Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-20
SMOOTH SAILING
IN BOTH HOUSES
Big Grist of Business Is Handled
in Vermont Legislature with
Few Breaks During Day for
Discussion
WORK Is SPEEDED UP
Ch~iroprnctic Bill Finally out Of the
Way-Raise in Pny for sherihs Re-
fused-severnl More Measures Signed
by Governor Clement

Montpelier, March 14.-An unusual oc-
in the process Of legislation
took place this morning. when S. 92. in
to-day by the committee on
penal institutions. and providing for the
appointment of five commissioners to me-
gotiate with the Board Of Control for the
protection of Rutland county's interest
In the House Of Correction, passed both
Of the Legislature under suspen-
sion of the rules.
It was smooth sailing in both houses of
General Assembly to-day, and a big
grist of routine bushes was handled, with
little break for discussion. The
Senate disposed of a long list of bills
which went to third readings, passed a
couple of measures, put over one or two,
and completed It's CALENDAR about 11:N
until Monday evening.
1t looked when the House convened for
the afternoon session as though there
would not be a quorum. there being but
lib members in their seats when the speak
or called those present to order. The sit
uation wa relieved. however, when more
appeared to allow the House to do bust
ness in regular form. The afternoon
session was brief.
From the number Of those who ap-
peared with travelling bags and suit
cases this afternoon n others who
were heard to that they were
going home this afternoon 1t does not
seem likely that there will be much Of
an attendance at the session tomorrow
morning, which the Hous has pledged
itself to hold by adopting rule Z the first
of the week. There will be very little
business on the calendar Tomorrow, and
a brief and quiet session Is expected.
CHIROPRACTIC BILL PASSED
At last the chiropractic bill Oh. 15), is
out of the way. the House, after some
discussion, concurring this morning in
the Senate proposal Of amendment.
which provides that any ~chiropractor
practicing in the State six months prior
to the passage Of the act. and who Is a
graduate of q chartered school of chiro-
practic requiring actual attendance dur
ing his course. hall be granted a license
to practice in the State upon presenta-
ton Of his diploma. provided that appli-
cation shall be made within so days,
after this act takes effect, and is accom-
panied by q fee Of $40.
This amendment was favored by Mr..
Webster Of Swanton, who said that he
understood it was satisfactory to the
committee on public health. and satisfied
the requirements needed for protection
Of the public, and that the factions
which had contested on the bill were
therefore agreed.
Mr.. Taylor of Hardwick objected to the
amendment on the ground that 1t was
class legislation, because he understood
that. while 1t would allow c~hiropractors
now practicing in the State to continue,
II would keep out all others, there being
no school that he knew of which now
requires a three-year course In chiro-
practic.
Mr.. Carpenter Of Richford favored the
saying that 1t furnished the
proper protection to the public. and
Mr.. Alexander of st. lbans city
summed up the matter by saying that
the Palmer School of Chiropractic o
has a three-year course and that there
will be no trouble about future chiro-
praotors who might wish to come into
the State getting the proper prelim-
mary education. The vote on the
measure was almost unanimous.
BUSINESS RUSHED
There was a brief discussion on one
or two other measures, but nearly
everything went through in a hurry.
The House adopted the amendments
offered by the committee on judiciary
to s. 81. relating to punishment of hab-
itual drunkards, and the bill was or
dered to a third reading. The amend
ments provide that the punishment
shall be a fine of not more than 500
while imprisonment may not be more
than n year. n in the House of Cor
%rection instead of a county Jail. as the
original bill provided.
NO RAISE FOR SHERIFFS
Third reading was refused H.. 149,
raising the salaries of the sheriffs of
Windham, Caledonia and Bennington
a raise simply In windham county.
but the bill was amended to raise sal
aries of shsrifs in the other two coun-
ties mentioned. The House. without
debate, rejected each amendment in turn
and then killed the bill.
The Hous passed H. 256, providing
for the preparation and publication of
a suitable history and memorial to
Vermont's part in the war; H.. 272,
relating to domestic mutual fire in
surance companies; H. 273, relating to
the investments by banks in municipal
bonds; II. 274. amending certain acts
relating to the appointment and duties
of the clerk Of the Barre city court.
There was some discussion over IL. I'll,
prohibiting the sale of diseased or dis
abled horses. and the bill was ordered
to lie.
On motion of Mr.. Marvin Of Alburg, II.
2S1. relating to soldiers monuments, a
new bill introduced this morning was
read the second time under suspension
Of the rules, and ordered to a third read
Ing.
Third reading was also ordered on II.
1876. relating to venereal diseases, after
the measure had been lauded by Mr..
Siayton of Morristown, Mr.. Bond of
Searsburg and Mr.. Parmalee of Whining
ton.
FIVE NEW HOUSE BILLS
Five new House bills were introduced.
including II. 27S. by committee on high
ways and bridges. prohibiting more thar
one motor truck being on an arch of a
bridge at the same time. with a penalty
for the offending driver of So and dam
ages for each offence; also prohibiting
driving an automobile or truck faster
than 10 miles an hour across any bridge,
with a similar penalty attached.
II. 2s2. reported by the committee on
military affairs. provides that the star
on the State flag shall be fve-pointed
instead OF eisht-pointed.
sENATE-MORNING
In the Senate. II bills went to a third
FeA0tnR without thu altuht..a Al-,.lou