The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-10-22
Friday, October II
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The senate opened with the usual devo-
tional exercises by the chaplain, and read
ing of the journal, the president in the
chair.
Pdssed.-H. 10, Mr.. Rowlands bill, in
of sec. S51, revised laws, relat- |
ing to jurisdiction of constables in serving |
process, providing towns may vote to give !
jurisdiction anywhere in the state, was read |
the third time and passed.
Joint Assembly.-The senate adjourned to |
the hall of the house at 1870 to listen to the
report of the committee on the canvass OF
county officers
The Pension BW.-This bill was taken up
on the return of the senate to their chamber
1t provides for the payment of a pension to
Andrew w. Kezar. Senator Cristy thought
the bill would establish bad precedent
Senator Gibbs thought the state ought to do
right and care for her militia. Senators
Howe, Hoton and Brainerd also favored
the passage of the bill Senator Chaplin
opposed the bill. The yeas and nays were
called and stood y for and against the
passage of the bill. Those voting for the bill
were Senators Amsden, Baxter, Brainerd,
Brewster, Carney, Clark, Curtis, Day, Field,
Fletcher, Garfield, Gibbs Hebard, Hill,
Holton, Horton, Howe, Ide, johnson, Jones,
McDuffee, Mott, Paul, Thompson and Will
liams Those voting against the bill were
Senators Chaplin, Hobson, Greene, Cristy
Bills Introduced.-By Senator Horton, S.
AZ, An act in addition to chap. 140, revised
laws; to com. on highways, bridges and fer
ries. Provides that towns excessively
burdened to keep in repair roads and
bridges by which other towns are benefited
may require the assistance of such towns,
though they are in another county
By Senator Chaplin, S. As, An act relating
to the repairing of highways and bridges; to
com on highways bridges and ferries. Pro-
videS for the adjustment of the highway
surveyor system and makes all highway
taxes payable in money, and roads to be re-
paired under the direction of the selectmen
or street commissioners.
By Senator Moren, S. 40, An act in addi-
ton to, and in amendment of, chap. -, re-
vised laws; to com. on education. Provides
for the setting off of persons to school dis
tricts in adjoining towns.
BY Senator Johnson, S. 30, An act in
amendment of sec. 276, revised laws, relat-
ing to grand list on real estate to CON- on
grand list. Provides that real estate shall
be set to the last owner or occupant on the
first day of April of each year.
BY Senator Gibbs, S. 81, An act to amend
sec. 30 of an act entitled, " An act to pro-
vide revenue for the payment of state ex-
penses," approved Nov. %, 1852; to com. on
state and court expenses. Inserts insur-
ance companies into the provisions OF that
act
Married Women.-The bill relating to the
property rights of married women was taken
up. All W illt VII WAS HloNtu
by Senator Mott, but the senate refused to
commit the bill for amendment. Senator
Howe then offered an amendment to define
more definitely how property shall be ac-
quired by a woman. Senators Ide and
| Hebard opposed the amendment, and it was
withdrawn. Senator Holton thought the
| bill should allow the husband and wife to sue
| each other, in order that they might have as
good chance to secure debts against each
other as outside creditors. Senator Ide ex-
| planned that the court of insolvency could
| take care of those matters under the pro-
posed law, which it would be difficult to do
| now, and after answering several other
| questions, the vote was taken and the bill
| passed.
Amended.-S. II, Senator Thompson's bill
| in relation to the time of service of process,
| concurred in by the house, with proposals of
amendment, was amended as proposed.
! Tbird Reoding Ordered.-H. Is, Mr.. Hen
rvs bill relating to appropriations for Dec
Grafton day, was ordered for third reading
| tomorrow morning.
Kaed-S. Q, Senator Paul's bill, relating
to justice jurisdiction in cases where the
! title to land comes in issue but is not actu-
| ally contested and made an issue mt the
time, was reported adversely by the judi
ciary committee. Senator Paul defended
the bill, and Senator Idle gave the COM
mittees reasons for reporting against the
bill. Senator Thompson also opposed the
| bill, and third reading was refused
S. II, Senator Paul's bill, relating to the
| recovery of exemplary or punitive damages
in actions at law, limiting the recovery to
the damages actually sustained, was re-
ported unfavorably by the committee and a
third reading refused.
TlidgeS of Supreme Courts. 3, An act to
regulate the salaries of judges OF the SUI
preme court, was reported, with proposals
| of amendment, and, on motion of Senator
Thompson, made IA special order for next
Thursday at 1918 A. NJ
s. 2, Senator Paul's bill, making the num-
Der of judges six, was also made special
order, Thursday next at 2; 30 PM.
Onmotion of Senator Brainerd, adjourned
sENATE-AFTERNooN
Called to order by the president.
Possed.-S. ~ Senator Jones' bin, relating TO ths
destruction Of noXious animals was reported favor
S Ys ne for steg PG fox out S OF tramp %
which were adopted, and the third reading was or
meSard the title Of the 6i was amended so as t.
% III 4 1eysed a%s Of VERMONT a' rea a To-
destruction of noxous animals.
the house. providing for the Payment OF the hote
expenses of the party of deaf mutes, was concurre'
RJerreG.- II, I, Relating to the erection OF soldiers
m e IS by towns a to com On military nar
named; to com on claims. II. ~, relating 10 duties
of town clerks; TO iud. com.
On motion of Senator Thompson, adj.
WOODWORKING.
the chair. Devotional exercises by the
chaplain. Journal of yesterday read and
approved.
Bills Introduced.-By Mr.. Hopkins o
South Burlington, III. %, An act relating t.
compulsory attendance on town or district
schools; to com. on education. This bill
provides against every kind and description
of truancy.1
BY Mr.. Parker OF Cambridge, III. 96, Ar
act to change the boundary line between
the city of Burlington and the town of South
Burlington; to special committee of mem
bers from the county OF Chttenden, The
same bin that was defeated at the session
of 1882 Its purpose is to make the hons,
in which Rev Theodore A. Hopkins lives
part of Burlington.
BY Mr.. Arnold of Westminster, III, 81, Al
act in amendment of sec. 3,044, chap. 141, re
vised laws, relating to highways; to com
on highways, bridges and ferries. Pro
vides for the annual assessment OF fifteer
cent money tax for the support OF Highways.
BY Mr.. Needham OF Leicester, III. %, Al
act relating TO repairing of highways ant
bridges TO com, on highways, bridges ant
ferries. Obliges each town to elect tire,
street commissioners at the annual Marcel
meeting
BY Mr.. Pinney OF Bridgewater, ii, 3d. Al
act relating to exemptions from taxation; Il
com. on grand list. [Repeals the laws TO
the exemption of manufacturing establish
ments from taxation.
BY Mr.. Barrett of Rutland, III. 100, Al
act to incorporate the village OF Sutherland
; Falls; to com. on corporations.