend
ed by No. 81 of the acts of 1908 relatin
to fire districts. (May tax for buildin
sidewalks. Committee on land taxes
On motion of Mr.. Clark of GrotOn. tn
, House adjourned at 10:45 o'clock.