Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06

Montpelier. March Sit was evident
hat the Senate was somewhat wary
fter the increase in license towns in
esterday's elections, about dealing with
n, the bill introduced last week which
ractically establishes State prohibition.
his bill was up for a second reading
b-nght. On motion of Senator Amey, it
as rccommitted to the committee on
pmperance. S. 81, the companion bill to
~. relating to punishment of habitual
runkards, was advanced to third read
biz.
1t was smooth sailing in both House
nd Senate tonight, the legislators had
vidently had their fill of discussion over
bwn meeting and the calendars were
sposed Of with hardly ripple in either
ouse. The senators passed six measures
nd ordered four TO third reading. The
louise passed eight bills. order four to a
nird reading. rejected one, and put over
bur.
FOUR NEW HOUSE BILLS.
Four new bills were introduced in
he House, including II. 26o, from the
ommittee on public health, authoriz-
ne the state board of health to ap-
oint district health officers in place
Z town health officers and provid-
ng that the new officers shall per-
orm all duties of town health of
icers. excepting in towns of more
han 5000 population. where a town
ealth officer may be appointed. 1t
lso provides that town clerks shall
eceive all certificates of death and
ssue permits for burial. 1t carries
N appropriation of $35.O00 for sup
port of the change in the law.
H. 229, which went to a third read
ne in the House Tonight takes away
most authority of the state purchas-
ng agent and places it in the hands
# the board of control The office
|f State purchasing agent remains,
However.
The vote on n. ESQ, protecting hunt
ns dogs during the open season, was
10 close that the speakers had to call
or rising vote. 1t resulted in the
pin being rejected So to- 81.
There were 175 members present in the
House this evening.
IN THE SENATE
More attention was given this 7sening
o II. 16, relating to the incorporation of
city and town of St. Albaus. Senator
fchoff read resolution adopted by the
|otcrs of st. Albans. opposing the bill.
lie said that he personally favored the
passing of the bill and believed that the
esolution did not represent the senti-
nent of the majority of the people of
It. Albans. On motion of Senator Villas,
he bill was ordered to lie, and placed
the end of the calendar Of Friday,
March T.
There was some confusion over j. Il.
ives in Congress to use their influence
prevent the expcnding by the United
states of large sums of money in re-
laiming arid lands, The committee re-
port seemed misleading and on motion
f Senator Hill. permission was given
he committee to withdraw the bill from
he calendar
PASSED BY SENATE
These bills were passed by the Sen
te: S. rs. relating to fishing through the
,e; H. Sc. relating to the solcninzation
MARI ;iages II. 174, providing for the
emoval of a poor and INDECENT person to
he town from which he last came: II, 2ll
permitting towns to provide for the pay.
hent of interest on overdue taxes: II
81. relating to the care of dependent and
eglected children committed to the State
passed in concurrence with proposal OF
mendmenO relating to the duties of tn,
upervisors of the insane.
The Senate conCurred in the House pro
(osal of amendment, to s. 49, relating L
he evidence of records and judgments q
mother State, and advanced to "A thirC
eading J. r, H. Q, opposing government
public utilities.
IN THE HOUSE
Mr.. Tracy of Johnson thought ther
night be danger I'm passing S. ~, en-
bling towns, SO voting, 10 contribut
the cost of operation and fxc'
harges Of street railways operate
herein. when this bill was considere
n connection with it's companion bill
72, enabling the Public Service com
nittee to authorize companies oper
ting street railways to dscontinu
ervice therein or dispose of the prop
rty thereof, If n reasonable return /
OF being obtained. Mr.. Tracy argue
hat these two bills, If passed, woul
nab1e a street railway to force a tow
contribute to its support, or servic
ght be discontinued.
Mr.. Austin of Highgate and Mr.. Mo
rarland of Hyde Park defended tn
iii and spoke good word for tn
very year in the State, They argue
hat the House should not bother wit
72 until it came up, but should con
Inc it's attention to S. 73 for the pres
pet. On motion of Mr.. Tracy the hi
Was ordered to lie.
II. 251 and II. 252, relating to excer
ions and acquittals in criminal case
we're ordered to lie on motion of NJ
'udWorth of Londonderry, who desire
hat a full House should be in attenC
nee when the bills were taken up.
On motion of Mr.. Dyer of Salisbur!
he House reconsidered its vote on
A. relating to service furnished by cleo
ric companies, and the bill was ordere
o lie. This measure was killed on FIR
lay.
PASSED BY HOUSE
These bills were passed by the Hous'
s. 80, relating to probate cour'
assignment of household goods to hu,
band or widow Of deceased person dyin
without issue; s. 6S. relating to the gram
ng of letters of administration; II. %
fn act to pay the towns of Cavendis
Nfiddletown Springs. Pawlet, Shelbum
|raystone, Eden, Barnard, Readin
NVeatherfield. Waitsfeld and the Mort
aAnnington school district the sum there