The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-02-05
House Dismissed Bill Intro
duced by Mr.. Pirie Of
WilliamstoWn
AFTER VIGOROUS
SUPPORT FOR 1T
House Goes Slowly on Inves-
tigation of State Purchas-
ing Agents Office

prolonged discussion in which half a
score of members joined, resulted this
morning in dismissing House bill lO6, in
troduced by Mr. Pirie of WilliamstoWn,
which would protect granite manufactur-
ers and other producers OF monuments
and gravestones by allowing them to
place liens on such cemetery structures.
The bill came from the committee with
majority and minority report and
Yesterday the measure was passed to q
third reading after short debate.
Mr. Pirie spoke strongly for the adop-
tion of the bill, believing that the man
ufacturers should be protected in their
sales as are other tradesmen. He was
sustained by Mr.. Carrigan of Poultney,
Mr.. Morse of Hardwick, Mr.. Dickey Of
Barre Town and Mr. Mayo of Northfield,
| all of whom spoke along the same lines,
/ namely that the present laws were in
adequate and placed the manufacturers
at the mercy of those who purchased
gravestones Mr. Mayo told Of an in
stance where one firm lost $4,000 by
their inability TO collect.
Mr.. Caswell of Derby, Mr.. Moore OF
Ludlow and Mr.. Taylor of Springfield
spoke against the bill. The last-named
believed that the passage Of the bill
would be a disgrace 10 the state and did
not think that the granite industry
\ would be aided TO any extent by its pas
sage. He thought that cash could be had
! for all sales Mr. Hicks OF Weathers.
| field moved that the bill be dismissed and
his motion was sustained by standing
vote Of 1870 to 63.
A resolution from the Senate naming
iive members Of the general assembly as
committee to investigate the efficiency
az the state purchasing agents office was
referred to a committee, on motion Of
Mr.. Graham OF Rockingham, who stated
that while undoubtedly the purchasing
tagent would welcome investigation, the
resolution should be thoroughly consid
cred before action was taken.
Sixteen bills were introduced in the
House, bringing the total to within % Of
800. and il can easily be seen that the
extension Of the time limit has resulted
in a great many more measures being
submitted.
Immediately after adjournment this
morning. receipts were distributed among
the legislators and each received the sum
Of 500 TO apply on the compensation 10
he received for the session, this being the
first sum to be received since the assem-
bly, convened month ago tomorrow.
They were paid by Assistant Treasurer
r. II. Cave. jr.
The calendar contained a large amount
OF business. but with the exception Of
several bills being passed. the majority
Of the business slated was left until tins
afternoon Thirteen hills are on the cat
endsr for this afternoon and for third
readings with favorable reports and four, 1
adversely reported, await action.
Reconsidered and Passed BY House.
Mr.. Putnam Of NIddlesex moved that 4
the vote passing s. 2S relating 70 sta 4
tionery and supplies be- rcconsidered un- |
der suspension Of the rules The rules (
were suspended, and the vote was recon f
sidered ON motion Of Mr.. Putnam the +
bill was amended bv including the state 4
forester in the provisions Of the bill. and
as amended the bin was passed in con-
currencc.
Read Third Time and Passed By House
II. 50. relating to exemptions from the
81 annual license taxes.
n l65. an act providing for the estab-
lisbment of a uniform system Of account
ing ID towns and villages las amended.
II III, amending acts relating % the
reformation of inehriates aud the trans
portation thereof Mr. Thomson of
lAndgrove moved b. amend by striking
out the words "sherif ~ the county,
and substituting the words "any sheriff
deputy sheriff of constable. Mr.. Cra
ham of Rockingham opposed the amend
ment. and it Was defeated
n ls0 approprating the sum Of 8 000
for The normal school at Castleton.
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fer reward in certain cases i.
H ISIS relating b fees of license com +
nissiouers.
H 2ls amending an act relating 10 ths
exemption of soldiers property from tar
ati0n. Il
Petitions askiag for TIE enartmeut of
! state rroiihitorv liquor law wre prc.
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