Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
A PRIMARY BILL. PASSES,

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The measure introduced by Mr. Miner
of Sherburne and which has passed the
House, providing that a candidate for
public office who wishes to secure a
certificate of nomination for represent
alive to the General Assembly, must
have 1t signed by at least twenty per
cent. Of the entire vote cast in such
town at the preceding general election
was also passed by the Senate. The
bill was amended, however, so that in
towns having more than 700 voters, the
candidate need only secure the sigma
lures Of ten per cent. of the vote cast
at the preceding general election.
The bill relating to compensation to
employees for personal injuries was
made special order for Thursday
morning. This bill raises the amount
Of compensation for the first seven days
after an accident, to 500. from SIS.
THIS BILL REJECTED.
The act introduced by Senator Taylor
of Windsor which was expected to be
a death blow to officc-seeking legisla-
tors was to-day rejected by the Senate.
The bill provided that no senator or
representative shall be eligible to
an elective office nor be appointed to
civil office, during the term for which
he was elected, winch mas DeeH CTedtcu
during such term.
ADMINISTRATION BILL ADVANCES.
The House Joined in the overthrowing
of committee reports by ordering to a
third reading by vote Of 1873 to 81 the
administration bill abolishing the depart
ment of weights and measures and plac-
ing this office under the State treasurer.
The bill was sent back to the House
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the committees on State and court ex-
penses and commerce and labor. Mr.. Fen
ton of Rutland urged the passage of the
bill, claiming that the Office and work
could be conducted at a saving of $1,000.
Mr. Miner of Sherburne defended the adj
verse report and Mr. Taggart of Char
lotte also opposed the bills passage. Mr..
Cudworth of Londonderry. Mr.. Aiken of
Putney, Mr.. Metzger of Randolph and
Mr.. Prize of Willamstown favored the
passage of the bill.
] MARRIED WOMEN'S RIGHTS.
The bill introduced by Senator Fair
child of Franklin county giving married
women the right to convey or mortgage
by her separate deed the real estate OF
which she Is seized in her own right. and
any other real estate acquired by her. cx'
cept homestead interest and that OF
which she is seized Jointly with her hus
band. was ordered to a third reading by
a vote of 1903 to 50. Mr. Steele of High.
gate said the law was needed to remedy
an evil condition. but it was opposed by
Mr.. Fenton of Rutland who evidently
thought the husband and wife could drive
better bargains together
Another aye and nay vote was de
manded on the bill abolishing the present
office of county and deputy fish and game
wardens. and providing for not more thar
|, fifteen assistant game wardens with State
wide jurisdiction, at salaries not to ex
coed 81 900 annually. Mr.. Gridley of Wind
sor opposed the bill, claiming that i
would greatly increase the expense o
the fish and game department, bu
vigorous speeches by Mr. Aiken o
, Putney, Mr.. Moore of Ludlow and Mr.
, Moore of Plymouth who thought tina
better conditions generally would result
from such change, evidently influence,
the members who ordered the bill to
third reading by Il vote of 112 to o.
OLEO BILL REJECTED.
: Daniel OBricns bill repeating tn
, present license fee Of SIS which dealer
J In oeomargarine now have to paw. wa
T rejected by an aye and nay vote of 40 I
{ 40. The bill was argued at length by 1t
l introducer, who had considerable doubt
3 regarding the constitutionality of tn
tax.
' . The Senate and House committees o
, conference on the House bill fixing tn
5 salary Of the fish and game commissions
8 at 5000 agreed on that amount. TIL
n Senate amended the bill raising the salar
q limit to $500, but receded from it's pro
lposal Of amendment.
d BURLINGTON CHARTER BILL.
The act amending certain sections of tn
Burlington city charter was ordered to
y third reading as was the bill relating t
9 dog licenses. which was introduced yes
terday by the general committee. TIL
vote on the latter bill was 121 to n.
g PROVIDES REFERENDUM.
: A bill granting to women the suffrag
powers to vote in town meetings and IL
), presidential electors on payment of
two dollar poll tax the present one) an
providing for a referendum on the ques
" ton of woman suffrage will be introduce
l. in the House tomorrow by the suffrae
and elections committee. The committe
% will probably not report on the Stearr
II woman suffrage bill until the committe
,, bill has been disposed of.
"a DOE AMENDMENT BEAT.
n The question of shooting does bobbed Il
J. when the measure fixing the open dee
,r season from November to IS was beir
ordered to a third reading Dwinell
It Calais moved an amendment permittin
s. the killing of does and making 1t lawf
a and honorable to do so. After conside
~ able discussion the amendment was d
AZ feated on a roll call, li2 to CT.
,r The bill to have the State t.easury SUI
D. ply any deficit in the dog fund of tow
,r when needed to pay for damage done
sheep by dogs was rejected.