Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-01-30


for aiding all agricultural societies in
existence in this state. October l,
1912, excepting the state fair, which
shall hold fairs during the years in
which such appropriations shall APP
ply. such societies paying dividends
or showing profits, not to participate
in the pro rata division. which shall
he made according to amount of prem
iums ana prizes paid, and in no case
to excel 5000
SENATE AMENDMENT NON-CON-
CURED IN.
H. 374-An act to regulate the tax
alton of personal property and to es-
tablish uniform rate on certain
classes thereof. Came up as a spc-
cial order, the question being, will
the House concur in the Senate pro-
posals OF amendment? which were, by
vote, treated collectively. Mr.. Com
ings of Richford moved the House re-
fuse to concur Mr.. Jose of johnson
advised putting the bill to sleep by
ordering It to lie. Mr.. Weeks of Mid
dlebury urged the House to refuse to
concur. On the question, the House
was unanimous. no one voting aye,
and the House refused to concur.
BILLS PASSED.
H. 435-An act to amend the char
ter of the village Of Hardwick, called
up by Mr.. Haskill of Woodbury., and
1t was passed
H. 4O2--To provide teacher training
courses for the benefit Of rival schools.
JOINT RESOLUTION REFERRED.
The Joint resolution relating to final
adjournment was called up bv Mr.
Ryder. Mr.. Jose of johnson said 1--WE
have lodged and ducked every i'm
portant measure so far presented, ana
/ should be ashamed to go home and
leave the record behind which we
have made Mr.. Weeks of Mi idle
bury believed It possible to complete
the business of the session by Fcbru-
airy $. ON motion of Mr.. Billings of
Woodstock, the resolution was re-
fcrred to the committee on final adj
iournment.
SENATE AMENDMENTS CON
CURED IN
II. 213-To furnish the making or
use of false statements to obtain
property or credit.
II. 4OS-Relating to the care Of INDECENT
tuberculous persons.
BILL KILLED.
II. N4-Amending an act relating to the
marking of ballots, called up by Mr.. Hap
, good of Peru, favored by Mr.. Donnelly of
NerEennes and opposed by Mr. Martin OF
| Bennington.
ORDERED TO LIE.
| II. 43O-Amending the charter of the
I Ryegate Light and Power company,
! called up by Mr.. Gebbie of Ryegate. BY
Il vote Of Il to Sc the House reconsidcred
its vote refusing the bill a third reading
and on motion of Mr. Ryder of Rocking
ham the bill was ordered to lie
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
on motion of Mr.. Miller of Bethel the
| House acceded to the Senate's request for
a committee of conference on House bill
| 223, relating to the bonds of county
| clerks The speaker appointed Mr.. Brig
ham of Bradford. Mr.. Miller of Bethel and
| Mr., Clayton of Londonderry as such com
| mittee.
| CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CONQUERED IN.
Relating to the printing of the jour
! nails, the third amendment as submitted.
| Requires five members of the House. and
/ one senator, to secure roll call in their
respective bodies. At present, one mem
| Der Of House can demand yea and nay
vote on any question; The vote was yeas,
| 1874; nays. l, Mr. Watson of St. Adams
| city being opposed.
on motion of Mr. blanchard of West
Windsor, the House adjourned at 1l:i5