Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-11-22

Ior to-morrow morning. The amended bill pro-
vides that sec 462 Of chap 1853 OF revised laws
shat be deemed TO authorize the issue OF pre-
ferred as well az common stock In shares Of 500
each. When two railroads are encountered by
liens unon the two roads, either company may
issue bonds for the purrose OF extinguisbing lien
or liens compromising disputes and secure same
by mortgage OF both roads by vote OF stok-
n .,oS. g.. ne Iosdbed, equipment, property,
organized under this act or under provis on Of
chap 1853 TO be subject to taxation under laws
OF state and any company taking benefit Of this
act or chap 1853 shall be deemed TO have thereby
waived any claim for exemption from taxation
by reason OF any provision In charter OF original
company or otherwise
). 40, relating to the appointment OF police
officers, WAS reported favorably from the judi
ciary committee by Senator Walker and third
reading ordered for tomorrow morning
H. 32B relating to the militia, was reported
favorably from the com. on military affairs, by
Senator Esiey, and third reading ordered for
tomorrow morning.
s. 1893, relating to schools, reported favorably
from the com. on education, by Senator Howard,
and third reading ordered for tomorrow morning.
s. 15l, authorizing selectmen to purchase road
machines, reported favoraby from the com. on
highways and bridges, by Senator Martin and
third reading ordered for tomorrow morning
Bills introduced and Referred-By Senator
Fletcher Of Addison tby unanimous consent), 8.
233, to amend sec. 657 OF the revised laws" to
CON. on education.
Passed S 10, enlarging the village Of New
port, reported favoraby from the jud. com by
Senator Crane; read the third time and passed
5. 1873, establishing the quadrennial valuation Of
the real estate Of Hydepark for 1882, reported
favoraby from the com. on grand list by S. ma
tor Crane, read the third time and passed; S. SO,
TO pay L Sulloway, was reported favorably from
the com. on claims by Senator Cutting with
proposal to make the amount sl6S ii, which was
agreed to; read the third time and passed.
Cigars and Cigarettes for Minors H 100, pro-
hibitiDg the sale Of cigars, cigarettes and chewing
tobacco to persons under fifteen years of age was
reported adversely by the majority Of the judi
ccary committee by Senator Burnap. Senator
Hogan wished to know who the minority were
and Senators Bingham, Ide and Howard respond
ed also Senators Brainerd OF Franklin, and Jones
Of Washington, in favor Of the bill Senators
Walker and Burnap opposed the bill. Senator
Burnap offered two amendments, one prohibiting
the selling, etc, knowingly" and the other that
the age should be twenty-one instead Of fifteen.
Both were adopted; the latter by yea and nay
vote demanded by Senator Burnap, as follows:
Caledonia Branerd Of frsnSi6 Bninsp, hds colb1rH,
kesd Te@pleton, WALL wskefH Iis''n mcintosh rage
s!s1 81 NJ ksSn Pes n
Dart, Esiey GOODWIN whicomb.-s 0'''"'
Senator Wall offered an amendment making
| the fine $1,000 and Senator Coburn one making
| the limit 10 years Of age both Of which were lost
| The third reading then refused by the fol-
lowing yea and nay vote, demanded by Senator
| Burnap
ogsn Jones. Kelion, Martin Mcintosh. Page Read WALL
Keasse senators Brainerd of Franklin, Crane Howard.
1s,eY Sr Esl ehAmoern Cutting
On motion OF Senator Page, adjourned.
HoUsE-AFTERSooN SESSION
The Revenue BM-H. 391, the revenue BILL
WAS taken up unfinished business and the de-
bate was resumed. Mr.. Roberts asked II there
was any other state that taxed home life insur-
ance companies, as this proposed, two per cent on
Its gross receipts one-hslf per cent on its surplus
| N a m IN their afr nd
real estate. Mr.. HCo ker replied that the law was
different In different states In some states the
reserve was taxed, but tax on the reserve OF the
| National Life Insurance Company, which was
So, OOO, 900, would be severer tax than the one
proposed. Mr.. Roberts amendment was then
disagreed to. Mr. Martin Of Londonderry (Mr
Fletcher OF Cavendsh in the chair argued in favor
Of the constitutonality OF the BILL having the clerk
read from decisions on this point Mr. Martin con-
tended that there was no provision of the state or
| federal constitution infringed by this bill Mr.
