Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-04-03

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lobbying for the bill. despite the lobby law.
Senator Payne said that he had been APP
preached by Q lawyer In regard to the
bill.
Senators Steele. McKillip, Amey and
jackson opposed the amendment, while
Senator Daniels spoke in favor. This
amendment was killed. Is to IA, and the
bill then went to third reading. 10 to 10
LANGUAGE BILL AMENDED
In the House. Mr.. Belknap Of Rocking.
ham and Mr.. Tracy Of johnson cham
pioned the bill to require the exclusive
use Of the English in the schools, and
opposed the amendments. taking the
stand that Americanism should stand
above all else In this country and that
we should require emigrants coming In
to learn our language and use it. Both
made ringing speeches appealing to the
national spirit of the members.
The amendment was favored by Mr..
Writer'S Of st. Johnsbury, who urged that
the large French population who were
coming into the northern part of the
State should not be deprived of their
native tongue in teaching their children.
He was supported in this stand by Mr..
Carpenter Of Richford. Mr.. Buttles of
IL ahNoh anu ~ IbOuThe VI DeTDy.
Estee Of Montpelier spoke against the
amendment and for the bill.
The amendment was adopted and the
bill then ordered to a third reading by
the vote Of 81 to SO.
Mr.. Writer'S Of st. Johnsbury made the
chief speech in support of H. 24s. relating
to apprisal Of cattle ordered killed by
the commissioner of agriculture. He said
that when he came to the Legislature he
had boon a doubling Thomas" on the
question Of eradication of tuberculosis,
but since he had studied into the matter,
he had come to feel It one of the most
important features Of the prevention of
disease in the State. and he thought that
the State could not afford to cut down
on expenses where the public health
was in danger.
Amendments were proposed to the
bill which would cut down the appro-
ration for inspection of cattle from
100000 to $4,000. but the inspection
would not be SO complete. and Mr..
Writer'S thought that we ought not
to try to economic in this way, but
that the full 100000 should be ap-
psopriated.
This was the opinion held by
Mr.. Buxton Of Middletown Springs, Mr..
O'Brien Of South Burlington. Mr.. Dun
klee Of Vernon and others. There was
little opposition. and after some ques-
lions about federal aid the bill was
ordered to a third reading.
The House concurred in the Senate
proposal Of amendment to H. 224. re-
lating to unclaimed deposits in saw
ings banks.
TEACHERS BILL ADVANCED
All interest in the House this morn
Ing conferred on s. 63, providing for a
Teachers Retirement system. Mr.
Everett Of Bradford thought that the
teachers were paid comparatively we'll
now, at least they were in Bradford.
Mr.. Austin of Reading explained the
bill for the committee and said that
II is almost impossible to get teachers
to fill positions now vacant in the State,
and that higher wages elsewhere are
all the time drawing upon our sup
ply of teachers.
Mr.. Clark OF Brookfleld offered two
amendments in the wording of the
measure. which were adopted. The
bill was favored by Mr.. mcfarland of
Hyde Park. Mr.. Carpenter of Rich
ford. Mr.. Williams of Proctor and
others. The bill went to n third read
Ing.
NEW SENATE BILLS
A new bill was introduced in the
Senate this morning, g. 1889 provides
for consolidation OF the House of Cor
rection at Rutland and the State Pris-
on at Windsor, at such time as the
Board of Control is able to arrange
with the committee to look after the
interests of Rutland County in this
matter. Tho Board Of Control is given
authority to adjust the respective
rights Of the State and the county
Of Rutland, to pay the county of Rut-
land sum not to exceed $4,000 for
Its interest In the House of Correction.
It Is understood that the county of
Rutland will not be satisfied with such
a settlement.
Another bill introduced in the Senate
u 3. lo7. from the committee on judiciary,
an act relating to prostitution and fixing
tne penalty Tor such as one year for
drst onense and three years for second
ofYense.
q. 109 introduced this morning, and re-
ported from the committee on highways
and bridges. relates to temporary number
plates for automobiles and the licensing
OF chAufsurs, providing that photogra phs
raises the license fee from two to three
DOLLARS to take effect January /. 1920.
IN the House, H. 1888. reported from the
oommivree on corporations and franchises,
amends certain sections Of the General
Laws. relating to the sale Of all the as
sets OF 4 corporation not under the juris-
oiction OF the Public Service Commission.
ana to provide for the vote Of the stock.
holders OF a corporation before a sale
can be made
PASSED IN HOUSE
The House passed: H. s17, providing for
additional compensation for the secre-
tary Of civil and military affairs for war
work; H. 31S. relating to the fixing of
certain salaries. leaving 1t to the board
OF control: H. sls. relating to the medical
treatment Of inmates of state institutions
ihnlctsd with venereal diseases; H. 800
re.eting To conditional pardons; H. 32
.e'Htine 70 the printing Of the legislative
Journals: n. az. relating to the Soldiers
aoms; n. 81. to provide for the pur-
S".se OF the birthplace Of John @. Sake
ana tne erection thereon Of q monument
or marker Cbtli passed unanimously with
rising vote In honor Of the Vermont
poso; H. ~. relating to probation: and
H. -. making additional appropriations
Tor the expenses of the Legislature Of
1919
SDNATE-MORNING
Tho Senate killed H. "a, recurring settle.
meno OF accounts yearly by executors
Administrators. etc. Senator Bates on.
posed the bill. The vote was II to H.
The following bills were passed nv tho