Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-18
HOUSE-MORNING.

Devotional exercises we're conducted
by the chaplain.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
s. Is, an act relating to the appoint
ment Of officers by the Governor.
RESOLUTION DISMISSED.
Joint resolution to investigate the pur-
chasing agents department. Mr.. Morse
Of Hardwick explained that no ineffi-
cheney or improper conduct was found
but Mt the request of the purchasing
agent, who courted the fullest investi-
cation, the resolution was favorabiy re-
ported. Mr.. Graham of Rockingham
protested against what he considered a
useless Investigation, and moved to dis
miss the resolution. Mr.. Hapgood of
Peru and Mr.. O'Brien Of South Burling-
ton opposed the motion. On a rising
vote the bill was dismissed, 100 to rs.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
II. 266, amending an act Incorporating
the village of Mortified.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
II. 37S, by Mr.. Prize of williamstown,
an act relating to the erection of mau-
soleums, vaults or other burial struc-
lures. To committee on internal affairs.
II. $40, by Mr.. Bailey OF Newbury, an
net to provide for the inspection of
public or private hospitals. reformatory
homes. houses of detention, converts,
asylums, sectarian seminaries and schools
or Institutions. To joint committee on
public health.
II. $50, from the committee on grand
list, an act to amend section 500 of the
public statutes. relating to the exemp-
tons OF real estate of charitable or
CARNATIONS. Ordered to lie and be
printed.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
H.. 96, an act to amend IA of the
acts Of 1903, relating to bounties on bay
lynxes, otherwise known as bobcats, as
amended.
ORDERED TO LIE.
at 1879.
H.. 1o2. an act to prohibit the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
H. 32i. an act to amend section 3,0S5
of the public statutes, relating to d.
vorce proceedings, as amended.
MI. Miller of Bethel was called to the
chair and acted as speaker.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
H. 346. amending All act relating to
the fish and game laws.
DEER BILL DISCUSSED.
H. BAT, amending acts relating to the
fish and game laws.
Mr.. Hapgood moved to amend by
striking out provision that during 1917
any wild deer might be taken. and he
protested against killing does or young
deer. Mr.. Eaton Of Woodstock, Mr.
Waite Of woodbury., MIR. Stone of Wood
ford favored the amendment, and 1t wa
opposed by Mr.. Atwell of Brandon. Mr.
Ware of Townshend. Mr.. Caswell OF
Derby, Mr.. Soule OF Alburg, Mr.. Stone
Of Vergennes, Mr.. of 1androve
Mr.. Graham of Rockingham, DIR. Smith
Of Athens. Mr.. Jones OF Shrewsbury OBJ
jected to the shooting Of lawns. MI
Atwell of Brandon asked for a r1sint
vote, and being supported by the re
ouired number, a rising vote was or
dered and the amendment was defeated
IS to 1T. Mr.. stone of V~ergennes moved
to amend by inserting the words lex
cept fawns." Mr.. Atwell OF Brandon
Mr.. Hill of Waterbury opposed tn
amendment. and It was favored by Mr.
Jones of Shrewsbury, Mr.. Hapgood o
Peru, Mr.. Reynolds of Cambridge. Mr.
Lund of Canaan, and the amendment
was agreed to, 1S5 to 0.
MI. Moore of Ludlow moved to ament
by striking out the words except the!
cannot be trapped between April ! anC
October %" Mr.. Moore OF Barnard op
posed. Mr.. Soule of Alburg favored: Mr.
Morse of Hardwick opposed. Pendin'
| action on the amendment, the House ad
tourned at 11:47 O'Clock on motion o
Mr.. Wilson Of Chelsea.