Wells OF CRANKY spoke against the bill saying 1t
was an ingenious method to have corporations
| pay taxes but that the dear" people would
have to pay the taxes-ultimately. Mr.. Sheridan
| OF Hghgate favored the bill. Mr. Wing Of Mont
peier, who In great part drafted the present BILL
spoke In favor Of 1t stating that 1t had been
charged that the bill was unconstitutional, but he
asked with what part Of the constitution 1t con-
ficted. None had been pointed out The COM
mttee had endeavored to go to the bottom Of
every objection that could be raised against the
bill Mr. Pumley Of Mortified favored the bill
| the corruption Of equalizDg county and state
boards He did not claim it relieved people from
all taxation but 1t certainly was just scheme.
| This bill would also reach a large amount Of
money received for the transportation Of freight
| through the state that had hitherto es-
capped taxation. Mr.. Abel of West Haven said
he could not support the bill because II there
should be a deficit the necessary tar must
be made up by PEI. capita tax on the towns,
and that this would do rank injustice to some
OF the towns. Mr.. Hooker OF Brattleboro
ans hat III
cause no injustice would be done to the smaller
towns, rs the tax on the savings banks and trust
companies and machine shops round houses and
| other railroad property was taken and distributed
Mr.. Thompson demanded the yeas and nays,
which were taken: Yeas 1876, nays 90. And the
| bill was passed.
The Constitutional Amendments The judiciary
committee submitted their report on the proposed
constitutional anne ndments, as iolows
That the house do not concur in the proposed
| amendment relating to reprieves, combinations
and pardons." The report of the committee was
adopted, and the house refused to concur in this
proposal; yeas 0, nays 164.
| That the house do concur In the proposed
amendment requiring an additional oath Of
| members of the general assembly," The report
of the com adopted and the house con-
Cured In this proposal, yeas 1875; nays, 2.
That the house do concur in that proposal re-
lating to the legislative power to control the
traffic in Intoxicating drinks" Mr. Roberts OF
| Burlington opposed the concurrence In this pro-
| posa Mr.. Pumley of Mortified explained the
| reasons Of the committee for its report and elo-
| quently advocated the concurrence In this pro-
| possl Mr.. Chds Of Bennington opposed the
amendment The yeas and nays were then, on
the demand of MIR. Erwin Of Newport taken as
| follows:
Peas, Messrs; Abel Allen, Andrews, Arkey Barnard.
B.tes Bean q Glover Bean Of Ycory BELL Bs,el, Black.
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ridge Peek rinney Of Holland rinney Of Pittheld Plum
Ssinn Ripley. ROSsris sOmsrset RoSs, RosiHsea q
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Howsid, Rowland, johnson q Fsyson johnson cf sud
Mailman 0f Bsas secuSas
oyis. Page Of MOrrsow1 Perkins Perry, Phillips, Pond,
Randall Rd s5ei aSSs {.
Sutton d Is, w y STANLEY Of
.ssr Of e s Webs %s wHc:sa w %st woaS
Young q ArlipstOP, YSans q KoIIary:-7s;
@ pgS@n Baon h An; u AwGS Ay
Fits Fulam Fuller, Green OF Canaan, Hamilton Hum,
phey OF Fair Haven, Buntey Hutchinson Jenkins john
son OF Vernon. Markham Of Pomfet, Mayo. Miller Need
ham, Paine Randall OF Waterbury, Raymond. Risdon.
smith OF Newbury Smith OF Pittsford Stevens OF Troy
~ kes, Thompson OF Powna Tracy, WAdleigh, Walter,
Whitfemore, Young Of Greensboro.-Ss,
Patred.-Messrs Dimick, and Noble Of St. Albans.-2.
And the house refused to concur In this pro-
| posal OF amendment, majority OF the house
being ll9
That the house concur in that proposal relat-
| ing TO the election OF certain state officers" Mr..
| Abel OF West Haven thought there should be no
change unless some good reason be shown. Mr..
| Munson of Manchester thought 1t a good provis-
ion and that these officers should be elected In the
came manner as the state treasurer. Mr.. Abel
demanded the yeas and nays which were taken
resulting as follows; yeas 1859, nays %.
That the house do not concur in that proposal
| relating to filling vacancies In the house and
| senate the report OF the committee was adopted
and the house refused to concur In this proposal
| by a vote OF SO TO 1871.
That the house concur In the proposal relating
| to enabling towns To aid railroads." The house
adopted the report OF the committee and con-
CURED In this proposal by a vote of la to3
Senate Bills Referred S. 40. ito incorporate
| the Vermont accident association TO com. on
| corporations. 5. 1888, ito consolidate and amend
| the various acts relating To the village Of Rut-
land; 10 com. on corporations 5. 81, ITO amend
secs. 39l and 3 1872 Of the revised laws relating to
the obstruction Of railroad crossings to com. on
| railroads S 1872, ito incorporate the Pittsford
| school association" TO com, on corporations. s.
1885, ITO amend sec, 4 $40 OF the revised laws re-