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

1884 and l6 Of 1886 The acts referred to
provide state aid in such cases. This bill
confines that aid to towns beneitedl com.
on highways and bridges.
II. 1885, by Mr.. Mann, to incorporate the
Deerfield Valley Railroad Company. The
proposed road will give the town of Will
mington railroad facilities by a line there
from to Readsboro on Hoosac Tunnel linel;
railroad committee.
ii. $40, to incorporate company for the
purpose of giving a water supply to the
village of Pittsford; corporations.
II. al, to pay j. w. Roy the sum named.
causing the arrest of a prisoner; claims.
II. 142, by Mr.. Kimball of Randolph, re-
lating to the appropriation of money for OBJ
servance of decoration day. Towns may
at March meeting vote appropriations there
forl; military affairs.
II. 1913, by Mr.. Proctor of Proctor, relat-
ing to loan and investment companies and
enlarging the powers of the inspector of
finance. Brings Investment companies of
other states more directly within the power
of the Inspector and gives him power to adj
vertise such companies il in his Judgment
they are not in all respects sound; com. on
banks.
Resolutions and Petitions.-By Mr.. Proctor
of Fairhaven, petition signed by George
w. Kennedy and other teachers in graded
schools in locality of Fairhaven, asking the
retention of the county supervisor of schools,
county boards of education and uniform
teachers examinations that exist in the
present school law.
BY Mr.. Smith of Fairlee, asking that the
name of Fairlee Pond be changed to the
name of Lake Morey
BY Mr.. Moloney, petition relating to the
disappearance of Arden II. Humphrey
from the Vermont insane asylum at Brat
tleboro, asking that an investigation be
made.
Mr. MolOney also offered resolution that
an investigating committee be appointed
which shall consist of one senator and two
members of the house. On motion of Mr..
Darling of Chelsea, ordered to lie and be
printed.
Three petitions were presented respect
lively by Chaifee of Albany, Cook of Mount
Holly and Cummings of Thetford, asking
for municipal suffrage for women.
A petition was offered by Buffum of Dor
set and signed by laborers, farmers and
traders of Dorset, asking for the passage of
weekly payment bill.
Senate proposed joint resolution, calling
for certain statistics, came up as the sub
ject of special order at eleven o'clock. Mr..
Robinson of Barton on behalf of the judi
ciary committee stated that it would in
volve great labor and expense. Moreover,
the judiciary committee had already sought
and obtained such statistics. On being
questioned, Chairman of judiciary Commit
tee Thompson stated fully the nature of the
information already obtained. The house
refused concurrence in the resolution.
II. 50 came up for passage This is the
bill providing that in prosecutions under
liquor law, courts may allow amendments
of indictments and informations, either in
form or substance, at any stage of the pro-
ceedings.
Mr.. Moo. eY oppt sed the measure. Such
cases were tried by justices more than any
other tribunals, and this bill gave too much
power. No reasonable man who wanted the
prohibitory law carried out in a just and
legal manner would ask the legislature to
override the constitution.
Mr. Billiard of Underhil thought it dan
gerous innovation to allow such amend
ments at any time. BY analogy, if a man
is charged with DEMONSTRATING, the charge
might be changed to manslaughter. No
one would say that was in keeping with the
constitutional provision.
Mr.. Robinson of Barton thought the gen
tleman's remarks were directed more
against the prohibitory law than against
the present measure. He hoped the bill
would pass.
Mr. Enright of Windsor thought this is
not prohibitory measure, but strength
ening of existing laws and the enforcing of
the same. He was in favor of any measure
aiding in enforcing law, but he believes
this measure not sound.
Mr.. Robinson would not extend the
measure any lower than the judge of
county court.
Mr.. Thompson spoke in favor of the bill.
The courts could be trusted to allow such
amendments. The measure did not give
power to substitute one offence for another
entirely distinct defence. 1t was only to
prevent the escape of men charged with
violation; ii was to make the offence clear
and distinct and legal in the way of its
charging.
Mr.. Robinson moved to commit to a mem
Der to amend so as to include in its scope
only cases in the county court.
Pending action, Mr.. Proctor of Farlee
moved TO dismiss the bill On viva voce
vote the negative sad the preponderance.
Mr.. Thompson called for ayes and nays
which resulted, ayes, 102; noes, %.
On recurrence of Mr. Robinson's motion
to commit to "a member, the house adjourned
pending action.
sENATE-AFTERNOoN.
Bills PasSed.- 36, giving justices of the
peace concurrent jurisdiction with the
county court of ofienses for intoXication.
II. 2, to enlarge the powers of the Mont
pelier Public Library Association.
The president announced as "A special
committee on constitutional amendments,
Senators Harvey, Stevens, Fairchild, Jen-
nings. Roberts, Dwinel and Nichols,
Joint ReSolUtioR.-By Senator Dwinell,
for a joint assembly to receive the report of
the joint canvassing committee for county
and probate officers and justices of the
peace, for Wednesday, October %, at eleven
o'clock adopted on the part of the senate.
Adjourned.
HOUSE-AFTERNOON.
H. 80 was, on motion of Mr.. Thompson
made the subject of special order for
Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock.
BHiS Ntr0dUced and Re1erred.-H. IA. by
Mr.. Proctor of Fairhayen, for the relief of
INDECENT soldiers of the nation, and the fam
lilies of those deceased. Relief to he af-
fOrded by city or town poormasterl; com.
ON mill airy affairs.
II, l45, by Mr.. Taylor of Cornwall, to
incorporate the Vermont Medical College,
or Second Medical College of the American
Health Society. George Dutton, b. G.
Sparhawk and others are constituted body
polite for the purpose of maintaining the
institution above named for giving instruc-
ton in the science and art Of medicine
IL. l4G by Mr.. Harlow of Springfield to
pay w. S. Lowell the sum therein named.
For capturing two criminals, John Minkler
and Robert Fitton claims.
IL. l47, by Mr.. Griffith of Mt. Tabor to
legaize grand list of that town. grand list.
II. liS, by Mr.. Manning Of Weston, to in
corporate Weston cheese companies; cor
pOratons.
II. $40, by Mr.. Marshall, An Act of hu,
mainly" Provides that those who set