The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1890-10-22


straining fowls from running at large
Makes owner of fowls, who allows hi,
fowls to go at large, liable for damage by
them com. on agriculture.
At eleven o'clock the lieutenant governor
called the joint assembly to order, to heal
the report Of the joint committee to canvass
the votes for congressman. The report wa.
as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT.
Whole number Of 1915
Necessary for choice. 1881
H. H. Powers had. .:...................... l7,l36
7. W. NIoloney had...................... s.6O5
Scattering. ............................. ii
Mr.. Powers was duly declared elected rep.
resentativc in the first congressional dis
trict for two years, beginning March H. 1891
SECOND DISTRICT.
Whole huber OF 2lO5
Necessary for choice. 1881;
W. trout llad.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lSW2
II. g. Shurtlen had. ................... $3.50
| Scattering....... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mr.. Grout was therefore declared the
duly elected representative in congress for
the second congressional district for two
years, beginning March 1, 1891. The pur-
pose of the joint assembly having been
accomplished, the presiding officer de-
clared the convention adjourned.
Mr.. Brown of Sheldon moved to recon-
slider the vote by which the report Of the
committee on elections, relating to the East
committee. The motion prevailed. Upon
| the question OF recommitting the report of
| the committee, Mr.. Darling defended the
report Of the committee and urged its adop-
ton. Mr.. Moloney, rising a question OF
privilege, explained that in his former re-
marks he meant no reflection on the COM
inittee. Being permitted to continue, he
urged against the adoption of the report.
Remarks were made by Mr.. Mann, Mr..
Marshall, Mr.. Thompson, Mr.. Mooney
again speaking Mr.. Eldredge, Mr.. Abel.
Adjourned.
sENATE-AFTERNooN.
Resoimion.-By Senator Harvey, for the
appointment by the president OF COM
mittee OF seven senators to whom shall be
referred the consideration OF constitutional
amendments; adopted.
JoiRt ReSoiution.-By Senator Pease, re-
| questing the secretary to procure complete
court statistics for the use OF the general
assembly as to length of terms, number Of
cases on docket tried by referees or other
wise, and the general expense incurred !;
| adopted
Bits introduced and Referred.-S. 81, by
Senator Kingsley, amending charter Of
West Rutland Center school district; CON-
on education.
S. "a, by Senator Childs, relating to set
line fishing; com. on game and fisheries
Bits PdSSed.--S. 26, relating to the char
ter OF the Vermont Investment and Guar
antee Company, was taken up and read the
third time under the rule. Pending its
passage, the bill was amended, on motion
of Senator Harvey, by allowing the COM
pany the right to change the location of its
office " To such other place in Vermont as
the stockholders may elect" S. ~, declar-
ing the legislative assent Of the state Of
Vermont to the purpose of the grants made
by act of congress. II. 81, to pay A. G..
Bowley the sum therein named.
Third Redding Ordercd-H. a. to pay II.
ID. Marvin the sum therein named; for Fri
day afternoon III. 81. extending jurisdic-
ton of the sheriff of the city of Nergennes;
for same time. Adjourned
HoUSE-AFTERNooN.
Immediately upon the assembling of the
house, the unfinished matter of the East
Haven contested election case came up
The question was still as to recommit.
ting the report to the committee. Mr.. Mann
took up the matter in behalf of the COM
mittee. Remarks were also made by Mr..
Darling, stating that he was now ready with
the testimony and would explain any mat
ter which might be inquired about. Mr..
Moloney answered Mr.. Darling still main
tanning that the printed record ought to
state all the essential facts Mr.. Thompson
spoke in reply to Mr.. Moloney. Remarks
was also made by Mr.. BoyntOn of Wood
stock. The house refused to recommit the
report Mr.. Billiard offered the following
amendment to the report as made by the
committee: that no ole having received a
majority of the legal votes cast for town
representative at the freeman's meeting AT
East Haven at September election of 1880,
its seat upon the floor Of this house is hereby
declared vacant" Mr.. Buttolph answered
some of the questions propounded by Mr..
Bullard. Remarks were also made by Mr.
Enright and Mr.. Moloney. Mr.. Cannon OF
West Rutland demanded the yeas and nays,
resulting as follows: yeas 46; nays 40, ands
the house refused to adopt the amendment
Thereupon the house adopted the report of
the committee. On motion OF Mr. Darling
Mr.. ii. U. Smith appeared and qualified AS
the representative of East Haven. Mr..
Darling of Chelsea offered resolution au-
thorizing payment to Mr.. Hudson of his
pay per diem to date and mileage Adopted.
Bills Introduced and Retered-H. los, by
Mr.. Pollard of Chester (by request), in rela-
ton to the location of quarries and kaoline
beds. Provides that owners of quarries
and kaoline beds shall return in their lists
the net income received by them during the
preceding year. Taxes shall be levied on
such income. This shall be the only tax
paid by the proprietors]; com. on grand list.
II. 100, by Mr.. Peck of Hinesburgh (by
requesD, to incorporate the Bristol &
Richmond railroad; com, on railroads.
III. 40, by Mr.. Prouty of Franklin, An
Act in relation to labor strikes. Forbds
any person or combination of persons in
any way by threat or force trying to hinder
or stop any person from the pursuit of
his avocation, nor shall any person or
combination of persons try by unlawful
means to compel a person to join any organ
ization that has for its object the Inaugural
ton of any labor strike. Any violation to
be deemed a misdemeanor and provides for
fine of not less than $40 and not more
than STOOL gen. com.
II. III, by Mr.. Mann of Wilmington, con.
STRUNG Sec. OF No. rs of acts of 1886.
Amends by inserting first of June instead
June 15l; com. on game and fisheries.
III. III, by Mr.. Field Of Panton, relating to
the protection of fish. Repeats No. II SEES
sion laws of 1856; com. ON game and
fisheries.
ii. 1l3, by Mr.. Miller of West Fairlee, to
amend Sec. . of No. 1873 of session laws Of
1888, in relation to the protection of horse
owners; com. on agriculture.
III. ia, by Mr.. Enright Of Windsor, In re.
lation to fares on railroads. Provides that
no rate greater than three cents per mile
shall be charged; com. on railroads.
5. q, to repeal Sec. 66, chapter 43, X. L.;
com on judiciary.
s. 10, an amendment to Sec. $3.50 and g.
234 II. L.; com. on judiciary.
FIN