Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-27

corning various terms of this bill and
the subject Of weights and measures ir
general was gone into. but the bill finally
advanced to a third reading.
on motion Of Mr.. Dunklee Of Vernon
VINO explained that further amendments
10 the bill were being drafted by the
department. Of agriculture, II. 800, relat-
ing TO the protection Of forests, was
further ordered to lie after being called
up and placed on the calendar for to.
day.
DEBATE ON AUTO BILL
The death agonies of the bill to raise
the registration rates on automobiles
III. SOD were long drawn out and were
participated In by large number
Many last hour devices were used to
save the measure, but without avail
SIX proposals Of amendment offered by
Mr. Taylor of Hardwick, chairman Of the
committee on highways and bridges, were
adopted without opposition.
Mr. Webster of Swanton then offered
several amendments which proposed to
change the entire purpose of the bill
making a sliding scale of rates instead
or a nat scale, as to bill provided. He
proposed a scale Of 25 cents a horse
power. one per cent. of the original cost
of the car and so cents for each Ion
pounds weight to be paid the first wear.
while registration. the second wear would
he 70 per cent. Of the first. and the
third year would be so per cent. Of the
first he considered this fairer and moro
equitable plan than proposed in the bill.
Mr. Be1knap of Rockingham smoke
in favor Of the bill and opposed the
Webster amendments saying that tho
Dill as drawn was like that of most
or the states and he considered It a
fair measure.
had been adopted in place of the
sliding scale now In use It seemed
fairer scale to those who had been
studying the matter and it would
bring in more money to the state
highway department, the money COM
ing mostly from the owners of larger
cars.
Mr.. Buttles of Brandon opposed the
bill as did Mr.. Alexander of St AL
bans City, Mr. Clark of Brookield, Mr.
Blood of West Windsor and others
Mr.. Alexander said that he thought
the Legislators would be in enough
trouble when they got back home with
the taxes which they had voted with
out voting extra registration fees on
automobiles The same idea was ex-
pressed by Mr.. Blood. who said, 81
expect to get chased out of town with
a dog when l get back home and |
don't want to have an automobile
chasing me too"
Others fell into line although Mr.
Taylor Of Hardwick urged that the bill
be passed as amended In order that
tho State ry,iC ho1
road work the general opinion was in
opposition and the bill was rejected.
SENATE-AFTERNOO
Senator Villas this afternoon spoke at
length in an effort to put through sew
eral amendments to II. 256, providing for
the preparation and publication of a
suitable history of Vermont's part in
the war, but the first amendment which
would have substituted commission
composed of the justices of the Supreme
Court to direct the compilation and edit
Ing of the history, was opposed by Sena-
tors Ballou and Rowland and defeated.
Senator Villas did not ask for a vote on
the other amendments and the bill went
to third reading in its original form.
In response to an inquiry from Sena-
tor Jackson regarding the reason for 8.
101, relating to the exemptions of hotels
from taxation, Senator Rowland stated
that 1t was introduced to all Of the peo-
pie of Barre to vote on the question Of
exemption for the Barre Hotel for an
other period of five years. An amend
ment offered by Senator Carr was adopt
ed and the bill went to a third reading
After Senator Amey had explained the
House proposals Of amendment to S. 70,
to stimulate the farming industry Of the
State, the Senate concurred in the
same.
A resolution introduced by Senator
Amey provides that each budget estimate
be taken UP individually and discussed
by the Senate before money Is appro-
priated. The resolution was referred to
the committee on rules.
BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Governor Clement has signed the fol-
lowing bills:
s. s. An act relating to the salary and
fees Of town clerks amending sections
27e4, 2sO4. $3.50, 37SS. lila and 7462 of the
General Laws.
II. 172. An act to amend section 1888 OF
the General Laws. relating to parties and
witnesses attending court and trial.
II. al. An act to amend section All of
the General Laws. giving municipal and
city courts jurisdiction in actions relating
to maintenance Of fences.
II. A2. An act to amend sections III
and ms Of the General Laws relating to
service Of process by a special deputy.
II. pa. An act authorizing the town of
Fairfax to elect five school directors.
ELEVEN NEW HOUSE BILLS.
Eleven new bills were introduced in
the House to-day. Among them was
H. 323. providing for the purchase of
the birthplace of John G. SAKE and the
erection Of monument thereon. the
measure carrying an appropriation Of
$500. Another measure. H. 327, pro-
vides for appropriations for the gov
eminent and for special appropra-
tons. the State treasurer being au-
thorized to borrow not to exceed
81 100000.
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