Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-10-23
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ferred. II, by Senator Roberts, relating
to paupers, in amendment of No. AZ of the
acts of 1856.
HOUSE, p. M.-Bills introduced and re-
ferred. II g. by Proctor of Fair Haven
! (Gives the village power to construct sew
ers, to issue bonds, not exceeding SIS co.,
fl 65, by Darling Of Chelsea, proyiding a
State school tax. provides that a tax of
s IL cents on the dollar shall be annually
assessed on the list of the polls and ratable
estate of the inhabitants of the State for
the support of the common schools.)
H 66, by Darling of Chelsea, to amend
section 1851 of II. L., relating to the oaths
to be administered TO an officer taking the
charge of jury in a criminal cause.
II 81, by Fisher of Vergennes, extending
the jurisdiction of the sheriff of the city of
Nergennes.
II 6s, by James of Weybridge, to pay Ira
]. Twitchell.
The judiciary committee reported II bill
| 81 with amendments. The amendments
were agreed to and third reading order
ed for o-morrow morning.
Joint Resolution.-By Mr.. James of Wa
terbury Provides that no bill authoriz-
/ ing any expenditure of public money shall
be introduced after October 81, and no bill
/ involving expense TO the State shall pass
/ to its third reading until Nov. 3.
Tuesday, Oct 14th.
| SENATE, A. M.-The following bills were
i introduced and referred ; Is, by Senator
Randall, making all deposits in savings
banks, savings institutions and trust COM
| panies taxable.
S 10, by Senator Roberts, declaring the
| legislative assent of the State Of Vermont
to the purpose of the grants made by an
act of Congress approved Aug. 80, 1890.
S 20, by Senator Dwinell, IN amendment
| of an act to incorporate the village of Bar
re.
S 81, by Senator Kingsley relating to the
House of Correction.
S22 by Senator Roberts, providing for
the revision of the public laws Of this
State
Joint Res olutions. For Joint assembly
on October 10, for the election of sergeant
ot-arms, brigade commander, adjutant and
inspector general, quarter master general
and Judge advocate general; adopted.
From the House, that so much of the
governors message as relates to the sala-
ries of state officers be referred to the joint I
committees on state and court expenses 4
and that they be requested to report by
bill or otherwise. Adopted.
HOUSE, A. M.-The committee on claims I
reported II "a favorably, and it was order I
ed to a third reading tomorrow morning. /
Bills introduced and referred. II SO, by !
Prouty OF Franklin. Provides for a town /
superintendent instead of a supervisor
it each county during the year, and shall
hold meetings as far as practicable, deliv-
ering lectures on educational subjects
Each town shall at March meeting, elect a
superintendent of common schools, who
shall hold public examination of all per-
sons desiring to teach.
II 20, by Peck of Hinesburg, providing
for the payment OF masters, referees, audi
tors, commissioners in probate appeals and
commissioners TO discontinue or establish
highways.
II Il, by Craft of Clarendon, amending
section 1919 X. L., relating 10 actions for
damage done by dogs.
II y, by Buttolph of Middlebury author
izing the town of Middlebury to fund its
present Indebtedness II
II %, by Shepardscn oil Fairfax, provid-
ing that barbed wire fences must be five
wires high and topped with beard
II a, by Wells Of Burlington, TO estab-
fish board of street commissioners for the
city of Burlington.
III 70, by Chase Of Bristol, incorporating
the Rock Spring Water company.
Bills Passed.H 30, an act relating to
contract labor; II 36, act giving justices OF
the peace concurrent Jurisdiction with the ,
county court OF offenses for intoXcation; ,
II 81, an act paying A g Bowley al 81;
II 49, an act in addition to chapter 1872 OF
r L, entitled frauds; 80, an act to sim :
ply indictments for forgery
SENATE, p. Ms 10 ordered to third
reading Wednesday afternoon. /
5 6, ordered to a third reading at the
same time. {
The following House bills were read
twice and referred:
Il 30, relating to contracts for labor ,
II 81, to pay G Bowley the sum therein /
II IS, in addition to section 415i Of chap
ter 1872, entitled frauds, I
II 80, to simplify indictments for PERU q
~, Il
The Senate voted p for Justin s. Morrill, /
for Y. 5. Senator fort years, and one vote 5
for +. j. Phelps. n
II SO, giving justice of the peace ooncnr-
rent jurisdiction with county courts of Of |
fences for intoxioation.
HOUSE, p. M.-Bills reported. II 80, or a
iered to a third reading. Ia
5 2, ordered to third reading. d
II Al, to suppress lotteries and other dis G
-ribution of prizes by chance. Third read c
ing refused. In
II 81, ordered to a third reading. g
II 49, an act repeating the bounty on fox Z
IS. Ordered TO third reading.
; Z, ordered TO a third reading.
The House voted on L. 5. Senator for six 4
years. Justin 5. Morrill, received 16s votes
and T.. j. Phelps So.
Bills introduced and referred.-H rs, by
smith OF st. Adams. Provides that the t
roads may consolidate their fran
,hises, property or become merged The I
Central Vermont, Vermont and Canada,
)gdensburg and Lake Champlain, Sarato- t
"a and st. Lawrence, Ogdensburg Transit n
company, 0gdensburg Terminal company
Montpelier and White River, Burlington
md Lamoille Valley, Mifsisquoi Valley. 2
Montreal and Vermont Junction, Stanstead
shetford and Chombly, Canada Atlantic {
md such other companies as may be inter !
eted or controlled in this State.
II II, by Smith of st, Adams Provides a
hat any railroad company may issue >
ponds not exceeding 100 years at rate OF
interest not exceeding six per cent.
II IS, by Prouty of Franklin. Provides
hat all towns not electing a street com ,
shall at the March meeting, e
ect highway surveyor in the several :
Dad districts in their town. Provides also =
or tax of ID cents on the dollar payable ii
n money or 20 cents payable in labor;
UGH tax so used for highway purposes. I
Joint Resolution. Joint resolution pro-
-iding for joint assembly for election of n
ertain State officers on October l6 was on !
notion of Mr.. Darling amended by chang
dot fal.. -.