Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-10-11
THE WEEK AT MONTPELIER.
Continued from sixth page.

In the House, resolution was OF
fered by Mr.. Lord Of --ontpelier, re-
ferring so much Of the governors
message as relates to the Australian
ballot, 10 the committee on elections;
adopted.
Bills Introduced.
II 4. by Mr.. Rustedt o. Richford, an
act To amend section 4,421 of the re-
vised laws. PROVIDES for the commit
ment Of insane criminals to the state
asylum for insane, pending their
trial; judiciary com.
II ). by Mr.. Smith Of Burlington,
empowering the city Of Burlington to
issue certain water bonds; com. on cor
porations.
II 6, by Mr.. Tenny Of Searsburgh,
an act to legalize the quadrennial APP
praisal Of that town for 1894; com. on
grand list.
II Z. BY Mr.. Pier Of Jamaica,
amending an act relating TO the puri-
ty of elections. EXempts from the
operation of the Australian ballot act
all towns of less than 1000 popula-
ton com. on elections.
Adjourned.
TUESDAY.
In the senate, joint committees on
the part Of the Senate were an
nounced.
Bills Introduced.
: 3. by Senator Darling, to amend
act No. 65 of lss4. relating to town
libraries. PROVIDES that towns may
appropriate for suitable buildings or
rooms. and for foundations Of such IL
brary. a sum notexceeding - foreach
of the ratable polls in such town in
the preceding year, and may also APP
propriate annually for the mainten-
ance such sum of money as the town
may votel; gen. com.
; ;. by senator Plumley, an act to
amend the act Incorporating the YER
mont Camp Meeting association; com.
on corporations.
; 6, by senator Platt, an net TO
amend chapter 93 Of the Revised Laws
relating 10 Insolvency; com. on judi
ciary.
III 1. amending Seed ,421 of the Re-
vised Laws in regard TO commitment
of prisoners in jail awaiting tria', was
passed.
Adjourned.
In the House, these Were among the
Bills Introduced.
III 10. by Mr.. Lynde of DummerS-
ton, TO repeal Sec. IA of No. >, session
laws of 1890, relating TO schools. Does
away with the issuing of permits by
superintendent !; com. on education.
ii Il. by Mr.. Gilman of Browning
ton. Regulating the width of wheel
tires to be used on public roads,; com.
on highways, bridges and ferries.
II IL. by Mr.. Bacon of Chelsea, for
correcting mistake in the grand list.
/ IGives the selectmen power TO correct
/ an evident mistake in the list.
a II IA, by Mr.. Nathaniel of Poulmey,
providing free textbooks in the pub
( lie schools, and creating state board
of education; committee on education.
1 Board to consist OF seven members,
\ The state superintendent 10 be chair
man. the governor to appoint the 9TH
ers. Meetings to be at Montpelier
during the sessions of the legislature,
and two or more elsewhere at such
times as governor appoints. Board to
select textbooks for public schools.
IL l6. bv Mr.. Watson of Hartford.
an act relating TO the transfer OF
property Of nonresident wards To
I their guardians residing out Of this
state: com. on judiciary. Provides
for the transfer, on the production oi
I proper transcript Of record from eourt,
/ of competent jurisdiction.
II 20. by Mr.. Winslow OF Brandon,
regulating actions for libel. Notice
10 be served on publishers Of newspa-
pers three days before serving process;
\ then IL the article was published in
good faith and without malice, and q
retaction is made in the paper pub
\ fishing alleged libel. within three days
Of the notice for dailies and in next
/ issue thereafter for weeklies, plaintiff
\ shall only recover actual damages. In
ease the person alleged 10 be libelled
! j. a candidate for public office. retrac-
tion j. To be made editorially before
u the WaA Oh tiftAADi ANY NNA A~1At VII
fully giving to reporter. manager,
editor or publisher Of a newspaper or
any other publication, matter which.
/ if printed. turns out To be libelous.
shall be guilty of misdemeanor. Act
not TO apply to femalesl; com. on iu-
dietary.
Bills Passed.
II 4. an act amending Sec. 4,429, Il.
L.. and providing for the commit
ment Of insane criminals TO the Yer
mont asylum for the insane pending
their trial. Under suspension Of the
rule.
Portions Of the governors message
relating to various subjects were re-
i ferred 10 committees.
Adjourned.
Four south SALISBURY men stood
with guns in their hands one night
last week and saw two burglars open