The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-11-17

incorporate the Dellwood cemetery asso-
citation.
On motion of Mr.. Stearns of johnson, adj.
Thursday, November II.
sENATE-MoRNING.
Called to order. Devotional exercises by
the Chaplain. On motion of Senator Marsh
of Franklin the reading of the journal of
yesterday was dispensed with
S. 70, an act to provide for the study of
scientific temperance in the public schools
of the state was reported from the commit
tee on education.
Senator Bunker: at is we'll understood
by every senator that this is the same bill
that was passed by congress. | think the
bill ought to pass unanimously"
Senator Clark: 81 am in favor of the pur-
poses of the BILL but in its present condition
| cannot vote for it,"
Senator Baker thought that there were
some things in the bill that ought to be
looked after.
Senator Bates moved that the bill be re-
committed to the committee; agreed to.
Joint ReSoiutiOn.-From the house, relat-
ing to the convict and criminal insane.
PdSSed-S. "a, an act i'll amendment of
chap. 169, revised laws, and in addition
thereto. S. 70, Substitute for S. 39), an act
to incorporate the citizens savings bank
and trust company of ST. Johnsbury. [Sena-
tor Wells "Ths bill was laid upon the
table by request and it is the desire of the
committee to have it passed. II. 121, an
act relating to the Brattleboro & Benning-
ton railroad company.
Third Reddiug RctUSed.-S. So, an act in
amendment of chap. 139, revised laws, re-
lating to the admission and discharge of
insane PATIENTS S. AZ, an act relating to the
discharge of persons in bastardly cases. ii.
205, an act to punish the fraudulent use of
borrowed teams
Bills Introduced-By committee on Judi
ciary, S. 1856, an act in addition to act No.
As, acts of 1884, relating 10 the insane, and
to repeal sec. 29O7, revised laws; ordered to
be printed.
By committee on judiciary, S. 1856 an act
in amendment of chap. 81, revised laws, re-
lating to the discharge of persons impris-
oned in bastardy cases; ordered to be
printed.
Ordered to lies 40, an act regulating
the running of railroad trains on Sunday.
On motion of Senator Hale, adjourned
sENATE-AFTERNooN.
Message from the GorernOr.-A message
from the governor informed the senate that
he had signed senate bill IS, an act appro-
priating certain sum for the soldiers
| home of Vermont.
PaSsed.-H. 1913, an act to incorporate the
! peoples trust company of st Adams.
H 236, an act in relation to the construc-
| ton of bridge from North Hero to AL
burgh. Provides that the auditor of ac-
count shall draw an oider in favor of the
treasurer of North Hero for any balance not
| heretofore paid of the ZOO appropriated.
Senator Chaplin: do not think there
will be any objection TO this bill
Senator Stoddard. would like to in
qure how much of the amount is to be
! drawn"
Senator Chaplin: "S1 $50"
S. 70, an act to provide for the study of
scientific temperance in the public schools
of the state.
Senator Wright: 81 move the bill be or
dered to lie and be printed"
Senator Cushing: Il hope this will not
be done, as l think it is a waste of time"
Senator Wright called for the yeas and
nays Yeas, .; nays, u.
Senator Valentine. The bill is an
argument itself; but | wish to put myself
on record in favor of of this bill, and when
the vote is taken | call for the yeas and
nays"
Senator Swain: Z" | think there has been
no bill of more importance before us this
session than this one. | hope and pray for
its unanimous passage"
Senator Hale: 81 am very glad to see such
general feeling towards the passage of this
bill, and l believe it will reach the desired
end"
Senator Chaplin " / think there is no SEN
ator on this floor who is more in favor OF
of the cause of this bill than l, but a COM
mission is TO be appointed, to which this
matter has been referred, and think it best
to hear from it before we act upon any
measure"
Senator Bunker: % have heard the re-
marks of the senator from Washington with
pain. 1t is true there is going to be "A com
mission, but we will have to wait two years
for its report.
The bill was further favored by Senators
Smith, Foster and Baker.
The vote on the third reading was as fol-
lows: Yeas, 25 nays, 1-Senator Chaplin be-
ing the only senator who opposed its third
reading.
Third Reod,ng RetuSed.-S. III, an act
relating TO offences against private prop
erty; III. 40, an act to amend sec. 1897
revised laws.
PdSSed.-H. III, an act to pay II. G. Haz'
elton the sum therein named.
On motion of Senator Spear, adj.
HoUsE-MoRNING.
Devotional exercises by Rev. Mr. Moody
: of Barton.
The speaker announced as the special
committee on the Currier license bill Messrs
Bill of Albany, Tinkham of Pomfret, Hatcl
of Pittsfeld, Patterson of Bristol ant
Fisher of Bethel.
} Passed.-H 1888, to incorporate the Ameri
can commercial company.
DiSD,issed.-H. 30 amending the check
D list law; H. 43, imposing fine of $50 fo
furnishing liquor.
Killed-H. 800. relating to registration o
e | births and marriages.
: II. POS, relating to the filling of vacancies
! in the general assembly was called up D,
e the gentleman from Topsham, the question
# being, Shall the house reconsider its vote?
S Mr.. Poland of Waterville opposed ant
= Messrs. Harvey, Bedard, Peck, Butteriield
$ Hathaway, Allen, Kingsley, Mansur anC
Mann favored.
}, The house seconded the demand of TIL
}, gentleman from Londonderry for the PREV
A Gus question The main question was the
put and carried-ayes, l46; nays, 50.
Mr.. Poland moved that sec. 2 be strucl
g out and another inserted providing that tn
g act shall not be legal until the suprem
;; court had passed a favorable judgmen
thereon; agreed to.
It Pending its passage the house adjourne
!. on motion of Mr.. Poland.