The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-11-05

list for taxation to the person to whom such
timber belongsl grand list.
II. 36l, by Mr.. Cannon of West Rutland,
enabling certain towns to procure street
lights. Towns of over three thousand in
habitanls may, al the annual meeting, vote
such money as they deem proper for the
lighting Of streetsl; corporations.
H. 362, by Mr.. Darling of Chelsea, author
izing the acknowledgement to allow the
Sons of Veterans the use of state tents at
their annual encampments; military affairs.
III. 1868, by Mr.. Cannon, relating to justices
of the peace. When justice dies after
signing the writ commencing an action,
another justice may act without commence
ing afreshl; judiciary
H. 364, by Mr.. Cross OF Montpelier TO
regulate the construction of electric light
plants. Plant to he so constructed as to
prevent the probability of accidents]; gen.
com.
H. 800, by Mr.. Houghton of Stamford, to
amend No. rs of laws of 1882. Prohibits
shooting at live pigeons as marks for sports
men game and fisheries.
II. 366, by Mr.. Peck, giving right of ap-
peal from actions of towns in alteration of
school districts. Appeals to go to county
ourtl; judiciary.
II. 367, by Mr. walbridge of Brookfeld
to pay w C.. Clark the sum named. Horse
thiei]; claims.
II. 3GS, by Mr.. Cross, regulating construc-
ton Of wires over streets in cities and vii
lagos. ITO be so placed as to obviate the
danger of accidents]; highways.
III. 800, by Mr. Blake of Swanton, amend
ing Sec. 1896 of r. L., relating to further
protection of game. [Changes time from
March to February l, running to Septem-
Der l, as at present during which time GER
tain game is protectedl; game and fish
cries.
II. 80 by Mr.. williams of Rockingham,
to repeal No. 49, of laws of 1884, authoriz-
ing the appointment of special prosecutors
of criminal offences. This act authorizes
the governor to appoint special prosecutors
upon the request of twenty voters of a
townE judiciary.
H. 37i, by MIR. Bartlett of Plainfeld, to
amend Sec. 81 # No. 9, acts of 1888 Pro
vides that a graduate of any seminary in
the state or any college, who has taught in
the public schools twenty-four weeks, may
receive from the supervisor in the county
where such person last taught a certificate
of the first grade]; education.
II. so, by Mr.. Eldredge of Warren, relAt-
ing to switchmen at railroad stations. Com
petent switchmen to be employed at all
crossings of the highway at stationsl; rail
roads.
H. 1913, by Mr.. Thomas of Monkton, to
prevent accidents from illuminating gas.
IAN hotel and boarding house keepers to
have a notice in bedrooms Don't blow out
the gas y j gen. com.
II. 374, by Mr.. Chedel, to incorporate
Pittsfield and Rochester Telephone Associa-
tom corporations
II. 80 by Mr.. Kezer of Rochester, to in
corporate Rochester Water System Com
pany; corporations.
III. 37G, by Mr.. Moloney, to amend II. l.
relating to intimidation of workmen. adds
to the law "A clause making it lawful for
workmen alone, or in combination, to quit
work if they see fit to do so, and TO combine
together for the purpose of doing any act
lawful in itself: iu1iCiarV
III. 377, by Mr. Kezer of Rochester, giving
rights in addition to rights now held by
fire district No. l, in town of Rochester, un-
der chap. ia, II. L.. corporations.
II. 37S, by Mr.. Chedel of Pittsford, to in
corporate the Hancock and Rochester tele-
phone association; corporations.
III. 80 by Mr.. Billiard of Underhill, re-
lating to the distribution of fines under
chap. 169, Il. l.. and to change the salaries
of states attorneys. Provides for salary in
lieu Of all other fees and charges]; Judiciary.
H..3S0, by Mr.. Cannon of West Rutland,
empowering certain towns to appropriate
money for the construction and mai nte-
nance of sidewalks. Allows town of over
three thousand inhabitants to vote a tax
not exceeding ten per cent of the highway
furd for sidewalks corporations.
III. 3S1, introduced by committee on edu-
cation as a substitute for II. 90 Provides
that Commits History of Vermont may he
adopted as the textbook in Vermont
schools by county boards of education or
such other officers, as may be empowered
to adopt textbooks
PdSSed.-H 245, incorporating Chester
Savings Bank. II. III to legalize Peach
ans grand list. II. 234, to legaize grand
list of Newport. Adjourned.
sENATE-AFTERNooN
Bill Introduced-S. 1874, from committee on
manufactures, by report of Senator Brown,
permitting municipal officers to authorize
manufacturers to ring bells and use whis-
ties and gongs for the benefit of the work
men; ordered to lie and be printed.
Special Order.-On motion of Senator Ran
dali, the Humphrey investigation resou-
ton was made special order for Wednesday
at half.past ten in the forenoon.
Ordcred TO Lie.-On motion of Senator
Roberts, ii. 1876, TO incorporate the Union
Savings Bank and Trust Company of Nor
riSvile, with proposals of amendments to
the house, was ordered to lie.
mira ReddingS.-H. So, to prevent the
unlawful wearing and use of G. A. r., :. of
v and w. Il. G.. badges and buttons. II
l42, authorizing villages in village meet
ings to appropriate money for the observ-
ance Of Decoration day. II. 6, in amend
ment of an act relating to telegraph and
telephone poles, in incorporated villages and
cities, with proposals Of amendment. ii.
1876, to pay j. X. Weed sum named. II.
l41, 10 pay D. W. Ray, sum named. II. 1i6
to pay Wilson Lowell sum named. III. 1866,
to pay l.. ID. Miles sum named. S. s, to
regulate and provide for the appointment of
judges of city and municipal courts.
House Bus Read and Reterred.-H. III, to
legalize the quadrennial appraisal of
Peacham for 1890; grand list.
ii. pa, to legalize the quadrennial APP
praisal Of Newport for 1890; grand list.
H. 245, to revise and amend act of incor-
poration of Chester Savings Bank; banks.
KWed.-S. Al, providing for the formation
of cooperative savings and loan associ
atoms. Adjourned.
HOUsE-AFTERNoON
PdSsed.-H. 232, extending provisions Of
Sec 36O7-3632 r., L., relating to insurance
companies; ii. 235, repeating Sec. /, No. 3d.
r. L., 1856; IL. 243, relating TO the taxation
of portable saw mills, with amendments
III. 262, appropriating fifty thousand dollars
to be expended in preparing the Vermont
state asylum for the insane for occupancy;
III. "A, establishing board of street commits
sioners for the city of Burlington, with
amendments.
PetitiOn.-From State Agricultural So
ciety, asking that liberal appropriation be
made toward the representation of Yer
mont in the Columbian Exposition in
Chicago in 1893. Adjourned.
Personal.