Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-12

Montpelier, April 11.-Although the 1917
eneral Assembly will adjourn tomorrow
is doubtful whether it will be at noon,
called for in the joint resolution
Ropted by both Houses, or at four o'clock
the afternoon. The administration
dietary bill regarding certain contem-
ated changes in the superior court and
rious other court reforms is yet to be
eted upon. The House this afternoon re-
cted by an overwhelming majority the
Fnate proposal of amendment placing
de judges upon the supreme bench and
Inference committees were appointed by
9TH Houses.
The conference committees reported by
vote of to 2 that the Senate recede
ON its first proposal of amendment
acing six judges upon the superior court
nd that the second proposal of
nendment limiting the jurisdiction of
|e superior court be agreed to. 1t is
BIT probable that the Senate will adopt
lis report and in that case the bill will
e. The superior court judges will, how
yer. be elected by the joint assembly
-norrow morning. This is the most
hportant work remaining before the
legislature.
HOUSE CELEBRATES.
The House this evening INDUCED in its
sual night before adjournment rioting,
fhich, however, did not reach the limits
BIT at previous sessions. Speaker Wilson
las presented with a handsome gold
atch and chain suitably inscribed and
purse of green backs to purchase a
atch charm. The presentation was mad .
Representative Dana of New Haven
nd Mr.. Wilson responded most fittingly.
he House formed its permanent or
Imitation as follows: Chairman, Stanley
Wilson; secretary. Benjamin Williams
Proctor, and an executive committee
insisting Of a representative from each
bunty. The Chittenden county repre-
entative Is A. L. Fogg of Underhill.
The budget bill was passed with cer-
lin amendments by both branches this
Fening.
The Senate killed the bill providing for
bmpulsory arbitration by the public serv-
G commission in cases of controversy
etween laborers and their employees.
he remaining business transacted was
erely routine
G. BROWN ms. COMMISSIONER
Joseph G. Brown of Montpelier was ap'
United insurance commissioner. William
Davis of Rutland the fifth member OF
c board of control. Tlbert S. Brigham
st. Albans re-appointed as commits
pner of agriculture and Dr. W. NJ
ryant of Ludlow re-appointed to the
ard of supervisors of the insane by tho
pvernor this afternoon. The Senate con
med all of the appointments withou,
by debate.
Mr.. Brown is a former chairman of the
publican State committee and former
ontpelier postmaster. Mr. Davis is one
the prominent democrats of the State
ld the city treasurer of Rutland.
Hale X. Darling, Senator Melvin A
orse of Hardwick and julius A. Wilco,
Montpelier. first assistant clerk of tn,
ouse. have been appointed by the Gov
lnor as commissioners to revise tn,
neral laws of Vermont. Their WORK
III be to incorporate in the revised YER
pm of the statutes the changes made b,
e legislative revision committee
OTHER APPOINTMENTS LATER.
Governor Graham has asked the news
Rpers to announce that he will not ap
pint the members of the board o
1arlties and probation until after tn,
Nv creating the board becomes effective
ine /. The executive offices have bee,
ooded with applications for membership
tHe DOdTu.
NO SECOND CLASS LICENSE.
No second class liquor license will b
lanted in Vermont while the Unite
tates is at war, for the Senate thi
fternoon receded from its proposal O
nendment making the prohibition re
arding the granting of liquor license
Htend to first class license also, an
he original bill needs only the Governor
gnature to become law. The Hous
vote Of So to 1877 refused to concu
the Senate amendment. after NJ
Sullivan of Winooski charged the men
ers OF the temperance committee wit
ad faith In not notifying him of the pro
Dsed introduction of the bill.
Governor Graham's reappointment {
T. c. S. Caverly of Rutland and Dr. /
Kidder Of Woodstock as members {
e State board OF health were coniirine
the Senate this afternoon.
I'RESENT FOR MR., HULBURD.
Lieutenant Governor Roger w. Hu
ird, who has ably presided over the d
perations of tho Senate caring the pres
ht sess.on, was presented by that bod
ith a handsome gold watch. suitably II
Iribed. Senator Leavans Of I.amol
bunty made the presentation speech an
20 lieutenant governor made feelir
|sponse. The two Senate pages. Josep