Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

IN the national Congress or in the
state Legislature. He referred to tho
attempt made by members from the
newer parts of the ountry to legis-
late something out of nothing. which
our New England forefathers long ago
discovered could not be done. He re-
ierred to New England men az wise
IN council rather tina valuable in
speech. There are many things that
washington lawmakers might well
copy from Montpelier Legislators, in
matters of order, decorum and earnest
attention to duty. II is said by trav-
elers that the Vermont Legislative
BODY is the most orderly and digniied
or any In the world.
we are not n peculiar people but a
part of the great sisterhood of States.
ne believed that political conditions
In vermont were purer than In many
parts OF the country. II Is n great
satisfaction to represent n constitu-
ehcy that cannot be fooled.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 151, amending an act relating to the
taxation Of sleeping, parlor, dining and
other car companies.
II. 249, amending an act. relating to ac-
counts of selectmen.
II. 344. amending acts. relating to slung
shots and similar weapons.
ORDERED TO LIE.
II. 1852, an act directing the s~ergeant-at-
arms to procure buildings for the purpose
OF storing therein certain State papers
On motion of Mr.. Atwill OF Brandon or
| dnSn1 en- IT, ~, ~t.t,- ,,1to ne g.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
II. $40, amending an act, relating to
real estate transfers and mortgages.
II. 1872, amending an act, relating to the
transmission by town clerks to the sec
retary of state of the abstract of the
grand list
THIRD READING ORDERED.
5. IS, an ACT to provide for indemnifyina
a holder of n worthless check or order.
Mr. Caswell of Derby explained the bill.
The motion OF Mr.. Stone Of Woodford.
that the bin be ordered To lie and be made
n special order for Thursday afternoon a,
a!5D O'Clock vas defeated The bill was
further explained by Mr. Morse Of Lud-
low. Mr.. McClary of Windso favored
the bill as did Mr.. Berry of Milton.
ORDERED TO LIE.
n. IA. an act to appropriate a certain
sum of money for the restoration and
preservation of the building known as the
Old Constitution House. On motion OF
Mr.. Caswell of Derby the bill was or
ere to lie.
RECONSTRUCTED, AMENDED AND
PASSED.
Mr.. Nichols of Essex moved that thu
House suspend the rules and reconsider
The vote passing 8. 20. an act granting u
William n. Sweet a ferry across LAX
Champlain between Isle La Motto ant
Chazy Landing, and 1t was so ordered
on motion of Mr.. Nichols of Essex tn
bill was amended. so that 1t will not con
f1ict with the interstate law
and was passed. On motion of Mr.. Mich
OILS the rules were suspended and the bill
m~essaged back to the Senate.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 257. amending an act. relatog to thu
creation of a livestock commission ant
defining his powers and duties. Mr.. Ora
ham of Rockingham moved to amend b,
making the approval Of the Governor nee
essary in the matter of expenditures TO
clerical and other assistance and thu
amendment was agreed to by a risint
vote of 16 to IS.
II. $50. Amending an act. relating T.
the sale Of real estate for taxes.
II. 337. amending an act. relating e
mining.
II. $50. amending an act relating to tn
exemptions of real estate of charitable
organizations Mr.. Perry of Brattlebor'
moved to amend by limiting exemption
to the value of $4,000. Mr.. Wilson o
Chelsea opposed the amendment. and |
was defeated.
Mr.. Hapgood of Peru moved to amen'
by requiring that property exempte'
must be used wholly rather than In par
for charitable purposes. Mr.. Russell o
Kirby opposed. rs did Mr.. Wilson o
Chelsea. and the amendment was de
feated.
On motion of Mr.. Stone Of V%ergenne
the House adjourned at 4:O O'Clock.