The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-11-24

upon the law, he knew that it must not be
arbitrary.
Mr.. Smonds answered question of the
gentleman from Wells and said that the
law now was not binding upon pupils.
Mr.. Knapp believed that it is the policy
of school law to have penalties attached, or
laws may be enacted from now until doom's-
day without avail.
The act provides in substance that the
town superintendent shall certify that the
subject has "been studied by ali pupils in
each and every grade of the school," etc.
Mr.. Mansur moved to amend by striking
out the word "al." He thought that word
made it difficult for the superintendent to
so certify The merits of the amendment
were discussed, and Mr.. Mann moved to
strike out the word "all' and insert "the."
This was accepted by Mr.. Mansur, and it
was adopted. Mr.. Mansur then moved to
strike out the word "all'' in other places
and insert the" in place thereof. This was
also adopted by vote of 100 to 81. Mr. Stearns
moved to amend sec. 1, by adding thereto:
Suitable books shall be furnished at the
expense of the state" Lost. The previous
question being ordered, the bill was passed
by vote of 167 yeas to 80 nays.
KWed.-H. 302, in relation TO billiards,
bowlng-aleys, coasting and ball-playing.
Joint Resolution on tie death Of er-Presi-
dent Arthur.-By Mr.. Poland of Waterville:
Res2 , By the Ssnes SEd h9.'s Of
regret the announcement Of the death of an illus
trious and eminent son of Vermont, ex.President
ling patriotism and statesmanlike qualities promi-
nently identified, as he was, with the Union cause
po 'G of @ag aq Of he on WITH
conspicuous ability, dignity and fidelity The people
for his public services and the state of Vermont to
hereby manifest their respect and esteem for his
memory; and at the same time, tender to the de-
reavement they have sustained.
Adopted on the part of the house by an
unanimous vote.
Judge Poland, in introducing the resou-
ton, made few remarks eulogistic of the
deceased ex-president, and speaker Grout
paid brief but glowing tribute to the emf
nent qualities of Chester A. Arthur as a
man, a lawyer and statesman.
| On motion of Mr.. Chesmore of Hunting
| ton, adj.
HoUsE-AFTERNooN.
! Pissed in Concurrence.-S. 40, to pay to l..
| X. Barnes the sum named; S. 96, relating to
the tenure of Office of state officers; S. 105,
relating to judges of the supreme court; S.
| 10, repeating No 81, laws of 1882; S. 1876,
relating to imprisonment in bastardy cases;
5. 139, relating to unorganized towns and
cores.
| Passed.-S. 81, to incorporate Barton
! academy and graded school; III. 26S, to in
corporate the S. NJ. Dorr investment COM
| pany; II. 327, in relation to St, Johnsbury
schools.
Passed.-H, $50 Bennington cemetery association
| bill; II. 315, to incorporate Brandon school district
No. as graded school district; H. 963 in relation
to school district No . in Brandon; H. IA, relating
! to grammar school lands in Greensboro; II. 4Sl,
/ giving certain rights tn George F. Cushman and
others II. $50 in relation to school lands in Iras-
] burgh; ii. 49, Chittenden county Jail bill.
! AppTOred.-The governor announced that he had
signed house bills 800 49, go 221, 49, lis, % and
joint resolution relating to furnishing the new Ii
brary building.
| PdSSed IN C0AcurreHce.-S. l0l, to incorporate the
Burlington board of trade
| .ioHt ResOiatiOH.-That mileage and per diem sal
airy of "A member be allowed the widow of the late
Mr. Stafford of Wallingford; adopted on the part of
| the house.
That Mr.. T.. w. j. Hawkins he allowed mileage at
the usual rate; adopted on the part of the house,
! hWed.-H. IA, III amendment of see. PSI, revised
laws; H. 30, relating to grammar school lands in the
town of Bethel; H. 1875, relating to persons who dis
turb the peace II 49,, amending sec: psi revised
laws; H. ig9, relating to taxation; ii. ili, to en-
courage immigration; II. 81, providing for the
weekly payment of wages.
On motion of Mr.. Stanton, adjourned.
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