The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-26

DObJ bbTthnb NJ DOlubb HDOVo winch Trout
are not likely to be more than six inches
long and fishing in posted waters shall be
wholly forbidden. Fine of not less than
$40 for first offence or 800 for subsequent
offences. Repeats six-inch law]; joint com.
on game and fisheries.
II. "a, by Mr.. Cove OF Lincoln, relating to
election Of certain town officers. Select
men and listers shall be elected for terms
OF one, two and three years eacb]; com. on
judiciary.
II. 90, by Mr.. Butterfeld OF Derby, incor-
porating Derby Line Cemetery Associations
com. on corporations.
III. 90, by Mr.. Dodds of North Hero, re-
pealing Sec. 4599, V. g., authorizing fish
and game commissioners to license SEEMING
in the northerly part OF Lake Champlain
Joint com. on game and fisheries.
III, 81, by Mr.. Hobson OF Brighton, legal
izlng quadrennal appraisal and grand list
OF Brighton for 1898; com. on grand list
III. 90. by Mr.. Marvin Of Albany, amend
ing Sec. 1892, V. S.. forbidding fishing with
certain devices. Includes electrical de-
vicesl; joint com. on game and fisheries.
III. 80, by Mr.. Nutting OF Westmore, re-
lating to lot No. 81 in Westmore; com. on
land taxes
The committee on joint rules reported
through Mr.. Abel OF West Haven, and the
report as read by the clerk was adopted
on the part OF the House.
Mr.. Howard OF Ludlow presented petit
ton for raising volunteer company OF
militia at Ludlow. Referred to com. on
Third Reading Ordered. II 10 to pay II.
s. Mott the sum therein named. Amended
from $1,000 to 16 80.
s. to amend Sec. 3O35 V. s., relating to
investment Of money by trustees of public
ing to replevin
Killed, III. 26, to amend Sec. 2980 " s.,
relating to road commissioners.
Read Third Time and Passed, I'll. 60, to
change school year of North Troy Graded
School. II. s, legalizing appraisal Of real
estate in town OF Chester for years 1894 aud
1898. III. l., an act relating TO public health.
II. 10 to amend Sec. 856, " s., relating to
State benehciaries. III 20, an act granting
bounties on certain noxious animals.
On motion of MI. Booth of Milton the
House adjourned.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Ordered to Third Reading-H 1, the bac-
THEOLOGICAL station bill. Ii. 8, legalzing
quadrennial appraisal and grand lists of
Chester for 1894 and 1898. II, 10, amending
statutes relating to State banefciaries.
III 20. granting bounty on noxlous animals.
Ii. 60, changing year Of North Troy Graded
school. S. Z, continuing the Normal schools
to August, 1920.
Bills Iutroduced-By Senator Walker of
Addison S. 80, In amendment of No. 46 OF
laws of 1896, relating to collateral inherit
ance; judiciary. Adds the words "brother
and sister"
Adjourned.
HoUsE-AFrERNooN,
h. an act in relation to ratings on
highways repeating Act No 70, session
laws of 1896, was reported unfavorably from
the committee on highways, bridges and
ferries. Mr.. Choate OF Barnet, its author
spoke in its favor. Mr.. Sheridan of High
gate and Mr.. Dickey of Bradford opposed
On motion of Mr.. Ballard OF Georgia debate
on the pending question was cut off, and 6
third reading of the bill was refused.
Killed-H. 60, an act relating to the Office
Ct sheriff.
Ordered to Lie-H. 8, to legalize quad.
rennial appraisal OF real estate and grand
list for town of Sharon. FL. 81 appropriat
ing certain sum for the support of the Sol
dier's Home.
Third Reading Ordered-H 7, amending
Sec. 391 Chap. %, V. g.. relating to quad
rennial appraisal Of real estate. III. "a, re.
lating to tenders and guards for street rail.
way cars.
Read Third Time and Passed-H. 80
making special appropriation for the Yer
Joint Assembly.-At 2: 80 the two Houses
met in joint assembly to elect certain State
officers. For chief judge OF the Supreme
Court, Senator Blodgett OF Caledonia, nom
mated Hon. Jonathan Ross of St. Johns
bury. He was seconded by Mr.. Dickey Of
Bradford and elected viva voce.
For first assistant judge Hon. Russell S
Taft OF Burlington was nominated by Sen
ator Fay of Chittenden, seconded by Mr.
Jordan Of Jericho and elected viva voce.
For second assistant judge, Hon. John
w. Rowell of Randolph was nominated by
Mr.. Wall of Randolph, seconded by Senator
Watson OF Windsor and elected viva voce.
For third assistant judge, Mr.. Haskins Of
Brattleboro nominated Hon. James M. Ty.
Ter OF Brattleboro. He was seconded by
Mr. Emarv nf Ghalaaa and alact96 without
opposition.
For fourth assistant Judge, Senator
Batchelder of Bennington nominated Hon
Loveland Munson of Manchester. He was
seconded by Mr.. Bush Of Orwell and
elected viva voce.
For fifth assistant judge, Mr.. Tillotson Of
Bakersfield nominated Hon. Henry r
Start OF Bakersfield. He was seconded by
Senator Partridge Of Rutland and elected
un LnimOusly.
For sixth assistant Judge, Hon. LaForres,
III. Thompson OF Irasburgh was nominated
by Senator Young Of Orleans, seconded by
Senator Bartlett OF Essex and elected with
out opposition.
For Superintendent OF Education, Mr.
Walker of Fair Haven, placed in nOmina
ton G. II. Dunton Of Poultney. He was
seconded by Mr.. Taft OF Peacham Mr.. Cool
OF Manchester. Mr.. Carpenter OF Rutland
Mr.. Fuller Of Underhill, Senator Hit o.
Windham, Mr.. Lance OF Cabot, and Mr.
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Mr.. Kemp OF Montpelier nominated Ma
son 8. Stone Of Montpelier. Secondinl
speakers were made by Mr.. johnson Of
Hardwick, Mr.. McGeary of Burlington, Mr.
Rsnney of Newport, Mr.. Gates Of Frank
lin, Mr.. Jackson Of Waterville, Mr.. ChapiI
OF Essex, Mr.. Hale of Lunenburgh, Mr.
Swasey Of Barre, Mr.. Peet of Cornwall
Mr.. Bond of Searsburg, Senator Steele Of
Windsor, and Mr.. Harris of Burlington.
The president named as tellers Mr.. Walk
or Of Fair Haven. Mr.. Kemp of Montpelier
Senator Hit OF Windham, and Mr. Hale Of
Lunenburgh.
The result Of the ballot was as follows :
Whole number OF votes, ....... 258
Necessary for choice. ........ 100
| Mason 5. Stone. Ill
U. ii. Dunton.. "
and Mason s. Stone was declared elected
For Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Hale of Lun
enburg, nominated Truman G. Phinney
seconded by Senator Young Of Orleans, and
Mr.. Kemp of Montpelier. Mr.. Phinney
was elected by viva voce vote,
For Adjutant and Inspector General. Sen
ator Smith OF Chittenden nominated Theo
dore s. Peck. seconded by Mr. ButterfelG
OF Derby and Mr.. Cook Of Manchester
Il ection was by viva voce vote.