Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-10-29
THE LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED from srd page.l
Tuesday.
SENATE.

Tuesday.
SENATE.
Bills introduced 33, by Senator
Hulburd, making 2S weeks instead Of
26 weeks legal school year.
) "a, by same, fish for culture may
be taken at any time and Of any size
when owner of waters does not OBJ
ject.
5 35, by Senator Hulburd, repeating
act giving bounties on noxious ami
mails.
; 40, by Senator Durkee, bringing
electric railroads within jurisdiction
OF railroad commissioners.
) ~, by Senator Ward, in cases of
mortgages on real estate il interest is
not over l-2 per cent, mortgage not
to be taxed.
) "A, by Senator Loveland, author
izes issue of permits TO teach for a
single term.
5 45, by Senator Slack, making
many amendments in the law gov
erning the practice of medicine.
5 45, by senator Sargent, TO punish
persons furnishing newspapers with
libellous articles
Ordered TO third readings Ia,
costs in criminal causes where respon-
dent makes no defence. II "a, dis
charge Of prisoners on Sunday. Ii
81, open-air concerts.
HOUSE.
Bills introduced. III l46, by Mr..
Raymore Of Eden, limiting length of
terms for which special teachers per-
mits may be issued TO thirteen weeks.
II l47, by Mr.. Norton of Hunting
ton. fee of - TO be charged for special
teachers examinations.
ii l4s, by Mr.. Walker of Ludlow,
provides for instruction of pupils in
other towns than their own when more
convenient.
II l49, by Mr.. Warren of Williston,
towns may by vote establish high
schools.
ii l5l, by Mr.. Hamilton of Rich
ford, fixing fees of health officers.
II 1875, by Mr.. Mott of Alburgh,
iONhs tAfthNiHS hioiO tlidli ~ lti
cent of grand list for schools may
draw l-2 of surplus from state; towns
spending less than 20 per cent for
schools shall forfeit balance TO state.
II l56, by Mr.. Childs of st. Adams.
$4,000 TO Soldiers
Home for '97 and '9s.
II 1870, by Mr.. Bunker of Peacham,
examiners may grant five-year certfi-
Gates to graduates of normal schools
outside of state.
II l64, by Mr.. Cady of Bethel, to
pay DIR. l., NJ. Greene the sum named
for autopsy in the Dir. Ryder case.
ii leo, by Mr.. Gleason of Thet-
ford, towns may elect six school di-
rectors il they so vote.
II l69, by Mr.. Whalen of Bolton,
towns may receive highway taxes in
labor if they so vote.
II III, by Mr.. Darling of Benning-
ton. fixing time for holding supreme
and county courts.
IL l72, by Mr.. Raymore of Eden,
cutting salary of president of Senate
and speaker of the House to ~ a day
and members to - day, TO take ef-
feet this session.
II l73, by Mr.. Moore of Plymouth,
town of less than l,20O population
may grant six special permits for
and renew them once.
II Ia, by Mr.. Keith of Barre town,
courts shall not charge jurors as to
matters of fact.
II l76, by Mr.. Paschal of Bruns-
wick, eXempting farmers from dog
tax.
HIS, by Mr.. Bliss of Calais, third |
grade certificates may become valid in I
any county by endorsement of exam
iner of that county.
III l79, by Mr.. Powers of Norris !
Vile, repeals exemption of real estate |
owned by trust companies.
Third reading ordered.-S :, for
voting of Legislators for presidential |
electors at Montpelier; yeas, l43, nays,
6S.
Ii 1870, relating TO descent. 5 II, |
challenge of jurors.
Ordered to Hell Ga, Laying tax ON
BICYCLES for constructing bicycle paths.
Bills introduced.-H lS2, by Mr.. /
Mack of Yergennes, compelling rail-
road companies to keep fences at /
grade crossings painted white.
IL lS3, by MIR. Pierce of Chester, +
permits towns of 5000 inhabitants to 7
elect five school directors if they so
-ote.
II ls5. by Mr.. Haskins of Brattlo-
,oro, Tor transportation of bicycles "a
baggage. !