Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-04-01
Chittendon County
Trust Company
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Mr. Proctor Of Proctor explained that
this was to- reimburse the fish and game
commissioner for sums he had paid cut
to carry on his work and that this money
was to come out of the funds of his de-
partment.
Mr.. Morse Of Hardwlck objected to this
method of doing business Mr.. Graham
| OF Rockingham explained that n similar
resolution was defeated two years ago
Mr. Lance of Cabot explained that this
money was used to complete work that
had been begun
! Mr. Lund OF Canaan favored the
resolution.
Mr. Graham Of Rockingham read some
correspondence between Mr.. Titcomb and
! Governor Fletcher.
W.. Moore of Ludlow moved that the
| resolution be recommitted to the APP
preparations committee. And it was so
| ordered.
THIRD READING ORDERED
;. ll'' amending an act relating to the
| organization, compensate of secretary
and appointees OF tho State board Of
health. Mr. Mayo Of Mortified expla,ned
! that the bill corrected a typographicol
error in tho law
> lSl. amending an act relating t. at
| taCnmenf.
ORDERED TO LIE
| =. 81. an act I'm addition to chapter 100
lof the public statutes and to provide for
the consolidation of railroads under cer-
tain conditions
Mr. Chalmers of Rutland city explained
that the bill had been reported without
recommendation by the committee because
Of lack Of full and complete nforma-
ton on the subject. He moved that the
bill be ordered to lie and be made a spo-
cial order for 7:S5 O'Clock this evening.
and it was SO ordered
II. 400. an act to amend sections 1s+o
and 1850 Of the public statutes. relating
to the county courts and the duties OF
assistant Judges.
| Mr.. Ware of Townshend spoke at length
in favor Of the bill. thinking that it
would also result in the reduction of
court expenses. Nh. Foote of Cornwall
opposed the bill and advocated elinnat-
ing some of the superior Judges " econ
omy was really desired. The motion of
Mr.. Ware was lost by vote of 9, to q
Mr.. Foote's 50 motion to dismiss the bill
was declared lost The third reading was
ordered by rising vote e 70 to 70
SPECIAL. ORDER
For Tuesday morning at 1880 O'Clock
| II. 20. an act TO prevent the floating of
logs in the White river or any Of it's
tributaries. On motion Of Mr. Morse Of
Hardwick, who called attention to the
new bill introduced pertaining to the same
subject, the bill was made special order
for Tuesday morning.
PASSED IN CONCURRE%CE WITH
PROPOSALS OF AMENDMENT.
S. -. an act relating to the open soa.o,
for fishing in Willoughby lake On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Moore of Barnard the House
rcconsidered its vote whereby it amended
the bill. The bill was amended. fixing
open season for trout and salmon from
May to September. and the bill was
passed
BILL INTRODUCED.
/ II. 4Sl. from the committee on high
ways and bridges. an act to amend sec
ton 4l0o Of the public statutes. as. amend
ed by No. l4o OF the acts Of 1910, relating
to the disposition Of fees by the State
highway commissioner. (Relatcs to Sand
Bar bridge) Ordered to lie and he
printed.
THIRD READING ORDERED
II. AS. amending an act relating TO
the bank commissioner and to prescribe
his duties.
| ~. Al, an act to provide a penalty for
escaping from lawful custody
II. i7s, amending an act ting 10 the
determination OF insect pests
SENATE PROPOSALS OF AMEND.
MENT NON-CONCURRED IN
II. 81. an act to amend section AS of
the public statutes, relating to the taxa
ton of trust companies. Mr. Wilson of
Chelsea opposed the proposals of amend
ment while Mr. McClary of Windsor
favored them.
| The committee on state and court OK
penses made a report, favoring the ap-
preparation Of 5000 for a bronze marble
or granite statue OF Ira Allen. TO be
erected on the State House grounds. Mr.
| Hapgood OF Peru moved an amendment
providing for companion statue %
Thomas Chittenden. Nermont's first Gov
ernor, and the bill amended was adcpt-
ed on the part OF the House.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
S. 1875. an act relating 10 vehicles on
wheels carrying lights at night on public
highways. An amendment, providing the
| act should take effect July |, 1915, in
stead OF January l. 1916, was agreed to,
~ to 30. Mr.. jackson OF Jericho moved
to amend the last section by adding there
to the words the court may suspend
Judgment or remit the fine whenever In
It's judgment circumstances will warrant
such action" Tho amendment was
agreed to. on a rising vote third reading
was ordered, SG to s.
! On motion Of Mr. Jones Of Shrewsbury
the House adjourned at 4:S3 o'clock