Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-21

the past four or five days. The records
at hand were searched to find the names
of the remaining eligibles in Somerset,
and members of neighburing towns tried
TO recollect wfo had not been dignified
by this office. Mr.. Eddy OF Stratton
volunteered the suggestion that there
we're mot enough people in Somerset "
The last representative to the Legisla-
ture was nominated. But someone an
nounced authoritatively that he was
dead. This was not received with the
solemnity usually accorded such an
nouncements Finally the names Of tho
two remaining voters were recollected
and they were voted through with no sign
Of opposition.
NEW TREASURER TAKES OATH
state Treasurer Walter r Scott took
his oath of office this morning before
Secretary Of State Guy w Bailey, and
entered upon the duties Of his Office
to-day The auditors are at work on the
books Of Mr. Deavitt. the retiring treas
urer, and as soon as their work is COM
pleted, Mr.. Scott will take over tn"
books.
Treasurer Scott has fled with the Gov
ernor his bond of 10000 and It has been
accepted It is in the American surety
company of New York
state House officials associated with
the retiring State treasurer Edward II
Deavitt showed their good will toward
him and MS an expression Of regret at
his leave taking. presented him With n
signet ring. The presenta ton took place
In the Office Of the sergeant-at-arrns
where Mr.. Deavtt was called and the
presentation in behalf Of Mr.. Deavitt's
co-worker. was made by Auditor Graham
in appropriate tense. The rirg is suit
ably engraved.
The Powell bill in regard 20 the election
Of the Judges Of the superior court went
through the Senate with CELEBRITY equal to
that OF Senate bill No :, It wne sem to
the House and reported to the judiciary
committee.
Senator Powell introduced n resolution
In the Senate this afternoon establishing
a committee of FIVE, three representatives
and two santors to expedite legislative
and to bring about the date OF adjourn
ment as soon as possible. n will resolve
itself into steering committee TO hasten
bills along.
Practically the only change which the
commissioner Of weights and measures,
Hugh Fl. Henry. will suggest will be one
making for more uniformity IN log rules
No less than IL rules for estimating the
board feet in logs are in use In Vermont
to-day The Vermont rule Is the legal
one unless others are specified. but this
has not led to a perfect understanding
in cases where the buyer has kept to the
custom Of estimating by some other rule.
A standard measure Ia desired, and It is
expected that the present Vermont rule,
which is generally satisfactory whore
used. Will be made compulsory the
standard In all transactions.
uniform, partnership bin will soon
be introduced by Senator Shaw. The ma
tional committee on uniform Legislation
recommends this and other uniform acts
to make business law more certain. and
this and other uniform acts have alread,
been adopted by many States
The death OF Judge James l.. Marttr
was announced by Mr. Perry OF Brattle
boro this morning and the House ad
journed out Of respect 70 his memory Al
1890
A joint resolution on his death war
pa ss ed by both houses and both adjourned
at 80 as a tribute to him
Orleans county members held ban
quet at the Pavilion this evening with ?
present The speakers were: Judge
Miles Of Barton, Auditor Horace Graham
Frank G. Williams OF Newport chaplain
, Farn1an, Harry Black Of Newport Judg'
Prank D Thompson OF Barton and For
! ester Halves Mr. Caewell of Derby pre-
sided with MI Iambiet 81 Barton as sec
! Rotary.