The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-01-07
VERMONT GOAL
FAMINE" INQUIRY
The Station Matter.
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his resolution as follows;
Whereas nearly five years ago tn
railroad station at White River juno
} ton was declared by the then rilroa
commission, now the public service com
mission, as not being convenient to &C
commodate the public and safe for tn
use of the public, and
Whereas, in September, zoos, an or
der requiring the railroads there TO maxi
an elaborate set of subways, elevator
and brass ratings, and
Whereas, an appeal was taken from
the same, and in October, 1908, the mat
ter was returned to the commissioner:
for further hearing. and
whereas, on June |, 1909, an appea
was taken TO the supreme court again
with relation to the matter, and
Whereas, in May, 1910, the case was
returned to the public service commits
sion that the whole matter might be
worked out with the duty resting upon
the railroad companies to promptly rem
edy a confessedly dangerous situation
and with the duty resting upon the pun
! lie service commission to finally exercise,
as soon as may be, its remedial juris.
diction, and
Whereas, the railroads then sought re-
lief in the United States court by way
of injunction which was not granted, and
| Whereas. said cause was then taken
to the United States court and is APP
parcntly there pending and
Whereas, more than year ago sta
ton was destroyed by Pruvidence,s and
ttNIbaraau tna, baariuts hv tba ,,t,b.
lie service commission it looked to il
that the railroads might want separate
stations because of the antagonism be-
tween said roads, and
Whereas, said antagonism is appar-
emily ended, and
Whereas, the present arrangement is
as good as the publis service commission
can make for the travelling public, and
Whereas, the arrangements are hard
ly suitable for sheltering cattle, and
Whereas, the majority of the closets
on the principal roads in this state are
filthy. loathsome and unventilated, prob
ably through lack of power of the pub
lie service commission TO make them
suitable, and
Whereas, this is especially true at
w els hlNeI, w Hllt hiSeT UuHCbIUH anu
Essex Junction, and
Whereas it would appear that little
relief from all these conditions can he
expected from the efforts Of the public
service commission, now therefore, be ii
Resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives, that the railroads IN
this state, built by the contributions of
the people, and holding franchises Of
great value be earnestly requested to |
forego the litigation and perform their |
paramount duties to the public of this !
state within a reasonably short time"
The resolution was odopted by the |
House shortly before HIS o'clock, a. M.
Bills Passed BY House.
The following measures We're passed
BY the House last night;
To authorize Chittenden county to
make repairs upon its court house and
20 appropriate a certain sum therefore.
An act to incorporate the Randolph
Savings Bank & Trust company.
Amending an act relating to the Rut-
and Railway Light & Power company.
An act relating to the equipment with
ir brakes of cars run by electricity, as
mended providing that stools be fur
lished motormen on double truck cars.
The vote was $50 yeas; 6 nays. the
'eas and nays having been demanded by
ir. Mullen of West Rutland.
An act to regulate the operation of
and motor vehicles. 1t re.
uires the owner or operator, when re-
uested by certain officers, to give his
anne and address. If he refuses or
eglects to stop penalty not to ex-
eed 800 is to be imposed.
An act to provide for the publication
{ state papers. Approprates $1,000
nnually for the years 1912 and 1914.
An act relating to the disqualifying
candidates for election to the Gener. 8
Assembly. The vote was yeas, SO;
avs, So, the speaking casting the de-
ding vote.
An act amending section 1926 Of the
nblic statutes, relating to tie traffic
intoxicating liquor as amended to
Ike effect from its passage.
An act to incorporate the Green's
orner cemetery association. :
An act relating to the employment OF
omen and children in mechanical and
establishments, Ia Sem
e bill.)
An act to amend sections IS, 80 and
of the public statutes relating to
e qualification of voters with proposal
amendment of title, Ia Senate billy
An act to amend section 5l07 of the
iblic statutes, and relating to bal
IS on the license question, with pro-
sails of amendment, IA Senate bill)
Bills Passed By Senate.
The Senate passed the following bills
t night:
the wallingford Power
Providing for continuing the investi-
tion of water power and determining
2 best methods Of utilizing them.
Providing a home for orphan children.
Incorporating Westlook Cemetery as
,iatiOn.
Amending an act relating to the Rut-
"a & TidewateT railroad, House
amending act relating to the appoint
~ 81 NONRESIDENT executots and adj
aistrators. House billl v
'roviding for collection 81 delinquent :.
- in Eden. House bill \
amending act Incorporating Nallinz-
z Water Co House billG