The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-05
Many Speakers Argued
Against 100000 Ap-
preparation
SOME CLAIMED ROOM IN
STATE HOUSE ENOUGH
Mr.. Watson of st. Adams
Explained Need Of
Structure
State House. Feb. i

The morning session of the House to
day was devoted to discussing House
bill 554, to provide for the erection OF
"a building for the state library and
supreme court and for other purposes
II those interested in the bill had any
idea the measure. which carries 100000
appropriation, could travel through the
lower branch without running against i
| snag they now realize that outside OF
/ Washington county there was not any
great demand for the new building.
The bill came up as special order
| at l0:30 o'clock. Mr.. Watson Of ST
l Adams, chairman of the special commit
tee to whom the bill was referred, told
oil the needs OF such building, the
lack of room In which to store prop
erty more valuable than any other in
| Vermont If not in the United States.
and this il absolutely without fire pro-
lection in the dome of the capitol He
said the officers compelled to remain IN
the State House most Of the day are
crowded into unventilated vaults, where
daylight cannot enter. 1t is proposed
to raise 100000, not by direct tax but
extending over period of four years.
The new building seems to be the best
project, the speaker said.
Mr.. Cook OF Lyndon, placing it pure
II as a business proposition, believed
such building as is proposed would
save two weeks to month in the length
Of the sessions of the legislature. He
favored Mr.. Natsons idea for new
building. which the bill does not con-
template but which should be construct
ed.
Mr.. Comings of Richford questioned
the necessity Of so large an expenfi-
ture and would like to hear the other
side discussed
Mr.. Jose OF johnson opposed the meas
ure Night after night have come
here looking for committee meetings in
session, where | might learn something
he said, but the rooms were dark and
no committees were I'M session. There
il room enough in this building for the
officers who remain here for thirteen
months every two years. The delays |
have been caused by too much politics,
and II this had been eliminated we would |
have been at home long ago"
Mr.. Billings of Woodstock followed |
Mr.. Jose, speaking in favor OF the meas
ure. Mr.. Hulett Of Rutland City said /
he was opposed to the bill. we are
crowded out of room for committee BY
the numerous commissions" be said,
1and if the commissions continue as
they are likely to continue, the proposed
building will not hold them The
speaker cited the late A. Ward, who
would raise regiment" of brigade
generals and thought this would be the
outcome of future legislatures give
them all commission, give each
and let them continue to
i've at the capitol.
After Mr.. Oonnelly of Vergennes had
ppken in favor of the bill, Mr. MARTA
II Bennington opposed the bill, deny
ng that committee rooms have been at
premium, citing the bulletin board to
how that since the Christmas recess
here had been notices of meetings post
Il but seldom Far better pay the $500,
90 we owe the school fund, he said
Mr. Chesley of Sheffield also added his
word OF opposition, after which Mr..
layton of Londonderry inquired of the .
ommittee why room in this builI- !,
no is set aside for certain private in
iyduai, ard he was referred far an- :
ver to the sergeant-at-arms. Mr.. Par +
II Mr. McGrath of Georgia !
Senate For PluSai;ty Election
The Senate, witront a word .: It s.
ate, to-day passed the plurality elec =
on bili. providing for an electio1 of "
= rresentatiyes to the general assau,b. II
: plurality on the fUurih ballot. Tie u
suate also passed Is own measures ~
follows: Relating - employment OF :.
-isoners on highways; amending the aet dl
cooperating the Overlook Cemetery - NJ
'eiation; TO regulate railroad demurrage -
iarges: amending eshrter of Newport b'
lectric company; providing for pay ef
ent of expenses Of Judges of probate IN
I'd county clerks. The bill providing oi
r use Of voting machines was pat y'
'er until Thursday morning. Sc
New Bills in House. IN
By the committee on municipal cor ON
rations: Amending an act relating 20 br
e village of Plainfield. TO
Ry the committee on highways ard ba
idees: Relating tc the taxation of ST
Ms and rateable estates in unorganiked fr
WINS and cores: tax of Sl.J0 on a dol tw
Of the grand list annually assessed bis
each unorganized town and gore. de
Bv the committee on municipal cor do
rations: Amending acts relating to the
,rter of the city of Nergennes be-
Bv the committee on grand list: pls
palizing the grand list and quandren.
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